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Hooked Rug

Vivid Basket of flowers hook rug with lamb’s tongue boarder. Wool on burlap. Professionally mounted and in excellent condition. Dimensions - 26 x 35 inches.

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Old Tennent Church Painting

Very folky late nineteenth century oil on artist board of the Old Tennent Presbyterian Church, Manalapan, NJ. The historic church was founded in 1692 and played a key role in the spread of Presbyterianism in America. Original fame and condition with no touch up or restoration. 9 x 11 1/2.

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John Holloway Owl Tree

Rare carved owl tree by John Holloway, West Creek, NJ. Six different species of owls with glass eyes, presented on a sassafras branch mounted on a turned base. Signed JRH on the base. He is known to have made only six or seven of these owl trees, all of which are currently in private collections. Height - 25".

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Medinger Sgrafitto Plate

Redware sgraffito plate by Jacob Medinger (1856-1932) of Neiffers, Limerick Township, Pa. The plate was made as a presentation piece for Guy Reinert, a friend of Medinger’s, in 1931 and initialed G. R. The sgraffito decoration was done Medinger assistant William McAllister. The plate is in mint original condition with excellent color. Diameter - 8 1/2 inches.

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Pa Miniature Painted Basket

Miniature gathering basket with original dry red painted surface. As expected wear to the handle and minor abrasions to the bottom. Width - 3 1/2 inches.

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Signed Massachusetts Firkin

Large firkin made by C. A. Wilder So. Hingham, MA with original dry, blue painted surface. Stamped on lid. Circa 1850. Made with tongue and groove staves, finger lapped bands, copper tacks, wooden pegs and a bentwood handle secured with mushroom buttons. Excellent original condition. Height - 12 1/2 inches. Lid - 12 1/2 inches in diameter.

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Medinger Redware Pitcher

Fine and rare seven inch Jacob Medinger (1856-1932) redware pitcher with sgraffito decoration of an eagle and two birds. The Medinger pottery was founded by Jacob’s father William in 1872. The business remained operational until Jacob’s kiln related death in 1932. The piece dates to the late 1920’s.

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Emily Dillard Painting

Emily Dillard (American 1879 - 1968 Dallas, Texas). Wonderful small oil on canvas landscape with bluebonnets in the foreground. Dillard was a member of the Dallas based Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts. Signed EM/DILLARD. Circa 1940. 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches sight. 8 1/2 x 7 inches overall.

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Odd Fellows Scepter

Early twentieth century Odd Fellow’ lodge ceremonial scepter with a rare leather finial. Original untouched paint decorated surface. Most scepters of the period were made entirely of pine. Length - 21 inches.

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Recumbent Yellow Ware Lion

Recumbent earthenware/yellow ware lion perched on an oval plinth. Circa 1860. Found in the Staunton area of the Valley of Virginia. Excellent overall condition with very minor wear around the base. No restoration. Length - 7 inches.

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Carved Snowy Owl

Very folky carved Snowy Owl perched on an architectural plinth. Carved from pine with glass eyes. Height - 13 inches.

 

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German Black Cat Halloween Lantern

German made Halloween Black Cat Jack O Lantern dating to the 1930’s. Excellent condition. Original paper inserts and wire handle. Marked Made In Germany on base. There is a very small tear to the paper in the left eye. Height - 3 1/2 inches.

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German Halloween Devil Jack O Lantern

Rare, small German made Devil Halloween Jack O Lantern dating to the 1930’s. Excellent condition with virtually no wear. Original paper insert and wire handle. Marked Germany on base. Height - 3 inches.

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Hattie Brunner Watercolor

Hattie Klapp Brunner, American (1889-1982), Reinholds, Lancaster County, Pa. original watercolor on paper depicting a winter scene with a sleigh, skaters and a covered bridge. Signed and dated 1966. Original frame. Dimensions Sight - 11 1/2 x 16 inches.

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Running Horse Hooked Rug

Circa 1930 hooked rug of a black running horse on a tan ground. Punchy red, tan and black swags around the perimeter. Professionally mounted for display. 35” x 23”.

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Cat Hooked Rug

Super folky hooked rug with a black and white cat on a red ground with flowers, a bumblebee and small kitty foot prints around the perimeter. The expression on the cat’s face is off the charts cool. Wool on burlap. Signed P D and dated 1972. Excellent original condition with no defects. 36” x 25”.

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Early Hooked Rug

Excellent circa 1900 hooked rug with a a super folky presentation. Titled HOME with squirrels, tulips. a red house and a triangle border. Wool and cotton on burlap. Professionally mounted for hanging. Diameter - 39 inches.

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German Krampus Candy Container

Rare German made paper mache Krampus candy container. Stamped “Made in Germany” on underside. Circa 1920. Very good condition with as expected ware from use. Height - 9 inches.

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Cast Zinc Eagle

Late 19th century cast zinc spread-wing eagle perched on a plinth. Excellent original oxidized surface. It may have been utilized as a pilothouse element on a small steamship or tug boat. Probably of New England origin. Height - 15', Width - 21".

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Redware Dog

Large early 20th century redware dog with coleslaw mane and holding a basket in it's mouth. Copper oxide splotching. Excellent overall condition. In the style of John Bell. Height - 10", Length - 11".

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Miniature Watercolor Portraits

Pair of 19th century American watercolors on paper, likely a brother and sister. Presented in period figured maple frames. 6 1/2" x 5 1/2". Very slight toning.

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Chalkware Garniture

Mid 19th century chalkware garniture with original polychrome painted surface. Desirable yellow base. Height - 14", Width 10".

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Miniature Painted Berry Basket

Exceptional miniature berry basket with original yellow painted surface. Excellent patina and condition with no breaks or losses. Found in Berks County, Pa but could be of Lancaster County origin. Width - 5 1/4" Height - 4 1/2".

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Halloween Black Cat Jack O' Lantern

Large Halloween black cat jack o' lantern candy container. Circa 1920. Made of paper mache with black flocking cover the cat's head. Most likely of German origin. Excellent original condition with as expected minor ware. Height - 8".

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Decorated Treen Cup

Small 19th century lathe turned treen cup with vinegar grain paint decoration. Excellent condition. Height - 3”

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