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Item: Antique Norwegian Oval Box
Inventory #: 6200
Description: Antique Norwegian bentwood and laced oval box in original blue paint. Beautifully lettered in bright yellow for Halsten H. Lien and dated 1876. Unusual half lid hinged opening. Hasp is gone but original key remains. Hand-forged metal handle and hinges with rosehead nails.
Dimension: 16-1/2 by 12-3/4 by 6” high |
$795 |
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Item: Antique Athabascan Doll with Baby
Inventory #: 6193
Description: Rare fine condition Athabascan doll. Doll is carved wood with pinched facial features and pinned and jointed arms and legs. All complete with seal skin parka, beautiful leather boots with dyed seal gut design, and top knot hair. Even more rare to include baby over back shoulder.
Dimension: 16-1/2” high, 4-3/4” across shoulders |
$1595 |
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Item: Athabascan Doll
Inventory #: 5809
Description: This doll is fabulous! Deaccessioned from an Arizona museum, this is an Athabascan doll. Primarily in Alaska today, the Athabascan were the ancestors of the modern Navajo and Apache. He is hand-sewn and made of stuffed cloth, with grass or straw stuffed in his lower legs. His head and clothing are of tanned hide. He has a pinched nose, thread eyebrows and mouth, bead eyes and a red war stripe on one cheek. He has a black fabric head/scalp with thread braids. Under his coat he wears a blue and white striped cotton undergarment, over which is a hide front and back loincloth outlined in silk.
Dimension: 19” tall |
$995 |
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Item: Antique Wood Panel Carving
Inventory #: 6192
Description: C. late 19th c. deeply carved wood panel of logger in woods. Man drives two horses that are hauling a large log out of the snowy woods.
Dimension: 14-1/2” high, 16-1/2” wide, 1” thick |
$495 |
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Item: Antique Scandinavian Butter Mold
Inventory #: 6188
Description: 19th C. butter mold from a Norwegian estate. Mold is Norwegian or possibly Swedish. Beautifully hand-carved including triangles, hearts, a star, and initials. Carved initials appear to be “T T D”.
Dimension: 5-3/4” high, 4” deep, 5” wide |
$475 |
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Item: Antique Russian Lacquer Box
Inventory #: 6184
Description: Large round Russian lacquer box from the workshop of Vishnyakov and Sons, established in 1780. The trademark inside the red lid of this box shows a date of 1870. The scene is sometimes titled “Ivan the Terrible looking with admiration at sleeping Vasilisa Melentyeva Fedoskino.” Only a few scuffs on an otherwise beautifully painted scene.
Dimension: 2-1/4” high, 7-1/4” diameter |
$495 |
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Item: Antique Flax Carding Comb
Inventory #: 6181
Description: 19th C. flax carding comb. Someone spent time and skill on this piece. All edges of the handle and comb are chamfered and the carding comb wears its original red wash. Carved from one piece of wood, most of the teeth are intact with dirt and seeds still embedded. The head is made in two pieces which have separated. I’ve left the separation, which can be easily joined back together, so the pegs connecting the pieces can be seen. A utilitarian farm implement that is now a sculptural object.
Dimension: 23-1/2” overall; head 12” wide; handle 1” thick. |
$325 |
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Item: World War II Banner
Inventory #: 5816
Description: Handmade banner of canvas with hand-cut green camo date, and fabric and cotton or felt letters and symbols. Visible “ghosts” of other letters, so canvas was recycled. Depicts 1943 meet in Spokane (WA) of Army, Marines,
Air Force, and Navy. Flags on the reverse depict those from the colonial era to early American, as well as some British flags. The latest American flag has 48 stars. The actual purpose of the banner is not known, although it surely is
unique. Items like this are increasingly precious, as there are so few heroes of
World War II still alive.
Dimension: 34” by 56-1/2” |
$695 |
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Item: Antique Green Firkin
Inventory #: 5963
Description: Antique 19th c. firkin in old green paint. Probably mid-west or east coast. Staved construction, finger-lapped bands attached with copper tacks, and bentwood handle. Good wear and patina, but has hole and strip of wood loss in handle.
Dimension: 10" to top of lid; 9-1/2" lid diameter; 10" bottom diameter |
$495 |
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Item: Antique Norwegian Bride's Box
Inventory #: 6180
Description: Beautiful 19th C. Norwegian bride's box in fine condition. This box is unusual because of its multi-colored sponge painting. Beautiful original lacing. Outstanding calligraphy with the date 1864 on one side, and the initials S T D T on the other. Small galvanized tacks have replaced some of the wooden pegs. Came to me from Wisconsin.
Dimension: 19-1/2" long, 13" wide, 8" high |
$995 |
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Item: Antique Sign with Indian and Deer
Inventory #: 6176
Description: Antique relief carved and painted sign with Indian and deer. "Pee-Nee-Whush" in ribbon at top and "R. S. Jacobs" at bottom of this two-board oak sign. Probably a camp sign. Beautiful original condition.
Dimension: 17" high, 14-34" wide, 1" thick |
$795 |
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Item: Antique Stack of Boxes
Inventory #: 6173
Description: Wonderfully crafted stack of boxes. Very lightweight wood. A total of eight flat-front, triangle drawers with criss-cross hatching rest on a scalloped base. Drawers have serrated edges and cone-shaped pulls. Topped with a square box with removable pyramid lid. Ex. Halliday House Antiques.
Dimension: 10-1/2" high, 9" wide, 9" deep |
$595 |
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Item: Stalin Vintage Parade Mask
Inventory #: 6172
Description: C. 1930s papier mache full head parade mask of an immediately recognizable Josef Stalin. Very good condition with a minor loss at the very base of the mask. This mask is also from the Tacoma, Washington, collection.
Dimension: 17" high, 14" wide, 15" deep |
$675 |
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Item: Antique Black Forest Whip Hook
Inventory #: 6166
Description: C. 19th C. Black Forest whip hook. Well-carved figure of a bearded hunter carrying his long gun and wearing a shoulder pouch. Chamois horn legs. All in good condition. Small eye screw in top of his feathered cap for hanging display.
Dimension: 13-1/2" tall |
$395 |
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Item: Countertop Tobacco Indian
Inventory #: 6154
Description: How cool is this! Vintage/antique folky countertop tobacco Indian. Colorfully hand painted flat-ish figure holds cigars in one hand and some type of bag or animal skin in the other. Fits into slotted wood on top of base marked "Cigars" on three sides. Back is open to store product. Wonderful example of folk art. Probably a one-off.
Dimension: Indian greatest dimension: 26" high, 7-1/2" wide, 3/4" deep. Base: 9-1/2" high, 7-3/4" wide, 6-1/2" deep. |
$795 |
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Item: Tramp Art Wall Box
Inventory #: 6151
Description: Vintage tramp art pine wall box from the Shenandoah Valley, VA. Vibrant green background with applied red exaggerated arrow designs. Painted and applied red scallop outlines the box. Two smaller and one larger receptacles. Ex. Wayne Fisher American Design.
Dimension: 13" high, 8-1/4" wide, 3-1/4" deep |
$595 |
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Item: Folk Art Russian Distaff
Inventory #: 5172
Description: Hand-made and painted Russian distaff used in spinning. Probably from the Arctic and early 20th century, the exuberant design on all surfaces of this piece make it a wonderful example of folk art of the highest order. In-use wear to the foot as shown. This partial quote is from a Google search for Russian distaff: They are early 20th century from Archangel region in the Arctic produced in three villages: one in Borok area, Puchuga; and Pervaya Zherlingskaya at the mouth of the Lower Toima river. They were Old Believers exiled by Peter the Great.
Dimension: 36" high, 9-1/4" wide, 12-1/2" deep |
$895 |
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Item: Antique Graphically Painted Scandinavian Bowl
Inventory #: 6144
Description: Hand-turned and painted Scandinavian bowl. It has an exuberant graphic floral center design with colors ranging from red to bittersweet, with back and yellow bits. Misses perfection because of a chip and a tight crack.
Dimension: 2-3/4" high and out of round top diameter 8 to 8-1/2" |
$225 |
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Item: Antique Painted Footed Scandinavian Bowl
Inventory #: 6143
Description: This hand-made bowl rests on a lovely foot. Painted red with a black rim on which is the name "Ron Anders Datter", so I'm assuming it is Swedish.
Dimension: 4-1/4" high, the top is an out of round 6-1/4 to 6-1/2" |
$225 |
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Item: Chip Carved Norwegian Pantry Box
Inventory #: 6142
Description: Late 19 th C. chip carved and painted Norwegian round pantry box. Laced closure to box and lid. Original condition on this nice example of Scandinavian folk art.
Dimension: 8-1/4” diameter, 2-3/4” high |
$295 |
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Item: Antique Pair of Samplers
Inventory #: 6140
Description: Lovely complementary samplers on linen done by sisters.
Rechel Simester finished hers in 1848. Mary Ann Simister finished hers in 1850. Note different size frames and well as different spellings of last names. A sweet pair of samplers in beautiful original condition. (Camera flash and lighting may appear as damage.)
Dimension: Rechel 20 by18-3/4”; Mary Ann 19-1/2 by 18-1/2” |
$1195 |
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Item: Al Vanhoecke Whimsey
Inventory #: 4629
Description: Early to mid-century wonderful carved and painted whimsy
signed by Al Vanhoecke/Chehalis, Wash. Contains a puzzle ball in the tower,
with carved and painted birds, attached three-dimensional birds, a salmon,
applied hearts, diamonds and crosses and more. Allen Van Hoecke was a
Belgian immigrant who worked at a packing company in Chehalis and did
these carvings in his free time. His works are increasingly recognized as
fine folk art. More information about him is on the internet.
Dimension: 11-3/4” high, 5” wide, 3-1/2” deep |
$1495 |
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Item: Shell Replica Seal of the US Navy
Inventory #: 5973
Description: This is a shell version of the official seal of the US Department
of the Navy. There are various tiny shells, and slivers of shell make up the sails
of the ship behind the eagle, the eagle is beautifully represented by colorful
shell slivers, including the slightly ruffled feathers on top of its head. This is
a detailed and exact, folky representation of the official seal of the Department
of the Navy, housed in a shadow box frame.
Dimension: 12-3/4” high, 12-7/8” wide, 2” deep |
$495 |
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Item: Vintage Small Gold Painted Tramp Art Frame
Inventory #: 6112
Description: Cute little gold painted tramp art frame with five
levels of carving. Cookie corners with applied geometric designs.
Dimension: 8-3/4 by 7-3/8”; opening 4-5/8 by 3-3/8” |
$175 |
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Item: Pair of Vintage Tramp Art Frames
Inventory #: 6111
Description: Lovely pair of almost but not quite identical (that’s how
you can tell they’re handmade by the same artist) tramp art frames. Applied
elongated triangles and corner starbursts anchored with tiny ceramic buttons.
Dimension: Slightly different sizes. One: 13 by 10-3/4”; opening 9-3/8 by 7-1/2”.
The other: 12-5/8 by 10-5/8”; opening 9-3/8 by 7-1/8” |
$295/pair |
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Item: Vintage Tramp Art Frame
Inventory #: 6110
Description: Simple vintage tramp art frame with seven levels
of carving. Varying color stain provides eye appeal and dimension.
Dimension: 12-5/8 by 9-3/8”; opening 9-1/8 by 4-7/8” |
$195 |
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Item: Vintage Oval Tramp Art Frame with Cookie Corners
Inventory #: 6109
Description: Unique brown stained tramp art frame with serrated oval
form and cookie corners. Four levels of carving on inner frame.
Applied circles on corners and center applied heart.
Dimension: 14-1/4 by 11-1/8”; opening 8-3/4 by 5-3/8” |
$215 |
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Item: Vintage White and Gold Tramp Art Frame
Inventory #: 6108
Description: Stunning tramp art frame pained white with applied squares, circles,
and hearts. Four levels of carving, with nine levels on applied design pieces.
Dimension: Outside 19 by 15”; opening 9-7/8 by 13-1/2” |
$325 |
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Item: Vintage Brown and White Tramp Art Frame
Inventory #: 6107
Description: Lovely tramp art frame made with many applied squares and rectangles, painted brown and white. Three levels of carving, with six levels in the corners.
Dimension: Outside 25-3/4 by 14-1/8”; opening 20 by 9” |
$250 |
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Item: Vintage Tramp Art Frame, Green Accents
Inventory #: 6106
Description: Tramp art frame with four levels of carving.
Brown with various shaped applied accents, some painted green.
Dimension: Outside 22-3/4 by 18-3/4”; opening 16-1/2 by 12-1/2” |
$195 |
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Item: Vintage Folk Art Frame
Inventory #: 6084
Description: Carved and painted folk art frame with applied stars, eagles
at upper corners, and cowboys at lower corners. Frame currently holds a mirror.
Dimension: 11-7/8 by 9-1/4” |
$145 |
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Item: Antique Slight Dome Top Trunk
Inventory #: 6063
Description: 19th C. sponge painted black on red small trunk.
Dovetailed with original hardware. Very nice condition.
Dimension: 12-7/8” to top of dome, 28” long, 13-1/4” deep |
$895 |
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Item: Vintage Carved and Incised Frame
Inventory #: 6088
Description: Beautifully carved and incised dark wood frame.
Trailing vines incised along all four sides. Carved hearts, stars,
crosses, and shields complete the design. Frame now has a mirror in it.
Dimension: 19-7/8” by 17-1/2” |
$285 |
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Item: Tramp Art Frame
Inventory #: 6087
Description: Vintage tramp art frame. 4-step carving.
Dimension: 16-7/8” by 13-1/2” |
$195 |
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Item: Vintage Marquetry Frame
Inventory #: 6094
Description: Outstanding vintage marquetry frame. Center border of
birds eye maple with walnut and other woods used throughout.
This little gem is a work of art in itself and currently holds a mirror in its center.
Dimension: 9-1/2” by 11-1/8” |
$695 |
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Item: Tramp Art Valuables Display
Inventory #: 6093
Description: Outstanding tramp art display box for something special, perhaps
a large pocket watch. It has a hanging hook in the upper center and a groove
on a small interior ledge. Constructed to look like a building, complete with
roof shingles. Beautiful and unique piece of art, dated 1933.
Dimension: 12” high to peak, 12-1/2” wide, 5” deep |
$695 |
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Item: Antique Pennsylvania Spice Containers
Inventory #: 6092
Description: Tole decorated round tin box with brass handle containing six
small tin spice containers. Each small tin painted in different animal,
bird, or floral design. May have contained an additional small tin,
now lost. Lovely original condition.
Dimension: Round box 8” diameter, 3-3/4” high.
Small tins 2-1/2” diameter, 2-3/4” high |
$595 |
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Item: 19th C. Norwegian Carved Box
Inventory #: 6055
Description: Early 19th C. hand carved bentwood Norwegian box. Initials on
the bottom. Lid rotates on a peg which is there but has become unattached.
Dimension: 6-1/2” long, 1-3/4” high, 3” deep |
$275 |
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Item: Antique Coconut Handled Basket
Inventory #: 6051
Description: 19th C. handled basket carved from a coconut. All one piece with
beautiful openwork carving, incising and inset with bone or abalone. Minor losses.
Dimension: 5” long diameter, 4-3/4” high at handle |
$225 |
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Item: Outsider Painted Panel
Inventory #: 6047
Description: Unusual outsider art painted panel.
Painted undulating forms with many faces throughout the artwork.
Dimension: 23-1/8” long, 5-3/4” high |
$125 |
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Item: Fractur Watercolor Dated 1807
Inventory #: 6041
Description: Anonymous but dated 1807 Pennsylvania watercolor
fractur in old frame. Colorful tulips on evenly toned paper.
Dimension: Framed 11-5/8” by 14-1/8 by 1-7/8 |
$295 |
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Item: Antique Scandinavian Round Wood Box with Cover
Inventory #: 6040
Description: Antique Scandinavian, possibly Norwegian, round box
with beautifully carved handle on cover. Hand painted drinking scene
on front and floral design on back.
Dimension: 8” high (12-3/4” with cover), 5-1/2” diameter |
$225 |
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Item: Antique Scandinavian Round Wood Box with Cover
Inventory #: 6039
Description: Antique Scandinavian, possibly Norwegian, round wood
with beautifully carved handle on cover. Front and back hand painted
man and woman in native costume.
Dimension: 4-1/2” high (7-3/4” with cover), 4-7/8” diameter |
$150 |
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Item: Small Antique Game Board
Inventory #: 6044
Description: Black and red checkerboard painted on board.
Dimension: 13-3/4 by 17-3/4 |
$135 |
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Item: Antique Game Board
Inventory #: 6043
Description: Historic game board used by workers at the old
nickel mine in Canyonville, OR, from 1882-1892. Incised black
and orange squares on deep red background.
Dimension: 18-3/8” by 26” |
$425 |
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Item: Antique Humpty Dumpty Circus
Inventory #: 6028
Description: This is a huge Humpty Dumpty Circus in very good condition.
There’s a 36 by 24” tent; nine performers, some with bisque heads;
12 animals, several with glass eyes; and 22 various ladders, barrels, tubs, etc.
The Circus is being sold as a collection only. Wonderful opportunity to
acquire a Circus lovingly collected over decades.
Dimension: Tent base 36 by 24”; size of animals and props varies |
$4500 |
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Item: Antique Black Boy Doll
Inventory #: 5796
Description: C. 1900 stocking doll of black boy with light-colored hair.
He is hand-sewn with a stitched raised nose, embroidered features, button eyes,
and jointed legs and arms. Firmly stuffed and heavy, he has mitten hands and
replacement red felt boots. Doll has hand and treadle-sewn blue and white
striped bib overalls, matching jacket, pink striped shirt, and white underpants.
Dimension: 23” tall |
$795 |
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Item: Pair of Vintage Arcade Signs
Inventory #: 5969
Description: Pair of arcade signs, probably from mid-century rural
Pacific Northwest. Black lettering on an oyster white background, the
signs are fancied up with gold squiggles and yellow background highlights.
Great additions to a circus or carnival collection.
Dimension: 18-1/8 by 14” and 17-3.4 by 14-1/8” |
$495 |
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Item: Alaskan Inuit Doll Figure
Inventory #: 5924
Description: This vintage Inuit figure is made of hide tanned in the traditional manner. She is not a doll for play, but rather a representation of an old woman of her culture. She has real hair, wood eyes with what appear to be baleen pupils, and wears a printed garment and purple leggings under a seal gut parka. She has fur mukluks and holds a fur covered hide basket. She is in perfect original condition.
Dimension: Figure 19-1/2” high; in plexiglass case 21” high, 9-1/4” wide, 9-1/2” deep |
$895 |
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Item: William Seward Penmanship Advertisement
Inventory #: 5903
Description: Despite its stains and foxing, this hand done advertisement showing the penmanship skills of William Seward is outstanding. Drawn with deep blue ink and dated Dec. 13th 1838, Mr. Seward of Galena Woods, Laporte County, Indiana, has presented an example of his abilities on lined paper that may have been in a notebook at one time. A poem, floral decorated columns topped with flower-bearing figures, pointing hands, and more all showcase his skills.
Dimension: Framed 9-1/2 by 11-1/2” |
$325 |
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Item: Vintage Diorama of Mice Playing Cards
Inventory #: 5733
Description: Spectacular detail in this diorama of mice in fancy dresses and
hats playing cards. Their game is conducted in a drawing room with upscale
furniture, candelabra, net curtains, a round mirror, and a tea service ready to
be served when the “ladies” have finished their game. Great example of folk art.
Dimension: 10” high, 13” wide, 7-3/4” deep |
$995 |
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Item: Vintage Carving of a Hunter
Inventory #: 5790
Description: Vintage carving of a hunter, c. 1940. Wonderful painting and
details in his uniform, including his tiny rifle carried under his arm.
Dimension: 7-3/8” high, base 4” by 2-3/4” |
$245 |
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Item: Vintage Carnival Knockdown Ladies
Inventory #: 5788
Description: Unique, hand-painted, wonderful folk art carnival knockdowns
of three ladies. Wood cylinders covered with moleskin then dressed
in cotton “dresses.” Painted canvas faces with yarn hair. These
aren’t production pieces, and I don’t think you’ll see their like again. From
the collection of Chicago/Arizona collectors Jim and Judy Bruce.
Dimension: All 13” high; one on wood base 5-1/2” wide, 4-1/4” deep, 1” high |
$1495/all |
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Item: Antique Box with Painted Birds
Inventory #: 5782
Description: C. early 19th century pine slight dome top box with original
painting of birds and flowers on black ground. Shows aged paint wear
but much color still vibrant. Original lock with missing hasp. Hinges may
be old replacements. Old padded fabric lining.
Dimension: 7-1/2” high, 11-1/4” wide, 7-3/8” deep |
$795 |
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Item: Outsider Art Lion
Inventory #: 5780
Description: This handsome carved and painted recumbent lion came from the
Heart of Country shows in Nashville many years ago. Unsigned, but with
an Outsider Art look, he could be roaring or perhaps he’s just sleepy.
Dimension: 18-1/2” long, 4” wide, 5” high |
$795 |
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Item: Vintage Metal Horse Template
Inventory #: 5774
Description: Antique to vintage hand-cut sheet metal horse template. Form
resembles that of antique horse weathervanes, so perhaps it was cut for
that purpose. Purchased from seller who found this in Berks County, PA.
Dimension: 24-1/2” long nose to tail, 12-1/2” high |
$495 |
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Item: Engraved Powder Horn
Inventory #: 5767
Description: Antique beautifully engraved or scratch carved powder horn of hunter with high brim hat and long gun, Indian on horseback, and various animals in trees.
Dimension: 9-1/2” along curve; 2-1/2” at bottom |
$325 |
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Item: Model Inuit in Kayak
Inventory #: 5766
Description: C. late 19th century model of Inuit in kayak. Skin on frame long
kayak with bone components. Inuit with carved face comprised of wood with
hand-sewn cotton parka. Wood and bone harpoon and other implements.
Dimension: 16” long, 2-3/4” at widest, 3-1/2” high |
$695 |
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Item: Oversized Corncob Pipe
Inventory #: 5763
Description: Vintage oversized corncob pipe. Bowl reads “To/ the Boss/
from/ the S_horse Gang.” Very realistic and wonderful folk art.
Dimension: 21-1/4” long, 7” high, bowl 4-3/4” diameter |
$595 |
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Item: Wood and Metal Oversized Razor
Inventory #: 5761
Description: Vintage wood and metal oversized razor or
trade sign. Heavy metal blade.
Dimension: Closed 19-3/4” long, 2” high, 1” deep |
$595 |
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Item: Wood Oversized Razor
Inventory #: 5760
Description: Vintage all-wood oversized razor or trade sign.
Wood blade is painted gray to resemble metal.
Dimension: Closed 12” long, 2-1/2” high, ¾” deep |
$395 |
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Item: Antique Swedish Painted Wool Hand Carders
Inventory #: 5722
Description: A pair of hand-painted, Swedish folk art hand carders for
preparing wool. With a floral design, initials, and the date 1855, these may
have been a love token. Small chip missing from one corner.
Dimension: 10” high, 9-3/4” wide |
$395 |
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Item: Antique Horseshoe Frame
Inventory #: 5730
Description: Outstanding folk art frame in the shape of a horseshoe, with an interior with applied flowers and the initials J.M.B. Heavily carved horseshoe painted gold. This is a gorgeous piece of art in itself that really doesn’t need a picture in the center.
Dimension: 13-1/2” by 12” by 2-1/2”; opening 5-3/4” by 3-3/4” |
$895 |
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Item: 19th C. Sailor-Carved Coconut Drinking Cups
Inventory #: 5714 (a) and (b)
Description: Two sailor-carved coconut drinking cups. The (a) cup shows
a woman and a man kneeling before her. The (b) cup is the profile of a
woman. Both cups are beautifully and elaborately carved. (a) has a chip
at the bottom and (b) has a line fracture to the left side.
Dimension: (a) 4-1/4”; (b) 4-1/2” |
(a) $625;
(b) $695 |
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Item: Antique Sailor’s Woolie
Inventory #: 5691
Description: 19th century sailor’s woolie of a three-masted British Royal
Navy Ship in full sail with a red ensign and three red banners. A second ship
is in the left background. Fine condition in what may be original frame.
From the Weyerhaeuser Company corporate art collection.
Dimension: Framed 16-1/2” by 20-3/4” by ¾” |
$2195 |
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Item: Antique Sailor’s Woolie
Inventory #: 5690
Description: 19th century sailor’s woolie of a three-masted British Royal
Navy ship with unfurled sails and white ensign flag. May be in original frame.
From the Weyerhaeuser Company corporate art collection.
Dimension: Framed 18” by 22-3/4” by 1-1/2” |
$1995 |
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Item: Antique Norwegian Viksdal Pantry Box
Inventory #: 5650
Description: Antique Norwegian round pantry box in the Viksdal style of rosemaling. These boxes are constructed by bending strips of wood and holding things in place with pegs and lacing. The pegs are visible where the individual pieces of wood have separated slightly in the top and bottom of this box. These boxes lend themselves to a striking statement when several of varying sizes are stacked.
Dimension: 12-1/4” by 4-1/8” |
$825 |
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Item: Vintage Carnival Cat Knock-Down Punks
Inventory #: 5636 b, c
Description: Well-used huge canvas carnival cat knock-down or punks
c. 1930-1950s. Three matching cats with red spots.
They are in good condition, with stains but otherwise intact. Some wooden
bases have traces of blue paint with illegible hand-lettered names.
Cats are labeled a through c from left to right in the photo.
Dimension: Red spotted cats 22-1/2” high on 9-1/2” by 4” base.
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Spotted cats $395/each
5636a has
been sold |
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Item: Child’s Painted Antique Dough Box
Inventory #: 5608
Description: C. 1900 antique gray painted child-size dough box.
Early nail construction with expected wear to paint. Thumb design to
edge of box as well as edge of top.
Dimension: Overall height 6”, 15” long, 9” deep |
$495 |
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Item: Pair of Tramp Art Candlesticks
Inventory #: 5607
Description: Uncommon pair of early 20th century tramp art candlesticks. Light wood, may be pine. Six-stepped chip carved and incised base. Each of the four sides of the vertical shaft comprised of chip carved squares of varying sizes. Traces of gold paint.
Dimension: 10” high, base 4” diameter, top 2-1/2” diameter |
$495/pair |
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Item: Antique Sailor Made Dipper
Inventory #: 5595
Description: 19th c. sailor made coconut dipper with turned handle that
appears to be walnut. Handle attached to bowl with shield-shaped white
metal with early rivets. Fine condition.
Dimension: 12-1/2” long, dipper 3-1/2” high, out of round 3-1/2” diameter |
$395 |
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Item: Antique Grain-Painted Dome-Top Box
Inventory #: 5594
Description: C. early-to mid-19th century deep red and black grain-painted
pine dome-top box, possibly Pennsylvania. Dovetailed case with bail handle
and original lock and hinges. Beautiful large bold yellow J. D. with feather
design below, painted on center top of the box. Original bottom, complete
with knothole, was reset by previous owner.
Dimension: 9-3/4” high, 17-3/4” wide, 10-3/8” deep |
$995 |
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Item: Antique Carved Cornucopia
Inventory #: 5554
Description: Antique carved and painted wood cornucopia. Probably used
in a fraternal lodge, perhaps Oddfellows. Excellent carving and detail. Photo
shows lines where wood pieces are joined; they are not cracks or damage.
Dimension: Approximate 28-1/2” long, 15-1/2” high, 7” deep |
$2295 |
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Item: Locksmith Trade Sign
Inventory #: 5533
Description: Very cool and folky handmade representation of a door
lock body, handle, latchbolt and deadbolt. Wonderful key fits neatly into
keyhole. Although corner nails (one missing) are oxidized, this piece was
probably displayed inside a shop rather than outside.
Dimension: 7-3/4” high, 13-1/4” long, 2” deep |
$595 |
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Item: Takaan of Conch Shell
Inventory #: 5504
Description: Carved Takaan of a conch shell.
See item #5503 for information on this type of folk art.
Dimension: 13” long, 9” wide, 5-1/2” high |
$225 |
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Item: Takaan of Angel
Inventory #: 5503
Description: Beautifully carved Takaan of an angel holding a basket of
fruit. Takaans are hand-carved molds that were used and re-used to
make papier mache objects from c. 1890-1950.
Dimension: 16” high, 9-1/2” wide at wings; base 3-3/4” deep, 4-1/2” wide |
$375 |
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Item: Antique Dummy Board of Hessian Soldier
Inventory #: 5502
Description: C. mid-19th c. folky carved and painted dummy board of
Hessian soldier. Original paint on pine board. Missing balance stand at base.
Dimension: 38-3/4” high, 9-1/2” wide at base, 3/4” thick board |
$695 |
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Item: Vintage Alligator Cane
Inventory #: 5238
Description: Hardwood stick incorporating 12-1/4” long black
alligator or lizard with glass eyes. Simple black flat and rounded handle.
Dimension: 30-3/8” high |
$145 |
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Item: Antique Painted Violin Case
Inventory #: 5221
Description: Folky wood violin case. Original paint with
inscribed and colored pinwheels. C. 19th century.
Dimension: 31-3/4” long, 9” at widest, 5-1/2” at narrowest, 5-1/4” high |
$695 |
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Item: Small Antique Display Box
Inventory #: 5220
Description: Small painted and carved green display box, ideal for a
single special item. I used it to display a porcelain folk art head. May have had
a door long ago. It has a hole for hanging, or it can be used free-standing.
Dimension: 16-1/2” high, 7-3/4” wide, 5” deep |
$425 |
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Item: Antique Tree Trunk Bucket
Inventory #: 5227
Description: Bucket with incised decoration made from a hollowed-out tree.
The base is a separate piece. Small “ears” with holes for a rope
handle. Probably Scandinavian.
Dimension: 6-7/8” high, 9-1/2” diameter |
$325 |
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Item: Articulated Man Cutting Grain
Inventory #: 5209
Description: Whimsical man cutting grain by Pennsylvania folk artist, J. W. Brungart. The man’s cutting tool goes up and down by a lever in the front of the box. As stated on the side of the yellow box, “Clothing & Everything” made by J. W. Brungart.
Dimension: 5-1/4” high, 17-1/2” long, 8-1/4” deep.
Approx. 12” to top of man’s head. |
$695 |
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Item: Table Cover Made of Leather Tobacco Premiums
Inventory #: 5199
Description: Early 1900s fringed table cover made up of 270 sewn
together leather premiums, which were inserted into tobacco products.
The individual premiums are embossed and printed with the names of
colleges, states, universities, and Indian territories. Leather premiums are
not common, making this table cover a rare item in very good condition.
Dimension: Cover 35-1/2” by 33”. Individual premiums approx. 2-1/4” by 2” |
$1295 |
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Item: Vintage Concrete Alligator
Inventory #: 5198
Description: C. mid-century concrete alligator. Probably created as garden art,
the alligator is lifelike in a wonderfully folky way, with highly detailed scales, teeth,
and yellow eyes. This guy is heavy, so free U.S. west coast delivery can be arranged.
Dimension: 42-1/2” long, 10” wide, 9” high |
$795 |
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Item: Wrought Iron Snake Whimsy
Inventory #: 5171
Description: Wonderfully folky wrought iron snake whimsy. A large red and black
snake rises from its coiled base to the top of the whimsy. A smaller snake is coiled
around a tree trunk base. The oxidized octagonal base rests on four feet.
Dimension: Approximately 30” high, octagon base 11-1/2” by 11-1/2” |
$1495 |
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Item: Tramp Art Frame with Cross
Inventory #: 5168
Description: Early century tramp art frame with roundels at each corner
and surmounted by cross. Nine layers of carving. Excellent condition.
Dimension: 30” to top of cross, 15” wide. Opening approximately 17” by 10” |
$595 |
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Item: Antique 4-Sided Box of Drawers
Inventory #: 5156
Description: C. 1890-1910 pine box with drawers on all four sides. Original
green paint and metal edges. Four triangular openings on the top around a
central wooden knob. Drawers have wooden faces on tin receptacles. Two sides
have four drawers, front and back have nine small drawers over one long drawer. Missing only one small knob. Box sits on a rotating circular bottom and has
handles for carrying. A unique, clever folk art storage system.
Dimension: Box 18-1/2” high, 9-1/2” wide, 9-1/2” deep.
Smallest drawers 2-1/2” wide, medium drawers 3”, long drawers 8-1/4” wide. |
$1975 |
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Item: “Chicken Man” Walking Stick
Inventory #: 5154
Description: This walking stick has a chicken carved handle and chickens
carved up and down the shaft. Purportedly done by a self-named “Chicken Man”
in the South, the stick shaft is cracked, probably due to inadequate seasoning.
Dimension: 34-1/4” tall |
$195 |
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Item: Antique Sailor’s Ditty Box
Inventory #: 5119
Description: Antique dovetailed wood sailor’s ditty box with various carved
symbols on top. Stamped four times inside with the name C. A. Bankhead.
Handle is made of rigging, with presumed old tape repair. Metal lock, but no key.
Dimension: 9” high, 14” wide, 10” deep |
$795 |
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Item: Antique Pennsylvania Dutch Box
Inventory #: 5120
Description: Antique pine box with painted designs of birds, flowers,
and tulips in tombstones. Designs on all four sides and top of box.
Simple block wood handles and hook latch.
Dimension: 8-1/2” high, 21” wide, 12” deep at overhung top |
$795 |
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Item: Old Double-Sided Fruit/Vegetable Sign
Inventory #: 5109
Description: Double-sided fruit vendor hand-painted plywood sign advertising
watermelons and cantaloupes on one side and local sweet corn on the other.
Dimension: 21-1/4” by 29-1/2” |
$225 |
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Item: Old Real Tomatoes Sign
Inventory #: 5106
Description: Old fruit vendor hand-painted plywood sign
advertising real tomatoes, with whole and sliced tomato artwork.
Dimension: 24-1/2” by 48” |
$275 |
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Item: Antique Shoe Trade Sign
Inventory #: 5053
Description: Carved and painted green Dutch wooden
shoe trade sign. Hand-forged iron hanger.
Dimension: Shoe 18-1/2" wide, 6-3/4" high, 5" deep. Drop 19" |
$695 |
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Item: Dated 1919 Hanging Shelf
Inventory #: 5019
Description: Hanging shelf dated Feb. 20, 1919 and signed on back by
maker, C.E. Burton. Gilt bird and gilt trim and date. Ribbon attached as
winning First Premium Deschutes County Fair, Redmond, Oregon.
Dimension: 10-3/4" high, 16" wide, 5-3/4" deep |
$295 |
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Item: Tin Oil Lamp with Reflector
Inventory #: 4902
Description: 19th C. American hanging tin oil lamp with reflector.
Dimension: 9-3/4" tall, base 3-1/8" diameter. |
$475 |
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Item: Antique Fish Decorated Tackle Box
Inventory #: 4891
Description: Oak hand-made and painted folk art tackle box. Removable tray with four compartments in the body of the box. Compartments also under the marvelous hand-painted fish on the inside cover of the box. Painted decoration on all sides of the outside of the box, with protective metal corners. All original and beautifully done.
Dimension: 8-1/2" high, 12-1/2" wide, 7-1/2" deep. |
$895 |
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Item: Antique Wooden Shield with Stars
Inventory #: 4885
Description: Spectacular wooden shield with 20 hand-cut stars
(one star is missing). C. 19th century. Note carpentry technique at top
edge allowing production of deep curves at top of shield.
Dimension: 34" high, 22-1/4" wide, 1" deep. |
$1395 |
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Item: Inuit Mask
Inventory #: 4848
Description: Inuit mask made of caribou hide and animal fur.
Some sources date these to mid-last century.
Dimension: Approximately 9" by 6". |
$125 |
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Item: 19th C. Model Steam Warship
Inventory #: 4692
Description: Unique wood model of a steam warship. Two gun turrets and multiple guns protruding from hull. Eight lifeboats with paddles. Smokestacks, stairs, anchors, many life preservers, functional doors. Recently professionally re-rigged.
Displayed in oak and glass case. Found many years ago in Providence, RI.
Dimension: Case 18-3/4" high, 26-1/2" long, 9-3/4" deep. |
$3295 |
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Item: Tall Half-Round Barber Pole
Inventory #: 4819
Description: C. 1900 half-round barber pole. Pole has repaint to its red, white,
and blue surface and two pieces of wood have separated in the middle of the
pole. Ball is original and its attachment to the bottom has been reinforced.
Dimension: 6-6-1/2 ft. tall, 11-3/4” at widest. |
$1495 |
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Item: Small Scandinavian Trunk
Inventory #: 4724
Description: C. late 19th-early 20th century Scandinavian trunk. First name is Anna on the front of the trunk, with three other illegible words. Trunk is dovetailed with simple hand-made metal hinges, escutcheon, and bail handle and is locked “open.” Painted to simulate metal straps. Inside is painted yellow with traces of original blue under the lid.
Dimension: 11” high, 21” at widest top, 11-3/4” deep. |
$495 |
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Item: Carved and Painted Indian Club
Inventory #: 4422
Description: Carved and painted club with Native American designs,
including a relief carving of an Indian face, and painted flowers and deer
and moose around the sides and back. Probably Northeast U.S. origin and
may be a tourist piece. C. early to mid-20th century.
Dimension: 28” tall, 9” at widest point. |
$495 |
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Item: Scandinavian Mangle
Inventory #: 4309
Description: Mid- to late-19th century Scandinavian mangle used for rolling wrinkles out of clothing. Crack upper left. Heavily carved with eyelet for hanging.
Dimension: 21-1/2” long, 6-3/4” wide, 4” high at handle |
$425 |
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Item: Hand-Carved and –Painted box.
Inventory #: 4381
Description: C. early 20th Century hand-made box, probably
Scandinavian; bought from an Iowa dealer who found it in
Michigan. Constructed of ¾” pine, with snipe hinges and pegs.
Divided interior with till. Incised and painted design on front.
Hand-chipped/carved upper and lower edge to the top.
Paint worn on the top. Pure folk art.
Dimension: 10” high, 14-3/4” wide, 9-1/2” deep. |
$895 |
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Item: Shoeshine Kit
Inventory #: 1845
Description: Elegant yet folky hand-crafted shoeshine kit. Brass sheets applied over wood. Fancy appliqués on the sides with a shallow shell receptacle on one side and an open-work receptacle in front. Shoe form on the top includes a hole in the sole! Three-dimensional head of a horse in front completes this unique piece. Box opens in the back for storing supplies.
Dimension: Extreme measurements 12” tall, 14-3/4” wide, 10”deep. |
$750 |
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Item: Antique Black Rag Doll
Inventory #: 4121
Description: C. early 1900’s Black doll with the most wonderful cornrow hair! Handstitched with embroidered eyes, nose and mouth and tiny eyebrows. She wears a blue and white striped pinafore and sits only.
Dimension: Approximately 8-1/2” high. |
$695 |
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Item: Game Board
Inventory #:1933
Description: American, Foil Backed Circa 1900
Dimensions: 21” by 21”
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$895 |
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Item: Metal Architects’ Model House on Wooden Stand
Inventory #:1650
Description: Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Dimension: House is 18 ½’’ by 19” by 15”. Wooden stand is 18 ½” by 19” by 36”
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$895 |
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Item: Game Board
Inventory #: 1307
Description: Inlaid wood, covered with glass, C 1900
Dimension: 14” by 17” |
$695 |
