DENNIS RALEIGH
ANTIQUES & FOLK ART
"since 1965"

PUMPKIN PATCH ANTIQUES
Phyllis Sommer
"since 1975"

SEARSPORT, MAINE

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Early 20th century optical trade sign. Reverse signs like these were placed inside to catch the eye of clients so to speak. No pun intended!! The glass panel is housed in a modern frame to be easily hung on a wall. Size: 12.5 x 11.5 inches. Very good condition. Inventory number 23PD1067.

$1250.






 

19th century family record of the Garlock Family. Frederick Garlock was born in 1789. Margaret Wart in 1797. They married in 1815 and had 10 children. This is one of the finest records we have ever seen. Its colors are still very brilliant and its overall condition is noteworthy. Two floral columns flank the record while two white urns, a willow tree, two doves and two hearts draw your eyes to its upper area. It is housed in a period lemon gold frame. Size: 26 x 24 inches. Ex. Joan Brownstein. Inventory number 24PD42.

$2950.





 

Late 19th or very early 20th century sled named "Queen". Though there are no markings on its underside, we believe this is a Maine sled and possibly from Paris, Maine. It doesn't appear to have been used all that much as there is no damage or major loss. Size: 32 inches long, 10 inches wide. Inventory number 24PD27.

$895.





 

Large, early 20th century, letter "R". There is no doubt in my mind this letter was once part of a W. W. Woolworth sign. It's metal with an impressive gold leaf color and surface which measures 26 x 18 inches. Inventory number 23PD1063.

$675.




 

18th century looking glass. This little gem is over 250 years old and has never been touched. All of its tiny hand cut nails are exactly where they were installed. They've never been out or moved. Its color and surface are original and that's a real treat these days. Size: 11.5 x 7.5 Inventory number 23PD1051.




 

Small 19th century portrait on panel of a handsome gent. Excellent condition. Original lemon gold frame. Measures only 8.75 x 7. Artist and sitter unknown. Inventory number 23PD1051.

$395. 




 

Nice early 20th century optical trade sign. Composed of half inch rolled steel, formed and welded. It's a very simple design which we feel got the job done just fine. Price includes its display bracket. Size: 23 x 12 inches. Inventory number 23PD1026 

$950.





 

Exceptional painted American patriotic shield on a single slab of wood (not plywood) and if I counted right, there are 45 stars. Shields were displayed during patriotic holidays by Fire halls, police stations, and fraternal lodges etc. Over the years we've had several shields with most having just 13 stars; we've never had an example with this many stars. Excellent overall condition with its paint showing and representing true and accurate signs of age. c1920. Size:  

25 x 18. Inventory number 23PD829 

$1850.





 

A beautiful relief carved dresser box with the name Ruth Snow on its cover and the date1868 on its front facade. Snow is a very common name here in Maine and I don't think I'm risking too much in calling this a true Maine box. Superb untouched original condition. Size:10 x 4 x 3.5  Inventory number 23PD782.

$595.





 

Large, English or Dutch free blown dark green onion bottle. Nice early bottles such as this are becoming harder and harder to find, especially in this condition. There are no cracks, stars or problems of any description making this a very good survivor.  Great size. Great form. Age: Late 18th or very early 19th century. Size: 12" tall, 9.5" in diameter. Inventory number 23PD907. 

$1400.




 

RARE RARE ships bottle. Free blown, having a very flat and wide bottom for stability aboard early ships. We have never seen another bottle of this form to compare it to. Size: 9.5" tall, 7.5 inches in diameter. Inventory number 23PD1012.

$975.






 

19th century 4 fingered oval Shaker box. This lovely box came directly from a 30 year old private collection in New Hampshire. It has never seen paint and through the years developed a fine natural tone and soft honest color and surface. It remains in excellent original condition with NO apologies. Size" 11.75 x 8.75 x 4.5. Inventory number 23PD968.

$975.




 

A nice pair of early 20th century cat andirons with glass eyes that catch your eye in use. If you're a cat lover as we are, and have a fireplace, these may be just the ticket for seasonal use. Size: 17 inches tall with 13 inch log dogs. Excellent condition and ready for action. Inventory number 23PD861.

$695.





 

Edmund Darch Lewis, 1835-1910, Philadelphia. Known for his land and seascape paintings, this fine example truly represents one of his better works. It has been professionally cleaned and remains resting in its original frame in very good condition. The canvas has been relined as one would expect from a painting of this age. Lewis started painting at the age of 15 and worked with German born Paul Weber of the Hudson River Valley school. His paintings are found in major collections and museums across our land. Size: 21 x 12 overall. Inventory number 23PD845.

$2450.





 

A fine calligraphy drawing depicting the birth of Jonathan Hall born on Monday, August 7th, 1809, died 1837. Reframed and matted in a modern frame. Excellent condition with some expected toning, but no foxing. It's interesting that the drawing identifies Monday as the day of the week his birth took place. We don't recall ever seeing that on a record.. Size: 11.5 x 15 overall. Inventory number 23PD973.

$495.





 

A pair of miniature American watercolor portraits of a husband and his wife in their original paint decorated frames under early glass. Executed with watercolors on wove paper in very fine condition. Both are shown seated in the same chair facing left. Each measures 7.25 x 6.25 overall. Both sitters and artist remain anonymous. Inventory number 23PD 820.

$1450.




 

Small late 18th or very early 19th century spun brass and wrought iron kettle. Excellent condition with a nice patina. It's so sweet!! Size: 6.5" tall, 5.25 diameter bowl. Inventory number 23PD780.

$495.




 

Three vintage bronze letters applied to a modern white board spelling the word "EAT". A perfect kitchen sign measuring 12 x 5. Inventory number 23PD696.

$195.




 

An important pair of skillfully carved male and female lion heads. The dramatic detailing of these two lion heads is an out-of-the-park home run and the added scroll below each head elevates them to a higher level of excellence. The intensity of these carvings compares them to the skills of well known American carvers like John Haley Bellamy and that of Henry Leach of the late 19th century. Each head measures approximately 12.5 x 16. x 10.5. c1880. Inventory number 23PD214.

$4850.




 

A very small late 19th century French book tantalus. We've never seen another example of a comparable size. All 4 hand blown glasses remain along with its small glass decanter. It's a beauty!! Size: 7 x 4.5 x 5.25. Excellent condition commensurate with age and use.  Inventory number 23PD652.

$795.





 

Small early 20th century French desk globe signed J. Forest. Very good condition with its surface well cared for and free of tears or damage. It stands only 11.5 inches tall having a 6.5 inch diameter globe. Inventory number 23PD710.

$595.





 

Large 19th century heavy sheet iron rooster weathervane on a custom metal base. Fabulously bold and gutsy form in its original white painted surface which has taken on incredible presence and surface that one expects to see on an item of this age. Size: 26.5 wide and tall on a custom metal stand. Inventory number 23PD 655

$3400.




 

Skillfully carved and painted pantry box. An oxidized green painted 5 point relief carved star embellishes its cover with an oxidized crusty red surface covering its entire lower case. Inside the lid a relief carved date of 1885 can be found. Illegible initials remain on the bottom. Size: 7.25 inches in diameter, 3.5 inches deep. Inventory number 23PD524

$850.




 

Important full figured hollow cut American silhouette of a young woman holding a book and a purse. There have been other similar cuttings found, but as of today, this cutter remains anonymous. The work rests in its original crusty black frame under early glass. Size: 11.5 x 9.5 OA. c1830. Inventory number 23PD421.

$1850.




 

Early 1900s silkwork of a bald eagle along with an American shield and several American flags. Mounted under glass in a lemon gold frame. Very good condition with no issues. Size: 17.5 x 18.5 . Inventory number 23PD540.

$750.






 

Small late 19th century quill weathervane. Composition: Cut, formed and soldered sheet copper with a historic surface of several layers of paint with small areas of verdigris showing through. Quill weathervanes were used on schools and libraries and with this one being quite small, one would guess it once graced a small one room school. Overall the condition is very good with a very slight bend at the vertical rod which does not distract. Size: 25 x 17.5 measures on its modern wooden base. Inventory 23PD373.

$1950.





 

Attributed to Joseph Honore Pellegrin, French, 1793-1869. A watercolor portrait of the Brig Brothers of Norfolk, Capt. Jos. P Fernandes, leaving Marseilles, February 25th 1858. Watercolor and gouache on paper laid down on board. Evenly toned with some areas of minor foxing. Size: 33.5 x 27. Inventory 23PD411

$2650




 

Cast iron Eclipse windmill weight. If my memory serves me well, I think the very first mill weight I owned was a quarter moon weight like this one. I love the form, its color and surface. It measures 10.5 x 9.5 x 2.5 on a custom wood base. A very crisp and clear casting highlighting the word, Eclipse. Inventory 23PD370.

$695.






 

A pair of early 20th century root head shorebirds. A simple form yet highly attractive in their nature, composition and posture. These are most like southern, but were purchased from an upstate New York collection. Size on the stand, 12 x 16 x 2. Original inuse and weathered paint. Inventory 23PD389.

$795.


A very sensitive wall hanging plaster bust of a young child with a Caproni & Bro, Boston label. Some minor paint loss, but in very good condition overall. Pietro Paulo Caproni, 1862-1928 along with his brother were manufacturers of plaster reproductions of classical and contemporary statues. They operated from 1892-1927 when the company was sold.  Size: 11 x 13 x 5. Inventory 23PD314.

$450.




 

A highly desirable 19th century double sided Parcheesi game board. Measuring only 16 " square, it remains in an undisturbed state with a stunning surface that defines excellence. Its perimeter border shows signs of use, but not abuse. Great color, great surface and overall condition. I assume the star on its reverse side is a game, but I'm afraid I don't know what it's called. Inventory number 23PD 300 

$2400.





 

Early 20th century Penobscot Indian war club with relief carved and painted native head. Typical chip carving embellishes the handle. Excellent condition. Size: 25.5 inches long. Inventory 23PD212

$695.






 

Merganser decoy. We're not positive, but we believe this is a Massachusetts-made decoy. Well used and weather worn bone dry original paint. An old check on its side was made secure decades ago. This well-carved decoy has great character and great folk art appeal from years of service. Size: 16.5 x 6.5. Inventory 23PD197.

$595.




 

Unusual and unique small hooked mat of a brightly colored autumn maple leaf. Excellent condition, mounted for display and wall ready. Size: 9.5 x 9 Inventory 23DP221.

$395.




 

New England trade sign of Donovan's Millinery, Newport, NH. This single-sided sign measuring 24 x 12.5 remains today as it was made in the early years of the 20th century. Inventory 23PD225.

$495.





 

Swing handle Taghkanic basket. We're fussy when it comes to baskets and even the slightest flaw will influence our decision to purchase. This basket remains in remarkably perfect condition with a nice kick, double wrapped rim and delicately carved swing handle. Time has toned its color beautifully with good signs of bottom wear to substantiate its age and testify to its honesty. Size: 6.5" tall with a 12" diameter. 14.5 " to the handle. Inventory 23PD101

$675.




 

Boy with Flowers doorstop. Good paint and a shy, innocent smile on this fellow, along with his flowers, make it an unusual find. Early 20th century. Very good original condition. Size:9.25" tall. Inventory 23PD37.

$550.





 

Tiffany & Co sterling Sugar & Creamer. See photo of the Tiffany mark and numbers on its bottom. Single, faint monogram of "M" on the sides of both pieces. No scratches or dents, with the kind of elegant design Tiffany is famous for. Size: 4.25" on the sugar, 6" on the creamer. Inventory 22PD665.

$625.





 

An elegant pair of husband and wife portrait miniature watercolors by J. H. Gillespie, 1793-1849. Both in excellent condition resting in their matching original frames. Written on the back of her portrait is "till the day dawns and the shadows flee away". Sitters unknown. Size: 4.5 x 5 

$1250. 22PD898






 

20th century Indian whirligig. Excellent original paint. Very good condition overall with exception of a small loss to one paddle.  Size: 15 x 15 on a black cast iron stand. 

$595.  22PD932






 

An exceptional American family record of the Stephen and Sarah Blackett family and their 14 children, two of which were twins. An amazing example of penmanship and calligraphy in its finest form. Note the entries in block script are followed with a more fancy cursive script which repeats itself throughout. The interlocking chain border elevates it to a Masterpiece level. It remains in its original lemon gold frame under very wavy historic glass. The work was created by T. Blackett in 1837. If you've been searching for a fabulous family record, your search may have just ended. Size: 27 x 22 overall.

$2850.  22PD942




 

J. M. Crowley, active in the 1839s in NYC and Massachusetts. A highly detailed drawing of a female sitter facing left and wearing a medium puffy sleeve dress and fancy bonnet. She's presented beneath a reverse painted eglomise mat in a moulded gold leaf frame. Some overall toning, but really in very good condition. Size: 4.74 x 5.75 overall.

$875.   22PD796A




 

Sterling Cuff, 2" wide, marked "Tiffany Mexico". After WWII, American jewelry companies had to seek silver sources outside of Europe and turned to the workshops in Taxco where works were commissioned and stores were opened such as Tiffany's in Mexico City. The markings on this piece are indicative of this transition.

$650.  22PD799





 

Vernon Broe, 1930-2011, Richmond, Maine. A prolific painter with a love for Maine which he expressed in his work. From what we can tell he must have had a special connection to coastal beach scenes with children and sailboats as we see this genre repeated many times as this work suggests. Signed LR, Vern Broe on academy board and newly framed. Wonderful vibrant colors with lots of summer activity. Size: 20 x 16 overall. Excellent condition.

$1800.    22PD635




 

19th century maple mortar and pestle in first red color and surface. Excellent original condition with a very tight hairline. While there is no signs of paint on the pestle, we're certain it's original. Size: 7.75 inches tall with a 6 inch diameter bowl.

$595. 22PD816





 

RARE 19th century brass bed warmer with its original paint decorated handle. You'll see a hundred of these before you see another one with a decorated handle. Excellent untouched condition. Size: 44 inches long with an 11 inch diameter pan.

$695.   22PD845





 

15 inch cast iron and painted old salt doorstop. Made by the Eastern Specialties Co. and signed accordingly. This is the largest of the old salt doorstops in very good original condition. c1920

$795.





 

A pair of 19th century cast iron dove gate weights. Offered with a custom made wall bracket for an exceptional visual display . Each dove measures 11 inches long with nearly a 9 inch wingspan.

$1650.






 

Maine crooked knife. Nicely carved with what I'll call an egg motif. Crooked knives were carving tools used by eastern woodlands tribes for various tasks from bowl making to shaving baskets splints. Wonderful condition. Wonderful color, form and patina. Size: 8 inches long. Ex: Jon Magoun

$650.




 

19th century banded yellowware seaweed or fern motif pitcher in dual colors. Some overall fine crazing, but no repairs, cracks or hairlines. A wonderful example in excellent condition. Size: 6.75 inches tall, 5.25 inches in diameter.

$950.




 

19th century maple mortar and pestle in a lovely soft apple green paint. Excellent condition. Original paint, including its original pestle which has traces of paint as well. Purchased privately from a Maine collection. Bowl size: 7.25 x 5.5 

$650.





 

Nicely detailed cast iron commemorative of the battleship Maine. We're not sure what this was originally used for. A watch hutch? A clock case? A portrait? There is no indication of a way to make an attachment. It measures 10 inches high and 9 inches wide.

$295.




 

Carl Sorenson, art deco covered bowl in perfect condition and signed. His unique designs are easily recognised as are his unique colors and finishes. While he worked in Philadelphia at the turn of the century, in the 20s-30s he designed for Tiffany. His pieces are found in museums and important collections. The piece measures 5.5 inches in diameter and 3 inches deep.

$275.




 

19th century Sunderland soft paste plate with the name Ann Smith. It measures 6.5 inches in diameter and if your name is Ann Smith or if you know an Ann Smith, this plate has your/her name on it. c1830.

$295.





 

19th century maple mortar and pestle in the best blue color and surface. Yes, I see the crack as well, but we just couldn't get past the color and the form, it's very special.

The mortar measures 7 3/8 inches tall. To the handle, 12.5 inches. It's 5 inches in diameter.

$550.




 

19th century delft plate. We believe the design is of a peacock with strong cobalt blue colors. Some very minor edge flakes. but overall, quite good.

Size: 10.25 inches in diameter.

$495.






 

19th century 2 gallon stoneware crock with cobalt blue leaf decor. Signed F. B. Norton & Sons, Worcester, Mass. Excellent condition with a very small inner rim chip. No cracks or hairlines. Size: 9 x 10.

$495.





 

Taxco sterling silver bracelet.  The intricate design reflects classic motifs of these highly regarded workshops and its condition is excellent. Signed OCM Mexico. Size: 7.25 inches long.

$275.





 

19th century trencher bowl with old "make do" repair. This just proves when something is used enough, eventually it will wear out and wear through. This splendid bowl must have been well loved because even after the repair, you can see the interior has since conformed to its original contour from further use and yes, the paint is original. Size: 21.25 x 10.25 x 4 deep.

$875.




 

Taxco bracelet. Sterling with recessed ebonized pattern which strongly contrasts with the brightness of the sterling. Eagle 3 mark with initials "ARA". 8" long with a safety chain.

$175.





 

Mexican cuff. Sterling bracelet with a snug closure and with ebonized recesses for a dramatic presence. 1" wide by an approximate 8" circumference. Marked C11, Mexico, 925.

$195.





 

FREE BLOWN NEW ENGLAND CHESTNUT BOTTLE. A true and honest bottle showing great wear, color and form measuring 9 inches tall with a 5 inch body. Absolutely perfect condition with good, in the making, distortion. c1820-30.

$595.


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