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Carved Blue Bird Perched on a Branch and Wall Mounting Block
Carved Blue Bird Perched on a Branch and Wall Mounting Block

A Charming Carved and Painted Blue Bird Perched on a Natural Branch and Wall Mounting Block. 6” Tall Overall. Blue Bird is 4 5/8” Long. Excellent Original Condition. From a Penn. Collection. Likely of German Origin Late 19th to Early 20th. C.

Price: $195

ITEM: 617ia10
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Carved and Painted Bird on Branch and Wall Mounting Block
Carved and Painted Bird on Branch and Wall Mounting Block

A Well Carved and Painted Song Bird with Wire Legs. Mounted on a Branch and Wall Mounting Block. Overall 8 1/2” Tall. Bird alone is 5” Long. Fine original condition with only some wear to the very top of its Beak. From a Penn. Collection. Although probably originally from Germany, late 19th or early 20th. C.

 

 

Price: $195

ITEM: 617da10
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DuPont Gun Powder Tin Barrel
DuPont Gun Powder Tin Barrel

Nice Original E. I. DuPont Tin GunPowder Barrel with its Original Labels, Closure Cap and Green Paint. 4 3/8” Tall by 3 1/4” Diameter.

Price: $75

ITEM: 719b35
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A Very Special Hunter’s or Trapper’s Cap and Powder Horn
A Very Special Hunter’s or Trapper’s Cap and Powder Horn

Probably Unique but a Least a Very Special Hunter’s or Trapper’s Percussion Cap and Powder Horn, 7 1/2” Long by 3” Wide. Also has a Thoughtfully Designed Brass Control Knob for Measuring the Powder Flow. The Larger End has a Carved Bear’s Head that also acts as the Container for the Percussion Caps (Some Remain) when you Lift the Spring Loaded Top of the Head. The Smaller End where the Powder is dispensed has a Carved Seal’s Head Decoration just above the Powder Hole. Brass Screws and Tacks Hold the Ends in Place. The Wood appears to be Walnut. Found in Northern New England. A wonderful Horn in Excellent Original Condition.

Price: $460

ITEM: 78b400
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Interesting Large Make Do Shore Bird Decoy
Interesting Large Make Do Shore Bird Decoy

A Most Interesting Large Make Do Shore Bird Decoy. An imaginative farmer/hunter fashioned this Large Make Do Shore Bird from what appears to be the Handle of an Old Well Used Buck Saw, added a Beak and was ready to go. 14” Tall on the Stand and 17” Long. Mounted on and old piece of Driftwood. Found in Coastal Maine. Very clever.

Comes apart for easy shipping.

Price: $110

ITEM: 819me40
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19th C. Penn. Pie Bird
19th C. Penn. Pie Bird

A nice small 19th. C. Penn. Redware Parrot Pie Bird, 2 1/2” Tall by 3 “ Long. A well formed Parrot Glazed Green with Yellow and Black Eyes, Red and Yellow Wings, White Beak and Red Base. Very good original condition with only some wear to the Red Base from use. A nice and unusual example. Fortune in Penn.

 

Price: SOLD

ITEM: PATW
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Very Large Carved Wood Blue Jay Mounted on a Driftwood Base
Very Large Carved Wood Blue Jay Mounted on a Driftwood Base

A very well done Very Large Carved Wood Blue Jay Mounted on a Driftwood Base. The Blue Jay is 12” Long and the Total Height is 8 1/2”. The Total base is 13” Wide. This Blue Jay appears to be a very happy bird. Open Mouth and Smiling right at you. Well carved body with good detail to the wings and tail. Very nice detailed attention to the paint work. And, a nice selection of Driftwood for the Base. Mounted on heavy steel wire. Fine original condition. Probably from the 1950’s. Nice example.

Price: $55

ITEM: 718eb13s
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Group of 3 Small Carved Wood Paint Decorated Birds
Group of 3 Small Carved Wood Paint Decorated Birds

Here is a Group of 3 Small Birds, 4-4 1/2” Tall, Carved from Wood with some nice details and nicely Paint Decorated. Wire Legs and Feet Wrapped in Cord. Nice playful look and each is different. Good colors and nice old patina. Just some minor paint wear here and there, nothing significant. These came from a Department Store Display in Cleveland, Ohio C. 1930’s or 40’s and we’re part of a larger group. Price is for the Group of 3. We also may have another group.

Price: $75

ITEM: MiscCrazy Birds
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Carved Wood Flamingo on Custom Stand —- 9” Tall
Carved Wood Flamingo on Custom Stand —- 9” Tall

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: SOLD

ITEM: 318eb27
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Large Carved Blue Jay Perched on a Limb with a Wood Base
Large Carved Blue Jay Perched on a Limb with a Wood Base

Very Well Carved Large Blue Jay Perched on a Limb and Mounted on a Wood Base. Life Size Carving with excellent details in the Feathers and Crest Carving. Attractively mounted. The Jay is 9” Long by 5” Tall without the Mounting. Overall it is 11” Tall. Probably Mid-20th C.

Price: $125

ITEM: 1720be49
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