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Important 19th century OOC portrait of Chas
W. Hawkes by noted Maine artist E. E. Finch, Augusta, Maine.
Signed and dated 1841 verso in the artist's hand. Resting in its
very impressive original frame which measures 33 x 29 overall. No
repairs and trivial off-face inpainting. This is a very nice
painting of a handsome young man by a known Maine artist. Inventory
number 24-782.
$2900.
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19th century Stables Market trade sign.
Hand painted and dated 1854 featuring a horse and rider in
the center oval with a house and tree embellishing the background.
Originally constructed from two boards. A wood batten and a metal
brace joining the two pieces together are not original to the sign,
but added later in its history. (see the reverse image for details)
This is a very rare sign which we purchased privately from an old
New England collection. Some very minor paint loss mostly in the
lower left quadrant. Size: 31 x 26. Inventory number 24-729.
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Mid-century, Artistic Carving Co, Boston,
Mass eagle with shield wall plaque. This is a form not often
produced by this company and remains in excellent untouched
condition with no loss or repairs. The colors are very strong and it
projects well on the wall. Size: 21 x 21.5 overall. Inventory number
24-863.
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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.
$1450.
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Mid-19th century fixed handle basket in the
"BEST" untouched and original chrome yellow paint. Without a
doubt, this is one of the finest baskets we've had in decades and
its condition, color and surface are impeccable. If you're a fussy
basket collector you will not be disappointed with this little gem
which measures 6" deep. 11.5'' to the handle and 9.5" in diameter.
Purchased from an old Southern collection. Inventory 24-884.
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Cast iron, North Wind, fountainhead.
Great form, color and surface and free of any damage. Excellent
condition. Size: 17 x 12.5 c1900. Inventory number 24-803.
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Canvasback drake decoy, possibly from
Michigan by an unknown carver. Great form with unusual and
original textured paint application. The bottom picture shows where
it was hollowed out to reduce weight when it was made. The head
seats very tightly to its body and it remains in very good
structural condition. Size: 16" long. c1940-50. Inventory number
24-853.
$595.
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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.
$595.
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A very nice French Provencal pitcher with
dark brown overall blotchy decoration. Some honest rough
areas along the rim and base, but no serious cracks or hairlines.
c1900. Inventory number 24-880.
$450.
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Large 19th century iron arrow weathervane
with metal base. Measuring 62" long it will command attention
by all that glance its way. Excellent condition with an honest color
and surface that will surely delight the eye. This is the best large
arrow of this form we have ever owned. Size overall: 62 x 12.
Inventory number 24-887.
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Impressive late 19th century gamecock
weathervane. Hollow body copper construction with cast zinc
feet. If color and surface are important to you, this is one very
nice vane that will certainly please you. Attributed to Cushing &
White, Waltham, Mass. Size: 21 x 15 x 3. on a modern stand. c1885.
Inventory number 24-852.
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A grouping of four hand cut and painted folk
art birds on a nicely formed modern base. These little guys
are about 80 years of age and portray well in their modern day
presentation. Each bird measures approximately 10" long and as
shown, about 14" tall. Inventory number 24-871.
$550.
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Free standing single-sided gamewheel with
dramatic colors and condition. As a unit, it stands 31" tall
with a 17" diameter wheel. Usually I prefer just displaying the
wheel, but this unit is small enough to display well in its entirety
and it looks good on its own. c1920-30. Inventory number 24-886.
$1250.
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Late 20th century OOB painting of a sailboat
race. Illegible signature lower right. If you're an old rag
bagger like I once was, this painting should catch your attention.
Having raced many times, there's a lot of yelling going on just
before the start. Size: 24 x 30 overall. Inventory number 24-690.
$1000.
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Early 20th century architectural tin
obelisk. This is a very nice smaller size which will easily
work well in your decor. Size: 30" tall on an attached 10" base.
Great form, color and condition and it's survived very well and free
of any damage. About 1920. Inventory number 24-709.
$750.
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Late 20th century life-size carving of a
yellowlegs shorebird. Skillfully carved, painted and mounted
on a pleasing piece of driftwood. Signed Horace D. Bearse, Ducks and
Shorebird Decoys. An internet search did not turn up anything on
this carver, but let me assure you, he's very talented in both his
carving and painting abilities. Size: 9' tall, 10.5" wide. Inventory
number 24-870.
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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.
$395.
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A very nice OOB portrait of a yellow cat.
Signed LR, C. D. Otto. If you're a cat lover as we are, this
should get your attention. c1950. Size: 10 x 11 overall. Inventory
number 24-807.
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A pair of 20th century wood clock hands.
The minute hand measures 20" while the hour hand is 15". Both are
painted gold, remain in very good condition and would make a nice
decoration in the right space. Inventory number 24-795.
$350.
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Small charming portrait of a young girl
wearing a shoulder length blue dress while holding a sprig of
flowers. The inscription verso says she died when a doctor
gave her poison instead of medicine. I'm assuming word of that
tragedy spread fast and that doctor never heard his door open again.
A sad premature ending to a delightful, charming and beautiful
little girl. Very sad indeed. Size: 7 x 6.5 Inventory number 24-885.
$895.
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Wooden industrial gear. Each tooth of
this gear is amazingly dovetailed into the body of the gear and
while it only measures 26' in diameter, it's a great size to work
with in your decor. Excellent condition. Inventory number 24-857.
$595.
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Apothecary trade sign. A skilled and exquisitely carved apothecary
trade sign. This form is new to us as we've never seen another quite
like it. It remains in pristine condition with its original gold
gilt color and surface. A beautifully carved floral leaf backdrop
highlights its mortar and pestle. Size: 26 x 14. Age: late 19th
century. Inventory number 24-756.
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Optical trade sign. We've had a number of these over the years, but
never one in this smaller size which measures only 20 x 12 with 8"
rims. The reason the lenses are blue and red is to draw attention to
the sign. Each glass is old, wavy and issue free. Age: late 19th to
early 20th century. Inventory 24-762.
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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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A masterful 19th century embroidered table mat. The focal point of
the mat is the initialed urn with a single flower under a stylized
rooster. The remaining field of the rug is an array of various
flowers which compliments its central figure. Also please note its
unique multi colored wool border. Professionally mounted and ready
for that special space in your home. Size: 31 x 21. Inventory number
24-693.
$2800.
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19th century, c1850, ship portrait of a three masted ship, OOC.
Excellent as-found condition resting in its original frame which
measures 34 x 29 overall. Slight overall craqueleur, but in very
stable condition with no repairs or inpainting. Note the Masonic
flag flying from its rear masthead. Information verso indicates it's
from Halifax, NS and very likely a Canadian ship. The quality of the
waves, ship and sky indicate the work of a skilled hand which
unfortunately will have to remain anonymous. Inventory number
24-734.
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A highly skilled carving of St. Florian, the patron saint of
firemen. A label attached to the bottom identifies Anton Zigler
1874-1955 which we assume is the carver. The figure is shown pouring
water onto a burning house and remains in pristine overall
condition. Carved from a soft wood, possible pine or basswood. Size:
16.5 x 8 x 4 Inventory number 24-695.
$1850.
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20th century bronze heron wall plaque. We're not sure if it was
originally painted white, but what you see now is a mixture of that
white and original bronze color and surface. Size: 19 x 15.
Excellent overall condition. Inventory number 24-675.
$850.
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Custom crafted cast iron lizard window grate.
We assume this was
made for a special size window and most likely from a southern
state. Untouched original condition measuring 22 x 11. Inventory
number 24-670.
$1250.
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19th century sheet iron rooster weathervane in weathered green
paint and surface. Excellent overall condition with a convincing
surface to substantiate its c1880 age. Size: 23 x 33. Included in
the price is a green wood column for its base. Upon request, I'm
happy to send a picture of it mounted in this plinth. Inventory
number 24-787.
$1650.
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A rather unique three piece object from Waldoboro, Maine's button
factory. We're sure this was an "end of day" object made by one of
the factory's employees Size: The sphere which measures 4.25 inches
sits on a similar cylindrical base making its total height 10.5
inches. Inventory number 24-771.
$225.
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A very good fixed handle Taghkanic gathering basket in excellent
condition with an exceptionally nice warm rich nut brown color. Its
double wrapped rim further compliments the recognizable form
associated with these baskets. Age: Late 19th to early 20th century.
Inventory number 24-786.
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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.
$395.
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19th century red painted storage box with dovetail construction,
original bale handle and metal parts. Purchased privately from a
Belfast, Maine collection. Size: 16 x 8 x 7. Inventory number
24-718.
$395.
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Small early 20th century storage box in a very pleasing reddish
color and surface. The hasp appears to be earlier than its metal
strap hinges. Purchased privately from a Belfast, Maine collection.
Size: 12 x 5 x 5.5. Inventory number 24-719.
$450.
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Early Swedish telephone manufactured by the L. L. Ericsson late in
the 19th century. The incredible details that went into its making
are over the top astonishing. It seems to be all there and I
wouldn't be surprised if it could be made to work. All of its wiring
is there and remains intact. It measures roughly 12 x 10. Inventory
number 24-746.
Price: $1250. Note: We have seen phones of this exact
model being offered for as much as ninety five hundred dollars.
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19th century ships caulking hammer. We are not anywhere close to
being known as a tool dealer, but when we saw this in its original
blue paint, it was love at first sight. Our opinion is it was never
used a great deal as other examples we've seen have a huge amount of
use and wear. We would call the wear on this very mild. Size: 18 x
12. Inventory number 24-689.
Price: $575.
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Small 19th century dipper/scoop/measure in its original black
paint with good signs of moderate use. Size: 7" long with a 4.25"
bowl. Excellent overall condition. Inventory number 24-759.
$395.
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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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$1850.
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Portland Clam Company sign. We looked up this company and one with
a similar name still exists, but we're not certain this sign is from
an earlier time for that company. At any rate, the sign is genuine
and dates from the 1930s-40. Size: 45 x 6.25" Excellent weathered
condition. Inventory number 24-820.
Price: $750.
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20th century hand carved and painted Atlantic
puffin signed WEK which stands for William E. Kirkpatrick, Hudson,
Massachusetts. Very good original condition on a wooden base.
Kirkpatrick loved and carved many of the shoebirds species found
along the Atlantic seacoast. Size: 9 x 9x 3. Inventory number
24-677.
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