Canoe Cups and Early Woodware
This category contains canoe cups and early wood ware items.
An Old Canoe Cup with a Decorative Indian Figure painted or burned into the Outside of the Bowl. It looks to be the original canoe varnish surface with a nice dry surface interior. The Belt Toggle and Strap feature a very nice Old Pine Cone Original to this cup. 5 3/4” long. From an Upper Quebec Collection.
Price: $240
ITEM: 102219be117
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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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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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Nice Refined Canoe Cup Carved from a Spiked Maple Wood Burl. Carefully carved to feature the array of Burl Spikes and a well formed Pan Handle. Likely the original canoe varnish exterior and nice unfinished dry interior bowl. Excellent original condition. 5 1/2” long. From an Upper Quebec Collection.
Price: SOLD
ITEM: 31620be179
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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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Early Possible Eastern Woodland Indian Crooked Knife with its original blade and wire wrapping. Has an interesting design feature where an original leather strip was laid over the blade insert to provide a more comfortable finger rest. Has lots of Cross Hatch Carving Decoration. Also, lots of good wear and hand worn patina from use. Size=10” long.
Price: $225
ITEM: 101319be75
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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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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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A most interesting Early Crooked Knife with a Black Painted “Elephant Head Image” Handle (Carved Eyes, Trunk and Ears). Retains its original blade in excellent condition. Nice formed Blade Retainer and Carved Blade Guard with Heart. Size = 9 1/4”. Nice original condition. Found in Maine.
Price: $230
ITEM: 53020be52
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