Carved Sail Boat
Maine
Circa 1900
A three-dimensional model...the sleek hull beautifully rendered as are the sails seemingly capturing air; beautiful original painted surface. The work is mounted within its original oak carved frame. (Frame: 31 x 27 inches; view: 27.5 x 23.5 inches.)
Price: $2,275
475-30
An Extremely Uncommon Gun Case
Dovetailed and molded case in paint...
Early Nineteenth Century
Found in New York State - SOLD
The lid with molded edge is shaped; conforming to long arm architecture.
Brass hinges are secured to lid and case by early screws with no gimlet point suggesting that this case was assembled before 1837. The painted surface has a dry patina and appears to be original; black and blue pigment with the back of case being painted a soft-gray. Its use may have been on buckboard or....secure firearm storage within a home or business space whereas there is a lock and countersunk screw apertures on base. The interior has been relieved to accept the lock-plate and trigger guard. Length: 57 inches; depth: 8.5 inches; height: 4 inches.)
201-184 - SOLD
Carved and Painted Affable Sea Lion
CAROUSEL FIGURE, a rare whimsical form
American or Possibly German
End of the 19th century
Anonymous, hollow carved pine
This warm and friendly cold water creature with a wonderful dog-like head has large inviting glass taxidermist eyes and a detailed flowing mane; carved rear and front flipper detail. The ancient park-painted surface is dry with good patina and only minor in painting; paint is soft slate gray with brownish tint; black detailing around nose and eyes. Probably from an old carousel. See Fried's "Pictorial History of the Carousel," page 147, for similar example.
(Approximate length: 63-inches; height: 30-inches; depth is: 13-inches.)
Price: $14,250
285-2
Pair Of Carved And Painted
Native American Figures
From the world famous circus wagon tableau-
The United States
Circa 1875 - SOLD
The circus wagon United States is one of the most magnificent examples of circus carving, replete with symbols of the American spirit. 1
"The bandwagon titled United States is probably the finest circus wagon in existence." The central panel displays the Goddess of Liberty flanked by two Indians and surmounted by the American eagle. 2
The United States bandwagon is now part of the renowned Circus World Museum's collection at Baraboo, Wisconsin; the magnificent wagon was built for the Ringling Brothers-World's Greatest Shows in 1903 by the Bode Wagon Company of Cincinnati, Ohio.
The wagon was paraded through the 1919 consolidation of the Ringling show with the Barnum and Bailey show. When the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus stopped its daily street parades about 1920, the wagon went into storage in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The wagon remained at the Bridgeport, Connecticut winter storage facility until 1927 when it was moved to the new Sarasota, Florida winter facility. By 1950 the wagon had greatly deteriorated with only a few original carvings including this pair of Indians being rescued. Circus World Museum completely rebuilt the grand bandwagon restoring its original breathtaking beauty. (The pair of Indians surfaced after the restoration was completed.)
The surface appears to be original with only minor period "in-use" restoration.
There are only small areas of loss. It appears that there is a single layer of heavy enamel. The figures are mounted on plywood that looks to be original; they are ready to hang. (Height: 60 inches; Width: 21.75 inches; Depth: 5 inches.)
1. Excerpt from Treasury Of American Design And Antiques. (Page 597.)
2. American Folk Art in Wood, Metal and Stone by Jean Lipman, page 107; plate 91.
605-36 - SOLD
Carved Totem
Northwest Coast
Dimensions: 32-inches high.
Price: $1,825
232-128
Doris Stauble White Floral Arrangement in Basket
Floral display with berries and birds in a basket.
Dimensions: 9.5-inches high.
Price: $715
775-243
Carved Panel
Dimensions: 13.75 by 35.25-inches.
Price: $395
453-4
Carved Elk Head
American
19th Century
Dimensions without antlers: 49-inches high, 34-inches wide, 32-inches deep.
Dimensions with antlers (approximate): 73-inches high, 46-inches wide, 48-inches deep.
Price: $13,750
451-3
Tape Loom
Dimensions: 14.25-inches long, 6.75-inches wide, 9.5-inches high.
Price: $495
348-199
Carved and Painted Bird
On a Branch
Circa 1875-1900
Dimensions: 18-inches high, 15-inches long, 9-inches deep.
Price: $5,975
468-1
A Powerful Spread-Wing Eagle Weathervane
Full Bodied...Perched on Orb
Attributed to Harris
Boston, MA
Circa 1870
This outstanding iconic American Symbol with open beak is of molded sheet copper and has great detail such as the open beak with tongue...full legs with primary feathers and talons; very nice overall repousse detailed feathers and broad tail. This vane has a great attitude and its original surface history; vestiges of gilding, paint, verdigris and a terrific dry patina. (Height: 36 inches; Wing Span: 39 inches; Depth (approx): 33 inches.)
Price: Please Inquire
605-30
Trade Sign
Apothecary, Mortar & Pestle
Sheet Iron
Circa 1880-1900
A gold gilt metal druggist's trade sign fitted with three re blown glass lenses remaining on original iron mounting device. The sign measures 37.5-inches in height, 17.5-inches in width and 32-inches in depth.
Price: $5,875
425-1
Carved and Painted
Miniature Nesting Wrens Mounted on Burl with Eggs
Having taxidermist eyes
By Curren & Josephine Hawkins
Paradise, Michigan
Dimensions: 4.5-inches high, 3.5-inches wide, 2.5-inches deep.
Price: $185
400-8
Trade Sign
"I Work For Cash"
Measures 8.25 by 76-inches.
Price: $2,400
201-181
Oversized Black Duck Decoy
North Shore, Massachusetts - SOLD
Good condition as depicted with tail imperfection and other minor losses and dings; shrinkage crack on base.
Dimensions: 9-inches high, 21-inches long, 6-inches wide.
400-25 - SOLD
Pilot House Eagle
Carved spread-wing
New York
Circa 1830-1870
According to tradition this full-bodied pine eagle with upswept wings and incised feathers was originally mounted on the speedy little steamboat "Osceola" which worked the Hudson River during the mid 19th century. She was built for Captain Albert De Groot to run to Fishkill (now Beacon) and later trips were extended to Poughkeepsie. The carving remains in good condition having an iron reinforcement bar across the back, shrinkage cracks and minor losses; old white paint over original paint. (Height: 20-inches; width: 31-inches; length: 36-inches.)
Price: $22,950
475-1
Cast Iron Bear Doorstops
Late 19th – Early 20th Century
Two black painted cast iron doorstops. Unusual form. Was pictured in American Folk Art in Wood, Metal and Stone by Jean Lippman. Measures 4.5-inches by 5.5-inches by 3-inches.
Single Price: $1,200
For the Pair: $2,150
125-1
Trade Sign
Dispensing Department
Late Nineteenth Century
In fine original condition including the blue ground against which is gold lettering with gray silhouette. Very good patina...80 by 44-inches. Shipping or delivery not a problem.
Price: $14,500
SHF-256
An Outstanding Dish Scuttle
Dutch or English
Late 18th Century
This high quality mahogany bucket with superb brass fittings including rams horn hinges and bail handle with entasis at center is bound with brass strapping. See The Brass Book by Schiffer, page 365, plate B., for a nearly identical peat bucket; ours has been relieved of one stave during the making suggesting that its intended us was for the removal of dirty dished from the dining room.
Price: $2,450
270-5
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: $16,000
232-57
Carving of Older Man With Young Girl
Circa 1860-1890
Fine carving of an older man standing with a young girl with his hand upon her shoulder, looking outward. May be allegorical or historical figures. Dark stain. Measures 11-inches by 5-inches.
Price: $1,250
125-6
A Dramatic Stylized Rooster Weathervane
Sheet/Wrought Iron
Circa 1890-1925
Multiple pieces of sheet iron riveted together and reinforced by half round forged iron rod riveted to cutout. Appears to be all handwork; old paint over old red paint. (Height: 27 inches; Width: 33 inches.)
Price: $5,000
832-18
MAN IN A BARREL
Probably Niagara Falls, New York
Circa 1900
This figure represents one of the earliest of the rival daredevils who attempted going over Niagara Falls during the first decade of the twentieth century.
White pine, carved and painted, iron bands, original painted decoration. The barrel stamped: “P,.P. + H. Palmer” (Height: 12.5-inches.)
Provenance:
Howard and Catherine Feldman collection; David A. Schorsch, 1995: Tony and Sally Grassi Collection.
Literature:
Susan Klein and Cynthia V.A. Schaffner, “Living with antiques: A folk art collection in Pennsylvania,” The Magazine Antiques, September, 1984, page 569, figure 4.
Price: $24,500
SHF-345
19th Century Tobacconist Figure
In rarely encountered-original nineteenth century paint...
Probably New York City
Anonymous
The surface integrity of this figure is without compromise...having only the typical rubs and minor surface losses. The patina is excellent as is overall condition. There is the often encountered tight fissure on her back that was filled and colored many years ago; caused by shrinkage and a very narrow fissure on her left proper cheek. This terrific example stands at 5-feet.
Price: $39,500
418-3
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