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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-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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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.
Price:
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A very
eye-catching lightning rod weathervane with an arrow and stars.
The arrow is cast zinc while the stars are cut sheet copper which
have taken on a very nice natural green verdigris. Excellent
condition. Great form. Size: 23 x 20. c1920. Inventory number
24-643.
$795.
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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 first quarter,
20th century Parcheesi game board. Cut from an old existing
masonite sign shown in one of my images. Vibrant colors. Excellent
condition. A great board and a great value. Size: 18 inches square.
Inventory number 24-633.
$850.
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A fine late 19th
or early 20th century basket without handles in its original green
painted color and surface. If you're a basket lover and
collector, there's not one thing you won't like about this little
gem. If surface is important to you, it has it in spades. Add to
this the wear it shows from use and the fine rich patina now
present. Size: 13 x 11 x 6. Inventory number 24-727.
$695.
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A framed, 20th
century chromolithograph of the side-wheeler passenger ship The Mary
Benton. Owned by the Hartford and Long Island
Steamboat Company. Lithograph of Endicott & Company, New York.
Captain G. W. Bates. Size: 21 x 15 in its original glemon gold
frame. Inventory number 24-696.
$550.
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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.
$3200.
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A very well done
19th century painting of several sheep and chickens in a barn
setting. It remains in its untouched original condition and
rests in its original frame measuring 25 x 21 overall. An illegible
signature can be seen in the lower left corner which we just
couldn't identify. Inventory number 24-593.
$1800.
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Screened fencing
mask on a modern metal stand. I've always thought these were
very cool and decorative in any decor. Inventory number 24-626.
$295.
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19th century Folk Art
cane by noted Michigan carver, Mike Cribbins, 1837-1917, Lake Orion,
Michigan. Cribbin's cane are on the top of every serious cane
collectors' wish list and remain today in a very rare and elusive
status. Canes are one of the hardest objects to photograph and I
hope my images convey not only its intense and detailed carvings,
but its fine overall condition. There are NO flaws or damage. Signed
in several places having three snakes, the dates 1861-1891 and 1863,
Masonic and GAR symbols and most importantly this cane was a
presentation to J W Sawyer, 19th Mass INFT. Made from diamond
willow measuring 36'' long. Inventory number 23-880.
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Delightfully smaller
size 19th century dome top wallpaper box. We're dating
this box early in the 19th century; 1820 would be a good guess.
Considering this age, it remains in remarkably good condition
including its original tiny and delicate leather hinges. Wonderful
colors on what we believe is hand painted wallpaper. Size: 5 x 2.5 x
3. Inventory number 24-577.
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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.
$675.
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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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A 7 foot tall, hand
carved and painted totem pole from a camp in Northern Vermont.
My guess it was made in the 1950s and from what I can tell, wasn't
outdoors much as its paint and overall condition testifies. Five
splashy and colorful hand carved figures embellish its overall
presence and design. Inventory number 24PD297.
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A 20th century iron
wash board with a heart hanger. Excellent condition. Great
color and surface. Size: 21 x 13. Inventory number 24PD366.
$650.
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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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finger lapped pantry box in original black paint measuring only 2
3/8" in diameter and 1.5 inches deep. Excellent untouched
condition with good surface and slight wear to keep it honest. If
you're building a stack, reserve this little gem for the top as they
are few and far between. Inventory number 24PD416.
$950.
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For the sports
enthusiast in your life we're offering a Spalding punching bag in
very good, little used condition. If you paint a face on
this, you can take out all of your daily frustrations in a very few
minutes. You'll have the option of whose face you chose, but
we're available for suggestions.. Size: 15 inches tall and about 9
inches in diameter. c1920-30. Inventory number 24PD334.
$295.
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Early 20th century
DENTIST sign. The sign is single sided with gold letters on a
black ground. A few very minor scuffs on some of the letters, but
overall, very good condition. Signed "National, Inc". It measures 24
x 11.5 x 1 Inventory number 24PD299.
$1100.
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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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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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19th century George
Boyd Yellowlegs shorebird decoy, 1873-1941, Seabrook, New Hampshire.
Boyd is considered by many to be one of New England's finest sport
carvers as evidenced by this example. His ducks and shorebird decoys
are found in major collections and in important museums nationwide.
His consistent lines are easily recognizable by those in the know
and run true to form from one carving to the next. The paint is
original, the bill is an old replacement as is a minute chip on its
tail. It measures 10.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 and comes on a modern metal
stand. Inventory number 24PD137.
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Early 19th century
wooden button hole lapped keg in original green paint. This
is a real survivor remaining in condition that supports its careful
use and not abuse. Size: 9 x 8 x 7.25. Inventory number 24PD184.
$1100.
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Skillfully
hand-carved 19th century bust of what we believe is Diana, the
goddess of the hunt or possibly another mythological figure.
The overall condition is good, however with anything made from wood
and having good age, there are some losses and age cracks which are
visible in the images. The wood has toned very nicely and developed
a very impressive warm color, patina and surface. Size: 19 x 12 x 7.
Inventory number 23PD1049.
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Small 19th century
free blown sand timer in a wooden frame of typical form.
Excellent condition. While the sand flows for a very short time, it
does flow. Size: 4.75 x 2.75. Inventory number 24PD53.
$395.
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Miniature brass
footman. We have not seen many of these and were thrilled to
come across this little gem. It measures only 5.5 x 4.5 x 4. c1900.
Inventory number 24PD90.
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Late 18th or early
19th century lead sunface fire mark. In early times,
insurance companies gave their clients fire marks to be displayed in
a prominent place on their homes. Without this mark, if there was a
fire, local firefighters would simply let the house burn to the
ground. Aren't we glad this policy changed.
I love this form, its color and surface. Size:
7 x 6.75 inches. Very good condition. Inventory number, 24PD80.
$595.
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Small
densely carved sailor made needle case made from a tagua nut from a
palm tree. Commonly referred to as vegetable ivory. Excellent
condition and sold with a custom wood base for display. Size: 3 3/8
inches long. Inventory number 24PD46.
$295.
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An exceptional
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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Sweet turn of the
century folk painting of a cat relaxing on a chair. In the
background it reads, "My cat Union". Overall very good condition in
its original black painted frame under glass. Cat portraits command
very strong prices these days and we were thrilled to have crossed
paths with this guy. Size: 22 x 19. Inventory number 23PD814
$1800.
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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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Exceptionally fine
19th century watercolor theorem on paper presented in its original
beveled frame under early glass.
The work shows multiple fruits presented in an oval basket.
Size overall, 17 x 13. Inventory number 23PD805.
$950.
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A pair of early 20th
century cast iron bookends with embossed and painted eagle motifs.
Each measures 5.25 wide, 4.5 tall. Excellent original condition.
Inventory number 23PD665
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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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12 drawer hanging
spice chest. Completely original and untouched. Note the
interesting backsplash. Size: 18 x 13 x 5. Inventory 23PD442.
$375.
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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.
$225.
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A skillfully made
utensil carrier with a beautifully cut heart handle. Great
construction with full dovetail corners which are further
complemented with its original stained color and attic dry surface.
Pennsylvania origin from walnut/mahogany. Size" 15 x 9.5 x 6.5
Inventory 23PD382.
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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.
$350.
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19th century
northern Maine/Nova Scotia crooked knife. In typical form for
a knife of this vintage with plenty of chip carved decoration and
the date 1914 carved in the handle. Excellent condition with good
surface and form. Size: 10.5 inches long. Inventory number 23PD270.
$595.
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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.
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Blue Wing teal wall
plaque. Beautifully carved and painted on a walnut back
board. Excellent condition. Maker unknown. Size: 12 x 7. Inventory
23PD228.
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RARE cast iron
doorstop of an old salt at the helm of his boat. I thought I
knew of every old salt doorstop on the planet until I stumbled
across this little guy. Size: 5.5 x 4.75. Inventory 23PD232.
$450.
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19th century portrait
of a charming young girl in a green shoulder length dress with pink
ribbons in her hair. The more you look at her, the more
captivating she becomes. Excellent overall condition with a few tiny
losses near the frame on the lower left and just above her head.
She's been professionally reframed in a modern gold frame. Size: 28
x 20 overall. Purchased privately from a Maine collection.
$1950. 22PD636
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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.
$850. 22PD823
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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!!
$375. 22PD786
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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.
$795. 22PD 795
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Small wire basket
with an assortment of miniature stone fruit. Beautifully
done, sculptural and graphic. Size: Just under 4 inches wide and
tall.
$295. 22PD792
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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 native
Maine crooked knife with relief carved initial, S T. At one
point in its life, it was painted green, but now, with use, its wear
pattern substantiates age and use. The blade is from an old straight
razor, the wrapping is copper wire. It's a simple example yet
attractive in form and condition. Size: 10 inches long.
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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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Taxco Necklace.
Sterling, and hallmarked with an elegant design of graduated
swirling links. Excellent condition. Approx 16"
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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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Taxco Sterling
Cuff. A dramatically swirled cast piece which identifies
it as Taxco from first glance. Reminiscent of designs by Wm
Spratling, Hector Aguilar and others, this piece is marked TL-45.
Size: 1.25" at center, 7.5" circumference. Exc condition.
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19TH CENTURY FRENCH FREE BLOWN STORAGE BOTTLE.
Its original use was for Gherkin pickles, or cornichons, and is now
highly collectable by bottle collectors. Some in the making
imperfections, bubbles etc, but overall in excellent condition free
of damage. Size: 10.5 x 4.5
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19TH CENTURY DARK AMBER GREEN EAGLE/MASONIC
FLASK, KEENE, NH. Hand blown with an open pontil. Excellent
condition.
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