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A smaller size
leather covered box with an intricate array of tack decoration.
Its interior is further enhanced with decorative paper of an Arabian
horse and an engraved portrait of John Vanbrough Size: 12 x 6 x 4.5
Excellent condition with all of its tacks intact. Nice pun eh?
Inventory number 23PD688.
$595.
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Mason Challenge grade
decoy from Detroit, Michigan, c1910, with great form and mostly
original paint. Some areas of touch up plus its neck putty
has been enhanced. A small quarter inch chip has been
professionally restored on its tail which cannot be seen except
under black light. Size: 17 x 6.75 x 5.5 Inventory number
23PD912.
$950.
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Large 19th century overmantle portrait on panel. Attributed to Horace Bundy,
Hardwick,Vermont, 1814-1883. Bundy, an untrained portrait painter,
did portraits of many New England sitters as this example of a
handsome young man portrays. Painted on panel and resting it a
period lemon gold frame measuring 37 x 26 overall. Excellent
condition. Inventory number 24-547.
$2400.
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A sculptural, second strike, bronze bust of Sitting Bull, c1940-50.
It is shown sitting on a lignum vitae twisted base which is included
in the price. Excellent condition with a fine color and patina.
Signed Denise Perks Novickie. Size: 21 x 9 x 9 including the base.
Inventory number 24-752.
$1400.
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Late 18th or very early 19th century, puddle
cast tombstone shaped fireback. The detailed face of a man is
cast in along with his initials LR. Unless there is information to
identify this man, he will be forever unknown. The fireback was
found in an early coastal home in Massachusetts and we were told it
could have been that of a captain or master. Size: 19.5 x 14.
Excellent as found condition. Inventory number 24-859.
$1450.
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A pair of
early 20th century decorative wood wall finials. Very
nicely done, excellent condition with good color and surface. Each
measures 31" T, 4.5" W. c1900. Inventory number 25-106.
$495. the
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A mid-century
handmade clam basket with its original salmon paint.
According to an impression stamped on one of its end boards, it was
made for a 1/8th bushel capacity and is also signed and dated. It
has survived well and remains in very good structural condition.
Size: 11 x 9 x 10. Inventory number 25-193.
$495.
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A well detailed Mid 20th century bronze
rabbit on a black marble base. Though unsigned, it has great
color and surface and remains in excellent condition. Inventory
number 25-362.
$695.
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A cast metal double sided Swisher Owl.
Made by the Swisher and Soules Company, Decatur, Illinois, c1950. Completely
intact with glass eyes which remain in perfect condition.
Beautifully mounted on a modern wooden base which has a very
complimentary rope border. It stands 14"tall on an 8" base.
Inventory number 25-501.
$895.
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19th Maine crooked
knife. Incredibly carved having raised elements, relief and
embossed stars, a heart and an ample amount of chip carving
along its edges making it just that much more special. This is a
pinnacle example of one of the finest knives we've had in a very
long time. Size: 10 inches long. Inventory 23PD193.
$1450.
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Early 19th
century, possibly Revolutionary War period, canteen in original red
paint. Its original hand whittled cork remains, but two
leather straps are long gone. One side shows a rectangular panel
which we assume may have had the owners initials or possibly a date.
It too has worn off. Otherwise in fine and stable condition. Size: 8
inches in diameter, two inches thick. Inventory number 23PD970.
$850.
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Early 20th century 5
point star window. We just picked this and fell in love with
it from 25 feet away and love it even better close up. It'll speak
to you plus make a wonderful statement in the right space in your
home. It's very cool!! Size: 26 inches square. Inventory number
24PD359.
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19th century
sailor-made rolling pin from Nantucket. Made from turned
rosewood with shaped decorative ends. It measures 15 inches long and
remains in fine original condition with good color and patina.
Inventory number 24-639.
$695.
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A modern OOC rendition of a very famous Dutch
painting by Dutch artist Paulus Potter. Potter specialized in
animals within landscapes with his original work, "The Young Bull"
being done on a grand lifesize scale measuring 7.8 feet wide and now
located in the Mauritshuis in the Hague. This original painting was
done in 1647. Excellent condition in a modern frame measuring 22 x
18. We feel this work portrays what we know of today as having folk
art qualities even then. Inventory number 24-864.
$1295.
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Late 18th or very early 19th century tape
loom from a single piece of native New England white pine.
Very nice condition, free of damage with a true and honest toned
color and surface. Size: 21 x 12. If you've been looking for a nice
example, you might give this one some serious thoughts as it will
not disappoint. Inventory number 24-829
$1250.
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An early 20th
century cast iron boot scraper with two doves. In very good
condition with its old crusty black painted color and surface. Size:
11 x 9 x 7 Inventory number 25-97.
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Large well detailed ceramic great horned owl
bank in untouched original condition. Size: 12.5" tall.
c1900. Inventory number 25-316.
$495.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
$950.
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19th century hand
painted tombstone shaped clock face. While there is some wear
on the dial, the colorful bird and fruits in its upper cartouche add
much to its overall appeal and desire. Size: 18 x 13. Inventory
number 24PD185.
$375.
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Smaller size 19th
century oval pantry box in original color and surface. Some
worn decoration is still visible on its cover plus areas of
faint decoration remain on its sides. Size: 5 x 2.75 x 4.5.
Structurally good! Inventory number 24PD351
$495.
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An exceptional 4th of July Holiday
arrangement by Doris Stauble, 1918-2007, Wiscasset, Maine.
Doris became famous for making these arrangements which are now
found in major collections coast to coast. We feel this one is quite
special as it was made to honor and commemorate our country's 200th
year of independence. Not only is it very patriotic colorwise, we
love the eagle finial placed on top of the piece. Size: 17 x 15.
Inventory number 24-930.
$850.
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An early 20th
century southern jug, possibly from North Carolina. I found
this at a show recently and couldn't walk past its fine color and
unusual glazed surface. It measures 11.5' tall and remains issue
free. Inventory number 25-221
$575.
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A pair of French tole decorated wine boats or
servers. Great color. Pristine condition. c1950. Inventory
number 25-315.
$595.
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A very large locksmith trade sign
constructed from heavy gauge tin stock into the form of a
padlock. Measuring 40 x 26 x 3 it'll surely attract
attention in your collection and be a focal point for all to see
and enjoy. Purchased privately from a vast Maine collection.
c1900. Inventory number 25-583.
$1250.
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Intensely carved
19th century Scandinavian presentation smoothing board. Dated
1804 and further embellished with relief carved pinwheels not only
on its face, but on its lollipop handle as well. Excellent overall
condition with a rich warm color and patina. Size: 17 x 6. Inventory
number 24PD406.
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A densely carved and
decorated 19th century baleen busk. The initials WS may be
the initials of the carver or possibly by the carver as a gift to a
special person with those initials. There are other marine motifs
including a ship and an anchor, plus potted urns and
numerous fill-in designs which cover its entire surface. Size: 12"
long, 1.5" wide. Purchased privately from a Massachusetts
collection. Inventory number 24-419.
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AMERICAN SCHOOL MINIATURE WATERCOLOR
PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG GIRL WEARING A HUGE PUFFY SLEEVE GREEN DRESS.
She's accompanied by information identifying her, but
written in a foreign hand which I cannot decipher. She is offered in
a deeply molded, crusty black frame and dates about 1835. The
unknown artist displays highly skilled and amazing detail which you
will find desirable. Size: 12.25 x 10 overall.
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