Folk Art

Needlework sampler, displaying the family record for the family of Noah Darby, (born 1798), and Eva Brook, (born 1800).

Exceptional large boot trade sign, painted on both sides with the name “A.F. Twitchell” in gold lettering and gold striping on a black background.

Sheet metal trade sign in the shape of a boot, with original black and white paint on a red background.

Wooden folk-art trade sign.

Rare folk art optometrist trade sign in the shape of eyeglasses.

Wooden drug store or apothecary trade sign.

Child’s sled with red and blue paint decoration, last quarter of the 19^th century.

Outstanding tole tray painted with a naïve still life scene.

Antique “Creedmoor” cast iron mechanical bank with original polychrome paint decoration, depicting a soldier firing into a tree trunk.

A theorem on velvet in its original paint decorated frame.

Beautifully crafted tin birdcage, very attractive form with nicely shaped twisted wire bars, 19th century.

Hand-carved horse and wagon pull toy. The horse is mounted on a wheeled platform. 19th century. An exceptionally well-made piece of folk art.

A truly exceptional miniature lift-top blanket chest with one drawer.