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Antique Americana
Historical Pottery, Paint Decorated Antiques, Patriotic and other Americana for Sale
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Original Arkansas Traveling Medicine Show Snake Oil Trade Sign »Circa 1920s: Step right up! Here is an eye catching piece of antique advertising that hearkens us back to the days when traveling medicine shows creaked through the small towns of the rural American countryside and the barkers, perched atop their wagons, peddled their cure-alls to the gathering crowds. Our research indicates that there was one Chular family and one Anwor family residing in Arkansas in the 1920s. For Sale: $950 |
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Paint Decorated Traveling Carnival Shooting Gallery Countertop Sign »Circa Mid 20th Century: Carnival shooting gallery signs are hard to find, and this 1950s six-color cutout painted wooden folk art countertop shooting gallery sign in original paint decoration is a real eye catcher that takes one back to childhood summer evenings at the local fair. This graphically pleasing sign measures 21" long, 10.5" tall, and 8" deep when its folding arm is extended. For Sale: $950 |
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Painted Wooden Hand Carved Folk Art New England Soldier Whirligig »Circa 1890-1910: This handsome and expertly carved blue-eyed soldier whirligig stands just under 9" tall with its propellers at 19" end to end and comes to you in its striking original four color paint decoration of red, blue, beige, and black. Note that this is one of two museum quality whirligigs we are offering by the same as yet unkown carver. Both of these whirligigs are so skillfully wrought that surely there must be others out there. Perhaps a folk art scholar will one day identify this superb folk artist's work and pull their name from the long annals of American history. For Sale: $2450 |
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Antique Sage Green Painted Folk Art Whirligig of Carved Wooden Soldier »Circa 1880-1910: The incredible detail on this petite New England folk art soldier whirligig in unusual original sage green and black paint points to the masterful skill level of its anonymous carver. Notice, for instance, that the carver has hand cut six tiny tin washers and applied them with hand cut brads to serve as buttons on the soldier's coat. This is one of two whirligigs made by the same anonymous carver that we are offering on the open market. For Sale: $1950 |
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Antique Yellow Kid Drummer on Horse Drawn Wagon Pull Toy»Circa 1900: The toy features Yellow Kid dressed as a parade or circus clown in red and white face paint and a multi-colored gown (he was not always dressed in yellow as historic comic strips show) toting a bass drum, mallet, and cymbals atop a wooden platform pulled by a tin litho horse. As the toy moves, Yellow Kid strikes his drum and clashes his cymbals. Note, too, that this complex early American pull toy is constructed of wood, metal, compostion, and cloth with hand painted facial features, a painted platform, painted tin wheels, and a tin lithographed horse, making it a true mixed media wonder. For Sale: $1650 |
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Antique Canadian Folk Art Carved Wooden Glaucous-winged Gull »Circa 1950s: This life-sized glaucoused-winged gull, a bird native of the northwest Pacific coast, is, on one side of its wooden base, signed "Made by Harry Otto / Merchant Marine Transports Boer-War 1898-1902 / Royal Enginners World-War-I / To Mum and Dad from "Bill" Canadian Leagion No. 191 Chemainus. B.C." For Sale: $750 |
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Folk Art Hooked Rug "Bob & Rose" with Stars & Hearts »Circa Early 20th Century: Measuring a robust 64" by 27", this charming and colorful folk art hooked rug depicts a love story between two fine dogs, Bob and Rose. Note that our canine friends are looking into one another's eyes and are wagging their tails. For Sale: $3750 |
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Antique American Patriotic Folk Art Pen and Ink Drawing
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"Going to School" Pen and Ink Drawing »Signed O.W. Clark 1911 on back: A charming red cloaked girl ties her boots and says, "Wait for me." Her lunch pail at her feet and a little petticoat showing. Sweet, naive watercolor, ink and graphite.
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Antique American Diminutive Eagle Weathervane »Circa Late 19th Century: We love the honest weathered surface on this diminutive eagle weathervane that measures only 14.25" high including museum stand and has a petite 16" wingspan. Possibly Harris and Company, Boston Mass. For Sale: $3950 |
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Original Paint Decorated Cast Iron Tammany Mechanical Bank »Circa 1873: One of the most popular mechanical banks ever produced, the J. & E. Stevens Company Tammany mechanical bank portrays crooked New York politician William M. "Boss" Tweed and retains over 90% of its original paint, an unusually high amount for this particular bank. For Sale: $750 |
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Civil War Canteen w/ Patriotic Flags and Folk Art Paint Decoration »Circa 1876: This Civil War canteen belonged to Charles H. Davis, who served in Company G. of the 12th Massachusetts Volunteers. Obviously, Mr. Davis had his battle canteen painted for GAR reunion encampments, and we believe that this canteen was made for the centennial encampment because of the red, white, and blue American flag and shield and the additions of the words "Union" and "In God We Trust." This five color painted canteen would have made quite an impression on its viewers and would have showcased Mr. Davis's love of God and country, values which have become woven into the American fabric. For Sale: $7250 |
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Red, White, and Blue Centennial Parcheesi Board in Original Paint »Circa 1876: 19th century patriotic American antiques are difficult to find because of their popularity amongst collectors, and this red, white, and blue original paint decorated Parcheesi board with a labeled home square will not disappoint. The surface is untouched with wonderful use history. For Sale: $2,450 |
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Early 19th Century Full length Double Watercolor Portrait »Circa 1830: Here, an unknown itinerant artist makes use of his talent in this interesting tale of a tall, portly gentleman holding his hat and making eye contact with a petite, educated, slightly older lady, book in hand, in an amazingly vivid blue dress as they stand on a boldly decorated carpet. Each gazing forward with their own purpose and past, this unlikely duo is captured in this charming early watercolor. For Sale: $2350 |
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Patriotic Painting of Racing Schooner Ship Joseph Pulitzer »Circa 1896: Measuring a compact and desirable 11 1/2" x 14" in its original 14 3/8" x 16 5/8" frame and housed under good, old wavy glass, this superbly rendered folk art guache or heavy watercolor painting of the racing schooner Joseph Pulitzer retains its vibrant colors, is labeled with Mr. Pulitzer's name three times, and is pictured with its American flag waving in the Atalantic Ocean's summer breeze. For Sale: $1,850 |
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Antique Cast Iron
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Rare Cast Iron Kenton Sight-Seeing Auto »Circa 1905: What a pleasure it is to offer this extremely scarce Kenton Sight-Seeing Auto to the antique toy collecting community! Comic character automotive toys are far and few between, but the hefty 10" Sight-Seeing Auto is in a class of its own. This spectacular example is completely original, including its paint, steering wheel, and its five characters, which include Gloomy Gus, The Sailor, Mama Katzenjammer, Papa Katzenjammer and Happy Hooligan. For Sale: $5,500 |
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Boy with Hoop Toy Early American Folk Art Oil on Canvas Portrait »Circa 1840s: Fine early American folk art paintings of children with their toys are especially desirable, and this spectacular oil portrait of a young man with hoop toy from Androscoggin County, Maine, measures 30" tall by 25" wide and is housed in a 38 1/2" x 33 1/2" frame. When this portrait was sold in 1963, the dealer noted in a letter to his client that the sitter is P. Record of Turner Center, Maine and that the painting was purchased from the sitter's father, who himself was 91 years of age at the time of the sale. The anonymous artist who brought this likeness to life has depicted his sitter with a pleasingly calm and knowing expression while the twilight's last remaining embers glow orange above Maine's silhouetted, tree-lined mountains and the sky spreads its nightly blanket upon the countryside. For Sale: $5,500 |
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Twelve Piece Folk Art Set of Odd Fellows Fraternal Symbols »Circa 1930-1950: This set of twelve Odd Fellows fraternal symbols recently came out of the lodge in Kewanee Illinois. This is a very special and unique opportunity to acquire a whole set of carved American folk art in one collection. The symbols are fantastic, inclucing the most seen I.O.O.F. gravemaker symbol or emblem, The Chain With Three Links, meaning Friendship, Love, and Truth. Odd Fellows are also known as “The Three Link Fraternity.” Selling as a complete set. For Sale: $2,400
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Antique Uncle Sam Patriotic Americana Nodder»Late Nineteenth Century: This large antique German Uncle Sam nodder is a fantastic find. The great long legs harken to the Palmer Cox Brownie figures of the era. Wonderful Red and White striped pants and a bright yellow vest with little black buttons, a fancy blue tail coat, white gloves and a tall top hat dress up this wonderful antique Americana toy. For Sale: $1650 |
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Antique American Paint Decorated Apothecary Cabinet »Circa 1880s: This highly unusual Victorian era countertop apothecary retaining its superb original red and black paint decoration was most probably perched in an old Midwestern pharmacy. The lead weightsthat help the tambour door work properly are signed "Raymond Lead Co. Chicago Ill." and point to the petitie cupboard's Midwestern origins. In 1880, the Raymond Lead Company opened its doors in the windy city a scant eight years after the great Chicago fire, and the dark red and black paint scheme is consistent with furniture made in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania during that time frame. The cabinet also utilizes both square and round nail construction, which also points to its fourth quarter 19th century origin. A mortar and pestle, the traditional pharmacy trade sign morif, adorns the cabinet's crown and is flanked by a pair of cut out four leaf clovers, a symbol of good luck for whoever might purchase the pharmacy's tinctures. This lovely paint decorated cupboard would make a perfect spice cabinet and would be at home in any fine collection of early American advertising, trade signs, or country store merchandise. For Sale: $2950 |
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Antique American Naive Folk Art Painting Signed W. F. Warren »Circa 1900-1920: This charmingly naive Massachusetts shoreline landscape depicts an idyllic summer day on the coast with horses, a fisherman, sailboats, houses, barns, trees, and a quaint country lane and showcases prominent and progressive 19th century theologian, philiospher, and university president W. F. Warren's artistic capabilitie, leaving no doubt that Warren was himself a true renaissance man. This wonderful and important piece of Boston University history would fit well in any collection of American folk art or items pertaining to Massachusetts, Boston, or Boston University itself. For Sale: $1250 |
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Important Frank Haws Western Stoneware Old Sleepy Eye
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Rare Berlinware Early American Document Box »Circa 1810: Paint decorated tinware box with rare blue ground from Berlin Conneticut, attributed to the group IV makers in Berlin, CT. For Sale: $2795 |
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Antique Eagle Mills General Store Countertop Spice Tin »Circa 1920s: This neat 9 ¾” tall by 6 ¾” wide by 5” deep Denver, Colorado, Eagle Mills Pure Ground Country Store Spice Tin is a colorful example of roaring twenties advertising from the Mile High City’s burgeoning Platte River Valley mill industry in the post World War I American West. The bright gold, red, black, and white four-color paint scheme features an aggressive bald eagle standing proudly atop an American stars and bars shield. This tin beckons back to the high running patriotism in the booming economy between the first world war and the stock market crash of 1929. This wonderfully colorful reminder of the early 20th century west will fit perfectly into a country kitchen or country store collection. For Sale: $225 |
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Antique American Folk Art Portrait of Palla’s Fish Eagle »Circa 1900-1925: Measuring 28 ¼” x 17 ¼” including its original frame, this folksy rendition of Haliaeetus Leucoryphus, commonly known as Palla’s fish eagle and native to Asia, is the second example of this anonymous American folk artist’s bird portraits to pass through our hands. For Sale: $1250 |
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Folk Art Horse Hooked Rug »Circa 1890-1910: This fabulously folky and naive hooked rug depicts one full-bodied horse and one horse's head. The rug measures 25" by 17 1/2" including its unusual hand woven burlap fringe. For Sale: $895 |
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Chiromagica or the Hand of Fate: 1901, McLoughlin Bros. NY »Circa 1903: McLoughlin Brothers second version of the popular question and answer game with moving pointing finger under glass. Striking wizard and eagle atop a globe by the premier chromolithographers at McLoughlin Bros. For Sale: $495 |
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1938 Red, White and Blue Folk Art Hooked Rug »Signed and Dated: EF '38, one of three by the same makerCirca 1938: Strong and bold graphic content, great clor and whimsical theme, signed by EF '38, one of a trio of folk art hooked rugs by the same artist. Vibrant colors and superb graphic appeal. For Sale: $550
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Folky, Whimsical Vintage Hooked Rug »Signed: EF, one of three by the same makerCirca 1930s: Charming and vibrant, signed EF , one of a trio of folk art hooked rugs by the same artist. For Sale: $450 |
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Historically Important 1819 New York Female Association School Sampler »Circa 1819: Susan Anderson's rare and important antique American Quaker sampler has distinctive motifs that make it part of the important group of samplers described in Betty Ring's book (Vol ll,page 318) as The New York Female Association School group .What makes this so significant is the naming of the instructress Rebecca Leggett, the needlerwork teacher responsible for creating these highly identifiable motifs documented on the other known examples. For Sale: $2750 |
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Park Theatre, New York | Historical Staffordshire »Circa 1825-1832: Dark blue Historical Staffordshire ten inch dinner plate with acorn border from Stevenson and Williams. For Sale: $550 |
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Patriotic Old Glory Coffee Grinder from the Bronson-Walton Company, Cleveland, Ohio »Circa First Decade 20th Century: Theodore Roosevelt became an instant American hero in 1898 when he gave up his post as the U.S. Navy's Assistant Secretary in order to form the Rough Riders, the first volunteer cavalry of the brief Spanish-American War. While Roosevelt rose in popularity and rode the wave of nationalism that resulted from both our victory in the war with Spain and McKinley's untimely assassination, many companies promoted Rooselvelt's image and accomplishments to brand their products for the American market. SOLD |
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Wilkins Cast Iron Horse Drawn Broadway Trolley Car »Circa 1890-1894 | Wilkins Cast Iron Horse Drawn Broadway Lines Trolley Car with white horse. SOLD |
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18th Century New England Sugar Bucket in Original Blue Paint »Circa Late 18th Century: It is truly rare to find an 18th century firkin in its first paint, and this superbly constructed early American blue sugar bucket fits the bill. Measuring 10.25" tall and having a bottom diameter of 12.25" and a top diameter of 11.5", this country primitive firkin with interlocking lap joint construction retains its first painted surface and, amazingly, has not been scraped down or overpainted. SOLD |
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19th Century Folk Art Hand Painted Jack of Clubs Playing Cards Box »Circa 1880s: Parlor games were at the height of popularity in the late nineteenth century, and this terrific 5.25" wide x 8.75 long x 1.5" deep folk art painted and marbleized paper covered wooden box was meant to hold a deck of oversized playing cards. The highlight of this 19th century pine box is, of course, the hand painted foppish blonde-haired and blue-eyed jack of clubs box top in its highly whimsical and extremely complex seven-color paint scheme. SOLD |
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Antique Cast Iron "Stump Speaker" Mechanical Bank »Circa 1886: Designed by Charles Shepard and Peter Adams Jr., the Stump Speaker is perhaps the greatest Black Americana mechanical bank ever produced. The Stump Speaker, adorned with his tiny and comical tophat and bright green suit, stands on a four by five inch grey, red and gold base. SOLD |
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Scarce Sweet Girl Brand Peanut Butter One Pound Tin »Circa 1920s: Distributed in the Midwestern United States by the Geo. Rasmussen Co. of Chicago IL, Minneapolis MN, Milwaukee WI, and Des Moines IA, this eye catching one pound bail handled Sweet Girl Peanut Butter tin is a fabulous and hard to find example of early 20th century American tin lithograph advertising with its patriotic red, white, and blue color scheme on a soft baby blue ground. SOLD |
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1920s Wooden River Room Trade Sign »Circa 1920s: Measuring a substantive 60" wide by 15 1/2" tall, this beautiful four-color cut out River Room trade sign in its original custom made metal frame almost certainly hung in the River Room, a cafe in St. Paul, Minnesota's famous Dayton's department store. SOLD |
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Buster Brown School's Out Dart Board Target Game »Circa 1902-1914: This Bliss paper litho on wood target game portrays Buster Brown in a messenger outfit, Mary Jane in a dress with a comical oversized bow, and Tige squeezing a pair of schoolbooks and sporting a party hat, the three of them caught forever winking at each other and ready to begin one of their famous pranks. SOLD |
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Dark Town Battery Mechanical Bank »Circa 1888: Originally advertised as the Base Ball Bank, James H. Bowen’s superbly designed Dark Town Battery was manufactured and distributed by Cromwell, Connecticut’s J. & E. Stevens Company and stands as a lasting celebration of America’s first professional Negro Baseball League in 1887. This immensely popular and highly desirable mechanical bank is the finest piece of 19th century sporting Black Americana ever produced, and this example features and incredibly vibrant and nearly complete untouched paint decorated surface. SOLD
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Double Sided Parcheesi / Checkers Board in Original Paint »Circa 1870s: Both sides of this striking 15 3/4" square nine-color antique game board are incredibly graphic with super visual pop, high contrast, and the best original painted surface. The wonderful star corner blocks on the Parcheesi board attract the eye, point the viewer to the game's central home square, and symbolize America's centennial anniversary and the coming together of a healing nation in the decade after the Civil War. The reverse is equally pleasing with its checkerboard and its spectacular dry and undisturbed first surface. SOLD |
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Signed Harris and Co. Dexter Full-Bodied Running Horse Weathervane »Circa Late 19th Century: This 27" Harris running horse weathervane is constructed of molded gilt copper, has zinc ears, and is stamped "HARRIS and Co." in tiny letters on one side of the horse. The vane is 18 1/2" tall mounted on its museum stand and has a superb original surface. A single bullet hole has been repaired on one side of the weathervane. The conditon, patina, and originality of this handsome 19th century Boston MA weathervane from one of the premier manufacturers of its day is absolutely superb. SOLD
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Antique Mechanical Painted Cast Iron Clown on Globe Bank »Very nice, working, original condition on this Antique Mechanical Clown on Globe Bank. Yellow based version also sports a unique ruffle, hat and costume combination. SOLD
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Antique American Double Sided Gameboard with Hand Painted
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Folk Art Soldier's Home Paint Decorated Footstool »Circa 1880s: This patriotic footstool was made in a Soldier's Home by a disabled Union veteran of the Civil War, retains its original polychromatic painted surface, and measures in the neighborhood of 12" wide and 10" tall. SOLD
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Abe Lincoln Carved Bust »Circa 1900-1920: Measuring 9 ½” tall and 5” wide, this exquisitely rendered and beautifully painted one piece wooden bust of President Abraham Lincoln is a prime example of the patriotic folk art created around the celebration of our 16th President’s 100th birthday in 1909 when sparks of nationalistic pride ignited across the country. Lincoln’s bust was even unveiled on the penny that year, and other images of our first assassinated leader appeared on prints, advertisements, bookends, pottery, and a wide assortment of mass-produced goods. It follows, of course, that anonymous untrained American folk artists also paid tribute to Honest Abe with their one of a kind handmade objects. SOLD |
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Antique Folk Art Patriotic Americana Painting (GAR) »Circa 1880s: Oil on canvas Americana painting with eagle on sheild, flags and cannons. Great whimsical and naive composition repeating cross shapes. SOLD |
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Painted Wooden Barber Pole Antique Trade Sign »Circa 1900-1925: This handsome red and white striped antique Barber Pole has great visual appeal and is small enough to fit just about anywhere. This fine early trade sign will compliment any collection of American folk art or Americana. Sold |
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Archie Zimmerman Folk Art Collection »This sizable museum quality collection is truly a treasure trove of American polychromatic folk art, all hand made by Plumville, Pennsylvania born carver Archie Zimmerman (1861-1961). Archie Zimmerman Folk Art Collection |
Contact us for other buying options, estate liquidation, or for more information. Satisfaction Guaranteed. contact us » | about us »Bob Zordani and Heidi Kellner: (217) 714-5016, Champaign/Urbana, Illinois: zandk@zandkantiques.com |
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