Canoe Cups and Early Woodware
This category contains canoe cups and early wood ware items.
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, 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 Good Copper Rivet Construction. Nice acquired Color and Patina.
Price: SOLD
ITEM: 1214eb225
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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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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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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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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 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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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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An Early Smaller Canoe Cup with a Rearing White Painted Horse On a Bright Red Background and Green Grass. May have been made for a child or younger adult. The White Horse is often associated with strength and success. The carver used the natural form of the Maple Burl to shape the bowl of the cup and the handle. 3 1/2” long. Nice appropriate wear and patina. There is an old stress crack at the top of the handle where the belt strap connected. The long leather strap is a later replacement. Found in Northern NYS.
Price: SOLD
ITEM: 10720be150
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