Friday, May 31, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Monday, May 27, 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Demon Dog
Early 20th century folk art carved demonic looking dog. Found in New York state.
Available at Anonymous Works.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Antique Wicker Cooling Coffin
Auction house description:
Victorian antique wicker cooling coffin (rubber corpse included). A cooling coffin was kept at the most prestigious homes to keep body contained and aireated until such time as a doctor could arrive to pronounce the person dead. The wicker would allow air circulation in case the person was not reliably dead. Stenciled underneath "Manufactured by Durfee Embalming Fluid Co. Grand Rapids, Mich."
Available at Aspire Auctions.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Folk Art Stone Lion
Sold at Garth's for $2,900.00 (w/o premium).
Auction Description:
American, 19th century. Seated lion with unusual features. Restoration. 30"h. 54"w. 17"d. Condition Report: Found in Muskingum County. Restoration is fairly recent with concrete patch. Rebuilt lips, ears and front leg. Surface weathered from the elements.
Paper Cutout
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
WWII Era Duffle Bag
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Thursday, May 9, 2013
The Musical Wonder of Professor McRae
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Primitive Automaton Figure
Circa 1920-1930's primitive automaton figure. Unknown as to it's
original purpose. A slow moving electric motor in the hollow body moves
the right arm back and forth.
Available at Anonymous Works.
Available at Anonymous Works.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Madam Sirwell's Novelty Flea Circus
Portrait of a Whittler
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Saturday, May 4, 2013
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