Cherub Carving
Wood, paint and traces of gilt
Continental
Late 18th Century
Nicely carved 14-inch wooden figure of a cherub in flowing gown, traces of old paint, missing one hand, broken foot and one broken finger. An old finish nail on the reverse of the figure serves as a hanging device.
Price: $845
346-14
Trade Sign
Clocks, Watches & Jewelry Repaired
E. Spencer
Measures 22.5-inches in height, 34-inches in width and 3.5-inches in depth.
Price: $8,600
270-57
A Cast Eagle...with snake
Unknown and anonymous
A bold spread wing eagle on rockery; old repair to one wing, all else fine.
Dimensions: 4.25-inches high, 3.25-inches wide, 2.75-inches deep.
Price: $165
400-13
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Umbrella and Cane Stand
With unique landscape
"Hanson's Magic Corn Salve Sold Here"
Circa 1877-1890
A heavy composition paper tube with flared and folded lip having a cast iron base signed-"Leatheroid-Patd-Dec 18 1877". A lovely lake scene framed by listing pines on rockeries before a mountainous range beneath a blue sky with clouds. The tube itself is painted with a gradation of dark to sky blue. Stamped on the back: Ergmann Brothers-Painters & Decorators-Schenectady, NY. The piece remains is very good collection. (Height-24-inches; diameter 9.5-inches.)
Price: $2,250
460-1
A Large Running Horse Weathervane
Nearly 46-inches wide...
Attributed to Mott Iron Works (1828-1906)
New York City
Circa 1880
A full bodied example of power, strength and motion...cast zinc head; all else copper. Nice old surface; gilt and verdigris. A nearly identical example is published on pages 100 and 101 (66b) of Treasures of American Folk Art from the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center by Beatrix Rumford and Carolyn Weekley. Also, pages 20 and 21 of The Billy Pearson Collection of American Folk Art by David A. Schorsch. Length: 45.75 inches; Height: 30 inches; Depth: approximately 6-inches.
Price: On Request
157-10
Paint Decorated Dome Top Box
New England
Circa 1825
As depicted, an early paint decorated trunk in lovely paint. Offered as found...in original paint decorated with yellow and green flowers with trailing vines. In overall good condition with only the typical and expected minor imperfections such as light fading and minor soiling to top; loss of lock hasp and a small area of wood loss on one side. Constructed of a creamy soft whitewood that appears to be basswood. Height: 14.25 inches; Width: 27.5 inches; Depth: 13.5 inches.
Price: $7,350
144-26
Pair of 1870's Ventriloquist Dummies
By W. Judd
New York
Both dummies stand at approximately 35.25-inches in height.
Price: $6,500
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Carved Folk Art Cane
In Form of Furled Umbrella
By John W. Fox
Circa 1918
Nicely carved cane in the form of a furled umbrella; carved inscription reads "BY JOHN W. FOX 1918. / FOR GOV. WM C. SPROUL. / NOW KEEP US DRY." Sproul served as governor of Pennsylvania from 1919 to 1923. It is unclear if Fox was encouraging Sproul to enforce Prohibition or whether the wooden umbrella was a mocking dare to the incoming governor to try and enforce the law. Very good condition. (Approximately 38-inches in length.)
Price: $2,450
232-81
Small White Cat
Carved and painted, with minor bite to right ear. Measures 5.25-inches in height.
Price: $395
125-14
Lying Lion
19th Century
Carved lying lion. Walnut with dark stain. Measures 4.5-inches by 12-inches by 3-inches. Found in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Price: $1,100
125-3
1830's American Rag Doll
An early American rag doll that resembles the rag doll patterns that were first printed in the 1830's. She measures 7-inches and is made with a rolled cotton body without arms or legs...it is the most simple of forms so that a child could easily make her own doll with small pieces of fabric. Her head is stuffed stockinet with a pinched nose, silk hair and a net cap that was fashionable at the time. Her cream colored dress and underclothes are all original and hand sewn. A rare survivor and a great addition to an American doll collection.
Price: $975
201-92
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