Outstanding Painted Trade Sign
Beck's Beer Saloon
Buffalo, NY
Circa 1880
Large wooden sign, stained dark brown painted with a green scroll across the center. "Miller and Mosack", with the names joined by a single "M" and "Beck's Beer" with both words joined by a single "B" bracket a circular painting of a bald eagle astride a shield with the American colors and a beer barrel surrounded by various ingredients for brewing beer. The circle is framed by a wreath of laurel and American flags. The name "Spencer" appears on one of the laurel wreaths. The 1880 census for Buffalo, NY has a Charles Mosack, who listed his occupation as "Saloon" and a Chris [sic] Miller who listed his occupation as "Saloon Keeper." (Approximately 38-inches x 96-inches.)
Price: $31,000
176-29
Full Bodied Running Horse Weathervane
In the form of Smuggler...a great pacer
Possibly by Harris, Boston
Circa 1874-1881
Original condition
A molded copper and zinc running horse dating to the third quarter 19th century. The flattened full-bodied figure has flattened ears cast in zinc and exudes strength, power and speed. A single "in-use" lead-repair to bullet hole on left side; all else fine. This example with untouched naturally oxidized surface is weathered to a verdigris, with traces of old yellow sizing-paint. (31.25 by 16.25-inches.)
Price: $4,950
314-17
Leaping Stag Weathervane
Possibly by Fiske
New York
Circa 1890-1895
Gilt copper leaping stag with upturned tail attributed to Fiske dating to the late 19th century, flattened full body molded copper figure with zinc cast head, ears and antlers. In very good condition with only minor dings; strong traces of re-gilt late 20th century...all else dark oxidized surface. (29 by 24.5-inches.)
Price: $7,500
673-2
19th Century Anniversary Tin Hair Comb with Heart
Oversized comb, 11-inches by 13-inches, with saw tooth border, appliquéd crimped tin decoration and pierced heart.
Price: $2,200
795-139
Carved Eagle
By Wilhelm Schimmel
Cumberland, County, Pennsylvania
Circa 1880
A carved and once-painted spread-winged American eagle with cross-hatched relief, attitude and wing construction associated with the traditions and technique of “Old Schimmel” as he was known. The stylized carving is perched on a mound and shows evidence of years of handling or environmental consequence...remaining traces of paint and gesso fill dependant areas otherwise the soft dry honey color patina of old pine. (Height: 7-inches; width: 11- inches.)
Price: $9,950
183-1
A Carved and Polychrome Decorative Bird
Nineteenth Century
The maker of this jay understood avian anatomy and was a gifted carver that demonstrates an ability to capture the essence of detail including bone structure, feathers and color. The artist used taxidermist glass eyes and a wire armature for legs and feet. There are no chips, cracks or breaks with the paint remaining in fine original condition with only minor natural losses due to handling; great patina and attitude. Length approximately 12-inches; the height including carved wall mount base is about 16-inches.
Price: $3,850
310-40
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