An Exceptional Nineteenth Century Barber Pole
Dry polychrome and gilt surface with great patina...
This stylish pole of exceptional form was turned from single piece of American soft wood...second surface is desirable and early; dry and uniform at 100% coverage. The spherical terminals probably retain original gold gilt and are heavily oxidized. Early poles other than common baluster forms are quite scarce, this deeply turned example with central hourglass motif tapering at each end to a compressed ring finished by gilt spherical terminals is in green, red, white and blue paint. Length: 29-inches.
Price: $7,600
927-1
Adam and Eve
Carved Ivory and Horn Snuff Box
On the reverse...a sun-face surrounded by rays carved as feathers
Probably 18th Century
This unique snuffbox is made of carved ivory with horn used within the interior. The high quality carving depicts Adam and Eve being tempted by the serpent; Eve is handing a fruit to Adam. Both are flanked by birds and there are two birds perched on the top of the tree. The carving has been accented by colored waxes of red, black, and green. The bottom of the box is decorated with a carving of the sun surrounded by rays carved as feathers. The face of the Sun and the rays have been highlighted with colored wax. Age and long use have resulted in the loosening of the top panel and rather amateurish attempts have been made to stabilize the situation using mucilage and polymer glues; the aesthetic and integrity are without compromise-the "in use" repair has stabilized the cover and is easily reversible. The box is in otherwise very good condition with a few small chips on the bottom and some minor losses of colored wax. (Approximately 2.5-inches by 2.125-inch by .75-inches.)
Price: $2,850
SIE46
Pair of Carved and Painted Acanthus Leaf Sconces
Perhaps architectural pieces that were electrified
during the first half of the twentieth century...
Competently carved, magnificent form in outstanding surface
The interior top third was relieved; installed are wires with a rubber insulation that are covered in a braided thread outside jacket-it appears that the sconces may have been retrofitted during 1920's or 30's period; light bulb receptacles are porcelain. We do not know exactly when they were made and offer the works as decorative objects. Height: 19.5-inches; width: 14.5-inches; depth: 7.25-inches.
Price: $4,950
246-2
Butter Print - SOLD
Measures 3.5-inches in diameter and 3-inches in height.
EAS434 - SOLD
Northern Pike Weathervane
Anonymous
Circa 1890-1910-ish'...
This highly stylized large copper weathervane measures 49-inches in length and is 11-inches in height. The surface is clean with only the most minor dings; gold leaf with traces of a yellow sizing.
Price: $15,500
RS496
A Sensitive And Wonderful Black Ventriloquist Figure
American folk art with great character and personality...
19th Century
This handsome gentleman has a sensitively formed composition head and an open and close mouth with teeth, cloth body with original clothing; working mechanism. Height: 37-inches.
Price: $5,500
ACD
Majolica Garfield Commemorative Pitcher
Relief profile portraits of Garfield on either side, eagle under lip, battle torn American flag on front, stick handle. Second type English Registry mark on bottom with day and month, 29 October, readable, but year mark obscured with glaze. Garfield died in September 1881. Some soiling and small glaze chips, but no damage to body. Approximately 7.75-inches.
Price: $1,900
570-11
American Repousse Card Case
19th Century
Approximately 3.5-inches by 2.5-inches by .25-inch. Boldly decorated with flowers, leaves, vines and pineapples on one side and an eagle perched on a branch on the other. The name "Mary" is engraved in a cartouche on the side with flowers. There are no hallmarks. Roman letter "H" is stamped on the inside rim. No other marks are visible. Excellent condition.
Price: $1,000
230-54
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: $12,750
RS488
Militia Snare Drum
Possibly New York City
Circa 1860
The dark rosewood shell provides strong contrast illuminating the stylized New York State Arms. The rims are decorated with a trailing vine and leaf motive stenciled with bronze powder. An outstanding open-winged eagle stands on a gold globe with lemon yellow trim; vibrantly colored American flags and two obscured state regimental flags flank the seal above a trophy of cannon barrels, swords and muskets all contributing to the overall balance and success. There is an almost identical drum in the West Point Museum. This drum remains in terrific bright condition and stands at 14.25-inches.
Price: $5,900
570-31
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