Gamecock Weathervane
Full-bodied molded copper gamecock weathervane. The weathervane has cast iron feet and flat copper tail feathers. It is in very good condition, with some rust to the feet and some loss to the gold paint. The weathervane sits on a contemporary metal stand.
Provenance: Estate of Joseph “Jay” St. Mark of Newtown, Connecticut, historian, appraiser and collector of fine Americana.
Dimensions: 18¾” high x 15” long x 5” wide (stand)
Item No. 230098
Price: $4,700.
Paint Decorated Blanket Chest
Paint decorated blanket chest. The blanket chest is boldly decorated on three sides and the lid with wild reddish/brown swirls on a chrome yellow ground. It has a clean interior and rope handles, and is in very good condition except for significant paint wear on the lid. 19th century, Vermont.
Dimensions: 24” high x 43” wide x 18” deep
Item No. 230080
Price: $2,800.
Sale Price: $1,250.
Cupboard w/Carved Decorations
Two-door pine cupboard. The cupboard is attractively decorated with unusual inset diamonds and chip carving on the front and both sides. Other features include an attractive cornice, and beaded backboards. The interior has a large storage area with three removable shelves, (the fourth shelf is missing but can be added if desired). The hinges are stamped “Clark Patent”. The cupboard is in very good condition, with an attractive soft finish and traces of at least two coats of paint. 19th century, Canadian.
Dimensions: 77” high x 52” wide x 17” deep.
Item No. 230079
Price: $2,700.
"Eagle" Kazak Area Rug
“Eagle” Kazak area rug. The rug sports four “eagle” medallions with quadrupeds and other symbols. It is signed and dated 1901, (1319) in the weave. The rug is a light tribal weight and is dyed with aniline dyes. It is in very good condition with even wear.
Dimensions: 4’9” x 8’3”
Item No. 230078
Price: $2,500.
Redware Loaf Dish
Large slip decorated redware loaf dish with a coggled edge. The dish is in fair to good condition with a few chips and a tight hairline. The reverse side was painted black at a later date. 19th century, Pennsylvania.
Dimensions: 16¾” long x 11½” wide x 3” high.
Item No. 230062
Price: $595.
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Painted Pennsylvania Dutch Cupboard
Painted Pennsylvania two-part Dutch cupboard. The cupboard sports original red and white paint, a bold cornice, two glass doors in the top section, each with six panes of old wavy glass, and attractive rope-turned trim framing both top and bottom sections. The bottom section has two small drawers over two raised panel doors. The cupboard is in very good condition and is all original, except that the pie shelf has been built up by 3½” inches. 19th century, Pennsylvania.
Dimensions: 82½” high x 61” wide, (at cornice), x 20¾” deep.
Item No. 230075
Price: $4,900.
Dated Paint Decorated Box
Paint decorated dome-top box. The box is exuberantly decorated in blue/gray and black paint, with large swirls and eyes along with the date “1830” on the back. It is in very good condition, displaying only the expected degree of wear from age and usage.
Dimensions: 9¼” high x 24” wide x 12” deep.
Item No. 230104
Price: $1,250.
Running Horse Weathervane
Exceptional full-bodied molded running horse weathervane, copper with a zinc head. The weathervane boasts a very attractive verdigris patina. It is in very good condition with a few repaired bullet holes and some minor dents and holes. From an old Connecticut collection. Late 19th century, probably made by A.L. Jewell & Co., Waltham, MA,
Dimensions: 16” high x 28¾” long x 2” wide.
Item No. 230095
Price: $4,500.
Andrews Table-Top Terrestrial Globe
A six-inch terrestrial desk globe, A.H. Andrews Co. The globe is mounted on a nicely turned wooden base with a warm patina. It is stamped, “Andrews/Six Inch/Globe/Chicago/A.H. Andrews & Co.”. The globe is in fair condition, with toning, a small crack and other imperfections. It also slightly wobbles on the stand. Last quarter of the 19th century, Illinois.
Item No. 23012
Price: $675.
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