Outstanding Child's Sled
Painted Decoration
U.S.S. Constitution
Second-half nineteenth century
Wood frame sled; bentwood runners with iron strap blades having the best scrolled terminals. Painted on the seat is an amazing polychrome picture painted in oval depicting the battle between the USS Constitution and HMS Java.
Surmounting the scene is a banner lettered "CONSTITUTION" above which is crossed American flags. Beneath the scene is partial legend... "---HAND" over smaller letters "Va---old." The surface is nicely oxidized; as depicted, some losses...as expected, there is a vertical shrinkage fissure in the center of the seat board. (Approximately 8-inches H x 16-inches W x 33.5-inches L.)
Price: $8,950
232-22
Rocking Horse on Glider
With Hair Mane and Tail
Glider rocking horse on a red wooden frame. The dapple-gray horse has a leather saddle and tack, and a hair mane and tail. There are some breaks in the leather, some paint scratches, one rail has fallen out, and the saddle may be a replacement. All of these are noted for accuracy. Measures 26-inches in height, 32-inches in length and 13-inches in width.
Price: $850
514-114
OUTSTANDING
Carved and Painted
Presentation Box for Alarm Clock
France
Circa 1902
Presentation box carved in the form of a clock tower named to Antoine Bordat and dated 1902; above two crossed French flags is the word "REVEIL:" the box is topped with a shingled cupola surrounded by a fence; a carved and painted red breasted bird is perched atop the cupola; the box is elaborately carved with vines, arches, geometric shapes. Painted in salmon, greens, black and blue; the interior is padded and lined with blue linen and the glass paneled door is secured by a brass latch. (28-inches high by 12.5-inches wide by 10.5-inches deep.
Price: $5,975
527-4
Earthenware Bust
Dimensions: 4.5-inches high.
Price: $975
505-18
1860's Jenny Lind China Head Doll with Cloth Body
And rare wooden lower arms with scoop hands and wooden legs with original feet
China Head black lights perfectly, and has been on this body for over 100 years. The wooden bodies are more commonly found on dolls of the 1830s-50s, making this a transitional match. Head had desirable pink tint, blue eyes, pull back hair with bun in back and a most wonderful complexion. Dressed in a 1860s/70's era dress, possibly original to the doll. Overall, an uncommon doll in excellent condition. Measures 19.25-inches in height.
Price: $1,600
514-112
Carved and Painted Barn Owl
Signed, F.M. Kilburn
Waldoboro, Maine
Dimensions: 5-inches high, 5.75-inches wide, 3.75-inches deep.
Price: $435
400-10
Copper Cod Fish Weathervane
E.G. Washburn
New York
Circa 1890-1920
A full-bodied gilt molded example with applied corrugated sheet copper fins and open mouth in honest surface; gold leaf squares and verdigris surface. This example measuring 30-inches in overall length remains in fine original condition.
Price: Please Inquire
289-11
Painted Doll House Doors
Circa 1870
The doors measure 35.25-inches in height and 34.5-inches in width.
Price: $5,650
362-9
Woodland Indian Woven Doll Cradle
A basket weave doll cradle, with lower sides in wide wefts with a red wash divided by unpainted narrow wefts, while the wide warps have a green wash and the bottom is all green wash. The top is built in narrow wefts randomly done in a green wash, and single wrap in red wash with wooden rockers. Remains in very good condition. Measures 20.5-inches in length, 8.75-inches in width and 11.5-inches in height.
Price: $650
514-89
Large Native American Beaded
Deerskin Case
Measures 37.5 by 14-inches.
Price: $3,950
232-39
Standing Lion
Late 19th – Early 20th Century
Carved and painted folky lion with furry mane, whiskers and rope tail. Measures 11-inches by 12-inches.
Price: $2,850
125-11
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