Vintage
Early 20th Century Double-Sided “Kings Head” Hand Painted Metal English Pub Sign
$3,600.00English two-sided handmade and painted metal pub sign depicting a king of clubs with the text “Flowers” above and “Kings Head” below (ca. early 1900s, England).
Identical imagery and text present on verso.
Naturally aged condition with considerable paint losses, scuffs, and patina, as shown. Remains an exceptional period example of English bar advertising/memorabilia.
Discounting hooks, the measurements of the sign alone are – H: 36″ x L: 27″ x D: 0.13″
Chains add roughly 17.5″ to the height
Early 20th Century English Drop-Leaf Farm Table
$2,400.00Rustic farm table (circa 1910-1920, England) composed of a painted plank top and turned legs (terracotta-hued paint is original). Two additional leaves can be extended by releasing two wooden supports. (Motion is smooth and the process simple enough to be executed by one person.)
Distressed condition showing rich patina / wear from use (rings, scratches, general wear, as pictured). Structurally sound and suitable for everyday use. Ideal as a small dining, breakfast or sofa table, given its narrow surface depth when both leaves are down.
Lovely period piece perfectly aged and all original.
Measures: L 54″ x H 27″
Depth with both leaves down 18.5″
Depth with one leaf up 30″
Depth with both leaves up 41.5″.
Early 20th Century Folk Art “American Eagle” Silhouette Decorative Box
$450.00Folk art decorative box with eagle motif in attractive red paint (ca. 1910-1920, USA). The hinged top opens to reveal a divided storage compartment, perfect for housing small accessories (jewelry, cufflinks, etc.).
Imagery is created in a silhouette style with the red paint applied to the outline of each symbol, leaving it raw wood with only applied black painted accents.
Painted initials “E L” present to the front of the box.
Unique piece that can accessorize with other primitive/folk art decor or blend into any Deco or Modernist interior given its bold palette.
Very good, vintage condition with only light paint loss/wear, as shown.
Measures: H: 4″ x L: 11.13″ x D: 6.38″.
Early 20th Century Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Airplane Weathervane
$950.00Handmade Folk Art mounted airplane weathervane/whirligig with a functional, spinning propeller (ca. Early-20th Century, USA).
Hand-carved and painted wood with cast aluminum and metal wire details, all supported by a black painted metal base.
Likely used outdoors, explaining the weathered, distressed condition (paint and wooden edge losses to the tail).
Base was previously added.
H: 8″ x L: 13.5″ x D: 12.75″
Early 20th Century Folk Art Hand-Painted Collapsible Game Table / Chess Board
$1,200.00H.C. Dallmeyer wooden square table hand-painted and converted to a game/chess/checkers table (ca. 1910, USA).
Ingenious design with foldable legs that allow the piece to fully collapse when not in use.
Original condition with sufficient paint losses/scuffs consistent with age/use.
Functions perfectly, and legs tuck away easily and smoothly.
H: 28″ x L: 30″ x D: 29.5″
Squares are roughly 3″ square (due to the folk art nature of the piece, some are slightly larger than the 3 inches).
Folded dimensions – H: 4″ x L: 31.75″ x D: 29.5″
The length between legs is different on each side due to the relatively crude nature of the design
Side 1 22.75″
Side 2 23.25″
Side 3 18″
Side 4 23.25″
Early 20th Century Folk Art Wall-Mounted “Shield” Key Rack/Hook
$350.00Hand-carved shield-form wall-mounted rack with nine hooks for keys (ca. 1920s, USA). Natural wood tone with warm patina and incised linear, vine and star decoration. Very good, vintage condition.
H: 9.13″ x L: 8.75″ x D: 1.13″
Early 20th Century Iron Fire Tool Set with Cast Brass Owl Form Handles
$1,800.00Cast iron and brass fireplace tools (ca. late 19th/early 20th Century, USA). Features a stand, log turner, poker, and shovel, all decorated with a forged owl-form cast brass handles.
Charming set in remarkable condition for its age – iron and brass shows patina/light wear with a minimal amount of rust present to the base. Additionally, there is a spot of loss to the tip of one of the owl’s ears, as shown.
H: 27″ x L: 9.5″ x D: 7″
Early 20th Century Miniature Taxidermy Brahma Bull
$225.00Miniature taxidermy Brahma Bull (ca. early 20th Century, USA). Often made by taxidermy apprentices for practice, these figures were also sold as children’s toys at zoo gift shops.
Handcrafted/stitched with real fur boating glass eyes and hand painted horns, hooves, and snout/facial details.
General wear consistent with age/use along with patches of fur loss and slits/thin separations where either the appendages were tied or the filling was stuffed. There is also wear/black paint losses around the horns and hooves, revealing the pink fabric within. Remains in good, vintage condition with age-commensurate wear.
H: 7″ x L: 10.25″ x D: 3.75″
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Hand Carved and Painted Figural Nutcracker
$400.00Scandinavian Folk Art nutcracker with man in cap decoration, circa 1920-1930s. Fine expressive facial and lovely hand painted details. Very nice, vintage condition with light wear consistent with age / use.
H 8″ x W 1.5″ x D 1.75″
Early Americana Painted Wood Monogrammed Trunk
$2,800.00Primitive trunk / chest composed of a hinged wood plank top and painted wooden frame with brass and steel embellishments (brass nailheads with hand-hammered steel handles / hinges / locking mechanism, which is no longer operational) circa 18th century. Monogram believed to read “APJ” present to the front, though faint and difficult to decipher, as the chest was repainted at some point (“new” paint is estimated to be at least 100 years old).
Losses (both wood and brass nailheads), general wear, and unevenness to the painted surfaces present. Overall, fine, antique condition, intact and structurally sound.
Exceptional example of early Americana.
Measures: H 20.25″ x D: 19.5″ x W 37.75″.
Early Colonial Stained Maple Handmade Travel Trunk / Chest with Hinged Top
$1,200.00Handmade travel trunk carved from maple wood planks with applied steel hinges and clasp.
The hinged top opens to reveal a removable, divided tray providing an additional storage compartment.
The surface shows very early crude planing impressions, illustrating the hand-constructed nature and early age of the piece.
Rescued from an Andover MA barn, this amazing piece of Americana could be upwards of 200 or more years old based on its delicate, yet simple construction.
Additionally, there is heavy patina / wear from age and use (cracks in the wood in places, scuffs, finish loss etc.).
Height: 13 in.
Width: 31.5 in.
Depth: 17.75 in.
