Our Collection
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Mormon Hooked RugThis rare and very punchy hooked rug was found at a garage sale outside of Ogden, Utah and brought east by the purchaser. It is definitely of Mormon origin as identified by the beehive and bees in the middle section. The beehive is a common Mormon symbol that represents industry, harmony and frugality of the people. It also speaks to the sweet results of their toil, union and intelligent cooperation. The houses and accompanying trees are very folky. Note the apples on the tree in the bottom panel. Dating to the late nineteenth or very early twentieth century, this textile is in great condition with good crisp colors. Professionally mounted by Kathy Wilson. Size - 32" x 21". |
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Oil PaintingSmall oil on panel of a woodland scene with a robin at a feeder and other birds in the surround. Presented in the original frame and signed LM in the lower left hand corner. Early twentieth century. Size - 16" x 13", 12" x 8 3/4" sight.
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Reggie Birch MergansersWonderful pair of red breasted merganser decoys carved and painted by Reggie Birch of Chincoteague, VA. The turned heads on this large pair create a terrific appearance. They are both signed (with Reggie's signature carved name and in ink) and dated 1993 on the bottom adjacent to the lead weights. The drake is 20" in length and the hen 18".
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Fishing Boat DioramaDiorama Circa 1930 depicting the fishing boat titled "Sealer".
Probably New England. The bottom corners read "No Catch"
and "No Wind". Undisturbed condition with crisp paint. |
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Peacock CarvingFantastic carved and polychrome paint decorated peacock made by Pennsylvania carver Keith Collis. This is one of his early works that dates to the 1970's and is most likely one of a kind. This folky carving has everything going for it - size, form and great color. Width - 21", Height - 21".
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Frank Finney Carved RobinWonderful carved robin by noted Capeville, Virginia folk artist
Frank Finney. It is in excellent condition and is signed on the
bottom with Finney's signature ink stamp which he used in the
1980's. Length - 7", Height - 4".
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A. L. Jewell Running Horse WeathervaneSigned A. L. Jewell Waltham, Mass running horse weathervane with fantastic form and an original verdigris surface. Full body copper with a zinc head. The Jewell company existed from the early 1850's until 1867 so this piece dates to that period. This wonderful horse would be a great addition to any weathervane and/or Americana collection. Length - 28", Height 15 1/2".
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Harry V. Shourds EaglePerched eagle carved and painted by reknown decoy carver Harry V. Shourds II (1930 - ) of Tuckerton, NJ. Stamped on the bottom and in ink "For Furman Smith Harry V. Shourds". While he may have carved others, this is the only one I have ever seen. Height - 14".
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Old Saybrook Wildfowler WidgeonsFantastic and rare pair of Old Saybrook Wildfowler widgeons in original untouched surface. Dating to the late 1930's, they were made for and used by the Orville Reed Right Gun Club of Back Bay, Virginia. Each of the birds are branded ORR on their backs and bottoms. They are pitchered on page 106 of Henry A. Fleckenstein's book American Factory Decoys. Length - 13 1/2".
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Bob White Pintail DecoyPintail decoy carved and painted by Bob White of Tullytown, PA. This decoy dates to the 1970's and is in excellent original condition with only a very minor separation in the paint on the neck. It is signed on the bottom with Bob's signature thin copper tag he used back then. Length - 18 1/2".
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Cherub WeathervaneMid tweentieth century hollow full body angel Cherub weathervane with original verdigris surface on a contemporary custom metal stand. The vertical rod has been replaced but otherwise it is in untouched condition. Length 29". |
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Carved SwanGracefully carved hollow body swan with original scratch coat painted surface. It dates to the mid tweetieth century and is signed Bowden on the bottom. Minor shrinkage cracks and paint wear. Length - 25", Height - 21". |
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Carved Wooden EagleMid twentieth century carved eagle with an American shield made by the Artistic Carving Co of Boston, Mass. Excellent original condition. Width - 36", Height - 9". Photos 603-1 (primary) and 603-3 secondary.
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Patriotic Carved Wooden EagleMid twentieth century carved eagle with a banner that reads "Don't Give Up The Ship". Made by the Artistic Carving Company of Boston, Mass. Excellent original condition with a desirable dry surface. No restoration or repairs. Width - 29", Height - 10 1/2". |
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J.W. Fiske WeathervaneEthan Allen running horse weathervane attributed to the J. W. Fiske Co., New York City, NY. Full body molded copper with a cast iron head. Original verdigris patinated surface with one bullet hole repair. Mounted on a contemporary iron stand. Circa 1880. Length - 31".
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Large Patrioitic Carved Wooden EagleLarge mid twentieth century carved eagle with banner that reads "Live and Let Live". Made by the Artistic Carving Company of Boston, Mass. Excellent original condition with no restoration or repairs. Width - 37". |
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Large Village Scene Hooked RugPunchy village scene hooked rug with buildings, trees, birds
and folky animals. Circa 1920. Professionally mounted. Size -
56" x 31". |
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NY Winter Scene Oil PaintingUnsigned oil on canvas found in upstate New York. Very nice presentation of a winter skating scene with good detail. Original gilt frame. Circa 1880. 23 1/2" x 17" (sight). |
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Fox WeathervaneLate 20th century two dimensional fox weathervane made of pine with glass eyes. The base is also pine with an incorporated copper hunting bugle and directionals. This is a wonderful piece of contemporary folk art. Width - 38", Overall Height - 37", Fox height - 11".
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GameboardAmerican Parcheesi gameboard that dates to the late nineteenth
century. The design is primitive but very appealing. The board
is made of 1/4" pine and retains it's original mustard,
black, red and green painted surface. Dimensions - 20 1/2"
square.
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Keith Collis Bird TreeBird tree by Pennsylvania carver/artist Keith Collis. The
six birds exhibit polychrome paint and were carved to be life
size. Excellent overall condition. |
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Chalkware LambsHollow body chalkware lamb and ewe in original, untouched
painted surface. There is only very minor wear on the top and
the base. Circa 1860. |
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Carved Blue JayHand carved and painted blue jay dating to the 1930's and
mounted on a contemporary base. Excellent condition with no paint
loss. Height - 4", Width - 6". |
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Signed New York Adirondack PaintingWell executed 19th century oil on canvas depicting a cascading
stream in the Adirondack mountains. Signed C. T. Mitchell. The
period frame is original to the painting. Sight - 19 1/2"
x 16". Photo 2937 at 75% - see how it looks.
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Hudson River School PaintingUnsigned Hudson River School oil on canvas depicting two men
with a sailboat along the shoreline and numerous sailboats on
the horizon. Circa 1870. Possibly original period frame. Provenance
- Ex Michael Schnall collection. Sight - 22 x 16".
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John Holloway DecoysMatched pair of Pintails carved and painted by John Holloway
of Parkertown, NJ. John is a well known carver who has won many
awards and is highlighted in Loy S. Harrell's book Sixty Living
and Outstanding North American Carvers. The pair are in excellent
original condition. Circa 1995. Length - 17 1/2".
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Wilbert Brant DecoyBrant decoy in a "preening pose" made by Charlie
Wilbert of Island Beach, NJ. This bird retains it's original
painted surface and is stamped on the bottom with Charlie's signature
CW. It dates to the 1950's. Charlie passed on about 15 years
ago. Length - 17 1/2". |
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Ellinger Still Life StudyPencil and crayon still-life study by David Y. Ellinger entitled
"Cocks Comb and Coleus". The piece is signed D. Ellinger
in the bottom right hand corner and on the back with his signature
looping heart. The inscription on the back reads "To John
- all Best Success and Wishes. D.Y. Ellinger. This is clearly
a one of a kind work by Ellinger in it's original black and green
paint decorated frame. 8 x 11". |
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Pennsylvania Trade SignLate 19th or early 20th century trade sign with crisp gold,
green and yellow block lettering on a dark red ground with a
black border. The sign is in wonderful original condition with
absolutley no in-painting or restoration. It is an excellent
size and makes for a terrific display. |
