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TINY 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. INQUIRE

Small early 20th century hand knotted oriental carpet. Again forgive me if I don't know the pattern, but I do know the colors are very strong as is its condition. Size: 30 x 22. Inventory number 23PD308

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19th century hinged Parcheesi game board. Made from a very thin single piece of wood which is further surrounded and complemented with a perimeter moulding for a more finished look. Its vibrant 6 color paint remains in strong stable condition which shows minimal wear. Size: 19 x 19. Inventory number 24PD192.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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Nicely detailed cast iron commemorative of the battleship Maine. We're not sure what this was originally used for. A watch hutch? A clock case? A portrait? There is no indication of a way to make an attachment. It measures 10 inches high and 9 inches wide.

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19th century 4 fingered oval Shaker box. This lovely box came directly from a 30 year old private collection in New Hampshire. It has never seen paint and through the years developed a fine natural tone and soft honest color and surface. It remains in excellent original condition with NO apologies. Size" 11.75 x 8.75 x 4.5. Inventory number 23PD968.

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Small early 20th century art deco designed desk thermometer with humidity scale. This little gem is out of our circle, but we couldn't resist its form and condition. What house doesn't need a vintage piece like this to compliment the environment? No batteries needed!! Size: 7.5" tall, 3.5" wide and it works. Inventory number 24-467.

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Rare cast iron buffalo windmill weight on wood base. The form is elusive with only a few passing through my hands in the last 57 years. Wonderful brown painted surface. Excellent condition. 15.5 x 12.5 mounted. c1900-1920

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Cast aluminum American shield with  a museum stand. It was never painted for some reason and its current color and surface has toned very nicely over the years. Size: 17.5 x 18 on its stand. c1920-30. From a Michigan collection. Inventory number 23PD646.

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Small, early 20th century OOC portrait of a very young toddler. Signed and dated, Leo Sielke Jr.,1908. Accompanying the portrait is an actual cabinet card showing the little boy and his truck a few years after the portrait was painted. This is a much later portrait than we normally have, but we couldn't resist bringing this little gem home. It measures 9.5 x 7 and remains in untouched original condition. Inventory number 23PD627.

$495.   INQUIRE

Heavy sheet iron tavern sign. The lion stands next to a bottle holding his glass high to welcome guests. I particularly like the four pierced hearts that embellish its lower bar giving it a hint of Pennsylvania/English origin. Much original paint remains and its overall condition is very good. Size: 16.5 x 17 Inventory number 23PD1018.

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A highly desirable 19th century double sided Parcheesi game board. Measuring only 16 " square, it remains in an undisturbed state with a stunning surface that defines excellence. Its perimeter border shows signs of use, but not abuse. Great color, great surface and overall condition. I assume the star on its reverse side is a game, but I'm afraid I don't know what it's called. Inventory number 23PD 300 

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A pair of early 20th century root head shorebirds. A simple form yet highly attractive in their nature, composition and posture. These are most like southern, but were purchased from an upstate New York collection. Size on the stand, 12 x 16 x 2. Original inuse and weathered paint. Inventory 23PD389.

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A fine calligraphy drawing depicting the birth of Jonathan Hall born on Monday, August 7th, 1809, died 1837. Reframed and matted in a modern frame. Excellent condition with some expected toning, but no foxing. It's interesting that the drawing identifies Monday as the day of the week his birth took place. We don't recall ever seeing that on a record.. Size: 11.5 x 15 overall. Inventory number 23PD973.

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A Wildfowler Mallard drake in Mint Mint condition. There's no question this decoy has never seen water or was ever hunted over. Fabulous dry original paint in untouched condition with its Waterfowler stamp impressed into the bottom of the decoy. Size: 16 x 6.5. Inventory 23PD227.

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Large late 18th century burl mortar. A few small separations, but overall in fine condition with splendid color and surface. A nice beefy turning  measuring 7 inches tall with a 7.25 diameter.

$595.   22PD777   INQUIRE

19th century Scandinavian hand painted bride's box. We've sold many of these over the years, but never saw one decorated with a parrot. Very good condition. Two old age splits in both top and bottom boards have been strengthened with battens and remain secure. Great paint color and surface. Size: 17.5 x 10.75 x 6

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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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Early 20th century figural horse head butcher shop trade sign. Constructed of formed zinc with gilded color and surface. Very graphic form with its full mane intact which surrounds the perimeter of its head. Excellent condition with very nice detail. Size: 20 inches tall, 15 inches wide with a 16 inch projection from the wall.

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Very early gin bottle with a Dutch seal mark on its shoulder. Excellent condition. Dark green color showing wear consistent to age. Size: 10 inches tall.

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Small 19th century child's settle-bench in old natural color and surface. Excellent condition with nice side cut outs and appropriate wear. It's a real charmer and perfect in an early setting. Size: 31.5W, 24T and 12.5 deep.

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Late 19th century oil on panel of a rural countryside scene with many cows gathering by a stream. It's 24 x 13 single piece poplar panel is beveled on its edges to simulate a frame. Artist unknown, but displays a skilled knowledge of color, technique and composition.

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Hard to find, gimbaled fluid marine lamp. Unmarked American pewter in excellent condition with its original two stem burners. Size: 6.25 tall, 4.74 diameter. c1820-30.

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Unusual early 20th century double sided game board box. We've seen hundreds of game boards, but never one in this form. The three color board was possibly the work of a skilled sign or coach painter as its fine appointments suggest. Note the detailed pin striping, while not elaborate, is still a nice simple touch adding additional interest to the presentation of the board. It can be displayed flat as is, however the top and bottom can be easily separated making two individual boards. Size: 19.75 x 12.5 x 3. Excellent condition. c1900.

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LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY FREE BLOWN STORAGE JAR MARKED "BOTTLE A". Deep green in color. Excellent condition. Free of flaws. Size: 12.75 x 5. Country of origin, France.

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LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY FREE BLOWN STORAGE BOTTLE MARKED "BOTTLE B". Deep green in color. Excellent condition. Free of flaws. Size: 13.5 x 6.75. Country of origin, France.

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COMPELLING HIGH NECK BLUEBILL DECOY. The person that carved this decoy was not only skillful, but went the extra mile to expertly cut out the keel to perfectly fit around its half round lead weight. Note how its high head and fat cheeks further enhance the beauty of this fine decoy and its perfectly carved sleek and slender body. Old working repaint. Strong original condition. Size" 16 x 6 x 7.5

$895.   INQUIRE

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