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Large cast iron Pretzel Trade Sign.
Over the years we've had our share of trade signs, but this is the
first pretzel. We believe it dates c1900 and originates from a
Pennsylvania bakery. It's very well done and remains in excellent
condition. We don't feel it was ever hung outdoors as its surface
and wear suggests it wasn't. Size: about 18 x 18. Inventory number
25-50
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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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"GIGUNDOUS" oval swing
handle Nantucket Basket. This HUGE basket has a very
interesting story. It was made by Arthur Martin, 1930-2000. He
learned the skill of making these baskets while in prison and became
quite good as they are highly collected when they can be found.
Source: Nantucket Historical Society. As mentioned this has to be
one of his largest undertakings as it measures incredibly at 24 x 27
x 14 and remains in flawless condition with a very good color and
tone. Inventory number 24-826.
$1950.
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Tiny oval Nantucket Basket. On the opposite
scale is this very small oval Nantucket Basket which measures only
4.5" end to end and like its big brother above, it too remains in
flawless condition. It is signed on the bottom dowel with the
faint initials JP or JR. (check my close up image to see this
signature). This is the smallest oval Nantucket basket we have ever
seen or owned so in using the word "RARE" we feel it's very
appropriate. Size: 4.5 x 3 x 1.5 Inventory number 25-6.
$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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An early densely carved two board panel which
we feel was the top of a document or storage box. It's
skillfully carved and the more you look at it, the more one can
appreciate its maker's skill. Size: 16" square. Late 18th or early
19th century. Inventory number 24-976.
$1200.
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A very fine Southern New England or
Pennsylvania miniature one drawer blanket chest in original paint.
Dovetail construction, drawer and case, with tiny snipe
hinges is completely original and untouched. We love offering
artifacts in a no-apology state with this being one of those
objects. It measures 9 x 8.5 x 6. Inventory number 25-36.
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A very attractive early 20th century half
round hooked rug in a vibrant and "happy" floral design. It
measures 42 x 24 and if you have a dark area in your home that needs
a little lighting up, please consider this wonderful little used rug
which is now wall ready after being professionally mounted.
Inventory number 24-778.
$895.
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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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Handmade tin paddlewheeler folk art boat
model. Our guess it's southern and made by a tin craftsman
very familiar with these boats as its detail suggests. Its overall
condition is very good with a few minor imperfections. Size: 20 x 10
x 5.5. Age: c1920-30. Inventory number 24-935.
$950.
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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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A very unusual fireman's helmet and horn.
Weathervanes in this form were originally made in the 19th
century with similar forms available today. We are not calling this
a weathervane because of its very small size, measuring only 13 x 9.
There is a possibility it may be a salesman's sample or simply a
fine object of desire. You'll love the form, color and detail which
are very impressive. The price includes a modern wooden base. Age:
last half of the 20th century. Inventory number 24-960.
$1450.
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Two, never used, porcelain restroom signs
for Standard Oil Co. gas stations. Each measures 12 x 4 and
remains in "MINT" condition.
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A fine and well detailed late 19th century
Prisoner of War ditty box. Excellent detail. Excellent
condition with NO apologies. Size: 8.5 x 5.25 x 3.5 and the key
works. Inventory number 24-858.
$1500.
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A highly detailed marquetry box with an
American flag on its cover, multi point stars on its case with a
picture of George Washington in its interior. Excellent
condition with no known repairs. Size: 10 x 7.5 x 6 c1900-1920.
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A nice two gallon stoneware mercantile jug
with advertising from J. Horn, Federal Street, Boston. Very
nice condition. No real issues to speak of. Size: 12 x 7.
Inventory number 24-827
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19th century Edmands stoneware crock with an
unusual spotted cobalt bird. Very good condition. Purchased
privately from a Maine collection. Size: 9.5 x 9.5 Inventory number
24-828.
$895.
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Early 20th century cast iron parrot door
stop. Exceptional condition with vibrant original paint color
and surface. Size: 7.5 x 6 Inventory number 24-913.
$295.
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A whimsical and handmade painted wooden
nickel. Size: 24' in diameter. Age: 1st quarter of the 20th
century. Inventory number 25-3.
$495.
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Two mid-century ceramic art tiles by Helmut
Schaffenacker, 1921-2015. Each depicts an individual abstract
sailboat design. Size: 9 x 3.5. Inventory number 25-26.
$295. each. $550. for both.
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