Whirligig, Policeman Wearing Bobby Helmet, Original Paint VINTAGE…American, Mid-20th Century

Traditional helmet associated with British police (and other countries) however they were worn by officers in NYC during the period of 1880 to 1912; other police forces including the Pennsylvania State Police and the Stockton, California department…and how about those keystone Cops! Constructed of pine and in fine condition, this vintage gig \stands at 19.5-inches; it is currently displayed of a 17.5-inch circular piece of wood in natural surface.

$445.00

1229-1

Carved and Painted Whirligig, Man Wearing Tin Hat,
Original Paint & Condition Upholstery Stuffing Hair,
Leather Ears, Tack Eyes, Carved Arms, Tin Paddles
American, Unknown Maker, Late 19th Century

Antique Whirligig, Man in Tin Hat, Late 19th Century, angle view

Carved in the round, perhaps a railroad conductor, fine original condition, 18.5”

$11,400

608-31

Antique Whirligig, Man in Tin Hat, Late 19th Century, facing right view

Antique Whirligig, Man in Tin Hat, Late 19th Century, with ruler for scale

Antique Whirligig, Man in Tin Hat, Late 19th Century, head detail

Whirligigs,
Carved and Painted Pair of Folk Art Stick Figures,
Goateed Men, Tin Hat
Anonymous, Cape Cod, Circa 1925

Antique Whirligigs, Pair of Figures, Paint Decorated, angle views

A pair of tall sculptures remaining in original condition, including arms and paddles; one figure missing tin hat, with all else fine.
(Dimensions: each 31.5” overall height)

$9,850

608-9

Antique Whirligigs, Pair of Figures, Paint Decorated, red figure entire view

Antique Whirligigs, Pair of Figures, Paint Decorated, green figure entire view

Antique Whirligigs, Pair of Figures, Paint Decorated, red figure detail

Antique Whirligigs, Pair of Figures, Paint Decorated, green figure detail

Whirligig, Man with Tin Hat, Original Condition and Surface History
American, 19th Century

Antique Whirligig, Man with Tin Hat, American, 19th Century, left angle view

(Overall H: 25.25")

$3,200

1111-21

Antique Whirligig, Man with Tin Hat, American, 19th Century, front view

Antique Whirligig, Man with Tin Hat, American, 19th Century, right angle view

Antique Whirligig, Man with Tin Hat, American, 19th Century, with ruler for scale

Antique Whirligig, Man with Tin Hat, American, 19th Century, head detail

Whirligig, Soldier in Chapeau de bras
with Red Dress Military Uniform
Continental

Antique Whirligig, Soldier in Dress Uniform, Paint Decorated, angle view

Antique Whirligig, Soldier in Dress Uniform, Paint Decorated, entire view

Losses to paint and paddles
Dimensions: Overall height including paddles 23-inches, figure only 17-inches tall.

$1,750

514-173

Antique Whirligig, Soldier in Dress Uniform, Paint Decorated, opposite angle view

Antique Whirligig, Soldier in Dress Uniform, Paint Decorated, face detail

Whirligig, Folk Art, Carved Men Wearing Caps, Leather Arms; Operating Cam
Anonymous, Circa 1900
The work, with carved fan within frame mounted on display stand

Antique Folk Art Whirligig with Two Men Wearing Caps, Circa 1900, angle view 1

(Very good condition; 19 by 18 by 13")

$1,385

1026-17

Antique Folk Art Whirligig with Two Men Wearing Caps, Circa 1900, angle view 2

Antique Folk Art Whirligig with Two Men Wearing Caps, Circa 1900, figure view 1

Antique Folk Art Whirligig with Two Men Wearing Caps, Circa 1900, figure view 2

Previous Offerings or Gone to New Homes

Dewy Boy Sailor Whirligig, Small, Carved and Painted, Possibly Nantucket - SOLD

Antique Small Dewy Boy Sailor Whirligig, Carved and Painted, angle view

(Paddles replaced; H: 8.5”, W: 6.5”)

1163-3 - SOLD

Whirligig, Brownie Policeman, Sand Textured Paint, Cast Redware Head
American, Possibly New York, Late 19th century
Carved, painted, nail buttons - SOLD

Antique Whirligig, Brownie Policeman, Possibly New York, Late 19th Century, right angle view

This whirligig appears to have been inspired by the "Brownie Cop", a character by author and illustrator Palmer Cox. (Overall condition is very good, tip of one shoe is missing, yet; doesn't distract; overall H: 22"; H: 16.25")

249-33 - SOLD

Sheet Iron Articulated Indian with Tomahawk and Tobacco Leaves
Unknown Maker and Age; but cool
Soft edges, brass rivets, light even surface rust, stamped pieces, embossed - SOLD

Antique Sheet Iron Indian, Articulated, entire view

(11.25 by 9")

1062-9 - SOLD

Whirligig, Folk Art, Man Wearing Hat Similar to Kepi, Square Nailed, Great Surface
19th Century (1860 to 1870ish)
Unknown Maker - SOLD

Antique Whirligig, Man Wearing Kepi Hat, 19th Century, right angle view

Competently carved, square nails secure armature, goateed man wearing kepi/ forage cap with leather brim reminiscent of Civil War era; carved and painted facial features.
(H on Stand: 19"; H: 11")

853-18 - SOLD

Man Standing in Boat Whirligig
Late 19th to Early 20th Century - SOLD

Antique Whirligig, Man in a Boat, Old Paint Remnants, left angle view

Antique Whirligig, Man in a Boat, Old Paint Remnants, right angle view

Interesting form. Remnants of old greenish-blue paint. No arms. Measures 15-inches by 3-inches by 12-inches.

125-2 - SOLD

Whirligig, Policeman Wearing Bobby Helmet, Original Paint VINTAGE…American, Mid-20th Century

Carved and Painted Whirligig, Man Wearing Tin Hat, Original Paint & Condition Upholstery Stuffing Hair, Leather Ears, Tack Eyes, Carved Arms, Tin Paddles American, Unknown Maker, Late 19th Century

Whirligigs, Carved and Painted Pair of Folk Art Stick Figures, Goateed Men, Tin Hat Anonymous, Cape Cod, Circa 1925

Whirligig, Man with Tin Hat, Original Condition and Surface History American, 19th Century

Whirligig, Soldier in Chapeau de bras with Red Dress Military Uniform Continental

Whirligig, Folk Art, Carved Men Wearing Caps, Leather Arms; Operating Cam Anonymous, Circa 1900 The work, with carved fan within frame mounted on display stand