Folk Art & Weathervanes

A wonderful example of American Folk Art and individual creativity and dedicated craftsmanship. This Circus Wagon and its 25 hand crafted Figures is like a Noah’s Ark of the Circus World. Likely made by a devoted parent or grandparent during WWII as a Christmas Present. There are 2 Children’s Figures in the Group so perhaps it was made for 2. It is Marked on the Bottom “Xmas 1944”. It must have been a hit present as it was played with a lot. Some normal wear and losses from children’s play. Likely from the Newark, NJ Area as some newspaper pieces were found in it from that area. And, it was purchased in the area as well. Just an honest piece of  love!

Price: $1850

ITEM: 514PA150
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An Unusual Garden Water Faucet in the Form of Stylized “Rabbit Ears”. Very collectible and we will be adding others in a while. For this Faucet you squeeze the “Ears” to Release the Water. Made of Brass or Bronze and Like;y From the 2nd Quarter 20th. C. Very nice patina and original condition. Size of the Faucet is 4 3/4” front to back by 5” top to bottom. Mounted for display on a Custom Wood Stand.

Price: $55

ITEM: 1218be6/s
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Here is an Original Dempster Short Tail Windmill Counterbalance Weight Manufactured by the Dempster Mill Manufacturing Company of Beatrice, Nebraska. It was used on the Dempster Vaneless Windmills No 3, 4 and Later 14 from the turn of the 1900’s. It is about 16 5/8” Tall by 17 1/4” Long by 3/4” Deep. It Weighs about 13 pounds. This one retains most of an old green paint. It is mounted on a custom display stand. Fine original condition.

Price: $570

ITEM: CA@YS
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A Very Attractive Running Horse Weathervane from the Mid-1900’s. Nice Style and Grace and a Happy Looking Horse in a Mold Form I have not seen before. From the construction it is apparent it is from the Mid-1900’s not earlier. However it has a wonderful spirited form and very decorative. The surface is also very appealing. It is a nice Larger Size 32” Long by 22” Tall. It is presented on a Metal Stand.

Price: $1650

ITEM: 818ca1180
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A Period “Ethan Allen” Running Horse Weathervane, Late 19th to Early 20th. C. 29” Long by 19” Tall. Retains an excellent original weathered gilt surface with a very pleasing natural patina. Overall in fine original condition with only a couple of minor seem separations to be expected from age and use. A very nice original example.

Price: $2950

ITEM: PersonalC
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A Well Proportioned and Well Constructed 5 Drawer Grain Painted Chest. Original Multilayer Paint Swirled to Simulate a Strong Sweeping Grain. Using Medium Orange Mustard over a Darker Green Brown. Accented with a Band of Lighter Color Mustard Around the Drawer Edges. The Primary Wood is Poplar and the Secondary is Pine. Retains its Original Porcelain Knobs. Case is Accented by Chamfered Side Columns and Cupid’s Bow Scalloping on the Sides of the Base. Nailed construction. Very Good Original Paint. Size is 16 5/8” Tall, Case is 12 “ Wide and the Depth 7 3/4”. Like from Penn. or NYS.

Price: $795

ITEM: CAxxx
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A nice Larger Carved Wood Horse Pull Toy, Horse Alone is 19” Long and 16” Tall. Overall the Platform is 20” Long and 6” Wide. The Horse retains most of its original paint with some later overpaint spots and some of its Horse Hair Tail and Mane. There appears to be a well done repair to the lower part of the rear left leg. Some minor losses to the Harness. The Wheel Axels are replaced. The Wheels are Old but not sure if original to this toy.

Price: $350

ITEM: 919b190
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A beautiful Paint Decorated Early Wood Firkin, 9 1/2” Tall. Polychrome Foliage and Floral Decorations over the Gray Blue Base Color. Lots or use and wear but still lots to see and admire. Early Stave and Spline Construction with 2 Overlapping Carved Finger Bands with Early Tack Fastening. Also note the Early Swing Handle on Turned Wood Pegs. A terrific survivor that along the way lost its Cover. Too bad but the remaining piece is terrific.

Price: SOLD

ITEM: 820VT135T
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A charming pair of Carved Wood and Painted Decorated Roadrunner Birds with Wire Legs on a Custom Base. The Birds are 11” Tall Overall 10 3/4” Long. Both in fine original condition. These Roadrunners were carved C. 1960’s in the Palmetto, Florida area by a family of carvers. They lost their business in a tragic fire and the surviving carvings were put into storage. The storage building was later severely damaged by a hurricane and some of the stored birds survived to fly another day. These are 2 of them. These guys have had a very rough life. We have a number of other varieties of birds from the same family that made it through the hurricane, the building did not. The Price is for the Pair.

Price: $55

ITEM: 119be10x2
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A cute expression on this Carved and Painted Wood Flamingo presented on a Custom Stand. Found in Florida and likely from the 1930’s to 40’s. Carved from 1 piece of wood. In excellent condition with just a bit of paint loss on the tail.

Price: $45

ITEM: 318eb27
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