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SMALL CAST IRON "HUMMER" ROOSTER WIND MILL WEIGHT. This is the smallest of all the rooster mill weights manufactured by the Elgin Wind and Power Co. Elgin, Illinois and nicely embellished with an early coat of paint. As far as I know, weights were never painted when originally sold. Size, 9 x 9.75 inches. Ca: early 1900s.

$850.

STUNNING STAR MOTIF BANNERETTE WEATHERVANE. Composed of sheet metal, iron and zinc casting, this little gem not only has a great STAR design but a wonderful painted surface as well. It comes with a custom made metal stand. Condition: Overall untouched except a re-solder attachment of the windward zinc pointer and two early bullet holes which I think add character. Size, 29.5 inches long x 20.5 inches tall on the stand.

$1750.

19TH CENTURY ROCKINGHAM GLAZED MILK BOWL OR PAN. There's only a few words necessary to describe this piece, it's perfect and you'll love its wear in all the right places. Size, 10.5 in diameter x 3 inches deep

$165.

19TH CENTURY ROCKINGHAM GLAZED WATER PITCHER. Again like the milk pan, it's perfect and you will also like it surface and wear. Size, 9 inches tall.

$395.

HAND CARVED WHITE DOVE. Early in the 20th century, doves and pigeons were killed off  by the thousands and like duck decoys, these wood replicas were used to fool and attract the real birds into the hunters sights. This one measures 14.5 x 12 inches mounted. Beautifully carved and painted.

$395.

OPEN COMPOTE FORM BASKET MADE FROM WIRE. Also from the same collection, this one measures 9.5 in diameter x 3.5 inches deep. Ca:1930.

$250.

VINTAGE HAND CARVED BARN OWL FROM NEAR TOLEDO, OHIO. The picker I bought this from took it right off of the barn where it was used to discourage pest birds from calling his barn home sweet home. While the face area is quite delicate from weathering, it's lasted this long and I see no reason why it won't last for many years as long as its only duty is to shelf sit and bring good visuals to it's new owner. Size, 23 inches tall. Ca: 1950.

PENDING

BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED AND COLORFUL CAST IRON ADIRONDACK BOOK ENDS. I liked them when I bought them and still smile every time I look their way. Excellent condition, fabulous color!! Each measures 6.5 x 4.5 inches. Ca: 1920.

$195.

PAINTED CAST IRON SQUIRREL NUT CRACKER. Interestingly, this started life as a squirrel but sometime in its life was painted to resemble a chipmunk. This was done quite a while ago and the paint has taken on a beautiful patina and surface. Size, 5.25 x 4.24 inches. Ca:1920.

$295.

LARGE AND VERY COLORFUL COCKATOO ON A STUMP DOOR STOP. Full figured and solid casting attributed to the Albany Foundry, ca. 1920.

Excellent condition with a lovely surface. Size, 14 inches tall.

$595.

CAST IRON STANDING EAGLE WIND MILL WEIGHT. These are really getting harder and harder to find these days.....this is only the second one I've owned over the years. It's mounted on a wood base and stands 17 inches tall x 7 inches wide. Excellent condition. Late 19th century.

$1450.

IMPRESSIVE RELIEF CARVED INDIAN BUST ON A SQUARE MARBLE SLAB. I'm going to guess this carving was done sometime in the 1920s and remains today in excellent, untouched original condition. Size, 8 inches square on 3/4 inch marble slab.

$695.

VERY RARE AND EXCEEDINGLY HARD TO FIND SMALL SIZE QUILL WEATHERVANE. Over the years I've owned many quill weathervanes but this is only the second small one I was lucky enough to come by. It only measures 24.5 inches long x 16.5 inches tall on it's modern base. If you like this form, you'll also appreciate it's untouched original gold leaf surface and appropriate wear as well. Late 19th century.

MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF HAND CARVED WOOD ANGELS. They're extremely well carved with amazing detail throughout and painted silver which has toned nicely over the years. As you can see, they scream on a black back ground. They're in excellent condition with no repairs. Ca: 1900. Found in Chicago.
Size, 32 inches tall with a 19 inch wing span.

$4450.
 

AMERICAN PEWTER TEA POT SIGNED GRISWOLD. A nice 19th century tea pot in excellent condition. Size, 8 inches tall and 9.5 inches wide.

$450.

MINIATURE AMERICAN MERGANSER CARVED BY HOWLAND PARKER FROM CAPE COD. Everything about this little beauty is really nice......the color, surface and condition are all excellent plus it's signed on the bottom by the maker. Size, only 3.5 inches tall and 4.75 inches wide.

RARE OWL TIN COOKIE CUTTER. This one, like the other two are in excellent condition and a form not often seen. Size, 9.75 x 4

37. NOT SO RARE CHICKEN TIN COOKIE CUTTER. A nice cutter from the same collection as the Indian and the owl. Size. 5.5 x 6.75.

TRUMPET BASE AMERICAN PEWTER CANDLE STICKS. Unsigned, in excellent condition with their original push up ejectors. Size, 9 inches tall.

$495

LARGER SIZE FREE BLOWN ONION LANTERN WITH ITS ORIGINAL CANDLE SOCKET. Easily this lantern dated from the 1st quarter of the 19th century and in its life time has been well kept and is free from issues. It measures 14 inches tall, including the ring, with a 6.5 inch diameter globe.

VERY LARGE GOLD GILDED FLAG POLE BALL. Beautifully weathered yet still nice color remains further embellishing its surface. Size, 7.5 inches in diameter on a 25 inch rod. Comes with a wall bracket for easy mounting. Ca: 1930.

$695.

EARLY 19TH CENTURY HOLLOW CUT SILHOUETTE OF AN UNKNOWN GENTLEMAN. Offered in its original stamped brass frame with exceptionally nice ink details which further embellish the work of the cutter. Size, 4.5  5.25 overall.

$495.

J. H. WHITCOMB SILHOUETTE. Though not signed nor having the typical comma mark which is Whitcomb's signature or trade mark, I know of no other cutter who did the long drop detail you see in the piece. Offered in an early frame which I believe to be original. Size, 4 x 4.5 overall.

$595.

PORTRAIT MINIATURE DONE IN FINE GRAPHITE. Again though not signed, I am attributing this to be the hand of Augusta Day, a Philadelphia area artist in the early 19th century. I've never been aware Day did anything but silhouettes until this came along. Excellent condition in its original frame. Size, 5.25 x 6.25.

$695.

WONDERFUL SMALL SWIRLED FREE BLOWN COBALT FLASK. I would date this flask early in the 19th century, about 1830. The color is stunning, the condition?  Perfect!!!!  Size, 4.5 x 3.75

$695.

19TH CENTURY NEW YORK DECORATED REDWARE JAR. Purchased privately just before I left Maine for the season. A few very minor chips along the base but otherwise, excellent. It measures 10.5 inches tall and 7 inches in diameter.

$1400.

SMALL AMERICAN ASH BURL BOWL. A great little bowl in excellent condition with a fabulous soft scrubbed interior surface. Size, only 6.25 x 1.75  

$950.

SHEET METAL COW TRADE SIGN FOR DIXON MEAT COMPANY. Made in the 1930s and hung outside a meat shop in the Mid-West. Nice form and surface touched only  by Mother Nature. Size, 19 x 14 inches.

$695.

MAINE SAW SHARPENING SIGN.      A neat sign made from an old ice saw with a very heavy cast iron handle. Nice oxidation and surface. Size, 33.5 inches long. Excellent condition. About 1940, maybe earlier.

$795.

WOOD AND IRON PAWN BROKERS TRADE SIGN. An unusually smaller sign which probably served duty indoors. From a pawn shop in Albany, NY About 1920. Each ball measures about 4 inches in diameter and overall is about 13 inches tall which includes the iron hanger.

$1250.

UNUSUAL DOUBLE SIDED BLACKSMITH'S TRADE SIGN depicting the blacksmith hammering away at his anvil and doing what blacksmiths do. Great surface, design and totally untouched. Size, 24 X 13.5 inches.

$1250.

Mr. & Mrs. Pheasant Hooked Rug signed EG. Made in the 1940s and found in Maine. It measures 37 x 21 in excellent, ready to hang, condition.

$595.

Contemporary Flying Canada Goose. Signed on the back, Colby and from the 1970s. It measures about 40 x 9 inches and beautifully decorative.

$395.

Pair Of Brass Long Horn Steer Andirons. This is a form I've not seen before, but very pleased that they came my way. Great condition and patina. From the 1930s. Size, 15 inches tall with 16 inch dogs. 

$895.

Large, Heavy and Gutsy Cast Iron Bulldog Andirons. From what I can tell these were recently sand blasted and painted but remain in excellent, ready to use condition. Size, 15.5 inches tall with 19 inch dogs.

Nice Small Open Faced Diorama depicting a 4 masted white hulled ship. Nice rigging detail in untouched original condition. Size, 11 x 8. Ca. 1950

$595.

Exceptionally Nice Tug Boat Model in wonderful condition and great surface. Early 20th century and all original except the masts and flag. Recently found in a Toledo, Ohio attic. Size, 30 X 18, Ea.

$1450.

African Totem Pole. Consisting of 6 differently carved heads, one on top of the other and measuring 84 inches tall. Perfect in those hard to decorate narrow spaces. Some inactive insect damage to the top two faces, but otherwise in very good condition with good color.

$1450.

Very unusual Elephant Weathervane with directionals. This little vane was purchased from a New Jersey collection and comes on a nice wooden base. Great surface and equally great condition. Size, 21.5 x 18.5.

$1150.

Very desirable 19th century portrait miniature of an young girl in a yellow puffy sleeve dress. This little girl's a real cutie with her parted hair, blue eyes and holding a basket of flowers. Offered with its original oval frame and glass. Size, 7.25 x 6 overall.

$1100.

Wonderful pair of cast iron Black Lab Andirons. While there are no foundry marks on this pair, they are in perfect condition and from the 1930s. Size, 14 inches tall, extending 16 inches into the fire box.

$995.

Wooden Apothecary trade sign. This sign was recently pulled out of the cellar of a drug store in Westbrook, Maine. It's very well made with nice surface and simple message. Size, 15.5 x 11.

$795.

Herter's Company Curlew Shorebird. From the 1940s and from what I can see, never rigged or used. Mint condition. Size, 12.5 tall and 12 inches from bill to tail.

$295.

A Wonderful Oil Painting Depicting Two Duck Hunters in what I think Is a Maine Fall River Setting. Great colors in excellent, I need a cleaning, condition. Size, 16.5 x 22.5 inches overall.

$795.

Multi Point Polaris Star Crafted In Tin. It's my understanding these were used on top of buildings as ornamentation in the Buffalo, New York area in the early part of the 20th century. It remains in excellent condition, showing a wonderful weathered surface and includes a custom metal stand for display. Size, approx. 22 inches in diameter and 45 inches tall.

$2100.

Tin Anniversary Stove Pipe Top Hat. In the 19th century it was custom to offer a friend or loved one gifts on their anniversary that were crafted from tin made by local tinsmiths. It remains in excellent overall condition with just a slight amount of oxidation on its top. It measures 11.6 x 6 and comes on a wooden stand for display.

$2250.

Pantry Box. Smaller size pantry box in a very nice color of soft, yummy light green paint. You'll appreciate it's honest surface, color and condition and it measures only 4 75. x 1.75 inches.

$225.

Patriotic Eagle Painting. Breath taking patriotic painting depicting a bald eagle clutching a 13 star shield and holding in its bill, a flowing banner with the words E PlURBIS UNUM. Signed and dated 1918 by Richard Gee. Brilliant colors and perfect untouched condition. Size, 20.5 x 16.5 overall.

$1850

Fabulous FOLK ART Policeman Whirligig. Presented in total untouched original condition with a yummy surface anyone in the know will appreciate. Mounted on a thick metal plate and ready for that special place in your collection. Size, 26.5 inches tall, of southern origin. and about 1920.

$3850.

Pair of extremely high quality watercolor portraits. These two portraits come in their original gold leaf frames, are signed and dated but unfortunately the only thing I can decipher is the date, 1831. The unknown artist must have been very talented by the detail and attention he paid to facial and clothing appointments. Each measures 16.5 x 13 overall and has nice old wavy glass.

$1650.

Very nice folk art fish carving. I'm pretty good at identifying fish species but nothing came to mind on this one. If I were to guess, I'd say it was a tuna fish. It comes on a stand which measures 7 x 12 mounted. About 1930.

$595

Carved stone lamb. This is a charming carving with tin ears which are original to the piece. Done in the early 1900s and remaining in very good over all condition. It measures 13 inches long.

$895

Very small turned maple Peaseware jar. This little beauty is only 3 inches tall and what I find interesting, it was made without the usual bale handle. Unblemished original condition with a beautiful 'nut  brown' tone and surface color. Perfect condition. About 1870.

$695.

ELGIN ROOSTER WIND MILL WEIGHT. This is one of the bigger rooster mill weights which has a great white surface and is in excellent condition. There isn't any damage and it weighs about 35 pounds. Dating from the late 19th century, its size is 17 x 16.

$1650.

CAST IRON CAT ANDIRONS. This form dates from the 1920s and remain today in excellent original condition. Size, 17 inches tall, 10 inches wide with log dogs that extend into the hearth 16 inches. While many of these andirons had glass eyes, this one originally never did.

$595.

HIGH HEAD CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY. Carved by Mike Pavolich, 1892 to 1984, Lincoln Park, Michigan. A great example that represents the 'down river' style and form in original paint and condition. 16 inches long.

EARLY HAND WROUGHT CANDLE HOLDER. Crudely hand made and simply mounted to an old piece of wood and along with the iron, shows great wear and age. Late 18th to very early 19th century measuring 8.5 inches tall (not including the candle)

$595.

TWO VERY SMALL GOLD GILT FRAMES. While similar in size, they are unfortunately not a pair. One measures 4.25 x 4 5/8 while the other is 4.25 x 4 3.8 inches. Great for portrait miniatures, silhouettes and even wonderfully decorative with mirrors. Late 19th century.

$225.

SMALL ONE GALLON JUG WITH BLUE PINE TREE DECORATION. This little jug is in excellent condition and made by The N. A. White & Co., Utica, New York. Size, 11 inches tall, 7 inches in diameter. About 1860.

$450.

H. H. (HARRY) ACKERMAN SHOREBIRD. Mr. Ackerman lived in Lincoln Park, Michigan and carved throughout his life making his livelihood carving decoys. His work is on display on the Michigan Folk Art Museum in Lansing, Michigan and though simple and crude in design, his work was effective and used by thousands of hunters. Harry died at age 97 in the 1990s. Size 15 x9  

$275.

EARLY FREE BLOWN AQUA BOWL.  Dating about 1830, this example has survived well over the years with no scars or damage that might be offensive to a discerning collector. Nice open pontle, folded rim and great usage wear just where it should be. Size, 8.5 diameter, 3 inches deep.

$695.

EARLY FREE BLOWN CLEAR GLASS COMPOTE.  Perfect condition, beautiful form, delicate stem, open pontle, rolled rim and perfect condition gives this little beauty all the credentials it needs to place high on anyone's hot list. It measures only 8 inches in diameter and 5.25 inches tall.

$495.

RARE NEW ENGLAND CHESTNUT BOTTLE IN A SOFT AQUA COLOR. Some very minor inner rim flea bites are all you can find to make this less than perfect. Nice surface and wonderful wear. Size, 5.5 inches tall.

$595.

LARGER SIZE RUNNING HORSE WEATHERVANE. This late 19th C beauty recently came right out of a Maine barn and as you can see by the images has a stunning dry crusty surface that we all appreciate so very much. It's larger than most horses measuring in at 36 inches long, standing 24 inches tall on its base. There are no repairs or open seams on the body however the vertical and horizontal tubes have been replaced professionally.

HAND MADE BI-PLANE WEATHERVANE. This very unique item is from a Friendship, Maine collection and as you can see, made completely by hand using tin, wood and other found parts from old toys. The wingspan is about 20 inches and about the same in length, mounted on a modern metal stand. About 1925.

$850.

HUGE RED MEASURE. There are so many places this could work into a country decor.....great size for the bottom of a stack or fabulous on a table top as a center piece filled with??????? It measures 15.5 x 8 in excellent condition.

$325.

BLUISH GRAY PANTRY BOX. This present second surface hides its original green which shows through in spots. Excellent condition, color and surface. Size, 7.5 x 4.5

$295.

19TH C SHIRRED CHAIR PAD WITH A STUNNING STAR MOTIF. The condition of this chair pad is extremely good suggesting it was used very little. The nice warm earthy colors only enhance more its central star design. It has been mounted and  wall ready for that special place in your collection. Size, 21 x 19.

$695.

A PAIR OF RELIEF CARVED AND PAINTED PARROTS. Nicely carved with great color, this pair dates from the 1920s and remains in excellent untouched condition. What parrot lover would enjoy these? Size, 11.5 x 4.75 each.

$595. the pair.

PORTLAND HEAD LIGHT HOOKED RUG. This pattern rug was found locally here in Maine and as you can see, remains in very nice condition with great color and appeal for the light house lover or coastal home. It's been mounted and wall ready for your home and space. Size, 36 x 24.

$1250.

FOLKY AND WHIMSICAL OIL ON CANVAS OF THREE HORSES. This painting, also right out of a Maine home, shows three neat and folky horses all standing in front of a row of green foliage. Excellent condition with great color plus an unusual and original wood frame with ball motif. Size, 23.5 x 17.5 overall.

$595.

NICE EARLY SALAMANDER SPEARING DECOY. A very unusual form for a spearing decoy and one I have not seen before.....great color and very dry surface. Size, 6.25 x 4 inches mounted.

$395

OLD SALT FISHERMAN DOOR STOP. Another stop you see quite often but in very nice original paint with minimal wear and paint loss. Size, 6 inches tall.

$175.

Ruddy Turnstone Shorebird Decoy mounted on a nice drift wood post. Nice surface and paint. It stands 11 inches tall mounted. Ca. 1940.

$350.

Sea gull decoy. Made by the Wildfowler Company and offered in totally untouched original paint and condition. Size, 16.5 inches long.

$595.

RARE BULLDOG HITCHING POST. I'm only showing the most important part of this post in the image. What you can't see is the post itself which measures at total of 51 inches which includes the figure. Painted white a long time ago and letting mother nature do her work in creating a most interesting surface. Late 19th century.

Excellent condition. $1800.

PAIR OF TIN REFLECTOR SCONCES. I have never seen examples like these before nor has anyone that's seen them. I believe they're from the Colonial Revival Period in the early 20th century and each shows good surface oxidation proving that.

Each measures 12 inches tall with 9 inch diameter waffle reflector dishes.

$895.

SMALL SIZE TURNED AND PAINTED BARBER POLE. This pole, in its second surface, is very hard to find in this size. Most likely used as an interior sign but still shows nice signs of age and good surface. Measures 25 inches in length.

Excellent condition. Last quarter of the 19th C.

$1450.

$595.
 

$650.
 

DOUBLE HANDLE WOVEN MARKET BASKET. I bought this basket right out of a friend's personal collection in Michigan. Finding a basket in this condition is always nice and as you can see it's "MINT". Size, 16 inches in diameter and 8 inches deep. Hand whittled handles with a double wrapped rim. Ca. 1900.

$495.

$895.

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