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A skillfully carved and
painted Indian head with a full headdress and
pleasing, well defined classic facial details. It
is my thought this was a tourist trade offering and
done in the 1920s. In very nice original condition
with no known restoration. Inventory number 25-960.
$1100.
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A well designed colorful
and hand stitched early 20th century, c1920, quilt
with a double meandering floral cartouche
surrounded with a draped swag border with bells.
Size: 88 x 66 in possibly unused condition. It's
quite crispy. Inventory number 25-847.
$795.
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A 19th century
architectural element with a cast relief eagle
decor. Made from glazed white clay, which has
survived well considering the abuse
architectural fragments are subjected to. Its only
flaw is a small loss on its left wing which is not
obvious or distracting. It has taken on a wonderful
toned color and surface and will surely find a place
in your home to light up. Size: 17" diameter, 7"
deep. It's quite heavy, but shippable. Inventory
number 25-995.
$1250.
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A fine relief carved
powder horn with a dog chasing a running stag. The
name of the owner is H B McCloskey whom we assume
was a member of the New Market Militia. It's also
dated 1775 with a military encampment symbol. Also
note the skillfully carved dog head cap. Excellent
condition. Inventory number 26-10.
$1500.
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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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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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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 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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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 large, OOB, marine seascape by noted
artist, William Columbus Ehrig, American, 1892-1969,
Ogunquit, Maine. Ehrig was a member of the Ogunquit
School of artists that specialized in southern Maine coastal
paintings. Size: 40 x 29.5 overall in a modern frame.
Excellent untouched condition. Signed verso. Inventory
number 25-641.
$1450.
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A pair of 19th century two piece
French tiles mounted in well-made tin frames suitable for
hanging. Both show male and female subjects posed in
period attire. Both have trivial edge wear but we consider
them to be in very good condition considering age. Both have
highly decorative appeal. Size: 12" square. Inventory number
25-24/25.
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A very unusual 20th century sewing
purse made with natural woven materials. It always
thrills us when we find an item we've never seen before and
this purse was no exception. Measuring 8" tall and 10"
wide it remains in near MINT condition. Yes, it's been used,
but never abused. c1920. Inventory number 25-639.
$395.
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A small, lightweight drying rack for
candles or herbs was made from a cut down branch of a small
tree or bush. It measures only 16" long. Inventory
number 25-671.
$195.
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An unusual pair of miniature knife
boxes for cigarettes. These are very well constructed
from what we believe to be rosewood and if I had to guess, I
would say they were English made in the late 19th or early
20th century. Size: 5.25 x 2.5. Inventory number 25-676.
$395. the pair.
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A very nice early 19th century,
tinsmith made, tinder box with candle socket. It
measures 4.25 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches tall. The
overall condition is quite good. Inventory number 25-698.
$395.
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A very unusually small turned and painted
barber pole with a decal that reads S.P.B.E.S.Q.S.A. which
stands for Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of
Barbershop Singing in America. We bought this
privately from a Maine collector whose brother sang in a
barbershop quartet. It measures 19" tall on a 6" diameter base
and remains in excellent original condition. Inventory number
25-582.
$1375.
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A very nice turn of the century
masthead light in prime condition. The lenses are intact
and in excellent condition plus it contains its original burner.
Size: 14 x 8.5 x 7. Inventory number 25-540. $595.
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A pure and classic nostalgic sign right
out of the 1940s to '50s. People of my vintage will have
fond memories of seeing these series of signs along rural
highways across America. This remains in very good original
condition with minor signs of weathering and use. Size: 40 x 12.
I cannot think of another sign more recognizable than Burma
Shave. Inventory number 25-556.
$495.
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Early 20th century shooting gallery
targets on their original iron mount having a total of 7 birds
all in their worn, in-use original paint. The strip
measures 36" long and is easily mounted to any flat vertical
surface. Inventory number 25-581.
$795.
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A fine American folk art portrait of a
beautiful young girl holding a calico cat. As you must know
by now, we are serious cat lovers and this took a nano "love at
first sight" second decision to purchase. It measures 24 x 28 inches
overall and rests in an out-of-period lemon gold frame which
compliments it greatly. Excellent overall condition and available to
light up that special wall in your home. Inventory number 25-235.
$5850.
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An American watercolor portrait miniature
of a young gent in profile looking left. Attributed to noted
portrait miniature artist, Justus DaLee, 1793-1878, Rochester, NY.
It has survived well throughout the years and remains in its
original lemon gold frame under historic glass. I have no
information on the sitter and while it is not signed, I
guarantee the attribution of the artist. Size: 4.5 x 3.75. c1835.
Inventory number 25-480.
$2250.
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Mounted ship half hull representing the
ship Albion, length 185', 1973 tons. Made by W. Colby & Co.,
Ship builders, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Excellent
undisturbed color and condition. Size: 44 x 8.5. Inventory number
25-504.
$1650.
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James Sanford Ellsworth, American,1802-1874,
Windsor, Connecticut. Ellsworth used paper rather than ivory
when painting his subjects and his signature trait was the stylized
cloud he used behind his sitters' heads. He also liked portraying
his sitter in fancy stylized chairs. The colors of this very fine
example remain bright and vibrant. The frame is original and it
measures 6.5 x 5.5 overall. Inventory number 25-470.
$3250.
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Small 19th century New England redware jug
with a dark manganese color and glaze. Excellent condition.
Size: 6 x 5. Inventory number 25-468.
$395.
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A nicely done OOP portrait of an owl on a
branch executed on a beveled edge piece of wood. Dating from
the 1st quarter of the 20th century it has survived well and remains
in excellent original condition. Size: 24 x 10.5. Inventory number
25-449.
$695.
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"Tourist" trade sign from the early part of
the 20th century. A vintage painted tin sign mounted in a
modern black frame which measures 38 x 13 and remains untouched with
an original surface. From a Massachusetts collection. Inventory
number 25-422.
$595.
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A wonderful marine lamp made from a very
realistic faux nautilus shell. Excellent condition, rewired
and ready to light up an area of your home or coastal cottage. Size:
26" to the top of the shade. Inventory number 23-606.
$795.
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A very large 19th century burl mortar and
pestle having three bold deeply turned ribs which add to its overall
appeal. Excellent overall condition. Size: 9.5" tall with a
7.5" diameter. 15 inches to the top of the pestle. Inventory number
25-497.
$950.
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A hand carved and applied likeness of Lady Liberty embellished with
stars and the American flag. A few historic abrasions exist, but
overall it presents well and is framed with a modern gold frame. If
you're a patriotic collector, please consider this exceptional
offering which will truly embellish your collection. Dimensions: 24
x 22.5 overall. Inventory number 25-324.
$2250.
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A very rare hollow-cut silhouette with watercolor embellishments of a
very young woman wearing a blue puffy sleeve dress. While at first
glance it appears to have been done by Ezra Wood, the Puffy Sleeve
artist, upon close inspection, there is no convincing evidence
connecting it to Wood. On page 51 of A Loving Likeness, you will
find another portrait by the same unidentified hand of Miss Boynton,
c1830 and like her, this offering rests in its original pressed
brass frame under historic glass with an acid free mounting. Size:
4.75 x 3.75 overall. Inventory number 25-368.
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A very unusual nautical themed brass ashtray
with a cigar cutter. When the cigar is placed where the
compass is, you turn the wheel to cut off its tip. As I've said so
many times how nice it is finding something you have not previously
seen. Inventory number 25-337A
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A Mid-Century Boston Artistic Carving Company
eagle with shield. Most patriotic eagle plaques by this
company were carved in the style of John Bellemy, which is not a
knock, but in this form, in this pose, it's quite different, quite
unusual and we think highly desirable. It remains in excellent
condition which will certainly light up that special space in your
home. Inventory number 25-275.
$2250.
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Justus DaLee, 1793-1878,
American, Rochester, NY. DaLee's portraits rank high among
the upper echelon of early American portrait painters in both
quality, execution and detail. His portraits are found in the finest
collections and institutions and are highly sought after today. This
portrait of Nicholas Bates is a fine example of his work depicting
Bates as a younger man. Size: 3.75 x 4.25 overall in its original
frame under early historic glass. Excellent condition. Ex. Bryce and
Audrey Chase Collection. Inventory number 25-261.
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A fine 19th century
American OOC portrait of two brothers in very good overall
condition. A slight blemish can be seen to the right of the
younger child's left arm, but no other flaws or repairs are known.
Unfortunately we have no further information on the sitters or the
artist. SIze: 28 x 34 overall in its original lemon gold frame..
c1840. Inventory number 25-242.
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Cut out sheet iron
weathervane of a mother cat and her two kittens. Made of
heavy gauge sheet iron with directionals all mounted on a modern
metal base. Original weathered color and surface. Size: 29T, 17W on
a 7" base. c1930-40. Inventory number 25-211.
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A smaller sized
wooden steering wheel possibly from a smaller sized sailboat.
It has a very attractive soft toned color and surface which is
further enhanced with a cleverly made custom metal stand. Perfect on
a window sill or wherever. Size: 24" diameter, 24" tall. c1900-1920.
Inventory number 25-201.
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A 19th century
sailormade whale bone jagging wheel with a fork. A very
impressive design and skillfully carved. These were made by sailors
on long journeys as love gifts to sweethearts back home. Size: 7.75"
long with a 2.125 " wheel. Inventory number 25-206.
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A fine double
socket tole decorated lamp in complete and original condition.
We have sold several of these lamps over the years, but this example
is one of the finest we've ever had the privilege of owning. If
you've been looking for an exceptional tole lamp, give this beauty
some serious thought. Excellent working order. Size: 12.5" tall. 16"
wide. c1920. Inventory number 25-159.
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Doris Stauble,
1927-2006, Wiscasset, Maine.
Doris is well known for her floral and fruit arrangements she made
using pantry boxes, trencher bowls, dough bowls and anything else
she deemed suitable for one of her now famous creations. The
arrangements she made from the 50s through the 70s are now found in
collections virtually all over the country. She used a featheredged
bowl for this creation filling it with a colorful and a very
pleasing selection of wax fruit. I think you'll agree it's one of
her better arrangements. Size: About 10" in diameter. Inventory
number 25-163.
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19th century New
England portrait on panel of a distinguished gentleman wearing a
precisely knotted tie and high collar. He rests in what
appears to be its original lemon gold frame which shows some losses
along its lower section. I'm sorry, but we have no information about
the sitter or of that of the artist. A personal note: The portrait
is very well done and some future information may surface about the
artist. Very good condition. Size: 32 x 27 overall. Inventory number
24-980.
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Large 5 gallon stamped F. B. Norton Company,
Worcester, Mass., c1858-1877. Decorated with a bold single
parrot surrounded with two leafy branches. Excellent overall
condition with a small chip in the inside rim and a few very tiny
voids as shown. No cracks/hairlines otherwise. Size: 13 x 12.
Inventory number 25-127.
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Double sided, non folding,
backgammon/checkers game board. While it does have some paint
loss, likely from use or mis-use, it still has bright pleasing
colors that will make it a stand-out addition to your collection.
Measuring about 18" square, it remains original and untouched.
Inventory number 24-805.
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Mid-century midwestern trout fishing or
spearing decoy. Skillfully carved with a nicely curved body
and open mouth. Excellent untouched paint with good signs of wear
and use. Carver unknown. Inventory number 24-878.
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Unusual large wicker anchor. I'm
going to assume this was made sometime in the last half of the 20th
century. The black paint is original and it remains in excellent
condition. A great marine decorative accessory in a coastal home or
camp. Size: 334 x 24. Inventory number 24-808.
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19th century green painted storage box. Nailed construction and
remaining in a high state of originality with all of its parts there
and in good working order including its bale handle.. Size: 13 x 8 x
7. Purchased privately from a Belfast, Maine collection. Inventory
number 24-717.
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Hand-tooled 19th century New England maple bowl in the best
original red painted color and surface. Every now and then you cross
paths with a bowl that simply stops your heart. That was this bowl.
No cracks, original paint with great form. It doesn't get any
better. Size: 14.5 x 14 x 6.5. Inventory number 24-781.
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Large Highlander
whirligig. This is the largest gig we've ever owned and its
size dictates a place of importance in your home. It comes with a
custom wall mount which shows it off well in place. The paint is
weather worn, very dry and original with some possible later paint
to its black belt, but a long time ago. The paddles are original
which is always most appreciated by the most selective of
collectors. Size: 43” tall. Inventory number 24-556.
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A nice open face
diorama from the mid century. In last month's update we
featured a sister piece to this which was signed and dated, Captain
Alfred Dale Hopkins, June 16th,1952, East Orleans, Mass. While this
one is not signed, I guarantee it to be by the same hand of Capt.
Hopkins. Excellent condition with good detail and color. Size: 15.5
x 12.5. Inventory number 24-456.
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An attractive smaller
size 19th century mercantile advertising jug for the Katz Bros.,
Newark, New Jersey. Excellent overall condition with expected
wear from use and handling. NO cracks. NO chips. Size: 11 inches
tall, 6.75 inches in diameter. Inventory number 24-569.
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A mid-20th century
open faced diorama of the sailboat Vamarie as identified LL.
A pencil inscription verso identifies the maker as Capt. Alfred Dale
Hopkins and dated June 16th,1952, East Orleans, Mass. Excellent
condition with no known repairs. Size: 11 x 14. Inventory number
24PD455.
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Full length 19th
century American watercolor of a young girl wearing a blue dress
while holding a small bird in her right hand. She is posed
standing between a leafy vine which nearly encircles her. She rests
in her original black frame under early historic glass. c1835 Size:
13.5 x 7.5 OA. Inventory number 24PD395.
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Extraordinary 19th
century densely decorated basket with a fixed handle. One
side of the basket is dated 1859 while the other side has initials,
presumably those of its owner. Overall condition is very good. The
handle has a very slight fracture, but remains quite stable. Its
strong colors remain unusually vibrant and true. Size: 11 x 10
x11.75 inches. Inventory number 24PD276.
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pair of early 19th century marriage portraits. Both remain in
very good condition and are housed in their original molded black
frames under very wavy historic glass. He suffers a slight loss in
the upper left area, hardly noticeable. Each measures 5 x 4 inches.
Each is mounted with acid free materials. c1820-30. Inventory number
24PD16.
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Early 20th century
OOC still life painting with its original frame. Nicely done
with several grape clusters and other fruits including two apples
and two peaches. Unsigned. Size: 28 x 21 OA. Inventory number
23PD464.
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19th century butter
stamp of a sheath of wheat. Skillful and deeply carved with a
nice color and patina. Size: 4.25" in diameter. Inventory 23PD432.
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Rare 19th century
free blown Sandwich glass inkwell in a medium to dark green color. Wonderful
condition showing the best wear to support its age. Size: Top
diameter 2 1/4, bottom diameter 21/8. Inventory number 23PD306.
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19th century oval
pantry in THE BEST original red painted surface. This
box is in remarkable untouched condition with an unusual single
finger lapped lid and a full vertical lapped body. Also we noted
it's constructed with shaved maple hardwood which is quite unusual.
Delicately made and surviving in phenomenal condition. Size: 11 x
4.25 x 8.5.
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Unusually small
size late 18th century free blown gin bottle. Appealing dark
green color with "in the making" distortion. Excellent condition and
free of any issues . Size: 7 inches tall, tapering from 3 1/4 top to
1 7/8 near the bottom. We've NEVER seen one in such a small size!!
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19th century
American hollow cut silhouette of an unknown sitter by the hand of
William King, Boston, Mass. The orange pointer directs your
attention to his stamped mark/signature. Totally original condition
including its stamped brass frame and historic glass. Size: 6 x 4
3/8.
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Unusually large
mold-blown whale oil lantern totally intact with its original two
stack burners and unscathed globe. Attributed to New
England Glass Co. c1840
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Early 20th century
swing-handled Nantucket basket. Excellent original condition
with no repairs. Size: 9.5 inches to the top of the handle with the
body measuring 8.5 x 4.25 Lovely toned color. No maker's marks.
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19th century turned
maple mortar and pestle in strong first-surface red color.
Condition: Some surface checks, but no cracks or hairlines that
penetrate the bowl. While there are no traces of red on its pestle,
we believe it's original and shows impressive wear and good in-use
surface. Size: The mortar is 8 inches tall, the pestle is 9.25
inches.
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19th century theorem
on paper. Resting in its original gold frame under early
glass it depicts various fruits in a yellow basket on a grassy mat.
Signed in pencil LR M. T. Wood. Vibrant colors. Excellent condition.
Acid free mounting. Size" 10.5 x 9.5
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FLASK, KEENE, NH. Hand blown with an open pontil. Excellent
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