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Title: Carving, Sperm Whale, Attributed to Boston Artistic Carving Co.
Boston Artistic Carving Ceased Operation in the late 1950’s
See Catalog, page 8, number F-12 Whale
Date/Period: 1900-1950


Carving, Sperm Whale, Attributed to Boston Artistic Carving Co. Boston Artistic Carving Ceased Operation in the late 1950’s See Catalog, page 8, number F-12 Whale, entire view 1

Measurement: Length: 23.25"; height: 5.25"; depth: 3.25"

Material: Hardwood, paint

Condition: Fine and original

Additional Information: The Boston Artistic Carving Company was established in the
1890’s and is mostly known for their eagle plaques. This fully dimensional sculpture
painted in black enamel is quite realistic. The carving is sold with a walnut display stand
which is likely original.

$1,700.00

879-134


Carving, Sperm Whale, Attributed to Boston Artistic Carving Co. Boston Artistic Carving Ceased Operation in the late 1950’s See Catalog, page 8, number F-12 Whale, entire view 2

Carving, Sperm Whale, Attributed to Boston Artistic Carving Co. Boston Artistic Carving Ceased Operation in the late 1950’s See Catalog, page 8, number F-12 Whale, entire view 3


Vintage, Pond Model Sailboat, Great Original Paint
1900-1925ish


Vintage, Pond Model Sailboat, Great Original Paint, entire view 1

Length:32.5"; height: 28.5"; width: 5.5"

Wood, paint, linen sails

A competently constructed pond boat having weighted full
keel. Yellow, green, and red paint is original and displays a good patina; mast, jib boom,
and main boom are varnished. Very good condition with minor sail and rigging
imperfections commensurate with age and use.

$585.00

492-227


Vintage, Pond Model Sailboat, Great Original Paint, entire view 2


Cast Iron Sperm Whale, Boot Scraper, Doorstop
or Sign: D. Baker – New Bedford
New Bedford, Massachusetts, 19th Century
An extremely rare hollow
cast iron sperm whale with lug feet
Cast into the verso: D. Baker - New Bedford


Cast Iron Sperm Whale, Boot Scraper, Doorstop or Sign: D. Baker – New Bedford New Bedford, Massachusetts, 19th Century An extremely rare hollow cast iron sperm whale with lug feet Cast into the verso: D. Baker - New Bedford, entire view

The Smithsonian owns one of these, they suggest that it may be a trade sign; boot
scraper or sign make more sense than does a doorstop considering screw piercing on
base. (Length: 22.5"; height: 5.5"; width: 2")

The words “BAKER NEW BEDFORD.” appear on the back of this cast-iron sperm
whale, which has two mounting lugs on the bottom for fastening to a flat surface. These
features suggest that it was a shop sign for one of the many stores in New Bedford,
Massachusetts that provided items to whalers needed for their dirty and dangerous
business. In the 1878 New Bedford city directory, the only person listed with the
surname Baker was Ansol Baker, a machinist. New Bedford was the largest American
whaling port in the industry, which flourished until the Civil War and lasted into the early
20th century. [National Museum of American History]


Cast Iron Sperm Whale, Boot Scraper, Doorstop or Sign: D. Baker – New Bedford New Bedford, Massachusetts, 19th Century An extremely rare hollow cast iron sperm whale with lug feet Cast into the verso: D. Baker - New Bedford, angle view

Cast Iron Sperm Whale, Boot Scraper, Doorstop or Sign: D. Baker – New Bedford New Bedford, Massachusetts, 19th Century An extremely rare hollow cast iron sperm whale with lug feet Cast into the verso: D. Baker - New Bedford, back view

Cast Iron Sperm Whale, Boot Scraper, Doorstop or Sign: D. Baker – New Bedford New Bedford, Massachusetts, 19th Century An extremely rare hollow cast iron sperm whale with lug feet Cast into the verso: D. Baker - New Bedford, back detail

$5,600.00

1334-72



Antique Paddlewheel Boat Model, Marine Folk Art
Anonymous, circa 1910-1925
Original painted surface, mermaid figurehead, carved wheel covers


Antique Paddlewheel Boat Model, Marine Folk Art Anonymous, circa 1910-1925 Original painted surface, mermaid figurehead, carved wheel covers, entire view 1

This really needs to be seen to appreciate the detail including glass windows (no losses
and some with a purple hue), two paddle wheels (one has a wooden piece missing that
we can have restored). At one time the boat was powered by a steam engine that was
accessed by the removeable top. Just a few other features are the wheelhouse,
lifeboats, benches, and interior stairways in the interior; the folky, oversized carved
mermaid figurehead. The carved paddlewheel covers feature a hunter and his dog (and
paddle) in a canoe. Minor imperfections displays beautifully.
(Length: 87"; width: 21"; height: 46")


Antique Paddlewheel Boat Model, Marine Folk Art Anonymous, circa 1910-1925 Original painted surface, mermaid figurehead, carved wheel covers, entire view 2

Antique Paddlewheel Boat Model, Marine Folk Art Anonymous, circa 1910-1925 Original painted surface, mermaid figurehead, carved wheel covers, detail view

$4,950.00

1334-31



Clark Voorhees, Finback Whale Plaque,
Carved and Painted
Clark G. Voorhees (1911-1980), Probably 1950’s
Old Lyme, Connecticut and Weston, Vermont
An outstanding silhouette typical of Clark
Voorhees distinguished tradition


Clark Voorhees, Finback Whale Plaque, Carved and Painted Clark G. Voorhees (1911-1980), Probably 1950’s Old Lyme, Connecticut and Weston, Vermont An outstanding silhouette typical of Clark Voorhees distinguished tradition, entire view

The artist’s mark and C. Voorhees stamped on the reverse.
(Original untouched surface; length: 19”)


Clark Voorhees, Finback Whale Plaque, Carved and Painted Clark G. Voorhees (1911-1980), Probably 1950’s Old Lyme, Connecticut and Weston, Vermont An outstanding silhouette typical of Clark Voorhees distinguished tradition, signature detail 1

Clark Voorhees, Finback Whale Plaque, Carved and Painted Clark G. Voorhees (1911-1980), Probably 1950’s Old Lyme, Connecticut and Weston, Vermont An outstanding silhouette typical of Clark Voorhees distinguished tradition, signature 2

$3,125.00

1335-4



Clark Voorhees, Finback Whale Plaque, Carved and Painted
Clark G. Voorhees (1911-1980), Probably 1950’s
Old Lyme, Connecticut and Weston, Vermont
An outstanding silhouette typical of Clark Voorhees distinguished tradition


Clark Voorhees, Finback Whale Plaque, Carved and Painted Clark G. Voorhees (1911-1980), Probably 1950’s Old Lyme, Connecticut and Weston, Vermont An outstanding silhouette typical of Clark Voorhees distinguished tradition, entire view

The artist’s mark and C. Voorhees stamped on the reverse.
(Original untouched surface; length: 19”)


Clark Voorhees, Finback Whale Plaque, Carved and Painted Clark G. Voorhees (1911-1980), Probably 1950’s Old Lyme, Connecticut and Weston, Vermont An outstanding silhouette typical of Clark Voorhees distinguished tradition, back view

Clark Voorhees, Finback Whale Plaque, Carved and Painted Clark G. Voorhees (1911-1980), Probably 1950’s Old Lyme, Connecticut and Weston, Vermont An outstanding silhouette typical of Clark Voorhees distinguished tradition, signature detail 1

Clark Voorhees, Finback Whale Plaque, Carved and Painted Clark G. Voorhees (1911-1980), Probably 1950’s Old Lyme, Connecticut and Weston, Vermont An outstanding silhouette typical of Clark Voorhees distinguished tradition, signature detail 2

$2,850.00

1210-13



Antique Fireplace Bellows, Whaling Ship
American, 19th Century


Antique Fireplace Bellows, Whaling Ship American, 19th Century, entire view

Carved turtle-back bellows featuring hand painted ship flying American flag within rope
border against a painted ground. The handle displays a whaling harpoon and rope.
Original brass nozzle, leather, and brass upholstery tacks. Typical imperfections to
leather; screw added to back facilitating closure; displays well. (18" x 7.5" x 3")

$645.00

1310-54



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Antique, German UB122 Submarine Model, Harwich 1918
Memorializing the Surrender of German Submarines at Harwich Harbor
Likely Sailor Made [trench art], Aluminum, Brass & Copper - SOLD


Antique, German UB122 Submarine Model, Harwich 1918 Memorializing the Surrender of German Submarines at Harwich Harbor Likely Sailor Made [trench art], Aluminum, Brass & Copper, entire view

Competently crafted interpretation including the display stand crafted of a 19th century
British candlestick base, a clever threaded cap with tapered pivot pin that the sub sits on.
On 18 November, instruction as to how the surrender of U-Boats would take place
was issued. The German submarines were to gather off the coast of Harwich. The
flotillas were to be accompanied by transports, so that the crews could be ferried back
to Germany after their war craft had been handed over. The submarines would then be
led to Harwich by a force of British destroyers and cruisers.
Recently a vicious storm exposed UB122.
(Sub is 4.5” long; 1.5” high by 1” in depth; height on stand: approximately 4.75”)

SOLD

604-57



Antique Weathervane, Sperm Whale
Unknown Maker, circa 1850-1870
Sheet iron, plumb-brown surface - SOLD


Antique Weathervane, Sperm Whale Unknown Maker, circa 1850-1870 Sheet iron, plumb-brown surface, entire view 1

This beautiful example is right, skillfully made, soft weatherworn edges and honest
patina. Included is a wonderful base retrofitted from sewing machine. Thin traces of
indecipherable letting appear on one side when examined at the right angle. The piece
displays well. (Height on stand: 18.25"; height: 6.75"; length: 29.5")

SOLD

1334-2



Clark Voorhees, Orca Whale Plaque,
Carved and Painted
Clark G. Voorhees (1911-1980), Probably 1950’s
Old Lyme, Connecticut and Weston, Vermont
An outstanding silhouette typical of Clark
Voorhees distinguished tradition - SOLD


Clark Voorhees, Orca Whale Plaque, Carved and Painted Clark G. Voorhees (1911-1980), Probably 1950’s Old Lyme, Connecticut and Weston, Vermont An outstanding silhouette typical of Clark Voorhees distinguished tradition, entire view

The artist’s mark and C. Voorhees stamped on the reverse.
(Original untouched surface; length: 18”)

SOLD

1335-3



Half Hull Trade Sign, Dreadnought, Newburyport, Original Paint
Vintage, Likely First Half 20th Century
Large model, multiple lifts, mounted on walnut, figurehead and aft rail galley - SOLD

Antique Half Hull, Trade Sign, Newburyport, First Half of the 20th Century, angle view

Displayed at lower left of the molded plank is a painted shield surmounted with anchor and centered by fancy scrolling; it reads: BUILT BY CURRIER AND TOWNSEND - LAUNCED OCTOBER 6, 1853 - CAPTAIN SAMUEL SAMUELS. [Samuels (1823-1908) was a famous packet-ship master. The full-rigged Dreadnought was built for Samuels, she was known for speed, her consistency of performance.]

1001-57 - SOLD



Ship's Dry Compass, Green Painted Bowl, Floating Card, Fleur-de-Lis at North
Boston, F. W. Lincoln Jr. & Company (1839 to 1883)
Very attractive functional display piece - SOLD

Antique Ship's Compass, Green Painted Bowl, F.W. Lincoln Jr. and Company, angle view

(No box or gimbal; H: 4.5"; diameter 7.25")

216-519 - SOLD



Quarter Board, Topgallant Bulwarks, Carved, Painted, Gilded, Original Condition
American White Pine
Second Half Nineteenth Century
Deeply and crisply carved, best acorn terminus, great blue green color - SOLD

Antique Quarter Board, Stern Board, Hamlet, entire view

(L: 88.5": H: 9.5"; D: 1")

410-122 - SOLD



Single Mast Sailing Vessel
Anonymous
"Elise" - SOLD

Antique Ship Model, Single Mast Ship Elise, Painted, side view

As depicted, in old paint with dry patina; accurately rigged and displayed in cradle. In generally excellent condition; bowsprit has been pinned at the prow and the rudder may be replaced with all else fine. (Height: 19.5 inches; length: 19 inches; width: 3 inches.)

637-19 - SOLD



Diorama, Sailing Ship, Great Carved and Painted Surface, Nautical Folk Art
G.H. Jenkins, Maker
Painted 1858 by J. Wiggin
Repainted 1878 by J. Wiggin
New England - SOLD

Antique Diorama, Sailing Ship, G.H. Jenkins, New England, entire view

A Carved wooden polychrome painted ship under full sail featuring painted background; retaining original molded frame. The back identified maker and painter! Overall excellent condition; dry surface; 29.5 by 16.5 by 3")

900-41 - SOLD



Outstanding Diorama
USS Ida...steamer
Third-Quarter 19th Century - SOLD

Antique Diorama, Steam Ship USS Ida, Carved and Painted, entire view

The vessel was charted by the US Navy in 1863; she was engaged as towboat and dispatch boat by the Navy providing services to blockade squadrons.
While clearing the main channel of Mobile Bay, she was struck by a Confederate torpedo and sunk.
As depicted...under full sail displaying all appointments and activity while surrounded by tugs, pilot and other boats; also featuring lighthouse, perhaps Sand Island or Mum's lighthouse. This work, cased in pine with molded frame remains in excellent condition. (Height: 24 inches; width: 39 inches; depth: 9 inches.)

476-2 - SOLD



Sailing Ship Model, Three Masts, B.F. Butler, Lowell, Mass
Anonymous Builder
Antique
Amazing realism and detail was lavished on this model by an experienced builder - SOLD

Antique Ship Model, B.F. Butler, Lowell, Massachusetts, angle view

Carved and painted hull, the vessel is identified on bow and stern as B.F. Butler - Lowell, Mass; fully rigged; marquetry, life boats and so much more.
She is cradled within a platform having inset panels within molded frames, each with painted landscape or waterscape; superb original paint.
The model remains in an excellent state of preservation with limited and minor rigging separations; other very minor imperfections.

Butler was a controversial figure, a prominent attorney at Lowell, Massachusetts; Brigadier General of the Massachusetts Militia, member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
General Benjamin F. Butler bought the America from the Federal government in 1873 - is there an association? Is this his yacht? (Dimensions: 35.5" H, 46" L.)

505-73 - SOLD



Half Hull, Brigantine, Newsboy
Launched 1854
Maine
Anonymous - SOLD

Antique Half Hull, Newsboy, Brigantine, angle view

Built and captained by Elisha Brown of Owls Head, Maine.
She was engaged in carrying lumber and manufactured goods from New England to the Mediterranean; then wine, fruits and oil to the West Indies returning to New England with Molasses, rum and sugar.
Missing small edge of molding at bow with all else fine.
Dimensions: 27.5" L, 9.5" H, 3.25" D.

161-50 - SOLD



Large Schooner Ship Model
Late 19th or Early 20th Century - SOLD

Antique Ship Model, Schooner, Original Paint and Sails, side view

As depicted, in excellent condition with original paint and sails. Minor sail imperfection limited to small section of aft mast needing a bit of thread to attach sail to arm.
(Height: 41.25 inches; length: 36.5 inches; width: 6.75 inches)

637-24 - SOLD


If you are interested in buying any of these items, please call (978) 597-8084 or email David Hillier at drh@aaawt.com

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