Extremely Rare Set Of Five
Golden Plover
Shorebird Decoys
South Shore, Massachusetts
Circa 1900 - SOLD
A nearly complete gunning rig remaining in excellent original condition. Nicely carved with split tails and bold paint patterns. Original paint and bills. Two birds have age shrinkage neck crack repairs all else fine and untouched.
285-11 - SOLD
Pair Of Oversized Decoys
Found in Michigan
Original paint and glass eyes...
(Length: 25.5-inches.)
Price: $3,950
309-2
Carved Cane
Man wearing a Derby
Measures 36.75-inches in length.
Price: $2,350
327-10
Large Painted Coffee Grinder
Measures 27.5-inches in height, 24-inches in width and 19.25-inches in depth.
Price: $5,650
350-23
Swimming Merganser Hen
Decoy
Massachusetts
Circa 1900
Hollow with inletted nick, delicately carved bill and carved eyes. Strong original paint; original inserted turkey feathers suggest feathers of bird's crest. Similar in style to Captain Preston Wright of Osterville, Massachusetts; see Call to the Sky, The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D., page 25.
Price: $18,850
285-6
Painted Folk Art Snake
The folk artist who created this root snakes took advantage of the natural, undulating forms of tree roots. With minimal carving the artist with his talent as a painter created a convincing replica of a colorful snake in predominately mustard and black. This 20th century root snake retains it's original paint and is in excellent condition. The head was carved and the metal tongue was applied. Dimensions: 65.75-inches long.
Price: $2,950
SHF-334
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
Cow Weathervane
Probably By L.W. Cushing
Waltham, Massachusetts
Circa 1880
See L.W. Cushing Illustrated Catalog Of Copper Weathervanes, Circa 1883, page 11 for similar examples.
This example...flattened full body with sharply curved zinc horns and applied copper ears, has a dry mustard yellow surface of undetermined age. (Restored.) Competently soldered and filed seams, a fully formed udder and nice tail. The vane appears to have survived without any major issues. (Length: 24-inches; height: 14.5-inches.)
Price: $27,500
487-9
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
SIE-46
Butter Print - SOLD
Measures 3.5-inches in diameter and 3-inches in height.
EAS-434 - SOLD
Northern Pike Weathervane
Anonymous
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
RS-496
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-
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
RS-488
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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