Alain MacDonald
Goldeneye Drake Wall Plaque
Canada
L. Alain MacDonald (1886-1961) carved and painted half Goldeneye Drake, mounted on an oval plaque, very good condition with some minor touch-up on the breast. (11 ½-inches high by 3-inches deep by 16 ¾-inches wide.)
Price: $495
814-4
Northwest Coast Amulet
Carved Soul Catcher
Bone
Boldly carved Northwest Indian soul catcher, excellent condition.
(Length: 6-inches.)
Price: $2,275
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
Group Of Three
Carved and painted birds
First Half 20th Century
Anonymous - SOLD
The bill on the 8-inch bird with green belly has been reattached.
The flicker is approximately 8.75-inches in length.
The gray bird with black stippled white breast is 7.5-inches long.
573-16 - SOLD
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
Bufflehead Drake Decoy
Possibly Illinois River
Anonymous
Old Hunter Repaint
Weight stamped: H.E. Partridge.
Dimensions: 11-inch approximate length, 6.25-inch approximate height.
Price: $2,150
565-2
Outstanding and Unusual
Masonic Apron - SOLD
Brilliant crimson silk apron with polychrome painted scene of Indian offering pipe to white man in claw hammer coat and beaver hat, there is a teepee in a stand of trees behind them. Traditional Masonic symbols including a sun, crescent moon and seven stars, All Seeing Eye, scales, clasped hands, and a laurel wreath are in gilt. There is a braided border in blue and white thread with the apron and bib having dark green fringe. The apron remains in superb original condition with no tears; only a few tiny areas of paint loss on creases that do not distract or compromise the aesthetic or integrity. This magnificent example is archival mounted on linen in custom frame. Although we have never seen a similar crimson apron-we did find a pink example from a Royal Arch Chapter in New York State. (Dimensions: 17-inches by 18-inches.)
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980-19 - SOLD
Very Fine Whale Ivory, Whalebone
Rosewood Walking Stick
Open Carved, Gold Liberty Head Dollar
Circa 1849-1854
The elaborate shaft carved from one piece of rosewood, fluted, open-carved columns centered by rope carved whalebone; chevrons and scratch-molded...inlaid with ivory diamonds; the knob turned from one piece of ivory and fitted with gold Liberty Head Dollar, circa 1849-1854. The ivory ferrule set with baleen ring. Length: 34.5-inches. Excellent original condition.
Price: $4,950
335-93
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
Trade Sign
Clocks, Watches & Jewelry Repaired
E. Spencer
Measures 22.5-inches in height, 34-inches in width and 3.5-inches in depth.
Price: $8,600
270-57
A Cast Eagle...with snake
Unknown and anonymous
A bold spread wing eagle on rockery; old repair to one wing, all else fine.
Dimensions: 4.25-inches high, 3.25-inches wide, 2.75-inches deep.
Price: $165
400-13
Velvet Golliwog Doll
19th Century - SOLD
Measures 24.5-inches in height.
775-217 - SOLD
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Umbrella and Cane Stand
With unique landscape
"Hanson's Magic Corn Salve Sold Here"
Circa 1877-1890
A heavy composition paper tube with flared and folded lip having a cast iron base signed-"Leatheroid-Patd-Dec 18 1877". A lovely lake scene framed by listing pines on rockeries before a mountainous range beneath a blue sky with clouds. The tube itself is painted with a gradation of dark to sky blue. Stamped on the back: Ergmann Brothers-Painters & Decorators-Schenectady, NY. The piece remains is very good collection. (Height-24-inches; diameter 9.5-inches.)
Price: $2,850
460-1
A Large Running Horse Weathervane
Nearly 46-inches wide...
Attributed to Mott Iron Works (1828-1906)
New York City
Circa 1880
A full bodied example of power, strength and motion...cast zinc head; all else copper. Nice old surface; gilt and verdigris. A nearly identical example is published on pages 100 and 101 (66b) of Treasures of American Folk Art from the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center by Beatrix Rumford and Carolyn Weekley. Also, pages 20 and 21 of The Billy Pearson Collection of American Folk Art by David A. Schorsch. Length: 45.75 inches; Height: 30 inches; Depth: approximately 6-inches.
Price: On Request
157-10
Paint Decorated Dome Top Box
New England
Circa 1825
As depicted, an early paint decorated trunk in lovely paint. Offered as found...in original paint decorated with yellow and green flowers with trailing vines. In overall good condition with only the typical and expected minor imperfections such as light fading and minor soiling to top; loss of lock hasp and a small area of wood loss on one side. Constructed of a creamy soft whitewood that appears to be basswood. Height: 14.25 inches; Width: 27.5 inches; Depth: 13.5 inches.
Price: $7,350
144-26
Pair of 1870's Ventriloquist Dummies
By W. Judd
New York
Both dummies stand at approximately 35.25-inches in height.
Price: $6,500
ACD
Carved Folk Art Cane
In Form of Furled Umbrella
By John W. Fox
Circa 1918
Nicely carved cane in the form of a furled umbrella; carved inscription reads "BY JOHN W. FOX 1918. / FOR GOV. WM C. SPROUL. / NOW KEEP US DRY." Sproul served as governor of Pennsylvania from 1919 to 1923. It is unclear if Fox was encouraging Sproul to enforce Prohibition or whether the wooden umbrella was a mocking dare to the incoming governor to try and enforce the law. Very good condition. (Approximately 38-inches in length.)
Price: $2,450
232-81
Small White Cat
Carved and painted, with minor bite to right ear. Measures 5.25-inches in height.
Price: $395
125-14
Lying Lion
19th Century
Carved lying lion. Walnut with dark stain. Measures 4.5-inches by 12-inches by 3-inches. Found in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Price: $1,100
125-3
1830's American Rag Doll
An early American rag doll that resembles the rag doll patterns that were first printed in the 1830's. She measures 7-inches and is made with a rolled cotton body without arms or legs...it is the most simple of forms so that a child could easily make her own doll with small pieces of fabric. Her head is stuffed stockinet with a pinched nose, silk hair and a net cap that was fashionable at the time. Her cream colored dress and underclothes are all original and hand sewn. A rare survivor and a great addition to an American doll collection.
Price: $975
201-92
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