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| L63 Late 19th century double sided gameboard with a Checkerboard painted on one side, and a Backgammon board painted on the reverse. Both sides are painted in black and Windsor green on a red background. Applied molded edges retaining the original black painted surfaces surround the board. Square head nail construction. Found in Pennsylvania. |
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| L33 Vintage exceptionally detailed handcrafted sculpture of a Decoy Carver sitting on a spool of rope, whittling a wooden duck decoy. The head, hat, hands and feet appear to be constructed of a type of clay and he is wearing real fabric clothing. Sculpture rests on a wooden base bearing an original sticker on bottom that is signed by artist: H. Hoecker for Allison Hunt Studios - Cape Cod. |
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| L62 Folk Art handmade wooden Uncle Sam Hat bearing original red, white and blue painted surface with applied hand carved, gold painted wooden stars. Great piece of early Americana. Unsigned. |
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| K1817 Late 19th century solid wood turned Barber Pole bearing a multi-layered painted and weathered red, white and blue painted surface with areas of the original paint showing through. A nice, solid wooden ball turning on both top and bottom. |
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| L27 Fantastic Folk Art wooden carving of a Coal Miner with Tools. Hand carved and painted with great details throughout. The Miner’s accoutrements include a helmet/hat with lamp, boots, canteen, pickaxe, coal shovel and very detailed clothing including metal buttons constructed of square head nails. Solid wood. |
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| **SOLD** L108 Early 20th century Whirligig featuring three carved wooden birds perched atop a wooden post mounted on a circular base. Each of the birds retains its original black painted surface and swivels 360 degrees. |
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| K1781 Beautiful 19th century hand carved wood Putti. Papier Mache mold retaining its original surface. Solid hand-carved wood construction with exquisite details. This type of mold was used as a pattern to make Papier Mache’ Christmas, Easter and Halloween items. You can see fine knife cuts on the arms where the Papier Mache was cut away when dry. A lovely decorative piece of history. Mounted on metal / wood stand for display. |
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| K1636 Late 19th century – early 20th century very intricately detailed Folk Art Ship Diorama in Showcase with a three masted ship in the center, surrounded by three smaller boats. Ship is flying an American Flag, an Italian pennant, and a pennant bearing the Ship’s name, “MARY”. The smaller steamboats are also flying both American and Italian flags/pennants. The single masted ship in full sails boasts a large letter “P” on its main sail and is flying an American flag. The case does not open. Boats inside appear to be made of wood with cloth/fiber rigging and sails. Engraved metal plate attached on front of showcase reads “A. Palisi Sr.” |
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| K1758 Hand carved 7-piece Folk Art wooden watermelon grouping. Signed and dated “Mary Myers ‘06”. Excellent hand-hewn carving and detailed painting. Solid wood. |
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| K1640 Early handmade Folk Art wooden boat model with the name “PARADE” on one side of the bow. Great details include scalloped railings, round and oblong windows with what appears to be real glass, shiplap sides and a full wooden keel that extends the length of the boat. |
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| K1842 Hand Carved Wood Pig Sculpture signed by maker – C. Logue. Solid wood with exceptional carved details, including a curled tail, pointed ears, wrinkled upturned nose and characteristic eyes as well as cobs of corn around the pig’s front feet. |
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| K1639 Late 19th century – early 20th century Ship Diorama in glass case depicting a three-masted ship with full sails flying an American Flag. The highly detailed, unnamed ship is made of what appears to be a salt glazed style pottery with stitched cloth sails and hand painted water. The glass panes (one has a corner crack) are enclosed in a removeable metal case that retains its mustard paint decorated surface. |
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| K1553 Wooden Folk Art Penguin cut out bearing original hand painted black, white and yellow painted surface. Mounted on a custom-made base for display purposes. Circa 1900-1920s. |
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| K172 Signed Pennsylvania Folk Art hand carved and hand painted solid wooden sculpture of Rooster with glass eyes and tail feathers, comb and waddle constructed of shaped and painted tin. Signed “E T Pfoutz '02” on bottom. Mounted on a wooden base for display purposes. The wood is pine. Evidence of an early glued repair to the very tip of beak. |
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| K238 Beautiful example of a rare 1930s cast iron carnival / circus shooting game target featuring a Dove and Tulip figural cutout on opposite ends. A stamp on the back of the bird end reads: “PATENT 2085933”. (Based on the patent number history: “The innovative shooting was designed by David L. Vaughn who was granted its patent in 1937.”) |
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| K1618 19th century Folk Art Carved Walking Stick / Cane with raised Serpent-entwined shaft. The base color is dark green paint – with a mustard paint decorated Serpent that is embellished with tiny painted eyes and mouth. Beautiful patina over entire surface. Carved from a single piece of wood. |
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| K76 19th century Pennsylvania Checkers Game Board retaining its original black painted playing field against an original pewter gray background. Constructed from a single wide pine plank surrounded with applied wooden molded edge. The back of the board retains its untouched old natural surface. Great wear from years of use. |
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| J354 Early 20th century Folk Art Ship Model attributed to Lloyd Tyler of Crisfield Maryland bearing its original red, black and white painted surface. Model features great attention to details, such as a hand-carved propeller, realistic air vents and smokestack, metal rimmed portholes, incised windows and a wire railing. Lloyd J. Tyler (1898 - 1971) was a folk artist, and Decoy carver who grow up in the waterfront community of Crisfield, Maryland, on the Eastern Shore. |
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| H207 19th century outstanding original painted checkers game board shows an outstanding original painted wood surface and is constructed from a single wide pine plank. |
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| J269 Lovely Doris Stauble millinery fruit and flower arrangement made in a large spongeware bowl - Ca. 1950’s. Doris Stauble (1917-2007) was a well-known Folk Artist from Wiscasset, Maine. |
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| **SOLD** J212 Pennsylvania signed and dated Daniel & Donna Strauser Folk Art Bird Tree A Folk Art Carved Bird Tree by Dan Strawser 20th Century featuring seven carved and polychrome painted birds the underside is incised D+BS '77 |
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| K29 Exceptional Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Folk Art hand carved wooden Eagle boasting deeply carved details to the feathers, feet, eyes and beak. A double row of very intricate carved patterns encircles the base. Solid wood bearing wonderful dry, natural patina surface. Great piece of Americana Folk Art. |
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| H372 Early 20th century Antique Shooting Gallery Targets. Early Iron in the shape of a Ram, with the original white paint -marked 'NRA 22 |
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| **SOLD** J135 This is a wonderful little all original period portrait 19th century, circa 1820. The silhouette features a Girl sitter in profile view. The silhouette is housed behind old glass in its original stained wood frame complete with its original wood backing. |
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| K46 18th century Pennsylvania framed hollow-cut silhouette of a woman against a black fabric background. Original frame and thick, bubbled glass that is secured via small “T” and square-head nails. The very early ring intact on top for hanging purposes also appears to be original. In this type of silhouette, the profile was cut out and discarded. The remaining surrounding paper was then placed against black paper or silk fabric to prominently reveal the wonderful profile. Circa 1790 – 1810. |
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| D221 Pennsylvania hand carved Folk Art Bird Tree with five carved folky painted circa 1980’s Birds. |
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| K1839 Hand carved and painted Folk Art Penguin Family – signed on bottom “ Rick M….” (illegible last name). Solid wood construction. |
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| G892 Vintage 1930s "Mr. Jiggs" Folk Art wooden ashtray butler. The name "Jiggs" came from the Butler in a popular comic strip during the time period. He retains his trademark top hat and shoes. |
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| **SOLD** G699 Folk Art carved wooden Milk maid with pail. Carved details include individual posed arms/hands, individual legs, shapely figure, fingers/fingernails, distinct facial features, carved bonnet, dress with collar and apron, and a shaped wooden milk pail with metal handle. |
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| G415 Full sized wooden parade / ceremonial axe in original paint. The completely wooden axe head retains red and silver paint, along with a gold shield shape on one side |
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| RM1288 Great folk art 19th century hand carved 3-dimensional Eagle with remnants of gold and mustard paint over the original gray paint. The carving is simple, yet includes details such as defined eyes, beak, mouth, and even has the tomial tooth in the front of its beak. Image Properties |
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| **SOLD** G70 Outstanding 19th century original painted checkers game board shows an outstanding original painted wood surface and is constructed from a single wide pine plank. The playing field is painted in dark red against a white background with a gray pin strip boarder |
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| G802 A great 19th century Checkerboard or Game Board in its original beautiful dry green and red and black painted untouched surface. The Game Board is painted on a single board with bread board ends which was applied to keep the board from warping. Found in West Virginia in a private collection Image Properties Increase 226 Apply Decrease |
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| SP5 American Carved Wooden Eagle made by the American Eagle Company , Boston Mass. Expertly Hand-Carved 1950-1960 |
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| D332 New England Folk Art Bird Tree with four Polychrome Birds resting on a branch the base is birch this piece of folk art is Unsigned and it stands 11 1/2" tall |
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| D333 Silk 13 Star US Flag 1866-90. . Framed in a gold frame. |
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| D178 Painted pine gameboard, 19th c., retaining its original red and yellow paint |
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| **SOLD** C394 19th century Virginia Game Board, with original black and salmon paint, with applied molding, the wood is white pine and walnut |
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| C519 A lovely antique fireplace board. The hand-painted board has floral still life in fall shades of browns, muted green, red and yellow. |
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| A24 19th century painted checkerboard,painted on one board retaining its original red and black checker design old dry surface with yellow pin striping |
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| A370 New England Parcheesi Game Board red, white and blue Made by Gus Wilson, South Portland, Maine, ca. 1920s, pine. Parcheesi board with original paint. Two boards with breadboard ends. 20"x 20". Bought from Wilson's cousin. Wilson, a famous decoy maker |
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| B340 Late 19th century Game Board , with the original red and black paint, one board white pine construction, with a champfered edge, each block on the Game Board is deep scribed, to make each block stand out. carved on the back are the initials (C.C. H. |
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| A10 19th century Folk Art Game Board, made from a tobacco shipping Box, with original lable on back, from Middletown Ohio. The colors are red and black painted on a single board |
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| **SOLD** Y325 Original 19th century New England Game Board from Okeland Me. on the bottom of the game board is( Aldens-4) applied baton on the bottom to keep the boards from warping applied molding |
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