Impressionist painting by Charles Wesley Nicholson (American 1896-1955). Oil on canvas depicting California lupines and poppies with the Sierra Madre mountains in the background. Dimensions: Frame - 11 1/2" x 14 1/2", Sight - 8 1/2 x 12".

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Signed oil on velvet theorem by Ellinger (American 1913-2003) with a basket of fruit including a desirable watermelon. Very crisp colors that are actually better than the photo. Original 19th century lemon gold frame that Ellinger often used. Dimensions: Frame - 19 x 26", Sight - 15 x 23 1/2".

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Lathe turned, lidded trinket or spice box in original blue painted surface. Excellent condition with only a minor shrinkage crack on the base. Width - 3", Height, 2 1/8".

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This exceptional Central Pennsylvania pine dry sink with original paint decorated surface is one of the best we have ever owned. It exhibits square nailed construction with a canted, dovetailed well, over two dovetailed drawers, over two mortised and pinned doors. The top has a dry scrubbed surface that carries over to the front board of the well. The sides are paint decorated with the tree of life. Circa 1840-1860. Length - 41", Width - 19", Height 36".

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Rare Southeastern PA butter box made of walnut. Dovetailed case with a two piece lid that is chamfered and exhibits a center stabilizing spline that is dovetailed into each lid section. The interior of the box contains five removable sections. The box retains it's original hand wrought handle. Dimensions - 19 x 18 x 6 inches.

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Signed oil on velvet theorem by Ellinger (American 1913-2003). Beautiful arrangement of flowers presented in an antique Canton bowl. Good crisp colors with original 19th century lemon gold frame. Dimensions 18 x 22", 13 1/2 x 17 1/4" sight.

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Pennsylvania walnut tavern table with a single board removable pinned top, a dovetailed drawer with it's original knob and gracefully splayed legs terminating in pad feet. White pine and poplar secondary woods. Entirely original. Height 29". Top 34"x23".

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Early to mid twentieth century game wheel with a punchy Art Deco style painted surface. The colors are bright and crisp. Nice smaller size with a diameter of 22 inches. It comes with a custom made wall mount.

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Ceramic folk art bird made by James C Seagreaves (1923-1997) of Breiningsville, PA. Circa 1985. Rare blue and violet decoration. Mint condition. Height - 6"

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English pearlware mocha master salt with cats- eye decoration. Excellent condition with no restoration. Height - 2", Width - 3"

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Pennsylvania Federal cherry slantfront desk with a dovetailed case, four graduated drawers, a fitted interior and French feet. Drawers have line inlay around the perimeter in the form of a cartouche. The cartouche inlay is repeated on the desk lid along with a two-handled urn. Circa 1810. Refinished with replaced brasses. Height - 42", Width - 43", Depth - 21".

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Signed Solomon Bell & Sons Strasburg Virginia flower pot with attached saucer. Manganese and copper oxide decoration over a cream colored slip. Circa 1860-1890. Excellent condition with minor expected ware. Height - 7".

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Diminutive well -proportioned Central Pennsylvania farm table with a mid nineteenth century red painted surface. Single, divided dovetailed drawer with original wooden knob, a removable pinned two board top and graceful Queen Ann style legs terminating in pad feet. Pine with poplar secondary woods. Circa 1810. Height - 28 1/2", Top - 37 x 26".

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Pair of butternut or pine candlesticks made, decorated and signed by Pennsylvania artist Paul W. Eshelman. Eshleman was a 1st generation studio wood worker who sought to find artistic expression in simple, utilitarian wooden objects. His pieces are considered masterpieces of form and graceful execution. Several of his works are in the collection of the New York City Museum of Art & Design. Along with Wharton Esherick, Bob Stocksdale and James Pristini, Eshelman exhibited together at the 1858 World's fair In Brussels. Height - 7 1/2".

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Medium size pine firkin in excellent condition with the best original red painted surface. Tongue and grooved staves with four horizontal lap joint wooden bands secured by brass tacks. Bentwood swing handle attached with wood pegs. There is a narrow 1/8" crack in the lid due to shrinkage. Height - 9". Top Width - 9", Bottom Width - 9 1/2".

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Very folky hooked rug with two kittens in the middle of a variegated and chain background, surrounded by a black border. Wool and cotton on burlap dating to the early twentieth century, Good crisp colors. Professionally cleaned and mounted for display. Dimensions 42" x 29".

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Circa 1860 wall box made of pine with fine dovetailed construction. Nicely scalloped crest with original dark red painted surface. Ex - Terry Dwyer. Width - 14 inches, Depth - 3 3/4 inches. Height - 9 inches.

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Mid twentieth century carved eagle with a banner reading "Don't Give Up The Ship". Made by the Artistic Carving Co. of Boston, Mass. Very good original condition with no paint restoration or repairs. Length - 29inches, Height 10 1/2 inches.

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Folky carved figure of a man with a dark green hat and large blue buttons on his white shirt. This fellow and his rifle have spent some time out in the elements as evidenced by the condition of the paint which has had some touch up along the way. Height - 16 inches.

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Circa 1840 Berks County Pennsylvania paint decorated pine dovetailed blanket chest with rare six pointed star, sunburst and hearts paint decoration. Reddish-orange decoration on a yellow ochre ground with dark green on the lid molding and feet. Interior till is intact along with the original hinges. The grabber lock may have been replaced. Length - 49", Width - 23", Height - 24".

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Rare cardinal tree made by John Holloway (1935-) of West Creek, NJ. John has been a noted and award winning decoy carver for over forty years. His bird trees are of a very limited output and made in the style of 19th century Pennsylvania carvers like Schtockschnitzer Simmons. There are five birds on a sassafrass branch mounted on a paint decorated plinth. This is the only cardinal tree John every made as it was a special request. Height - 18".

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Oil on velvet theorem by Ellinger (American 1913-2003). A lovely presentation with strawberries in a Canton bowl and a yellow bird and butterfly. Good crisp colors with original paint decorated frame and an undisturbed paper backing. Dimensions - 17 1/2" x 14" (sight).

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English mochaware pepper pot with concentric blue and black slip decorated banding. English circa 1840. Height - 4 3/4".

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Signed A. L. Jewell Waltham, Mass running horse weathervane with fantastic form and an original verdigris surface. Full body copper with a zinc head. The Jewell company existed from the early 1850's until 1867 so this piece dates to that period. This wonderful horse would be a great addition to any weathervane and/or Americana collection. Length - 28", Height 15 1/2".

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Wonderful and very folky hooked rug with a central prancing horse and a geometric border. This wool on burlap rug is in excellent condition with only a minor, unnoticeable repair to a three inch section of the border. The color combinations are very appealing visually. Professionally mounted by Kathy Wilson. Dimensions - 44" x 27".

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