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PA Walnut Drysink

Diminutive PA walnut drysink with dovetailed well, a nicely scalloped skirt and original hardware. It dates to about 1860 and was refinished within the last forty years. You just don't see drysinks with this form and size in walnut. It will fit just about anywhere in the house and would be excellent for a small condo or apartment. Width - 39", Height - 36", Depth - 18".

John Holloway Bird Tree

Wonderful bird tree by master carver John Holloway of Parkertown, NJ. John is both a noted and award winning decoy carver who has been at his trade for over thirty years. He is listed in Loy Harrell Jr's book entitled "Sixty Living & Outstanding North American Carvers". John became interested in creating bird trees after seeing examples of 19th century Simmons bird tees in Richard Machmer's book "Just For Nice". The carving and the painted surface on the birds are fantastic and have a period appearance. The triangular portion of the base is chipped carved. John's output of bird trees is very limited and they are hard to find. This is the only Holloway bird tree I am aware of with a cardinal, an oriole and two hummingbirds. If you are familiar with bird trees made by other contemporary carvers like Noyes and Strawser, hopefully you will agree that John's work is exceptional in comparison. Height - 24".

Stahl Redware Teapot

Very rare Stahl redware teapot with the best form and glaze. Thomas and Isaac Stahl reopened their father Charles Stahl's kiln in early 1934 after being idle for over twenty five years. They, along with Jacob Medinger of Limerick Township, were the last of the Pennsylvania German pottery makers who made wonderful redware pieces in the traditional manner. The teapot signed by Isaac Stahl and dated 1936. Height - 7 1/2", Length - 11".

Frank Finney Lion

Fantastic carved lion by Capeville, Va folk artist Frank Finney. Mr. Finney has long been recognized as a master carver and is renowned for his decoy making/restoration and his wonderful folk art creations. His works have been sold at major auction houses like Christies and Sotheby's. The lion dates to the early 1980's and is signed on the bottom with his signature ink stamp he used at that time. This piece would be a great addition to any Frank Finney folk art collection. Height - 7", Length - 7 1/4".

Yellow Ware Mocha Pitcher

Large yellow ware pitcher with excellent mocha seaweed and raised banding decoration. The tin "make do" lid probably dates to the prigin of the piece which is about 1830. There is a repair to a small hairline crack to the right of the spout. Otherwise the pitcher is in fantastic original condition. Height - 10".

Burlington County NJ Sampler - Sarah French

Wool on linen sampler made by Sarah French in 1787 which is the year she died. Sarah was born in 1765 in Evesham, Burlington County New Jersey; the ninth and last child of Charles French (1712-1785) and Ann Clement (1720-1778). This rare early New Jersey sampler is dated 1887, features a double alphabet, the names of the parents, Sarah's name and a reference to it being "made in my 13th yea (r is missing). It also features a wonderful band of hearts and hourglasses in blue, pink, red and white. The piece is presented in a early 19th century painted frame. Family history available with purchase. Size - 13 1/2" x 8".

Bronze Racetrack Plaque

Absolutely wonderful early to mid-twentieth century bronze racetrack plaque in mostly original polychrome paint. This is piece was found in upstate New York and could possibly be of Saratoga Springs origin. It is 24" in diameter and weighs approximately 75 pounds. This plaque is a fantastic piece of folk art.

David Ellinger Watercolor

Early and rare signed David Ellinger watercolor in original paint-decorated frame. This work is unlike any Ellinger I have ever seen as it appears to copy the style of Center County, PA fraktur artist Henry Young. It is signed and dated (1958) on the back with Ellinger's signature looping heart. 5 1/2 x 4" (frame dimensions 6 1/2 x 8").

Rare Paint Decorated Bench

Paint decorated bench found in New Jersey exhibiting a rare form with seven drawers suspended below the top and wonderfully shaped cutouts. The bench is walnut with original black and red paint decoration. The drawers are pine with original pumpkin paint. The legs and each of the drawer stiles are mortised through the top. All of the drawers are a slightly different width which adds to the overall charm of this piece. There is paint loss on the top due to wear, the drawer pulls have been replaced and a 3" section of the right rear leg has been ended out. Width - 86", Height - 20", Depth 12".

PA William & Mary Farm Table

Early farm table with two board scrubbed top over base with three drawers, baluster turned legs joined by "H" stretcher. Base retains mid 19th century red paint. One drawer bottom restored otherwise entirely original. Circa 1770.
Top measures 72" X 36" with a nicely proportioned 8" over-hang. Height 30 1/2"

Leaping Stag Weathervane

Copper hollow body leaping stag weathervane with bronze head attributed to E.G. Washburn & Company, NY - late 19th or early 20th century. Length - 37", Height - 22" (including base).

PA Paint Decorated Blanket Chest

Lancaster County blanket chest with vibrant burnt umber feather graining over a salmon ground. Dovetailed case on turned feet with interior till. Original hardware including lock and key. Circa 1840.
Width 44", Height 23", Depth 21"

Punch & Judy Whirligig

Whimsical Punch & Judy whirligig made of wood, iron and sheet metal with it's original weathered surface. Character articulation achieved via the use of an early hand drill. A wonderful piece of folk art with terrific visual appeal. Height (including base) - 36 1/2", Length - 33".

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Carved Dolls

Wonderful matched pair of late 19th century American carved dolls in polychrome paint and original cotton clothing. These dolls are in as found condition and are made of wood with a composition surface on the legs and feet. The detail in the facial carving is well done yet very folky. Note the attached cane on the male and the petticoat on the female. There is a minor composition loss to one of the feet on each of the dolls. Length - 9 1/2".

1862 Lehigh County Fraktur

Relatively rare hand drawn watercolor birth and baptismal certificate in the format of a commercially printed document of the time. From Lowhill Township, Lehigh County in North America, the document lists David and Carolina Long as the parents of daughter Seibert. Also lists grandparents as baptismal sponsors and includes a devotional poem. Dated 6, November 1862. Eagle, angles and birds in crisp polychrome colors. Professionally mounted in birds-eye maple frame with acid-free backing.
16 1/2 X 13 1/2.

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