Uncle Sam Mechanical Bank »

Circa 1886: Shepard Hardware's Uncle Sam mechanical bank is the most widely recognized patriotic 19th century toy, which makes it highly prized among today's collectors of mechanical banks, cast iron toys, and patriotic Americana. This iconic mechanical bank is in completely original condition with no touch ups or repairs and has especially well executed eyes and a high percentage of original paint. This is a very fine bank in exellent condition.

For Sale: $2,700

Paris Manufacturing Company Antique Painted Sled »

Circa 1890-1910: Measurung 31" long, 10" wide, and 11" in height, this wonderful three color polychromatic painted sled is a product of South Paris, Maine's Paris Manufacturing Company, which is famous for their late 19th century painted sleds. This handsome example of antique Americana features a red ground with a black stenciled Indian Chief wearing a headdress in the center of the field and is flanked on both ends by a row of snowflakes. The oak runner frames are mortised on all four corners and are encased in cast iron runners. This is an extremely well made sled that was gently used and shows the good honest wear andvanced collectors prefer in their antiques.

For Sale: $395

Antique American Patriotic Folk Art War Eagle Carving »

Circa 1890-1910: Measuring 24" X 9" and grasping an arrow in its talons, this fine late 19th or early 20th century hand-carved pine war eagle was discovered on an old building in Ipswitch, Massachusetts and shows a weathered surface appropriate for its age. Note that the our nation's symbol is presented with its wings spread, making it seem as if the carving is soaring across the skies with an arrow in tow.

For Sale: $1250

Fabulous Artisian's Folk Art Patriotic Americana Painted Box »

Circa 1875-1895 | Amazing Artist's Paint Box, Fully Decorated: Measuring 15 3/4" wide, 5 1/2" tall, 9 1/2" deep and found in the heart of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, this late 19th century artisian's paint box is patriotic American folk art at its finest. Every surface outside is decorated with delicate patterns. The artist even used one of his old paint palletes to construct the bottom of the box! However, the outstandingly naive folk art rendition on the box's inside lid— Daniel Boone fighting off a bear with the butt of his rifle— vaults this whimsical art supply box into a musuem quality piece of patriotic Americana.

For Sale: $1250

Wilkins Cast Iron Horse Drawn Broadway Trolley Car »

Circa 1890-1894 | Wilkins Cast Iron Horse Drawn Broadway Lines Trolley Car with white horse.

For Sale: $1,895

Antique American Folk Art Double-Sided Game Board »

Circa 1880s, New England Origin: Measuring a little under 19 inches square, his handsome double-sided New England game board has all the bells and whistles that collectors desire: untouched original surface, superb graphic appeal, multiple borders, and good old honest wear in all the right places.

For Sale: $2395

19th Century Cherry Red and Silver Paint Decorated Sled »

Circa 1870-1890: This wonderful Antique American paint decorated sled boasts fabulous cherry red and silver paint decoration.

For Sale: $1,250

Early Historical Transferware on Liverpool Earthenware Jug »

Circa 1824: Richard Hall & Son. Black transfer design ''Washington His Country's Father'' on one side, ''Fayette The Nations Guest'' on the other. Commemorating the visit of General Lafayette to the U.S. in 1824. ''Republicans Are Not Always Ungrateful'' printed above the maker's mark of Richardd Hall & Son. 5" h

For Sale: $495

Winter View, Pittsfield, Mass | Historical Staffordshire »

Circa 1826-1834 | James & Ralph Clews.

For Sale: $650

End of the Day Cabin Bank »

Circa 1885: This end of the day Cabin mechanical bank contains the partial fingerprint of its original decorator. This literal human touch adds a fine folky feel to this desirable piece of early black Americana.

For Sale: $850

Cobalt Decorated Ovoid 3 Gallon Storage Jar »

Circa 1850: 12" Tall, 7" Wide at Top, 6 1/2" at Bottom
The great form and abundant cobalt floral decoration on this early salt glazed crock give it superb primitive appeal.

For Sale: $795

1816 Ann Withington Massachusetts House Sampler »

Circa 1816: Ann Gill Withington was born January 11, 1805 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, to Mather and Sarah Withington. Miss Withington's paternal grandfather Ebenezer Withington (1729 - 1800) was involved in the Boston Tea Party.

For Sale: $3,750

Unique Painted Folk Art Pillow »

Circa 1920s: Folk art, painted pillow, very unique with multiple animals. In stable condition, rare survivor, museum quality.

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20" Bing Teddy Bear »

Circa 1920: This rare Bing bear is in superb original condition. In their price guide Buying & Selling Teddy Bears published in 2000, teddy bear experts Terry and Doris Michaud place a value on this bear at $4,500.00. You can own this fantastic 20" Bing teddy bear for a fraction of that price!

For Sale: $2,250

Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd Private Car »

Circa 1939: Marx Tin Litho Wind-Up

For Sale: $2,495

Antique Advertising Hunt Club Shoes Tin Sign »

Circa 1905-1909: Measuring 24" by 30", this early 20th century Hunt Club Shoes sign sports a romantic scene of a well-to-do couple out for an afternoon horse ride on their grand Victorian villa. In the foreground of the scene is perched top of the line patent leather shoe. The Wingo, Ellett, and Crump Shoe Company of Richmond and Manchester, Virginia, was at its height in the first decade of the 20th century and had their signs made by The Meek Company in Coshocton, Ohio, which was long our nation's prominent manufacturing center for advertising signs from all over the United States and worlwide.

For Sale: $650

Great Paint & Stencil Decorated Antique Pump Cover »

Circa 1880: Pearse & Easterbrooks, Fall River, Mass. Fabulous decoration including folk art sunburst on great salmon colored ground.

For Sale: $995

Folk Art Horse Hooked Rug »

Circa 1890-1910: This fabulously folky and naive hooked rug depicts one full-bodied horse and one horse's head. The rug measures 25" by 17 1/2" including its unusual hand woven burlap fringe.

For Sale: $895

Kokomo, Indiana 1854 Sarah Jenkins Woolwork American Sampler »

Circa 1854: Signed “Sarah Jenkins, her work aged 11 done in the year of our Lord 1854.” Adornment on this sampler includes a young girl holding a puppy in her lap, a man standing in front of a house, three birds, two butterflies, a buck deer, flowers, a vine border, rows of alphabets, numbers, family initials, and the inscription “Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth.”

For Sale: $895

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Oval Sewing Carrier »

Circa 1900-1920: Oval sewing carrier, pink silk lined interior, four fingers, swing handle, tomato pincushion, 6 1/2" h to top of handle, 8 3/8", stamped "Sabbathday Lake, Shakers, Maine".

For Sale: $450

Miniature 6" Taconic Swing-Handled Basket »

Circa 1850-1880, Outstanding Form and Condition: Fine antique miniature baskets are always in high demand, and this superb six-inch mid 19th century mixed woods New York Taconic basket will delight even the most fastidious and sophisticated collector. more...

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1845 Mary Martin Sampler »

Dated 1845: I know that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. Mary Martin, Ardwick, Oct. 8, 1845

For Sale: $495

Antique Early Primitive Shirred Hooked Rug »

Bold and vibrant reds, olive greens, royal blues

Circa 1860-1900: Perfect primitive, country look in this nice small sized early shirred wool hooked rug. Great vibrant reds, olive greens, royal blues...

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Primitive, Naive, Charming Folk Art Painting »

Circa 1890-1910: Early oil on canvas folk art painting with charming primitive scene that includes log cabin, naively painted swans, unusual water works, brightly colored folky trees and unique early frame. Found in Pennsylvania

For Sale: $750

Chiromagica or the Hand of Fate: 1901, McLoughlin Bros. NY »

Circa 1903: McLoughlin Brothers second version of the popular question and answer game with moving pointing finger under glass. Striking wizard and eagle atop a globe by the premier chromolithographers at McLoughlin Bros.

For Sale: $495

Plow Boy Tobacco Can with Paper Label »

Circa 1910-1925: Excellent condition on this early Plow Boy Tobacco Can from St. Louis, MO.

For Sale: $225

Painted Wooden Barber Pole Antique Trade Sign »

Circa 1900-1925: This handsome red and white striped antique Barber Pole has great visual appeal and is small enough to fit just about anywhere. This fine early trade sign will compliment any collection of American folk art or Americana.

For Sale: $950

Jolly Nigger Mechanical Bank »

Circa 1935-1950: Sydenham & McOustra: This British made mechanical bank is both unusual and desirable because of its petite five inch height and because it was cast without they typical racial slur on its back. This example has excellent original paint and comes to the market in completely original played with condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs.

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Antique American Game: Barber Pole »

Played much like Tiddly Winks, this great early Parker Brothers ring toss game has wonderful graphics and comes complete with a neat little barber pole and all its original game pieces.

For Sale: $85

Red, White and Blue Americana Patriotic Hooked Rug »

Circa 1920-1940: Wonderful color on this art deco era, clam shell, red white and blue antique americana hooked rug.

For Sale: $350

 

1938 Red, White and Blue Folk Art Hooked Rug »

Signed and Dated: EF '38, one of three by the same maker

Circa 1938: Strong and bold graphic content, great clor and whimsical theme, signed by EF '38, one of a trio of folk art hooked rugs by the same artist. Vibrant colors and superb graphic appeal.

For Sale: $550

 

Folky, Whimsical Vintage Hooked Rug »

Signed: EF, one of three by the same maker

Circa 1930s: Charming and vibrant, signed EF , one of a trio of folk art hooked rugs by the same artist.

For Sale: $450

Folk Art Fighting Cocks Hooked Rug »

Circa 1936: The rooster is one of the iconic images in American folk art, and this rare 32" x 23" fighting cocks hooked rug has all the bells and whistles that the advanced collector expects in a piece of this quality.

For Sale: $750

 

Rare Sign Language Alphabet Plate »

Circa 1880-1890: Sign language ABC plates are notoriously scarce. This flawless example depicts five wooden dolls surrounded by the sign language alphabet.

For Sale: $350

Park Theatre, New York | Historical Staffordshire »

Circa 1825-1832: Dark blue Historical Staffordshire ten inch dinner plate with acorn border from Stevenson and Williams.

For Sale: $550

Hubley White Elephant Mechanical Bank »

Circa 1934: Hubley Manufacturing Company began operation in 1894 and was located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They expanded their basic line of toys in the 1920s to include bookends, ashtrays, and doorstops.

For Sale: $300

Punch and Judy Mechanical Bank »

Circa 1884: This bank represents a typical Punch and Judy theatre, scenery, curtain and all. Judy receives the coin in a plate in her hand, a lever is pressed and Punch rushes forward brandishing a club, when Judy turns quickly and deposits the coin in the bank. Name "Punch and Judy Bank" above the stage opening. Two varieties, one has smaller letters in the name than the other. Buffalo, N.Y. July 15, 1884.

For Sale: $2250

Antique Hexagonal Table Top Penny Rug »

Circa 1900-1925: This rug measures a wonderfully petite 26" by 23 1/2" and is in excellent as found condition with no replacements or repairs.

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"Going to School" Pen and Ink Drawing »

Signed O.W. Clark 1911 on back: A charming red cloaked girl ties her boots and says, "Wait for me." Her lunch pail at her feet and a little petticoat showing. Sweet, naive watercolor, ink and graphite.

For Sale: $295

Original Blue Paint Oval Pantry Box »

Circa 1880-1910: Nice dry surface on this blue painted 7 1/2" oval antique pantry box in original condition.

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Marx Tidy Tim Tin Litho Wind Up »

Circa 1933: Keep Your City Spic and Span Says Tidy Tim the Clean Up Man. Antique American tin wind-up toy.

For Sale: $495

Loogootee Pottery Frog Mug »

Circa 1880s: Before relocating to Loogootee, Indiana, and beginning work there as a potter in 1878, John H. Folks had spent time working for master Midwestern potters Wallace and Cornwall Kirkpatrick in Anna, Illinois. The Kirkpatrick brothers were known for their whimsical stoneware masterpieces which included railroad pig flasks, grotesque snake jugs, figural door stops, dollheads, shoo fly jugs, frog mugs, and a host of other imaginative political and satirical whimsies.

For Sale: $895

Felix the Cat by Schoenhut »

Circa 1925: Nice large 8" size. Painted, wooden, fully jointed, with original stickers and leather ears. Copyrighted by Pat Sullivan.

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Huge 11" New Geneva PA Tanware Pitcher »

Circa 1880-1900: Here is a fabulous tanware pitcher meant for the most advanced and discerning collector. It is quite uncommon to find tanware pitchers that are taller than nine inches and have greater than a one gallon capacity. Thrown from the light colored upper river clay of the Monongahela, this one and a half gallon pitcher stands eleven inches in height and features highly unususal decoration which includes three stripes, two rows of swirls and top borders of leaf sprays.

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Archie Zimmerman Folk Art Collection »

This sizable museum quality collection is truly a treasure trove of American polychromatic folk art, all hand made by Plumville, Pennsylvania born carver Archie Zimmerman (1861-1961).

Archie Zimmerman Folk Art Collection
as seen on the cover of Antique Week November 2, 2009