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Canoe Cups and Early Woodware

This category contains canoe cups and early wood ware items.

Small Profusely Scrimshawed Powder Horn
Small Profusely Scrimshawed Powder Horn

A Wonderful Small and Profusely Scrimshawed Powder Horn, 5 1/2” Long. Carved with 15 or so Images Plus the Initials of the Owner On the Horn and the Butt End. The Figures Include 2 Large People, 2 Detailed Eagles, Stage Coach with 2 Horse Team, American Flag, Birds, Dog, Another Stage Coach, Individual Horses, Shoes, etc, The Initials “S P” also have the Last Name Letters Filled In to Form “Parks”, S. Parks on the Horn. A Little Gem of a Horn with No Doubt a Little Picture of the Owners Life. Nice Condition with a Warm Natural Patina.

Price: $135

ITEM: 10220be58
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DuPont Tin Gun Powder Barrel
DuPont Tin Gun Powder Barrel

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

Price: $75

ITEM: 719b35
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Early Shaker 3 Finger Swing Handle Basket
Early Shaker 3 Finger Swing Handle Basket

Early Shaker 3 Finger Swing Handle Basket, 8 1/2” by 5 3/4” with Copper Rivet Construction and Original Swing Handle. Very nice Original Surface that has acquired a nice warm color and patina. There is a tight approx. 6” shrinkage check at mid-body as shown in the photo.

Price: SOLD

ITEM: 109jm
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Early Shaker 3 Finger Box 7 1/2’ by 5” with Copper Rivet Construction
Early Shaker 3 Finger Box 7 1/2’ by 5” with Copper Rivet Construction

Early Shaker 3 Finger Box, 7 1/2” by 5”, with Good Copper Rivet Construction. Nice acquired Color and Patina.

Price: SOLD

ITEM: 1214eb225
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Early 19th. C. Mahogany “Cat” Plate or Bowl Stand
Early 19th. C. Mahogany “Cat” Plate or Bowl Stand

A very nice Early 19th. C. mahogany “Cat” Plate/Bowl Stand. Very nice design and proportions creating an attractive example. Supported on well formed cabriole legs and turned vase pedestal with 3 turned “arms” that can rotate on the pedestal to hold plates or bowl. In fine original condition with very old if not original surface. Size is 13 1/4” Tall.

Price: $375

ITEM: Personal
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Mid-19th. C. Mellon Form Wood Tea Caddy
Mid-19th. C. Mellon Form Wood Tea Caddy

Nice Larger Size Mid-19th. C. Mellon Form Wood Tea Caddy, 5 1/2” Tall without the Stem and 6 1/4” Tall with the Stem included. The Stem is original. Also, the Lock and Key and the Bone Escutcheon appear original. The Foil Lining is in good condition with normal wear. Old finish and nice base wear. Likely English Origin.

Price: $795

ITEM: 2019hpca375
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Old Burl Canoe Cup with an Array of Burl Spikes and Interesting Wood Grain
Old Burl Canoe Cup with an Array of Burl Spikes and Interesting Wood Grain

A nice Early and Interesting Burl Canoe Cup with an Array of Decorative Burl Spikes on the base of the Bowl with Interesting Overall Naturally Variegated Burl Wood Grain Colors. Nice formed opening for the Belt Toggle. 5 5/8” long. Probably the original varnish surface. Excellent original condition with a minor Burl grain stress check that has no movement, just a small line in the cup’s very tip.

Price: $225

ITEM: 62220be100
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Old Canoe Cup with Deep Carved Egg Shaped Bowl and Long Carved Curved Handle
Old Canoe Cup with Deep Carved Egg Shaped Bowl and Long Carved Curved Handle

A very nice Old Canoe Cup with a Deeply Carved “Egg” Shaped Bowl with well carved thin walls and nicely carved Long Carved Curved Handle. The Bowl retains its old original surface finish, the handle wear has worn off the finish to a nice smooth patina. Size is  6 1/2” long. The long leather belt strap may be original. The installation is old but not for sure original. This Canoe Cup is a little different from others, a bit more refined,  and nicely designed and executed by the carver. Overall very nice original condition with only some very minor chipping on one side of the bowl’s edge. This is visible in the photos.

Price: $295

ITEM: 4620be92
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Old Carved Burl Canoe Cup with Carved Canoe Form Belt Toggle
Old Carved Burl Canoe Cup with Carved Canoe Form Belt Toggle

Old Carved Maple Burl Canoe Cup with a Carved Canoe Form Belt Toggle with its original Leather Strap, 5 7/8” long. Surface inside and out is the natural Maple Wood Worn from use. Never varnished. Very good original condition. From an Upper Quebec Collection.

Price: $295

ITEM: 5720be129
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Old Canoe Cup in the Carved Hunters Cap Form
Old Canoe Cup in the Carved Hunters Cap Form

An Old Canoe Cup in the desirable Carved Hunters Cap Form, 5 1/2” long. Carved from a Maple Burl with a Birds Eye Burl Pattern. Surface looks to be original. From an Upper Quebec Collection. The “Black Spot on the Cap in the photo is just a natural part of the Burl.

Price: SOLD

ITEM: 31920be100
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