Unusual in its form and endearing in its details, a scarce figural sand paper pastel. Measures 11 x 12” with edge wear, tears stabilized with rice paper, water staining and nick to pup’s head. Bold,...
SUCH a fabulous little object. Union Made Cigar label dates to 1880, remnants of the tax stamp on box lid. Repurposed sometime in the early 20thc by a child with rocks, teeth (bear or cat?)...
Pinned two different ways and joined with hand made metal discs to allow lifelike movement. Exceptional historic teaching tool and accidental sculpture with a gorgeous, rich surface. Measures just under 3" at widest point and...
Striking form, likely made by a farrier give or take 1900. Found in Ohio. Pair by design (reminiscent of a pie safe tin) with varying size. 4 x 4.5”, the other 4.5 x 6” with an...
Striking black ink and eyes that speak. Lined notebook paper may date a decade in either direction, triple stepped box construction frame with SURFACE. Toning, dime sized paper loss in the field and tears at...
Heart warming (and unusual) mementos. Each man and woman recorded holding a cherished child or family pet.
Cabinet photo cut into three individual portraits, likely for a CDV album.
Found in Georgia.
Remarkable find. Pittsburgh centric paintings (Oakland Pieta & Panther Hollow) printing plate likely from Skyhooks, the metal itself from a company (BESCO) that was dissolved by 1930. Measures 8.5 x 13" with significant scratches.
Endearing and scarce. Measures 4.25 x 6.5”, signed Corry PA and dated April 9, 1887. Nice condition with nothing more than a few specks to background, flecks at mount edges and noninvasive stub top left...
WONDERFUL early arcade style photo. Handmade camel (platform toy of sorts) with country girls in overalls (and high Victorian boots!) Measures 3.5 x 5.5” with corner wear (loss bottom right), signed Altoona PA Studio.