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A rare and perhaps unique hollow
body copper beaver weathervane. The form is not
often seen and finding this one from a private Maine
collection was thrilling. It remains in excellent
condition with no known repairs. The color and surface
are very good and while I cannot associate it with a
maker, I feel confident in saying it's from the early
1900s. Dimensions: 25" W, 21.5" T and about 3" thick.
Included is a custom metal museum stand. I also feel the
crosshatch embellishment done to the tail is worth
mentioning. Inventory number 26-106.
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An unusually smaller size,
19th century, hollow body gamecock weathervane.
It measures 16 x 14 x 4 and remains in structurally
sound condition with no known repairs or problems.
We believe its present gold leaf surface is a second
application done approximately 50-60 years ago and a
close visual inspection supports that evaluation.
The price includes a custom metal stand which adds
to its visual standing display. I further attribute
the maker to be Fiske, New York. c1885. Inventory
number 26-68.
$2850.
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William Matthew Prior,
American, 1806-1873, Bath, Maine. The
lovely portrait of a woman painted on heavy card
stock remains completely original including its
frame and historic glass. Prior was a prolific
portrait painter working mostly in Maine and
later moving on to Boston. His portraits are
highly sought after and can be found in
important institutions and major collections
throughout the United States. Look closely at
this portrait, the details are superb. Size: 23
x 18 overall. Inventory number 26-89.
$5500.
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Small Hummer rooster
windmill weight. Made by the Elgin Wind
Power & Pump Company, Elgin, Illinois early in
the 20th century. These smaller examples weigh
only 9 pounds and display well in smaller places
or on shelves. It rests now on a modern wood
base for display. It measures only 9.5'' tall
and wears a beautiful multi-color surface which
we thought was extra special and attractive.
Inventory number 25-721A.
$895.
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A very unusual, single socket
punched copper lantern embellished with
multi-colored cut glass. It remains in
excellent condition having an impressive color and
surface. Size: 13" tall, 6" in diameter. Normally
one associates this form being from tin and not
copper. Inventory number 25-750.
$795
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Yellow Throat songbird by
Jess Blackstone, 1909-1988, Concord, New
Hampshire. Blackstone
was a prolific carver along with his
father Arthur Blacksone. Each carving was
meticulously recorded in a journal identifying
the name of the bird and the date it was carved.
While I have never seen the journal, I know for
certain it does exist. Not only is his carving
highly skilled, his paint application is
realistic and lifelike as well. The carving is
signed with his signature logo. Size: 2.75 x 3.5
inches. Inventory number 25-753.
$1350.
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NutHatch by Jess
Blackstone, 1909-1988, Concord, NH. Blackstone
was a prolific carver along with his father,
Arthur Blacksone. Each carving was
meticulously recorded in a journal identifying
each bird and the date it was carved. While I
have never seen this journal, I know for certain
it does exist. His carvings are highly skilled,
his paint application is realistic and lifelike
as well. The carving is signed with his
signature logo. Size: 3 x 2.5 inches. Inventory
number 25-752.
$1250.
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19th century folk art yellow
bird on a custom metal stand. Nicely carved with a
fabulous color and surface. Size: 7" tall, 6"
wade. Inventory number 25-761.
$795.
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A metal Swisher Owl. These
metal owls were made by the Swisher and Soules
Company, Decatur, Illinois, c1940 and were used
by farmers to attract crows which were
considered a nuisance. The farmer had the gun,
the crows didn't and unfortunately the crows
didn't fare so well. I love the bone dry red
color and surface which adds much to its appeal.
Size: 13.5" tall, 7" wide on a modern wood base.
Note: The glass eyes are missing on one side.
Inventory number 25-766.
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A 19th century 4 draw
brass telescope engraved with the name of its
maker, Wm. Brown and Earle, Philadelphia. If
you live in the Philadelphia area and collect
local marine artifacts, please consider this
fine offering. Fully extended it measures 42"
long with good optics in working order. Its
protective cap is intact along with its leather
covering. Excellent overall condition. Inventory
number 25-742.
$795.
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A wonderful fish server
with chrome plated head and tail. A
perfect table embellishment for presenting fish
of any variety and yes, your guests will notice
and be impressed. Size: 36 x 8. Inventory number
26-73.
$395.
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A most wonderful and important
18th century child's low back Windsor armchair with
incredibly impressive color and surface. Its
present red, highly checked surface covers two
earlier coats of black and green. In person, the
more you look at this chair, the more it'll speak to
you. The joinery is perfect and you'll truly
appreciate the splay of the legs as well. Size:
17T, 15W with a 10" seat height. Inventory number
25-944.
$1100.
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A very nice late 20th century
hollow body fish weathervane. Excellent
condition with no repairs mounted on a modern wood
and metal base. Its overall size is 25"L, 13.5"T and
about 4" thick. It has toned nicely, with early
stages of verdigris present. Inventory number 26-88.
$695.
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A very attractive New
England coastal waterfront watercolor scene
signed Betty Curley. Excellent condition
and issue free. Size: 24 x 18.5 overall. We
believe this painting was done in the last 40-50
years or so and research has turned up very
little about the artist. Inventory number 26-81.
$395.
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A very naive watercolor
portrait of a young girl in a puffy sleeve calico
dress. She is depicted in a full frontal
facial pose which was not commonly done in the 19th
century. Also her hair is so typical of young girls
in that time frame. She rests in her original frame
under very wavy historic glass which we feel adds to
the importance of any early work. She measures 9.5 x
11.5 overall. There is no known information about
the sitter or the artist. Inventory number 26-77.
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A very small half hull of a
19th century schooner yacht, named "America" dated
1851. I'm not sure of its age, but what it
lacks in age, it more than makes up for in
decorative appeal. It's mounted on a mahogany board
which measures 13 x 6. Inventory number 26-113.
$295.
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A very attractive painting of
floral design by James H. Musto, American,
1928-2025, North Falmouth, Massachusetts. As
an artist his creativity flourished not only in his
paintings, but sculpture, architecture and interior
and exterior designs. This wonderful impasto
example exemplifies its unique floral theme and use
of colors. As with everything we choose to buy, this
painting found instant approval and favor. It
measures 30 x 24 and was never framed. Inventory
number 26-115.
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13 pieces of assorted
vintage stone fruit. All in very good
condition. All for one price. Inventory number
26-61.
$250. Note: The wooden
compote is not included.
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A mid 20th century metal
whale weathervane which measures 24" long
and remains in perfect condition with an
impressive original weathered surface that
supports its age and the modern wood base is
included. Inventory number 26-60.
$595.
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