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IMPORTANT EARLY MAINE MERGANSER DECOY. What a stellar treat it was to find this beautiful decoy fresh out of a collection in Massachusetts. It has the best form, the best dry ORIGINAL painted surface and the best condition. What it lacks are repairs, problems and a maker's name. This will truly be a top shelf addition to any advanced collection. Late 19th or very early 20th century. Size, 17 inches long.  

$3250.

19TH CENTURY PORTRAIT MINIATURE BY RUFUS PORTER, 1792-1884. This is a wonderful example of Porter's hand complete in it's original frame and glass. Identified on the back in modern hand as Stevens Hayward Turner, age 21, 1816-1884. Some slight color distortion, but nothing serious. Size, 4.25 x 5 inches overall.

$2950. 

19TH CENTURY REDWARE JAR WITH LARGE BOLD SPLOTCHY DECORATION. Aside from its form and great decoration, you're really going to appreciate its condition. NO CRACKS, CHIPS OR HAIR LINES. It's just about as perfect as you could hope for. Size, 8 inches tall, 6 inches in diameter. I believe it's from Pennsylvania.

$795.

REVERSE PAINTED OPTICAL TRADE SIGN. Dramatic reverse painted eye that was used by an optometrist as a trade sign. Excellent condition. Professionally reframed in a simple black surrounding frame. About 1920. Size, 14 x 10.

LARGE EYEGLASS FRAMES. Made from heavy gauge metal stock, these were used as trade signs. It would be neat to say they came from the doctor as the painted eye above, but really they came to me out of happenstance. Any way you look at them, they're cool and they measure 9 inches wide with 9.5 side pieces. About 1930.

$395.

LARGE CAST IRON BLACK SAILOR ANDIRON. As you must know, I like andirons in pairs, but this wonderful single came to me and I couldn't resist. The paint is outstanding and I had it custom mounted on a metal stand so it could do just that: Stand up. A wonderfully decorative and fun piece. Size, 18.5 tall, 14 inches wide on the stand. Late 19th century.

$1150.

BOLD AND GUTSY PAIR OF CAST IRON BULLDOG ANDIRONS. This is the first pair of these I've owned and I think they'd be irresistible to any bulldog lover. Exceptionally nice details with great surface and form. About 1920. Size, 15.5 inches tall with log dogs that extend 20 inches.

$1450.

RARE CAST IRON OWL ANDIRONS WITH HUGE GLASS EYES. This form is the largest of the owl andirons measuring nearly 21 inches tall. They're signed Howes and from what I can tell, were hardly ever used. The're clean and about as mint as they come. The log dogs extend 20 inches. Ca. 1920.

$1650.

CAST IRON BASS ANDIRONS. I've owned several of these over the years and they always seem to find a home before too long. Great for the camp, sportsman and fisherman. They measure 12 inches tall with 14 inch log dogs. Ca. 1930. Excellent condition.

$795.

LARGE BOLD AND DRAMATIC CARVED, PAINTED AND GILTED EAGLE.  For the patriotic lovers, this eagle has to catch your eye.  Where ever you choose to show it off in your home, it will command and attract attention. There are some old repairs to the wings, but the areas of concern are stable and intact.. The surface is well oxidized which shows off its age well. About 1900. Size. 47 x 28.

$2850.

SINGLE SIDED WHEEL OF CHANCE.  If you like your game wheels crispy, vibrant and clean, you won't find a better one anywhere. The stamp on the back reads St. Louis Carnival Supply. It measures 20 inches in diameter and comes with a wall mount for easy display. One of the best wheels I've owned. Ca. 1930.  

$1100.

BEAUTIFUL HAND MADE 48 STAR AMERICAN FLAG. The stars are hand crocheted as are the loops that hold the red and white ribbon the creates the stripes. Professionally conserved in a modern shadow box frame for enjoyment in the years to come. Done in the 1920s. Size, 17 x11.

$795.

NEW ENGLAND TIN AND GLASS ONION LANTERN WITH WHALE OIL BURNER. Though similar to the one described above, this one is also 11 inches tall,  but with a 5 inch diameter globe. Ca:1840.

$995.

LARGE NEW ENGLAND TIN AND GLASS ONION LANTERN WITH WHALE OIL BURNER. The three lanterns I'm offering this month were all recently purchased as a group. They are all in excellent condition with no concerns to the glass or tin areas. This one, with a squatty glass globe, is especially nice and hard to come by. Ca. 1840. Size, 14.5 inches tall with a large 7 inch globe.

$1350.

NEW ENGLAND TIN AND GLASS ONION LANTERN WITH WHALE OIL BURNER.  This little beauty measures 11 inches tall with a 4.5 inch diameter globe and remains in exceptional condition without issues. About 1840.

$895.

SENSATIONAL FOLK ART CARVED SEAGULL WITH SPREAD WINGS. I was attracted to the carving the second I saw it and liked it not only for its simple lines but great painted surface as well. Creatively mounted on an old lobster trap float which adds appeal to those with coastal homes or cottages. If you don't have a coastal home and just like seagulls, you can buy it as well. It stands 25 inches tall with a 17 inch wing span. Carved in the 1940s. Ex. Shirley Chambers.

$1250.

SMALL HUMMER WIND MILL WEIGHT IN GREEN PAINTED SURFACE. This form has always been a popular item in the kitchen. Though made from cast iron, it's not very heavy and works perfectly on shelves or small cupboards. Made by the Elgin Wind and Power Co. Elgin, Illinois from the late 19th century through the 1920s. Size, 10.25 inches wide, 10 inches tall on it's base.

THREE CHARMING 19TH CENTURY DEAD EYES ON STANDS. These smaller, almost human like versions were used in the standing rigging of smaller size sailboats. Each still has it's hand wrought ring which surrounds the wooden center allowing for attachment. I've owned several larger examples but never any this small before.

$895. for the group.

EARLY 19TH CENTURY SEWING ROLLUP. Completely hand made, using very early fabrics, for the purpose of holding needles and sewing elements. The single indigo blue fabric on the back is very nice as well. Perfect condition. Size, 17 x 4. About 1830.

$695.

SMALL 19TH CENTURY PAINTED COVERED TREEN JAR. The nice bittersweet color you see is the original color after two other layers were removed. The turnings are exceptional and the size is quite desirable. It measures only 2.75 inches tall with a 2.25 inches diameter. Great color, excellent condition.

$495.

VERY SMALL HARVARD SHAKER OVAL BOX.  This little beauty remains in uncanny condition. It's free of any damage and has all the fine details one expects from the Shakers. Stenciled on the lid is what appears to read, S. P. Caps. Size, 3 x 2.25 x 1.5  Wonderful soft surface patina.

$495.

LARGE, FREE BLOWN CLEAR GLASS LEECH BOWL. Bowls of this quality and clearness are really getting harder and harder to find. I'm dating this one about 1830, maybe slightly later and it remains in perfect condition. Size, 13.5 inches tall with a 10 inch bowl.

$975.

CAST IRON STEER BOOT JACK. Very nice condition without damage or abuse. Size, 10.5 inches long. Ca: 1900s.

$225.

PAIR OF CAST IRON HORSE HITCHING POSTS. How nice it is to come on to a pair of these. Each measures 13 inches tall and both are in excellent condition. Ca: 1900s.

$795. the pair.

THREE 19TH CENTURY TIN SHORE BIRD DECOYS MOUNTED ON CORK BASES. All three are in nice condition and include their original mounting sticks.

$395. for the group.

SMALLER SIZE TURNED MORTAR AND PESTLE APOTHECARY TRADE SIGN. Offered in good condition with an old skillful repair made to the base. See the second images for details. Size, only 6.5 inches tall and 3.5 inches in diameter. Ca: 1900s.

$295.

CAST IRON SQUIRREL DOOR STOP. Red painted squirrel sitting on a log enjoying a nut. At first I though this was of Bradley and Hubbard Manufacturer but it lacks the fine casting detail B & H stops have. My guess is its a similar form made by a competitive foundry. Size, 10 inches wide and 11.25 inches tall. About 1920.

$495.

EXCEPTIONAL CANVAS FIELD GOOSE DECOY. Normally these get pretty beat up from use but this one remains in very good, unabused, condition. Of the many forms offered, this example is the look out or sentinel. It measures 27 inches tall and 19 inches wide mounted. Ca: 1940.

$495.

CARVED INDIAN PLAQUE. Very colorful, hand carved, Indian Chief applied to an oak plaque. Excellent condition and dated 1937.

$395.

LARGE 19TH CENTURY DEAD EYE. These artifacts from old sailing ships make great decorative accents for coastal home and cottages. This example measures 6 inches in diameter and stand 11 inches tall on a custom metal stand.

$395.

19TH CENTURY FREE BLOWN AMBER FLASK. This form is very familiar to me but you normally find them with applied handles. This one was made, as you see it, without a handle. Excellent condition with lots of wear right where you expect it to be. Size, 7.25 inches tall, 5.5 inches wide.

$225.

PAIR OF TURNED FINIALS. These urn shaped finials were once part of a fence from an estate in Nobleboro, Maine.
Each measures 17.5 inches tall with 9 inch diameter bowls. Wonderfully decorative both inside and out.

$695.

VERY LARGE 19TH CENTURY BRASS DOOR LOCK. As impressive as the lock is, I can only imagine what the door must have looked like it came from. The key is for decorative purposes only and does not work. I think the acorn latch knob is pretty snappy as well. Size, 22 inches long.

$1250.

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