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A 19th century hollow body cow
weathervane on a modern metal stand. I'm not
certain of the maker, but it is unusual in this sense.
The udders are fully visible on one side and only
partially visible on the other. The color and surface
are truly honest and supreme. It is my opinion there
have been two surfaces applied over the years. One was
its original gold leaf squares which are still slightly
visible and the second being a coat of gold paint which
is mostly weathered off in some places exposing the
squares. It retains a very good color and surface. It
seems to be untouched as I do not see any signs of
repairs and it's structurally solid. Size: 24"wide, 15"
tall and about 2" thick. Inventory number 25-686.
$4800
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Late 19th century double
sailor's valentine. One side focusses your
attention to a lovely central heart while the other
sends a message of "Love" within a figural star. All of
its shells are perfectly intact and its overall
condition is excellent. Each octagonal half measures 12"
and it displays beautifully on its own. Inventory
25-641.
$3750.
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A fine investment-grade 18th
century oval burl bowl tooled from American Ash. Without
a doubt this is the "BEST" burl bowl we have ever had
the privilege of offering. Its soft scrubbed interior
will delight your fingertips while its highly
desirable remains of its original blue paint will more
than satisfy the most discerning eye AND there are no
cracks or issues. You'll love its presence, its true and
honest wear and its centuries old patina. Size: 17.25 x
15.5 x 6.25 Inventory number 25-689.
$4800.
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An amazing late 19th or very
early 20th century half round folk art hooked rug of a
well balanced floral design. For us, color,
design and condition are premier when buying rugs and we
think you'll agree this charming example has it all.
It's professionally mounted and wall ready. Size: 37 x
27. Inventory number 25-690. $1400.
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Rufus Porter, American,
1792-1884. Porter, born in Boxboro, Massachusetts and
later moving to and working primarily in Maine. Porter's
work is highly sought after and ranks high with
sophisticated collectors and institutions. The quality
and details of his work are so well done, it almost
compares to a photograph. This example of a young man
rests in its original frame which measures 4.75 x 5.5
and remains in excellent condition. Inventory number
25-856.
$3250.
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William Bache, American,
1771-1845 hollow cut silhouette of a young man.
The silhouette is signed with his stamp directly below
his shoulder and remains completely undisturbed while
resting in its original frame and reverse painted
eglomise mat. Bache silhouettes are quite scarce and
treasured by advanced collectors from coast to coast.
Inventory number 25-845.
$795.
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A very early 19th century hand
stitched wool bed rug or quilt. People I've asked
say it's a bedrug while others say a quilt. Personally
we are thinking bedrug, but whatever, it's beautifully
created and remains in excellent condition considering
age and use. Yes, there are some very minor moth holes,
but nothing that distracts the eye. A meandering leafy
vine completely surrounds the entire border with
internal squares having multiple stars, birds, and
leaves. Size: 68 x 60. Inventory number 25-822.
$1150.
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William Kennedy, 1817-1871, a 19th
century American itinerant folk artist who concentrated his
skill on individual and family portraits. Kennedy was
active along the eastern seacoast working from Maine to as
far south as Baltimore. His portraits are highly sought
after and can be found in major collections and institutions
all across America and while living in close proximity to
William Matthew Prior in Boston, no evidence has been found
that associates the two in what we now call the Prior
Hamblin School.
This portrait, depicting a young girl, remains completely
original and undisturbed except for the frame which is a
modern addition. Size: 16.5 x 18.5. Inventory number 25-858. $6500.
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A very fine small folk
portrait of a young girl identified verso as Emeline
Bradshaw, daughter of Polly Bancroft Bradshaw, c1920-30. The
portrait was done on line paper and depicts a young girl
facing forward with ringlet curls covering her forehead.
Green swag drapes flank her head as she rests in a
period block corner frame under historic glass. Ex.
Barbara Artizone. Size: 8' x 7' overall. Inventory
number 25-857.
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Miniature Gold Finch carving
by Jess Blackstone, Concord, NH, 1909-1988. Blackstone
was a prolific carver who kept meticulous records of
each carving with a number associated with a date. This
little gem, carved in the 1940s and signed with his
logo, remains in perfect untouched original condition.
Size: only 3.5" long. Inventory number 25-786.
$1350.
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A fine c1920s appliquéd quilt
with a central patriotic eagle theme. A colorful
floral border surrounds and frames the quilt which
remains in flawless condition. It's quite
large measuring 98 x 67. Strong colors! Prime condition!
While we have several quilts in our inventory, we are
particularly fond of this one. Inventory number 25- 762.
$1250.
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A very small, cast zinc and
tin, optical trade sign. Unlike its larger kin,
this was used in conjunction with a larger jewelers
pocket watch trade sign hanging directly below it. This
example may or may not have ever been painted with
eyeball details and if it were, mother nature has long
since washed it all away. Size: 23.5 x 5 inches.
Inventory number 25-638.
$1400.
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A distinctive 19th century,
c1825, watercolor/hollow cut silhouette portrait of a
young girl wearing a medium puffy sleeve blue dress. She
remains in her original gold frame under historic glass
and paint decorated mat. We have no information on the
cutter or sitter. She is very well done and has survived
well over the years. Size: 7.5 x 6.5 inches. Inventory
number 25-715.
$1250.
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A late 20th century watercolor
on paper of a NYC bus strike signed D. Hague who we
think is Doug Hague, a contemporary artist. We
are not art dealers, but we buy what we like and this
particular work greatly appealed to us. It's in very
good condition and recently framed. Size: 17 x 13.
Inventory number 25-642.
$550.
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A late 20th century watercolor
on paper of a rural Lumberville, Pennsylvania
Post Office. Attributed to D. Hague, a
contemporary artist. We are not art dealers, but
buy what we like and this particular work greatly
appealed to us. It's in very good condition and
recently framed. Size: 17 x 13. Inventory number
25-643.
$550.
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Richard Van Wicken ( Wick)
Ahrens, American, 1944-2016, Weston, Vermont. Wick
was a protege of Clark Voohees, also of Weston, whose
whales are very well known and sought after. Like
Voorhees, Wick has made his mark in making realistically
carved whales which today are well in demand. The sperm
whale wall plaque is signed and in prime condition.
Size: 24" long, 10.5 inches tall. Inventory number
25-757.
$2800.
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Lincoln J. Ceely, 1865-1950,
Nantucket, Massachusetts. Ceely was a fisherman
and in the cold months made whirligigs for the tourist
season to supplement his income. Today his sailor and
whale whirligigs are in high demand and bring strong
prices at auction. This carving, with its spinning tail
fluke, is in perfect condition and measures 16" long.
Nice untouched color and surface. Absolutely fresh from
a major Connecticut collection. Inventory number 25-875.
$2250.
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A wonderful strawberry
make-do pincushion with babies on a broken oil lamp
base. Make-do objects reflect on a time when
broken items were not discarded as they are today,
but found ways of being useful once again. Excellent
condition. c1900-1910. Size: 25-852.
$550.
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A wonderful strawberry make-do
pincushion on a broken oil lamp base. Make-do
objects reflect a time when broken items were not
discarded as they are today, but found a way of being
useful once again. Excellent condition. c1900-1910.
Size: 25-851.
$450.
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A wonderful make-do
pincushion with an embroidered floral cover on a
broken oil lamp base. Make-do items
reflect a time when broken items were not
discarded as they are today, but found a way of
being useful once again. Excellent condition.
c1900-1910. Inventory number 25-855.
$475.
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A rare shooting gallery target
sign. Made from an actual target with two cast
iron roosters, but with an added sign promoting the
gallery and its "5 shots for a penny" slogan. This sign
was likely placed outside the booth to draw in shooters.
c1920. Size: 30 x 19. Excellent condition. Inventory
number 25-879.
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An impressive 19th century sheet
iron and copper stylized rooster weathervane. A
beautifully designed figure with punched diamond shaped
embellishing its tail which add great interest and
appeal. Please note the comb and hollow body which too
are copper. We’ve seen hundreds is sheet iron vanes, but
over one with added copper accoutrements. Size: 19.5 x
15. Inventory number 25-892
$1850.
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