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This is an unusual carved cedar whimsey of a man and woman joined with a link between their heads. The people are mortised in to a carved hard pine base which has carved initials A C (??) on the bottom. The people are lightly varnished, and the base has a natural surface, except on the bottom, which is painted blue. Including the base, the carving is over 9" tall, 3 1/2" wide and 2 1/2" deep. The people are each about 1" in diameter. This piece was probably made about the 1960's and is in excellent condition. The price is $185.00. Inventory Code: THOT. See a slideshow of several views [302k]
This is a very intricate bottle whimsey built with multiple fans supported on a frame with cross pieces. The fans are further decorated with tiny circles of wood which have been applied to the ends. There is also ribbon and braided thread which has been woven through the fans; and there is chip carving and cross-hatching on the wood frame. The bottle contains six fans of various sizes. They are in generally good condition, although some of the blades have been lost. The inside bottom of the bottle, under the carving, is lined with felt trimmed with braid. This piece is relatively sturdy and should ship well. There is some slight movement in the bottom large fan, but it is secure, and the other five are solid. This piece was probably made in the early part of the 1900's, or possibly earlier. The bottle is about 8" high, 3 1/8" wide, and 2 1/4" deep. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: TWAH. Fan carved bottle whimsey ... The other side ... Closeups ... Three more views ... From above and below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Fan carved bottle whimsey ... The other side ... Closeups ... Three more views ... From above and below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a carved wood lover's whimsey of an arrow through a heart. The arrow's head and tail are much wider than the hole. It is free to move. This piece is carved from hardwood and finished with a clear light varnish. It is signed by the maker on the bottom. The carving is in excellent condition and probably was made within the last 40 years. It is about 4" high by 1 3/4" deep. The arrow is 8 1/2" long. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TWPO. Lover's whimsey carving ... Another angle ... The other side ... End views ... A different angle ... From the other side ... From above ... From below, with signature ... With a soda can for scale ... Video of the arrow moving [5.7Mb].
Larger images: Lover's whimsey carving ... Another angle ... The other side ... End views ... A different angle ... From the other side ... From above ... From below, with signature ... With a soda can for scale ... Video of the arrow moving [5.7Mb].
This is a very large and impressive carved whimsey. It has two large links, each with a cage. One cage contains a freely moving smaller cage with a moving ball in it. The other large cage has a moving smaller cage with a moving donut shape inside. The whimsy is carved from a single piece of dark wood, probably pine. A small metal hook has been screwed into one end for mounting. It measures 15 1/2" long by 2 3/4" by 3". The condition is very good, and it was probably made in the early 1900's, or even earlier. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: THOS. Large whimsey carving, four views ... Closeups, one end ... Two more closeups, same end ... Closeups, other end ... End views ... With a soda can for scale ... Another view.
Larger images: Large whimsey carving, four views ... Closeups, one end ... Two more closeups, same end ... Closeups, other end ... End views ... With a soda can for scale ... Another view.
Here is an extraordinary collection, assemblage, and display of eight bottle whimseys. Each of the one pint whisky bottles contains a large hand made wooden frame containing a sports trading card. All of the bottles are set on a raised shelf in a hand made, semi-circular, lighted, metal display - like a hall of fame. There is a light in front of each bottle whimsey. The base is covered in red and green felt, trimmed with black braid and brass knobs. This assemblage is 26" across, 13 1/2" deep, and 13" high. The cards include Arnold Palmer, George Foreman, Wayne Gretzky, Wilma Rudolph, Jesse Owen, Joe Montana, Pete Rose, and Michael Jordan. It is signed by the maker, Richard Kopp, on the bottom, is in excellent condition, and was constructed in 1994. The price is $1600.00. Inventory Code: AORH. See a slideshow of several views [429k].
Image ... Closeup ... From above ... Lit up, in a dark room ... Bottom.
Following are photos of the individual bottles. Wilma Rudolph ... Rudolph - Back ... George Foreman ... Foreman - Back ... Wayne Gretzky ... Gretzky - Back ... Michael Jordan ... Jordan - Back ... Joe Montana ... Montana - Back ... Jesse Owens ... Owens - Back ... Arnold Palmer ... Palmer - Back ... Pete Rose ... Rose - Back.
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Image ... Closeup ... From above ... Lit up, in a dark room ... Bottom.
Following are photos of the individual bottles. Wilma Rudolph ... Rudolph - Back ... George Foreman ... Foreman - Back ... Wayne Gretzky ... Gretzky - Back ... Michael Jordan ... Jordan - Back ... Joe Montana ... Montana - Back ... Jesse Owens ... Owens - Back ... Arnold Palmer ... Palmer - Back ... Pete Rose ... Rose - Back.
This is an extraordinary fan whimsey carving: the most intricate we have ever seen. It is all carved from a single piece of light-colored wood. At the top is a large fan. Each blade has been "feathered" by shaving very thin slivers from the edge so that they curl like plumes. The "handle" of the fan is carved into hearts and geometric shapes, with chain links at the bottom. Hanging from the chain is a bird, with wings and tail carved as three more fans. Again, this is all a single piece of wood with no joints. The whimsey has been professionally mounted in a wooden frame, with glass, against a green mat. The carving itself measures about 16 1/4" high by 13 1/2" wide; the frame is 24" high by 21 1/4" wide by 1 1/4" deep. It is in excellent, near mint condition. Age is unknown - it is not new, but was probably made in the latter half of the 20th century, and mounted more recently. The price is $1200.00. Inventory Code: TORH. Extremely detailed fan whimsey carving ... Closeup ... Left side of fan ... Upper part of fan ... Right side of fan ... Extreme closeup of detail ... Closeup of bird ... Another closeup of bird ... Closeup from side ... Closeup from other side ... Another closeup ... Overall side view ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Extremely detailed fan whimsey carving ... Closeup ... Left side of fan ... Upper part of fan ... Right side of fan ... Extreme closeup of detail ... Closeup of bird ... Another closeup of bird ... Closeup from side ... Closeup from other side ... Another closeup ... Overall side view ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Here is an extraordinary, large, carved, expanding whimsey done in a tramp art, notch carved style from a single piece of wood. About 19 inches long, by 2 inches square when closed; it opens up and keeps expanding and expanding with various pliers, legs, and more. It really is exceptional. This is very difficult to describe, so we urge you to look at all of the photos. Each shows a different view. This piece has a natural medium dark unfinished surface. It came from Canada, and was probably made around the 1920's or 30's. It is in excellent condition. The price is $1100.00. Inventory Code: APTC. See a slideshow of several views [258k]
Large, intricate carved whimsey ... Closed ... Three views partly unfolded ... Two more views partly opened ... Two more views ... From below ... End view, closed ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Large, intricate carved whimsey ... Closed ... Three views partly unfolded ... Two more views partly opened ... Two more views ... From below ... End view, closed ... From above ... With a soda can for scale.
This an extraordinary, one of a kind, folk art piece. It is a very large, extremely detailed marquetry whimsey with a fraternal theme; including many carved and inlaid elements. This has so much intricate work that more things continue be seen and be appreciated even after several viewings. We have included many pictures that will convey some of the quality of this piece; however, it will still surprise and delight even more, when held in person.
Following is just a brief description of some of what is in this piece. To be complete would take more than reasonable here. Please let your eyes tell more of the story. This work is over 49" long, 5 1/2" wide, and over 1 1/4" deep in parts. It is decorated on the sides as well as the front. It includes Crosses, Ankhs, stars, hearts, Bibles, scrolls, spears, and other Masonic, Shriner, Eastern Star, and Odd Fellows symbols. Each section is held together with carved links; and the entire carving is made from one piece of wood. There is one carved ball in cage, relief carving, and a section inlaid with bone or ivory. There are inlaid words, and letters; and it is decorated with a multitude of symbology. This piece is in extremely good condition; although not completely "perfect". There is a slight crack in one link, and one has been reglued in part. There is also a little bit of red color which is on the lowest section. There is no loss that we can see. One section has hand painted the words "Memorial Day 1947". We would date it from that time. The back is inscribed "To Vernon Thompson for Mike". This piece is the mate to the fraternal memorial by the same maker which is also now available. The price is $1250.00. Inventory Code: TSOH. Inlaid fraternal whimsey ... Closeup of top section ... Another view ... Side view.
Second section: Front view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One side ... The other side.
Third section: Front view ... One side ... The other side.
Fourth section: Front view ... One side ... Another view ... The other side.
Bottom section: Front view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One side ... The other side.
The back: Upper back ... Middle back ... Lower back ... Closeup of inscription.
Larger images: Inlaid fraternal whimsey ... Closeup of top section ... Another view ... Side view.
Second section: Front view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One side ... The other side.
Third section: Front view ... One side ... The other side.
Fourth section: Front view ... One side ... Another view ... The other side.
Bottom section: Front view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One side ... The other side.
The back: Upper back ... Middle back ... Lower back ... Closeup of inscription.
This is a wonderful little painted whimsey made from a thread spool, with an arrow through it. The colors are great: red, yellow, light and dark green, gold, and silver. This piece is only 3 1/2 inches long and less than an inch in diameter. In that space, someone took the spool and carved a cage out, with a ring inside. Then, an arrow, with both ends larger than the opening, was carved and inserted through the cage. In addition, the arrow goes through two more rings, one on each end of the cage. The condition of this whimsey is excellent. It seems to be from about the 1930's or 40's. Ordered. (What this means.)
Inventory Code: TPSW. Painted carved whimsey, several views ... More angles ... From front ... From back. Larger images: Painted carved whimsey, several views ... More angles ... From front ... From back.
Here are three carved whimsey chains by the same maker. They are each carved from a branch (possibly red birch) with the bark left on. The largest is initialed "I.Z.", and dated 1935. All three are in excellent condition. They are priced individually, with a discount for the group - see the sizes and prices below the photo links. Three whimsey carvings ... Another view ... Third view ... Fourth view. Larger images: Three whimsey carvings ... Another view ... Third view ... Fourth view.
Here is a nice wooden double ball-in-cage, about a foot long, with old white and well oxidized gold paint. This whimsey has two finials - one at either end - painted gold; as are accent lines around the edges and ends, and the cages. The balls are about 1 1/2" in diameter. The size is 12" long, by 2 1/8" square. It was made around the 1920's or 30's, and in very good worn condition. The price is $210.00 Inventory code APCR. Horizontal view ... Diagonal view ... Larger Horizontal view ... Larger Diagonal view.
This is a very large and very good carved wood whimsey. Made from a soft wood, probably pine, it includes three rectangular links from which hangs a structure with four cages. Three contain loose large balls, while the top one has a fixed pyramid. The whimsey is 23 1/4" long, by 3" at the widest link. The cage is slightly under 3" square and the balls almost as large. This striking piece was probably made in the early 1900's and is in excellent condition with a nicely aged dark brown finish. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: THWK. Very large whimsy carving ... Three more views ... More angles ... Lying down ... End views ... From above.
Larger images: Very large whimsy carving ... Three more views ... More angles ... Lying down ... End views ... From above.
This is a wonderful, large and complex hanging whimsey assemblage with multiple sections, decoratively carved balls-in-cages, wood chain links, interesting spiral carving, and extra wood balls. It was made in several sections and then put together, rather than all carved from a single large block of wood. The entire piece is in excellent condition with a clear varnish finish. It was likely made about the 1940's or so. The whimsey portion is about 11 1/2" high by 8 1/4" in diameter. Attached to the top is a metal chain about 13" long. This is an unusual, one of a kind piece. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: TOSC. 
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... Two views of the whimsey carving ... Two more views ... From above ... From below ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of lower part ... Closeup from above ... Another view ... With the chain ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Two views of the whimsey carving ... Two more views ... From above ... From below ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of lower part ... Closeup from above ... Another view ... With the chain ... With a soda can for scale.
This is an extraordinary, complex bottle whimsey. This assemblage contains a scene in which a three-dimensional sailor is holding a bottle whimsey of a ship he apparently has made. This is actually another tiny, real bottle whimsey, about 1 1/2" long, which contains a rigged, three masted schooner with two jibs. On the table are several tools, plans for the whimsey, a ruler and square. A parrot is on a stand by the sailor's shoulder. There is a mouse on the floor, a seagull flying and a cat next to the sailor. The opening of the bottle is stopped with a cork on which is a drawing and signature, and then topped with a hand braided cord and a wood carving of the same sailor who is inside the bottle. It is all painted, carved in detail, and in excellent sturdy condition. The overall height of this assemblage is 12 1/2". It is constructed in a 1.5 liter wine bottle which is about 6 1/2" long by 4" wide and 9 3/4" high, and is signed and dated 1987. Please note that the bottle is very clear but photos show it with much more color than it has. The price is $1400.00. Inventory Code: TTCH. Bottle whimsy ... Closeup of details ... The other side ... Front ... Another overall view ... From behind ... Back ... From above ... From below.
More closeups: From the other side ... Extreme closeup of the inner bottle ... From behind ... From back.
The stopper, with drawings and seagull: From the front ... One side ... The other side ... Back.
Larger images: Bottle whimsy ... Closeup of details ... The other side ... Front ... Another overall view ... From behind ... Back ... From above ... From below.
More closeups: From the other side ... Extreme closeup of the inner bottle ... From behind ... From back.
The stopper, with drawings and seagull: From the front ... One side ... The other side ... Back.
Here are two funky whimsey carvings. They are somewhat crude - or perhaps were never finished as there are still a few pencil marks here and there. Both are carved from pine, and are probably only about 20 years old. They are in excellent condition.
The first is a rectangular cage with a knob on top. Inside the cage is a link fixed to the top, with a free-moving link attached. It is 3 5/8" high by 1 1/2" by 1 1/8". The price is $45.00. Inventory Code: AOKA. Image ... A second view ... A third view ... From above ... From below.
Next is a rounded cage with a free-moving square block inside and a square link through a loop on top. It is 3 3/4" long by about 1 1/8" in diameter. The price is $45.00. Inventory Code: AOKP. Image ... A second view ... A third view ... From above ... From below.
This is an unusual carved whimsey, with 3 balls-in-cages and sections carved with a twisted wood effect. It also is the first whimsey we have seen using a technique from wood turning: piecing many strips of different woods together before working it. In this way, there is a multi-toned effect from the various woods. The whimsey is in excellent condition, with a natural aged surface. It is 19 1/2" long by 1
1/2" square. It seems around 50 or so years old. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: AKCA.
Overall View ... Second Overall View ... 3/4 end view ... Close-up of cage ... Close-up of end ... 3/4 view.
Larger images: Overall View ... Second Overall View ... 3/4 end view ... Close-up of cage ... 3/4 view.
This is a very finely detailed whimsey carving of a knife, with two balls in a cage in the handle. It is decorated with incised patterns, hearts, and the initials "J" and "W". It is finished with a light lacquer or varnish, and measures 8 1/2" long by approximately 3/4" by 3/4". The condition is excellent, with only one tiny, very old chip missing, which may have happened when the knife was originally carved. It was probably made in the early 1900's. The price is $135.00. Inventory Code: AOKO. Several views ... Closeup of detail. Larger images: Several views ... Closeup of detail.
This is a complex bottle whimsey which contains a large detailed ship in a port with several buildings and cranes. The bottle is about 12" long by 3 1/2" in diameter and is almost filled with this assemblage. It is on a base with the name "Bremerhafen." The ship has a German flag and the bottle is marked in German. This piece likely was made in the last 50 years, but is not new. It is in excellent sturdy condition. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: TTKH. Ship in bottle whimsey ... Closeup of bow ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of stern ... From above ... Back ... Another view from behind ... End view ... The other end ... From below.
Larger images: Ship in bottle whimsey ... Closeup of bow ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of stern ... From above ... Back ... Another view from behind ... End view ... The other end ... From below.
This is a very colorful and unusual carved whimsey of two monkeys hanging from a stylized tree. Where it was made, we don't know, but we were very taken by the look, color, and form, in addition to the amusing qualities of this folky piece. The tree stands about 7 1/4" high and is 2" wide and 1 1/"4 deep at the base. Each of the monkeys is about 4" long, and the entire whimsey is about 4 1/4" wide. The paints are nice and the condition is excellent. Probably made within the last 30 years or so. Ordered. (What this means.)
Inventory Code: THWA. Carved whimsey with monkeys ... Side view ... End views ... From above ... From below ... Another view ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Carved whimsey with monkeys ... Side view ... End views ... From above ... From below ... Another view ... With a soda can for scale.
This amusing and interesting bottle whimsey has a barrel built inside and a lock stopper with a folky carved head. The top and bottom of the barrel were assembled from strips inside the bottle. Then, 17 individually carved staves were attached, and fastened with string hoops. "Apple Cider" is burned into the top, and "H. Campbell, 1989, Norwich Conn." into the bottom of the barrel. The top of the stopper is carved with a bald head with large ears and nose, and painted eyes, eyebrows, and mouth. It stands 14 1/2" tall by 4 1/2" in diameter and is in excellent condition. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TTKO. Barrel in a bottle whimsy ... Several more views ... Closeups of the stopper ... The sides and back ... From above ... Closeup of the barrel ... From below, with signature ... Top.
Larger images: Barrel in a bottle whimsy ... Several more views ... Closeups of the stopper ... The sides and back ... From above ... Closeup of the barrel ... From below, with signature ... Top.
This small bottle whimsey has a fishing trawler built inside. The smokestack has cotton "steam", and the intricate rigging is made from sticks, thread, copper wire, and mesh nets. It is fastened to a wood stand. The bottle is 4 1/2" long by 2 1/8" in diameter; it is 2 3/4" high with the stand. The condition is excellent. The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: TCSR. Trawler ship in a bottle ... Another view ... The other side ... From above ... End view ... The other end ... Top view ... From below.
Larger images: Trawler ship in a bottle ... Another view ... The other side ... From above ... End view ... The other end ... Top view ... From below.
This is an unusual bottle whimsey which contains a deck of cards with two bolts through it, and a pair of pliers which had to be reassembled inside the bottle. The bottom flap of the card box is folded under so that you can see all the cards are still in the box. The bottle is about 9" high and 2 3/4" in diameter. It is relatively recent, having been made in a Sobe bottle. Still, it is a very interesting and clever construction. It is in excellent, sturdy condition. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: TTRS. Cards and pliers bottle whimsey, front and back ... Two 3/4 views ... Two side views ... Another angle ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Cards and pliers bottle whimsey, front and back ... Two 3/4 views ... Two side views ... Another angle ... From above ... From below.
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