Early John Holloway, West Creek, NJ, carved crow tree. Five of the crows are presented on a sassafras branch with a sixth crow perched on the side of the polychrome painted base. The tree is signed JRH on the bottom of the base. This is quite possibly the first bird tree he ever made as evidenced by this form of base, with a crow attached to it, not appearing on any of his other trees. Height - 21 inches.
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Rare signed redware vase made by Jacob Medinger (1857-1932), Limerick Township, Montgomery County, Pa. The vase exhibits a beautiful three color glaze with excellent mottling. There is a footed base and Medinger’s signature coggle wheel marks on the neck and lip. There a few very minor areas of glaze loss on the base. Otherwise it is in mint condition. Height - 9 inches.

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Fine pair of large 19th century hogscrapper candlesticks with brass wedding band rings. Rolled tempered sheet iron with wrought iron drip pan form tops. Excellent condition. Height - 13 inches.

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Glazed redware plate attributed to Jacob Medinger (1857-1932), Limerick Township, Montgomery County. Pa. Sgraffito decoration of an eagle with a banner surrounded by incised swags. Coggled rim with good manganese and copper oxide highlights. Width - 7 3/4 inches.

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Glazed redware plate attributed to Jacob Medinger (1857-1932) Limerick Township, Montgomery County, Pa. Sgraffito decoration of a pot of tulips surrounded by swags. Coggled edge with good manganese and copper oxide highlights. Width - 7 3/4 inches.

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Blousy Angle Artist (Southeastern Pennsylvania active 1780-1811) ink and watercolor birth certificate for Maria Eva Ortly dated 1784. Northampton County. Good crispy colors. A few scattered small loses. Later block cornered frame. Dimensions - 13” x 15 1/2” sight.

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Southeastern Pennsylvania vorshrift watercolor dated
Southeastern Pennsylvania Vorshrift ink and watercolor dated 1824 (faintly) and presented in a early paint-decorated frame. The verbiage appears to be a that of a moral teaching. The potted tulips and dahlias have good crisp colors. Minor black ink lose and blurring. Provenance - Paul Flack. Dimensions - 8 1/2” x 14”.

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Relatively rare Pennsylvania hollow-body chalkware watch hutch with original polychrome paint decoration. Circa 1850 or earlier. Minor repair to back left hand corner of the base. Height - 11 1/2", Width 8". Provenance - Ex Charles Santore collection.

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Oil on canvas portrait of a young lady with curls wearing a blue dress with a well executed lace collar. A paper label on reverse identifies the sitter as Mary Patterson, born 1832. Mounted in a period lemon gold frame that may be original. Well preserved painting with no restoration. Sight 22” x 26”.

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Excellent large redware charger made by Jacob Medinger (1856-1932) of Neiffer, Montgomery County, Pa. While the charger is not signed, there is no doubt with respect to the Medinger attribution. It is boldly decorated with ten tulips, a trailing vine around the perimeter and manganese and copper oxide slip on a cream ground. There are three minor flakes on the rim but is otherwise in mint condition. Diameter - 12 1/4 inches.

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Early 1900’s German made composition Santa Claus candy container with a red robe trimmed in white and a rabbit fur beard. Santa is carrying a feather tree branch and a small basket with a toy soldier. The base is stamped “Germany”. Height - 8 1/2 inches.

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Excellent early pair of miniature mergansers made in the style of Lothrop Holmes by Reggie Birch of Chincoteaque, Virginia. Well proportioned with relief carved raised wings, turned heads with glass eyes and original polychrome painted surface. Both birds are in mint condition and signed on the underside. Length - 7 inches.

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Rare and fine owl tree made by master carver John Holloway from West Creek, NJ. Six carved and polychrome painted owls, all with glass eyes, presented on a sassafras branch and a turned, paint-decorated base. Holloway made only a handful of owl trees which is why this is considered a rare example of his work. Height - 21 inches.

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Fine bird tree made by master carver John Holloway from West Creek, NJ. Eleven carved and polychrome painted birds, all with glass eyes, presented on a sassafras branch on a turned paint-decorated base. This is one of only two of his trees trees known with eleven birds as most had six or eight birds. Signed JRH on the base. Height - 26 inches.

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Impressive late 18th century ash burl bowl with desirable handles and proportions. Excellent overall condition with terrific color and nice dry surface. Only slightly (1/4 inch) out of round 15 inch diameter with a depth of 7 inches. Slightly flared rim.

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Fine German made Belsnickle with silver mica coat with a red fur trim, and a nice developed tree. Constructed of paper mache and cardboard. Circa 1910. Height - 10 inches.

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Circa 1910-1920 German made Belsnickle with yellow coat and a goose feather tree. Constructed of paper mache and cardboard. Height - 6 1/2 inches.

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Redware plate made by Jacob Medinger (1856-1932), Neiffer, Limerick Township, Pa. Fine incised eagle with excellent yellow, green and brown slip decoration. Mint condition. Diameter - 7 3/4 inches.

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Small nicely woven buttocks basket with original dry, red painted surface. There is as expected minor wear to the handle and a few slight rubs on the bottom. Otherwise the condition is excellent. This little gem was recently purchased out of a private Berks County residence. Width - 5 inches. Height - 4 1/2 inches.

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Carved and polychrome painted peacock with excellent form and detail. This fine carving is presented on a ball plinth in gold paint on square base with gold flash highlights. Height - 13 inches, Length - 11 inches.

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Fine carved and painted bird tree made by John Holloway, West Creek, NJ. Eight birds, each with glass eyes, presented on a sassafras branch. Carved paint decorated base signed JRH. Height - 26”.

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German made Santa candy container with red coat and white sash. Original untouched condition. Dated 1928 but not signed “Germany”. Height - 7 inches.

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Folk art carved crow and Great Horned Owl tree made by John Holloway, West Creek, NJ. Seven crows and a Great Horned Owl, all with glass eyes, presented on a sassafras branch and a turned paint decorated base. This piece captures the adversarial relationship between crows and the Great Horned Owl who pillages their nests for eggs. Height - 26 inches.

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Jacob Medinger (1856-1932), Neiffer, Limerick Township, Pa. 7 inch redware pitcher. Sgraffito decoration of an eagle with shield and trailing vine decoration. Excellent condition with no restoration.

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Jacob Medinger (1856 - 1932), Neiffer, Montgomery County, Pa redware double handled vase. Medinger signature coggling on the rim and upper shoulder of the vase along with his signature ribbed handles. Height - 11 1/2 inches.

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