Violin Case
Painted Whaling Scene
Early 19th Century
As depicted, painted on the hand-planed domed lid beneath a ribbon is a ship displaying good architecture and rigging, proficiently nautical. Also two harpoon boats rowed by whale men and two whales. Standing at the bow of boat on right side is a figure wearing a stovepipe hat that appears to be throwing a harpoon. The white pine case was well made by a proficient carpenter and upholsterer is fastened with early screws having no gimlets. Conforming to the lids lip at the body end of case is a blued steel plate affixed with early screws. The brass appears to be the third retrofit; hasp screws are probably very old replacements.
The paint is original with some edge wear and minor losses. It's all about the whaling scene. (Length: 30 inches; depth: 9.5 inches; height: 5 inches.)
Price: $5,850
527-7
A RARE SURVIVOR
Blue Painted Wash-Tub
New England
18th or early 19th century - SOLD
This outstanding cooper made staved and hooped tub remains tight and is in fine condition...including the thin layer of original blue paint. Three hoops with tapered ends secure the staves and are affixed with handmade nails and wooden pegs. The protruding stave-handles are arched and have cutout handholds. (Height: 16.75 inches; height at handle: 21.5 inches; diameter: 26.5 inches.)
270-70 - SOLD
Carved and Painted
Miniature Nesting Wrens Mounted on Burl with Eggs
Having taxidermist eyes
By Curren & Josephine Hawkins
Paradise, Michigan
Dimensions: 4.5-inches high, 3.5-inches wide, 2.5-inches deep.
Price: $185
400-8
Pilot House Eagle
Carved spread-wing
New York
Circa 1830-1870
According to tradition this full-bodied pine eagle with upswept wings and incised feathers was originally mounted on the speedy little steamboat "Osceola" which worked the Hudson River during the mid 19th century. She was built for Captain Albert De Groot to run to Fishkill (now Beacon) and later trips were extended to Poughkeepsie. The carving remains in good condition having an iron reinforcement bar across the back, shrinkage cracks and minor losses; old white paint over original paint. (Height: 20-inches; width: 31-inches; length: 36-inches.)
Price: $22,950
475-1
Cast Iron Bear Doorstops
Late 19th – Early 20th Century
Two black painted cast iron doorstops. Unusual form. Was pictured in American Folk Art in Wood, Metal and Stone by Jean Lippman. Measures 4.5-inches by 5.5-inches by 3-inches.
Single Price: $1,200
For the Pair: $2,150
125-1
Trade Sign
Dispensing Department
Late Nineteenth Century
In fine original condition including the blue ground against which is gold lettering with gray silhouette. Very good patina...80 by 44-inches. Shipping or delivery not a problem.
Price: $14,500
SHF-256
Unique Large Wood Presentation Fire Trumpet
Wilmington, Delaware to Conshohocken, Pennsylvania Association
Circa 1879
This unique wood presentation fire trumpet is approximately 55-inches long. It has an inscription painted in black letters with red and gilt highlights that reads “Presented to / Washington S.F.E.H. & L. Co. No. 7 / Of Wilmington Del. By / The Secret Eight Of / Washington H, & S, F, E, Co, No, 1 Of / Conshohocken PA. / Dec, 24, 1879.” The mouthpiece is detachable and there are two movable rings with black tasseled rope attached. We are awaiting what the consignor states “is a considerable amount of paperwork” that will accompany the piece.
Price: $16,000
232-57
Carving of Older Man With Young Girl
Circa 1860-1890
Fine carving of an older man standing with a young girl with his hand upon her shoulder, looking outward. May be allegorical or historical figures. Dark stain. Measures 11-inches by 5-inches.
Price: $1,250
125-6
A Dramatic Stylized Rooster Weathervane
Sheet/Wrought Iron
Circa 1890-1925
Multiple pieces of sheet iron riveted together and reinforced by half round forged iron rod riveted to cutout. Appears to be all handwork; old paint over old red paint. (Height: 27 inches; Width: 33 inches.)
Price: $5,000
832-18
MAN IN A BARREL
Probably Niagara Falls, New York
Circa 1900
This figure represents one of the earliest of the rival daredevils who attempted going over Niagara Falls during the first decade of the twentieth century.
White pine, carved and painted, iron bands, original painted decoration. The barrel stamped: “P,.P. + H. Palmer” (Height: 12.5-inches.)
Provenance:
Howard and Catherine Feldman collection; David A. Schorsch, 1995: Tony and Sally Grassi Collection.
Literature:
Susan Klein and Cynthia V.A. Schaffner, “Living with antiques: A folk art collection in Pennsylvania,” The Magazine Antiques, September, 1984, page 569, figure 4.
Price: $24,500
SHF-345
19th Century Tobacconist Figure
In rarely encountered-original nineteenth century paint...
Probably New York City
Anonymous
The surface integrity of this figure is without compromise...having only the typical rubs and minor surface losses. The patina is excellent as is overall condition. There is the often encountered tight fissure on her back that was filled and colored many years ago; caused by shrinkage and a very narrow fissure on her left proper cheek. This terrific example stands at 5-feet.
Price: $39,500
418-3
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