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Canoe Cups and Early Woodware

This category contains canoe cups and early wood ware items.

Later 19th. C. or Early 20th. C. Carved Wood Burl Canoe Drinking Cup
Later 19th. C. or Early 20th. C. Carved Wood Burl Canoe Drinking Cup

A Nicely Carved Later 19th. C. or Early 20th. C. Burl Wood Canoe Drinking Cup. Looks to be Either Birch or Maple Burl. Deeply Carved with Thin Walls to Take Advantage of the Natural Shape of the Burl. Carved Handle with Hole for the Belt Toggle. Has Achieved a Wonderful Golden Amber Aged Patina. Excellent Original Condition with Only 2 Short very Tight Stress Lines at the Lip. Visible in the Photos. A Very Nice Early Example from Either the Native American People or Early Trappers or Explorers.

Price: $285.00

ITEM: 122320TD138
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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 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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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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Early Extra Large Free Form Carved Maple Canoe Cup
Early Extra Large Free Form Carved Maple Canoe Cup

An Early Extra Large Free Form Carved Maple Canoe Cup, 8 1/4” long. The carver took care to use the natural form of the burl to create an interesting free form and functional Canoe Cup with an extended gripping handle. Also carved to have a flat base so it can also sit flat on table or other level surface.

Price: $395

ITEM: 4520be164
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Early Northeastern Crooked Knife with Signed Blade
Early Northeastern Crooked Knife with Signed Blade

Well carved and configured Early Northeastern Crooked Knife for effective and comfortable use. Original Long Blade with the stamped name “D F or E McGuire”. Also, has an interesting Leather Guard between the Blade and the Handle like a Hilt. With a Nautical Like Cord Wrapping. Together it creates a comfortable and functional working grip. Size=8 1/2” long.

Price: $225

ITEM: 5820be110
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Extra Large Early Crooked Knife with a Heavy Pewter/Lead Blade Retainer.
Extra Large Early Crooked Knife with a Heavy Pewter/Lead Blade Retainer.

An Extra Large Crooked Knife with a Heavy Pewter/Lead Blade Retainer. Nicely formed and carved Wood Handle with a clever inlet finger grip for a more comfortable grip. Nice Long Original Blade. Original condition with a nice patina. Size=11 1/2” long.

Price: $225

ITEM: 12120be76
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Early Crooked Knife with Antler Handle
Early Crooked Knife with Antler Handle

A very interesting Early Crooked Knife with an Antler Handle that is very well formed and positioned for both a comfortable and functional hand grip. Looks to be the original blade and wire wrap retainer. Size=9 1/2” long. Very nice original condition and a pleasing natural patina. Different and nice.

Price: $250

ITEM: 1520be59
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