Wonderful basket in original dry white paint. Late 19th century. Maine origin. This basket is in the best original condition with no breaks or losses. It is made with a heavily wrapped rim and finished with a dramatic 'gods eye' on both sides. This is a heavy basket measuring approximately 15" by 13" by 12" high to the handle. It is the very picture of quiet beauty in a basket.
SOLD: May 21st, 2020

Basket with gourds. Oil on canvas signed "Carina Beigneux '43". 22" x 18". This is a wonderful vintage still life showing an abundance of colorful gourds in a splint produce basket. The basket is shown sitting on a piece of burlap atop a table. The painting has nice depth and appeal bringing with it a certain warmth and a feeling of plenty. It is offered in unrestored original as found condition.

This great old shoofly rocker likely dates c.1900 if not slightly before. It is lovingly named 'DEXTER' after the world famous harness racing horse. Sired in Orange County, NY, Dexter was a champion earning fame throughout the country. Dexter died in 1888 at 30 years of age. This wonderful rocker is offered in original as found paint and condition.

There is no doubt any early antique can easily be described as a 'survivor'. Some survive looking virtually new and untouched. Others truly survive and bring the with them the character only achieved by being used. This wonderful 19th century firkin is just such an example. It has been worn to perfection with paint oxidation and repairs, yet it remains sturdy and strong. It stands 9 3/4" high and 9 1/4" at the top.

Great pair of decorative half posts dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. Although not identical in every way they have always been together coming from the same house. Measuring near 37" tall, they are in the best original dry red, white, and blue paint. Size and form allow these decorative elements to be used in many ways in many places around the house. It is a wonderful way to bring the outside charm of a country home to the inside of yours!

18th century beehive bowl found in Connecticut. This is a sculptural larger example measuring 18" by 17" by 6" deep overall. It has survived well over 200 years and shows its age with various cracks and repairs, which only add to the character of this great piece of early Americana. It is offered in sturdy as found condition. More detailed images available on request.

Dating to the mid 19th century this mortar and pestle is offered in original red paint. The mortar itself stands 7" tall. The shaped pestle, guaranteed to be original to the piece, adds another 5 1/2" making the overall height 12 1/2" as pictured. This is an early piece and has developed a small age crack in the base not visible without examination. Other than this affect of time, the mortar and pestle are in fine condition with a most desirable dry red surface.

Unusual 3-color checkerboard. Rather than using a contrasting color for creating squares in a red playing field, the maker of this board chose to go 'tonal' by using another shade of red. The effect is more or less that of a 'shadow plaid' unique to us in the realm of game boards. This piece is from an old Wisconsin collection and easily dates c.1900. It measures 31 3/4" by 18 1/4". This is a great example of folk art and a wonderful example of the 'art of the game'.

This is a great example of an early American country game board. Found in western New York state, the board likely dates to the 1850's. It is painted on a single thick pine board and measures 13" 3/4 by 13 1/4" including a 1 1/4" frame attached by cut nails. The game itself is 9"x 9" square. Undisturbed mustard and black paint provide a wonderful original surface. The board is stenciled 'FRED. E. GRAY.' on the unpainted backside.

Visually pleasing handmade hooked rug found in Maine. Early 20th century. This vintage piece incorporates 5 salmon stars amidst a variety of a free form shapes. Besides salmon other colors include an assortment of neutrals as well as reds, olives, browns, soft blue greys, and more. The rug is finished with a black border. Mounted for display, it measures 30" by 40" as shown.

Good morning!!! Wake up to this vibrantly painted homemade rooster weathervane from Connecticut. This great example of farm made folk art likely dates to the early 20th century. Handmade from sheet iron, this is a smaller piece measuring approximately 12" by 16" overall. It is original in every way right down to its red and yellow oxidized surface. It is shown resting on a contemporary iron stand made specifically for its display.

Larger firkin in original blue-grey paint. 11 3/4" tall. Diameter is 11 3/4" across the lid and 12 1/2" across the bottom. This is a solid staved bucket constructed with copper brads and a single copper staple at the end of each tapered finger. The firkin is tight and offered in sturdy original condition. It is a great size for a stack being the size most often used 2nd to the bottom.

Mid 19th century double game board. 23 1/2" by 11" overall. Connecticut origin. An early pine tombstone dough board has been turned into a game board. A game of checkers in early original paint fills the lower half. While fox and geese, a game typically played with pegs, has been laid out in the upper half with scribe lines and holes. This piece is in original as found condition with a great old attic surface. As game boards go, this is one of the earliest examples we've seen in years.

We recently acquired this small oval Shaker box from an old collection. We are pleased to make it available for the first time in many years. The box is 6" wide and 2" tall. This is an early box and dates as early as 1830. It is most likely from the Alfred or Sabbathday Lake, Maine Shaker communities. The box is in very good, but worn as found condition.

Whimsical tree stand. c.1900. Midwestern origin and small in size measuring 12 1/2" by 9" by 9' high overall. Cheerful colors add to the folky appeal of this piece. A chrome yellow base is embellished with a picket fence of red and green. Although made as a Christmas tree stand, the visual appeal and vibrant color makes this piece worthy of year round display. It is offered in great original condition with an old wire repair to the center post.

Great smaller oval box. This is an early 19th century piece likely from New England. It measures 6 3/8" by 4 3/4" and 2 1/2" tall. Finely constructed with a single tapered finger, the box is made of maple and pine. This piece has achieved a warm nut brown patina over the years. The box is offered in excellent as found condition with no splits or losses.

Folky target found in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. This handmade target consists of a dovetail case, a cast iron bullseye, and a mechanical carved bird that would fall when the target was struck. The piece measures 22', by 9", and stands 31" tall overall. A dovetailed drawer is marked with the maker's initials, 'EH' on one side and the date '1927' on the other. Cast iron flag holders remain intact on the front. It is offered in original as found condition.

Late 19th century game board from western New York state. Boards like this were done by professional painters usually working in shops where items other than game boards were also paint decorated. This piece dating to the 1880's shows wear giving this otherwise academic piece a warmth and appeal from use. The dark sienna background is also quite unusual. This is a heavy board measuring approximately 18 1/4" square and set in a 1 1/4" wide frame.

The desire to play checkers is never more obvious than when it lead the maker to improvise. Such is the case with this make-do checkerboard made from the seat salvaged from a Pennsylvania plank bottom chair. 15 1/2" square overall. Easily dating to the 19th century, this folky piece was found in Lancaster County, PA. It is offered in original as found paint and condition. This is a great addition to any collection adding a bit of whimsy to the genre.

Delightful homemade child's wheelbarrow from a Connecticut nursery. Made for little folks with green thumbs, it easily dates to the 1950s' and remains in great original paint and condition. Folky produce decorates both sides giving the piece its charm. The wheelbarrow measures only 30" from wheel to handle and sits 15" to the top of the handle. The width is 13" overall. Its small size makes it an easy piece to decorate with from table top to countertop. It's also great for flowers.

19th century firkin in dry oyster white paint. This is a larger bucket standing 14 1/4" tall. The lid measures 14 3/4" in diameter. Size gives this piece great presence while its color is soft and sophisticated. The firkin remains in sturdy as found condition.

'Steaming cup o' joe'! Plywood sign in the form of a freshly brewed cup of coffee likely dating to the 1960's give or take. 16" by 17" overall. This figural sign depicts a classic porcelain coffee cup complete with saucer. The sign is visually appealing with a folky quality. Notice how the steam rises not from the cup but from behind! The combination of naïveté and classic form gives this sign its 'warm' appeal!

Nineteenth century trencher in paint. This piece measures 20" end to end and 14" wide. It is 4" deep overall. Purchased from an old collection, the bowl is offered in great original as found condition. A minor loss can be seen on one end. The patina indicates this happened many years ago. Giving the trencher strong appeal is its dry original indigo blue painted surface. This is a great piece of early Americana that will make a wonderful addition to any country interior.

This is a wonderful 19th century bowl in original blue paint. It's a smaller bowl, but quite heavy and unusually deep for its size. The diameter is 11 3/8" with the grain and 11" against. It measures 3" deep. The interior suggests this was used as a dough bowl. Turned rings decorate the bowl's exterior. It is finished with a nicely defined lip . This piece is offered in excellent as found original condition.
SOLD: May 20th, 2020

Wonderful and unusual splint basket in original blue spruce paint. This is a fitting color for a basket from an old Bangor, Maine collection. Likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, this piece is shaped much like a tray with handles at each end. It measures almost 21" end to end and a bit over 16" at the widest. It is near 4" deep overall. It hangs beautifully on the wall.
SOLD: May 20th, 2020