Prancing Horse Weathervane
Copper and iron
19th Century
The flattened full body with cast-iron head, applied copper ears and corrugated tail remains in old surface; verdigris, traces of black paint and rust. The tail was long ago repaired with the addition of copper plates where joining the rump; several solder repairs to bullet holes. (Height: 24 inches; Length: 29.5 inches; depth: 1.75 inches.)
Price: $13,545
191-247
A Fine Pencil Drawing
"The Property of Frederick W. and Catharina Kunze,
South Lebanon, Pennsylvania, 1883"
Signed, F. Brader, #252,
Ferdinand A. Brader
An important Lebanon, Pennsylvania drawing...graphite on paper, meticulously rendered farm scene depicting a panoramic view of large farmstead with buildings, barns, fields; orchards and livestock including sheep, horses, cows, chickens, turkeys, etc. Men and woman tend the gardens. Inscribed across the bottom "The Property of Frederick W. and Catharina Kunze, South Lebanon, Pennsylvania, 1883". The work is signed, F. Brader, #252. (Frame: 38 x 48.5 inches; view: 27 x 37.5 inches.
Price: $22,750
264-24
Sewer-Tile Portrait Bust
Mustached and goateed man
Late 19th Century
Probably an "end-of-day" piece of folk art from a Midwest factory...an expressive piece retaining its original paint. The backside of one ear is missing and a corner of the base is restored. (Height: 6.75-inches.)
Price: $1,125
171-57
Northwest Coast Amulet
Carved Soul Catcher
Bone
Boldly carved Northwest Indian soul catcher, excellent condition.
(Length: 6-inches.)
Price: $1,275
604-2
Eagle Head Study
Cast Zinc
19th Century
The dramatic icon of the Republic hangs on the wall and measures about 9.75-inches in width and has depth of approximately 9-inches. The surface consists of traces of highly oxidized gold paint over original gold leaf; some mustard sizing and verdigris complete the look. The bottom beak is an old replacement; backboard replaces.
Price: $1,685
334-50
Carved Shield with Portrait of Cow
Shield shape wood carving with portrait of a cow staring at viewer, with snow capped mountains in background. Gilding around edge of shield. The varnish is yellowed, and there is some denting - one causing a small area of paint loss, and some chips.
Dimensions: 15.625-inches high, 12-inches wide.
Price: $850
573-28
Weathervane
Centaur Shooting Arrow ...
Full Body
Circa 1875-1890
Leaping Centaur Archer with feathered headdress; American, late 19th century, molded full-body sheet copper figure supported on a copper rod, no stand.The imperfections, as depicted, include loss to arrow fletching, several solder repaired bullet holes; dents to tail and back feet, feathers on headdress have dents and a few small cracks. This scarcely encountered example is worthy of professional restoration. (Services available.) Height: 32.75-inches; length: 30-inches.
Price: $7,600
232-113
Jeweler's Trade Sign
Circa 1900
Zinc
This two sided sign in the form of a pocket watch is made of sheet zinc and retains original surface history; several layers of paint and gilding. The most recent is probably early 20th century. In generally very good condition with "as expected" dings and dents...the seams of swing ring which surrounds the pendant crown will benefit from soldering. (Height: 41 inches; width: 29 inches; depth: 7 inches.)
Price: $4,950
144-7
Pair of Painted Leather Fire Buckets
From Brighton, ME
The buckets are marked "KAVANAUGH / Relief / 1803" in black letters in a blue oval surrounded by a laurel wreath, tied with a pink ribbon. The buckets themselves are painted green. Very good condition. Both buckets measure 12.5-inches in height.
Price: $8,000
348-19
Carved and Painted
Miniature Eider...glass eyes
By Capt. G.B. Smith
Marblehead, Massachusetts
Measures 3.25-inches in height, 3.75-inches in length and 2.25-inches in width.
Price: $335
400-4
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