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Dec 10 2023 Mid-Americana at Auction
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Featuring Folk, Tramp, Outsider & Native American Art with Quilts, Country Furniture and Accessories in Old Paint 1 1933 KANSAS PRISON FOLK ART GIFT TO GOVERNOR'S SON The carved walnut folk art pull toy with a political agenda was made by an inmate of the Kansas state penitentiary in Lansing for the son of then Governor Alf Landon. It was later purchased from the estate of Alf Landon (1887 - 1987), 26th Governor o... 2 1930s FOLK ART CARVING ATTRIB. TO A KANSAS INMATE The solid walnut carving of a G.O.P. elephant on long trapezoidal platform is centered by a picture frame and lettered along the base in bas relief. A pop-up elephant figure backs the picture frame. Portions of the stipple carved areas along the base... 3 A 1930s FOLK ART TOY ATTRIBUTED TO A KANSAS INMATE The animated figure of a performing monkey with tack eye and a red fez is carved from walnut and articulated on simple brass fittings. The red fez has a nice original alligatored finish. Similar objects were commonly produced by inmates, but this par... 4 FISKE COPPER WEATHERVANE: FAMOUS TROTTER ST JULIEN The exceptionally animated sculptural copper weathervane by J. W. Fiske - prominent American manufacturer of cast iron ornaments, furniture, weathervanes and architectural elements - was marketed as being a depiction of St. Julien, 'King of the Trott... 5 OUTSTANDING DAIRY COW WEATHERVANE ATTR HARRIS &SON The exceptionally wide and full bodied copper model in fine detail and proportion standing on four hollow legs is attributed to Harris and Sons of Boston. The untouched dry surface exhibits an outstanding time-generated layer of variegated green verd... 6 RACEHORSE ETHAN ALLEN WEATHERVANE SIGNED JEWELL The large and nicely patinated example of molded copper with zinc head is stamped A. L. Jewell & Co Waltham, Massachusetts on one side. This model was marketed by Alvin L. Jewell as a likeness of the uber popular American fast trotter Ethan Allen.Jew... 7 1883 KANSAS QUILT W/ CHILD'S HAND & FAMILY HISTORY The story of this fine folk art applique quilt revolves around the stitched outline of six-year-old Timothy Baker McNabb's little hand in the center of every block. The quilting is that of his mother, Malvina Terissa McNabb (1842-1920) of Linn County... 8 UNWASHED 1840s CHINTZ MARINER'S COMPASS QUILT The thirty sharply-serrated compass pattern blocks with polished chintz borders is elaborately hand quilted with homespun backing. A note states that this quilt was, .''quilted with thrumbs.'' in Virginia. Measures 102 x 88 inches. Very good conditio... 9 A STRIKING LONE STAR QUILT W/EMBROIDERED DATE 1937 The closely stitched Lone Star pattern quilt with a vibrant and highly visual central star in eleven colored prints has muslin backing/binding along with an embroidered date of 'April 3 19 37. Measures 77 x 63 inches. Very good condition, noting some... 10 OUTSTANDNG LARGE MECHANICAL LADY LION TAMER TARGET The striking painted sheet iron mechanical shooting gallery target, 'near life-sized', is an outstanding Victorian example with classic, charming, folky, melodramatic sideshow qualities. A successful shot to the bullseye lowers her arm and the lion's... 11 SCARCE 1930s IRON COWBOY SHOOTING GALLERY TARGET The iron gunfighter silhouette target is homage to a similar model made by William F. Mangels of Coney Island. This unattributed example sports a sharply notched cowboy hat, applied facial, shirt collar, and gun belt detail; a mechanical bullseye and... 12 RARE PARKER IRON WHIPPET SHOOTING GALLERY TARGET The scarce, large, iron whippet target is signed C.W. Parker Abilene, Kansas back side with cast embossed letters. In the early 1900s, these targets zipped along a rail in pursuit of a similarly-sized rabbit in full stride through the C.W. Parker mec... 13 A FULL BODIED ZINC 19TH C. HORSE HEAD TRADE SIGN The hollow wall mount figure is found in old re-paint. Measures 22 x 9 x 19 inches. Good condition as shown with scattered small holes and dents. Provenance: Private Collection Denver, Colorado. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sale... 14 A 19TH C. HOLLOW MOLDED ZINC BUTCHER TRADE SIGN The full-bodied zinc figure has an unusual collar design with embossed decoration. Measures 13 x 15 x 12 inches. Good condition, noting some seam splits as shown. No major damage or repair, good variegated surface belying various layers that include ... 15 FINE EX-KAHN COLLECTION FOLK ART PULL TOY C. 1880 The figures of a man in top hat on horseback with his dog move in fully animated strides above a walnut platform on axles with iron-spoked wheels. A cloth tag with accession numbers and the name Kahn is affixed to the underside.A catalog listing the ... 16 A 19TH C. MOLDED ZINC PIG HEAD BUTCHER TRADE SIGN The hollow molded figural head in zinc has an unusual old verdigris surface suggestive of copper. Measures 10 x 11 x 10 inches. Very good condition, noting minor issues consistent with age, exposure and material, including a split under one ear and o... 17 AN IMPORTANT 19TH C. AMERICAN FOLK ART WHIRLIGIG The fine and rare mid 19th century example of carved and painted pine depicts a gentleman in black top hat and tail coat with mustard colored waistcoat above brownish red trousers. The figure, though primitive, is very well carved in good, folk propo... 18 19TH C. JOINED WOOD SHIP'S FIGUREHEAD IN CHAINMAIL The carved figure in old paint represents a soldier with red cape, medieval helmet and mail armor, or chain mail carved in detail on scrolled base. Measures 40.5 x 17.5 x 14.25 inches. Good condition as shown. Provenance: Private Collection Denver, C... 19 19THC APOTHECARY CABINETS W/REVERSE PAINTED LABELS The matching cabinets are each configured with eight large drawers below twelve smaller drawers, all having cock beaded moldings framing the flame mahogany fronts which are set with a thick, gold foil reverse-painted glass identification label. The s... 20 A CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD SIGN FOR 'BATH HOUSE' The wood plank is carved back to create letters in relief and found in old paint, circa 1930s. Measures 9.75 x 48 inches. Very good condition. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local... 21 A LATE 20TH C. CARVED AND PAINTED 71'' TOTEM POLE The one-piece coniferous wood totem attributable to Tlingit or Haida is exceptionally well carved in high relief and embellished with warm vegetal colors depicting watchman atop bears with pronounced curled claws, small masks, dogs and or wolves, etc... 22 A 19TH C. ZUNI PUEBLO POTTERY OLLA WITH RED BASE The nice, large olla with convex collar above the swollen shoulder is decorated by a band of repeating stylized bird figures in geometric reserves above traditional designs and an unusual base finish in red as opposed to the typical brown slip found ... 23 A MASSIVE EARLY 20TH C. INUIT WHALEBONE CARVING The large half-round section of bone displays Native subject matter in three different techniques. In addition to the two-sided figure that surmounts the piece, seals and ptarmigans are incised on one side while numerous, well-executed depictions of ... 24 PENNSYL. PAINT DECORATED CHAIRS SIGNED JOHN SWINT The Lancaster, Pennsylvania set of six plank seat chairs with thumb 'ears' on each stile, curved top rail and spindle back with one central arrow shape flat-stick - all in the original green with cherries on the crest rail and pin stripe decoration. ... 25 GROUP OF 19TH C AMERICAN PANTRY BOXES IN OLD PAINT The group in graduated sizes are, except for one, of plain lapped construction with iron tacks. The fourth is constructed with long tapered fingers on the lapping bands. Each retains its original green paint, the two larger with dry surface. Measures... 26 GOOD 19TH C. AMERICAN BUTTER CHURN IN ORIG. PAINT The nice example in tapered form of pine stave construction is bound in sheet iron bands and fitted with what is most likely the original dasher on an ash handle polished by use. The original cover in matching blue green paint is turned with a centra... 27 IOWA OUTSIDER ARTIST TALBERT MERRITT DICK OIL Redhead on Red Bolster. Mid 20th Century. The oil on artist's board by Des Moines artist Talbert Dick (1936 - 2008) is painted in a technique that presents the ocean whitecaps, the subway tile's grout and the model's hair all in high relief, along wi... 28 HERBERT GRIFFITH OWENS (IOWA B.1902) OIL/MASONITE Herbert Griffith Owens (Born 1902). Town of Swan (Iowa). Circa 1930s. The oil on Masonite panel depicts the main drag of a small town, presumably the railroad town of Swan, Iowa per the scribbled label verso. The work is signed lower right front.Swan... 29 GEORGE CALEB BINGHAM (1811-1879) EXHIBITED MEZZOTI George Caleb Bingham (1811-1879). The County Election. 1854. The nice, strong impression of line and mezzotint engraving after the original painting by George Caleb Bingham is titled 'The County Election' and lettered 'Entered according to act of Con... 30 AN EARLY 20C. GLASS EYE AND PATINATED OWL TOBACCO The detailed figure of an owl with bronze patination and large glass eyes stands on a highly domed brass base with outset rim. The head opens to a gilded receptacle for tobacco. Measures 13.5 x 8 x 7.5 inches. Very good condition throughout, no damag... 31 VERY RARE J. E. MERRIMAN SANTA FE, ILL. STONEWARE The salt glazed stoneware churn with stenciled cobalt decoration and an impressed numeral 4 near one lug handle is lettered M F G BY J. E. MERRIMAN above the rough-hewn stenciled depiction of a flowerhead over uneven lettering of SANTA FE I LL. The p... 32 CROWN OF THORNS & OTHER FOLK ART FORMS SHADOWBOX The exceptionally unique folk art composition incorporates a crisply carved and complex interlocking peaked Crown of Thorns frame overlaying a 1930s to 1940s era print at the very top of the composition, over a hand painted cross in yellow against a ... 33 19C. BLACK AMERICAN CARVED PAINTED FOLK ART FIGURE The figure with exceptionally well carved detail, particularly in the execution of the hands, is dressed in gauzy print shirt and striped pants circa late 19th century. The shirt is tacked to the wood body with three rusty 'buttons' just above the gr... 34 19TH C. CARVED & PAINTED FIGURAL ACROBAT WHIRLIGIG The carved figure in close-fitting red and blue outfit is displayed on a later stand. Measures 15.25 x 11 x 5.5 inches. Very good original condition, there are no issues of damage or repair. Provenance: Private Collection Denver, Colorado. Without pr... 35 AN UNUSUAL FANCY PIE SAFE WITH HEART AND STAR TINS The unusually ornate example is topped by a graceful scroll cut upper gallery and raised on an equally exuberant scrolling skirt between the tall, intact and original feet. The case, doors and drawer, as well as the drawer secondary woods, have the c... 36 A 19th C. FOUR PATCH BROKEN DISHES PATTERN QUILT The unwashed quilt with alternating Broken Dishes and Basic Four-Patch blocks is very finely stitched in tight diagonal lines, the border of polished chintz is resolved at each corner in fussy cut mitered seams, all finished with muslin backing and b... 37 A HIGHLY STUFFED TRAPUNTO BLUEBIRD APPLIQUE QUILT The forty-one skillfully arranged and hand quilted trapunto designs of bluebird and flower wreaths - all interlocking and completing one another in a clever way - are composed in applique of stuffed, 3-dimensional effect and enclosed by an unusual mi... 38 A CIRCA 1900 PINK CALICO FOUR-PATCH PATTERN QUILT The hand stitched pink and white 'Basic Four-Patch' pattern quilt is arranged with blocks on point, pieced borders, muslin backing and pink binding. Each white block is hand quilted in a pattern of four petals. Measures 83 x 69 inches. Very good cond... 39 RARE CW PARKER BRASS-PLATE SHOOTING GALLERY TARGET This rare variation of a scarcely seen animated iron target by C.W. Parker is important for its condition (the only other versions found on the market had damage) and its rare variation of brass and copper plating. No other plated versions could be f... 40 EARLY 20TH C. PANCHO VILLA SHOOTING GALLERY TARGET The figural cast iron target, cast in very good detail and attributed to maker Emil Hoffmann of Chicago, is illustrated in the company's circa 1912 catalogs as Mexican Head-Illuminated Eye Target. Pancho Villa escaped prison and fled to El Paso on Ch... 41 RACK OF 7 EXCELLENT IRON INDIAN KNOCKDOWN TARGETS The iron rack of knockdowns is comprised of seven Native American figures cast in uncommon detail and found in uncommonly nice paint - both from the perspective of condition and the number of colors used. Their state of preservation is uncommon as we... 42 19TH C. MOLDED ZINC STEER HEAD BUTCHERS TRADE SIGN The hollow molded figure with layers of brown paint is depicted with a buckled collar. Measures 8 x 9.75 x 8.75 inches. Good condition with paint wear and a split near the lower edge only. Provenance: Private Collection Denver, Colorado. Without proo... 43 CUSHING DAIRY COW WEATHERVANE IN FINE ORIG GILDING The full bodied copper weathervane by Cushing and White is found with its exceptional original gilt finish largely intact. The portions not displaying the original surface are accented by naturally occurring highlights of verdigris that serve to crea... 44 A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH CARVED OAK MONK IN ROBES The carved figure is patinated to a worm honey color. Measures 18.5 x 7 x 5 inches. Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair or wear. Provenance: Private Collection Denver, Colorado. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales t... 45 A 19C. MINIATURE CHERRY CHEST W/RAISED BURL PANELS The diminutive four-drawer model displays style influences of the Louis Phillippe period with tiered, overhanging top having canted corners above the conforming case with scroll pilasters above marquetry veneered stiles of contrasting veneers and ebo... 46 OUTSTANDING TRAMP ART BOX OF IMPRESSIVE PROPORTION The highly visual example is comprised of sixty-three pyramidal stacks, some with as many as ten chip-carved layers, mounted to the sides, ends, top - and even the underside of the case. Plus there are four square Lego-like feet of chip-carved mahoga... 47 COMPLEX 1890s FOLK ART POSTAGE STAMP SCHERENSCHNIT The elaborate composition of a Spanish Mission, peacock and butterfly in an exuberant spiraling landscape is composed entirely of clipped United States postage stamps from the 1890s adhered to paper with hide glue. The frame, artwork and backing all ... 48 A LARGE 1930s ANAMOSA PENITENTIARY FOLK ART BASKET During the 1930s, a particular form of Folk Art, sometimes classified as Outsider Art, obviously Prison Art, was created at the Anamosa State Penitentiary in Anamosa Iowa. Purportedly, examples of this short-lived art form were produced exclusively b... 49 EARLY 19C. FOLK ART WATERCOLOR ON VELVET W/BEAVER The classic example of this 19th century style and composition type includes motifs of beaver and white-tailed type deer, most associated with the American frontier in this period. Sight size measures 14.5 x 20with a framed size of 21 x 26.25 inches.... 50 A 1900s CARVED FOLK ART WEDDING CHEST WITH HEARTS The early 20th century folk art chest with hinged lid is carved in a pattern of raised diamonds alternating with recessed diamonds embellished with pyrography texture. Interspersed within this intricate overall pattern are six floating hearts sprigge... 51 AN EYE DAZZLING RED, WHITE & BLUE LONE STAR QUILT The highly visual Lone Star design in red, white and blue sprigged calicos floats on a tobacco-colored field with interesting, random, sometimes colliding patterns of stitched fans, alternating diagonal lines and crosshatching hand quilted all throug... 52 A VINTAGE HAND STITCHED LONE STAR PATTERN QUILT The Lone Star pattern quilt in yellows and orange, cream colored polished cotton background, hand quilted with feathers and wreaths, cream backing and binding. Measures 82 x 79 inches. Very good condition, noting scattered light stains. Without proof... 53 A STAR AND CRESCENT PATTERN QUILT IN SATIN FABRICS The field of fifty-six hand stitched Star and Crescent blocks in pink, cream and black satin fabrics float on an intricately pieced field of hundreds of pie-shaped white cotton pieces joined by an incredible amount of stitching, all enclosed by a pra... 54 A 19TH CENTURY MASSACHUSETTS AUTOGRAPH QUILT The antique quilt with 84 signatures in ink on muslin strips with dates ranging from 1888 to 1896 and locales of Beverly and Salem Massachusetts, hand-tied, no binding. Measures 82 x 70 inches. The quilt has been relined with an additional backing ov... 55 NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN FISHING BOY SHOOT.GALLERY TARGET The large, thick, heavy iron mechanical shooting gallery target is formed as a single 46-inch iron casting mounted to an iron base plate. The right arm pivots on an pin to drop with a successful shot. Apparatus back side of the 'hand' on that animate... 56 CW PARKER DECORATED PONY W/KNOCKDOWN RIDER TARGET The cast iron figure of a full stride circus pony with fancy blanket, tasseled crupper and ornamental breast collar is mounted with a rider in top hat hinged at the waist. A successful shot would knock the figure back and down, making it disappear. T... 57 H.C. EVANS MECHANICAL MULE SHOOTING GALLERY TARGET The cast iron figure with nice cast detail to the eye and mouth is rigged with a moveable back leg that, according to an Evans catalog, '' When the bull's-eye is hit the mule automatically kicks, reset from the counter.'.' Target measures 18 x 26.5 i... 58 19thC. MOLDED ZINC STEER HEAD BUTCHER'S TRADE SIGN The hollow molded figure with layers of brown paint is depicted with a buckled collar. Measures 7.75 x 9.75 x 8.75 inches. Good condition with paint wear and a split near the lower edge only. Provenance: Private Collection Denver, Colorado. Without p... 59 A 19TH C. 45'' CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD BARBER POLE The untouched example with dry surface of old paint is offered as found. Measures 45.5 inches tall. The condition is as shown in the images with dry old 19th century surface and some insect loss. Provenance: Private Collection Denver, Colorado. Witho... 60 19C AMER. FULL BODIED COPPER DAIRY COW WEATHERVANE The wide, full bodied figure on four independent legs is constructed with a zinc head. No markings, some sources have attributed this model to Harris and Son, Boston. Measures 21.25 x 34 x 7.25 inches. Good condition, noting old lead solder repair to... 61 19TH C. NORWEGIAN BENTWOOD STRONG BOX W/IRON MOUNT The substantial strongbox of interesting construction is formed from thick pine bent to oval secured by the Scandinavian method of wood laces and bound in forged iron. Measures 10.25 x 22.5 x 16.5 inches. Very good condition, displaying characteristi... 62 A FINE AND HIGHLY FIGURED 19TH C. TIGER MAPLE BOX The long, low tiger maple box with hinged lid, a brass handle at each end, outset mahogany base and four interesting bun feet made of iron is, judging by the lock, hinges, patina and other features, circa third quarter of the 19th century. The Tiger ... 63 EARLY 19C. FLAX WHEEL STAMPED N. LINDSAY READING The Pennsylvania flax wheel, intact with the often missing distaff, has a greater number of finely crafted drive wheel spokes than most and is stamped with the maker's name and location N. LINDSAY READING on the bench.Correspondence from the Berks Co... 64 A SHEPHARD HARDWARE UNCLE SAM MECHANICAL BANK The good, period cast iron example is found in original untouched paint with its closure and patent date of 1886 cast in the base. Measures 11.5 x 5 x 4 inches. Very good working condition with 30% wear to the original paint. Provenance: Private Coll... 65 A MARINER'S COMPASS PATTERN QUILT IN RED AND WHITE The had stitched quilt with twenty 'Mariner's Compass' pattern blocks in red and white fabrics framed by a border of serrated bands and backed in muslin. Measures 89 x 73 inches. Very good condition, noting light toning and small stains. Provenance: ... 66 A 19TH C. RED AND BLACK QUILT WITH TRAPUNTO BASKET The simple, two color design similar to Housetop pattern, with considerable visual impact, is centered by a folky basket and exuberant whirling grapevines in very tightly packed colored cottons finely sewn in trapunto technique. The backing is a flor... 67 GOLDILOCKS & THREE BEARS APPLIQUE BABY QUILT The applique quilt with embroidered detail depicts scenes from Goldilocks and the Three Bears in handwork on a machine quilted blank. Measures 56 x 36 inches. Very good condition, noting a light stain on the back. Without proof of exemption, be aware... 68 AN UNUSUAL CRAZY QUILT W/ EMBROIDERED SILK BORDER The large crazy quilt is centered by an intricate confetti-like field of silk and velvet fabrics joined by elaborate feather stitch embroidery, and enclosed by red silk borders and salmon corner blocks embellished with floral sprays; machine stitched... 69 UNUSUAL PYRAMIDAL FORM TRAMP ART CASE OF DRAWERS The unusual footed case is stacked and packed with layers of chip-carved stacks in pyramids and 3/4 pyramids that cleverly intersect one another in tricky and complex configurations to create an eye dazzling case of eighteen drawers. Measures 15.5 x ... 70 CARVED & PAINTED FOLK ART WEATHER VANE/WHIRLIGIG The unique design of male and female silhouette figures carved from wood were created in tandem as shown, the smaller female figure within a frame and style suggestive of circa 1920s. The use is not known for certain. The arrangement is mounted to sw... 71 A LATE 20TH C. PRISON ART MODEL OF A SCHOOL BUS The matchstick model with painted detail is surprisingly detailed, given the medium. The artist detailed the engine compartment, drive train, interior and much more. Measures 4.75 x 14.5 x 6 inches. Very good original condition, there are no issues o... 72 A TRAMP ART BOX W/HEART IN TWO COLORS OF OLD PAINT The open box is stacked with a chip-carved heart motif within an equally high heart-shape frame on one long side and a stacked roundel on the opposite - each being within stacked stiles on either end creating the container's four feet. Each end has g... 73 A 19TH C. AMERICAN CHERRY SLANT FRONT DESK C. 1840 The flat top with exposed dovetailed joints tops the fitted interior accessible by a drop front supported by pull-out slides above four drawers of graduated sizes with their original wood pulls. The sides of this case piece are constructed from a sin... 74 A CIRCA 1920s UNCLE SAM COSTUME The striped pants and tail coat with stitched on white kid leather stars and painted wood buttons are circa 1920s, while the suspenders and hat are much later vintage. Waist on the pants measures 39 inches, inseam is 26.75 inches, across shoulders is... 75 JOHN LIVINGSTON (1959-2019) ATTR NW COAST WELCOME The massive chiseled cedar Welcome Pole is attributed to master carver John Livingston (1959-2019) and depicts Tsonoqua, Wild Woman of the Woods from the centuries old folklore of British Columbia indigenous culture KWAKWAKA'WAKW.Created by the same ... 76 A 20TH C. BLACKFOOT NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED DRESS The Native tanned hide dress is embellished with wide swaths of beads in black and white along with overlays of red and blue wool Stroud cloth or broadcloth among fringe and strings. Measures 41 from edge of sleeve to edge of sleeve, from neck to bot... 77 DECORATED 1840s PLANK SEAT CHAIRS IN ORIG. PAINT The assembled set of American country Sheraton influence chairs from the 2nd quarter of the 19th century retain the majority of their faux grain finish and are embellished with ochre pin striping, stenciled flower heads and other hand painted flouris... 78 A GOOD 19TH C. BUTTER CHURN IN ORIGINAL BLUE PAINT The nice example in tapered form of pine stave construction is bound in sheet iron bands and fitted with what is most likely the original dasher on a yellow pine handle. The original cover in matching blue paint is turned with a central reservoir in ... 79 A GOOD 19TH C. AMERICAN GAME BOARD IN OLD PAINT The red and black playing field is engraved with checkerboard surface dividing lines and original paint. A thick molding encloses the playing field as well as the integral game piece trays at each end. Measures 27 x 19 inches. Very good original cond... 80 GEORGE CALEB BINGHAM (1811-1879) HAND COLORED MEZZ George Caleb Bingham (1811-1879). The Jolly Flat Boat Men. 1847. The mezzotint engraving with roulette engraved by T. Doney, printed by Powell and Company, PAINTED BY G.C. BINGHAM ESQ, colored by hand, published by American Art Union, New York. Image... 81 A NAVAJO MEMORY AIDE ATTRIB BRUCE & DENNIS HATHALE The unsigned composition of Yei figures executed in earth pigments on linen are composed in the style of traditional sand paintings. Unsigned, attributed to Nathan and or Bruce Hathale. Image measures 15.25 x 17 with a framed size of 24.25 x 25.25 in... 82 AN EARLY 20TH C. BLUE & WHITE ALBUM PATTERN QUILT The thirty hand stitched Album pattern blocks in blue and white turned on point are interspersed with single-piece star print blocks and backed with muslin, a rod pocket is hand-stitched back side. Measures 82 x 67 inches. Very good condition, noting... 83 A BLUE AND WHITE IRISH CHAIN PATTERN QUILT The Irish Chain pattern in sprigged blue calico with white is hand quilted in double rows of side-by-side stitches running diagonally, the design framed in sprigged blue with white binding, white homespun backing. Measures 77 x 57 inches. Very good c... 84 DRESDEN PLATE QUILT IN FEEDSACK FABRICS DATED 1930 The 30 Dresden Plate blocks on muslin background with machine quilting and purple binding are accompanied by an embroidered signature on one corner: 'Beulah Berryman, 1930..' Measures 96 x 81 inches. Very good condition, noting light toning and light... 85 GRANDMOTHER'S FLOWER GARDEN PATTERN QUILT C. 1930s The intricate hand stitched quilt is composed of 156 small hexagonal feed sack fabric blocks within a pieced ground of small green and muslin fabric pieces, scalloped edges with yellow binding, yellow backing. Measures 78 x 72 inches. Very good condi... 86 CLUBS PLAYING CARD IRON SHOOTING GALLERY TARGET A thick iron target in the form of a playing card suit with an outset roundel on front centered by the bullseye which would have been backed by a gong or switch to a bell or buzzer. The maker is unknown, possibly H.W. Terpening Shooting Gallery & Sup... 87 SPADES PLAYING CARD IRON SHOOTING GALLERY TARGET A thick iron target in the form of a playing card suit with outset roundel on front centered by the bullseye which would have been backed by a gong or switch to a bell or buzzer. The maker is unknown, possibly H.W. Terpening Shooting Gallery & Suppli... 88 RARE C.W. PARKER KNOCKDOWN SHOOTING GALLERY TARGET The running boar with a clown aboard - facing backwards - is signed Manuf' by CW Parker Abilene Kansas with the number 12.Pictured in Parker's Catalog of Shooting Galleries, Model No. 6 on page 8 and Model No. 7 on page 23.C.W. Parker moved operation... 89 A 19TH C. ZINC ROOSTER ON ORB WEATHER VANE FIGURE The detailed, hollow body chanticleer on orb is found in a nice, even overall fine patina. Measures 35.25 x 16 x 8 inches. Very good condition, noting dents to the ball shape under the figure. Provenance: Private Collection Denver, Colorado. Without ... 90 A LATE 18TH-EARLY 19TH CENTURY EAGLE WEATHERVANE The full bodied, spread wing eagle is well modeled and molded with detailed feathers and other features. The maker is not known. Measures 31 x 37 x 17 inches. Breaks, splits and repairs as shown. Provenance: Private Collection Denver, Colorado. Witho... 91 ANONYMOUS OUTSIDER GLAZED BUST OF COLUMBUS The modeled clay bust with carved detail decorated in fired-on polychrome glazes, attributed as Christopher Columbus, is unsigned. Measures 9 x 5 x 5.5 inches. Very good condition. There are no chips, cracks, repairs, scratches or areas of heavy wear... 92 A MID 20TH C. CARVED AND PAINTED FOLK ART STAND The block of joined wood having grain like maple is intaglio carved and painted with bold, deep features, and further decorated in etched designs and brightly colored paints - presumably the symbols of an unidentified fraternal order. It likely serve... 93 GOOD VINTAGE FOLK ART CARVED CANADA GOOSE DECOY The nice example with well-formed proportions and glass eyes is found in its old, original paint.Obviously geese spend the majority of their lives swimming, but among collectors, birds in this position are referred to as 'swimming Canada Goose.' That... 94 SPREAD WING EAGLE CAST IRON SHOOTNG GALLERY TARGET The early 20th century figural eagle is cast in greater detail to the feather, wing and talon features than similar examples of the period and is attributed by most sources to H.C. Evans Co. of Chicago, Illinois.An original Evans catalog being offere... |
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