Folk Art & Weathervanes
All of our current weathervanes will be shown in this category, as well as Folk Art carvings, rocking horses and "whatever".
Outstanding American paint decorated and dated 1838 “Friendship” box. We believe the four ladies pictured in the corners are the “friends” and the other 17 vignettes represent memories from a “Grand Tour” they took together to Europe and the Orient. The box was possibly used to store mementos such as tickets, menus, etc. from the trip.
The box is made of pine with square cut nails on top, dovetailed on the sides, with T-nails in the bottom. The date is painted on the back. The center medallion and the gold scrolls appear to be hand painted. The portraits and the vignettes are probably some form of transfer that has been hand colored. Excellent quality work and condition.
The box measures 18 3/4″ W x 11″ D x 3″H.
Price: $475
ITEM: 95T003
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“Spear” motif Counterbalance Windmill Weight made by the Challenge Co. of Batavia, Il., c, 1900-1920. 29 1/2″ long, 14″ high, 3 1/2″ thick. Weight about 35 lbs. Displayed on a custom made base.
Price: $2250
ITEM: 1113EB120
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Late 19th C. paint decorated document box, painted to resemble rosewood with gold trim on the edges, roses on the center of the top and a gold scroll around the keyhole. Interior is painted blue with a secret storage compartment in the top. May also have had a storage tray in the base as well. Nailed construction. 13″ L, 6 5/8″ deep and 5 1/2″ high.
Price: $495
ITEM: misc
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Larger paint decorated Bride’s Box (21.5″ long, 14.5″ wide and 7.5″high). Detailed floral design retaining its original bright colors. Excellent structural condition. Some blue base paint loss in 2 small areas on the top. Very nice family picnic scene lithograph in a painted yellow, red and black surround on the top. Quite a nice example.
Price: $675
ITEM: 68PA75
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Early 20th C. cast iron child’s Penny Bank, 5 3/4″ tall. These banks were made to help children learn thrift and savings. Sailor form with its original worn silver and flesh colored paints. Well worn from use. Casting is crisp and nicely detailed. No damage. The sailor bank was made by the Hubley Co.
Price: SOLD
ITEM: 1111EB49
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Excellent large early 19th C. American white ash burl bowl with an excellent burl pattern. Very well turned with a nice wide raised rim. Very nice color inside and outside. Excellent original condition. One minor tight shrinkage hairline (3 1/4″). Bowl has a 15 1/2″ diameter and is 6 1/8″ deep.
Price: $1950
ITEM: 18CA264
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19th C. Sailor’s Valentine with a “Forget Me Not” greeting. Each half of the double Valentine is 9″. Made in Barbados. Excellent condition with all shells intact.
Price: SOLD
ITEM: 38EB295
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Historically interesting American ship diorama showing a ship passing the Marblehead, Ohio Lighthouse. The Marblehead Light, located on the Marblehead peninsula on Lake Erie, is the oldest continuously operating light on the Great Lakes. It was constructed in 1821. In 1880 a nearby dwelling was built for its keeper, and the Light was heightened in 1897. The ship has carved wood sails, and, overall nice composition and soft appealing colors. The diorama construction is all white pine. Excellent original condition including the gold frame. The size is 25 1/4″ wide, 20 1/2″ high and 3″ deep. Probably 4th Q 19th C. From an old Michigan collection.
Price: $1450
ITEM: 68MW200/3
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Windmill Weights by Milt Simpson with forward by Dr. Robert Bishop, 1985. The best existing documentation and photos of historical windmill weights. Published in association with the Museum of Modern Folk Art, New York. Color and black and white, 98 pages, hard cover with dust jacket. Very good condition. The book is out of print. We have 2 copies available.
Price: $100 each, shipping included.
Price: $100
Very well carved and painted wood mountain man or lumberjack diorama depicting him as he walks through the woods. The ground shows logs, sticks and rocks. Signed on the base “Ray 3-89″ (March 1989). A good folk art piece in excellent original condition. Found in Central Michigan. 8 5/8″ high, 9″ wide and 5 3/4” deep.
Price: $95
ITEM: 57MW55
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