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19th century make-do lighting pewter candlestick on turned base

A wonderful piece of early 19th century make-do lighting.   A section of an early pewter candlestick is riveted onto a boldly turned wooden base. 

lighting 19th century miniature sconces paint decorated

Rare and wonderful pair of miniature blue smoke decorated tin sconces; reacquired from a private collection. 

19th century folk art beaded cat in rare stepped frame

This folky beaded cat set on a burgundy background fabric in a fabulous stepped frame will add a playful air to any Americana or Folk Art collection.  

early 19th century folk art watercolor of a young lady ca. 1810-1815

Early 19th century watercolor portrait presents a very attractive and fashionable young lady. She is set on a variegated blue background. Her face is delicate - narrow jaw-line, almond shaped eyes, feathered eyebrows, thin nose, and small mouth.  Her clothing and hair, the most stylish fashions of the 1795 - 1820 time period, is luxuriously colored.  The artist skillfully used shading and shadowing to illustrate the complexity and richness of her hairstyle and clothing.
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19th century appliqued and embroidered potholders

Two ca. 1840 closely related appliqued and embroidered potholders (they’re sisters, not twins).  Clearly created by a talented artist, both pieces are thoughtfully designed for visual impact and as a display for the maker’s skills.

18th century Queen Anne mirror with paint decorated scrolled crest

18th century painted Queen Anne mirror.  Untouched looking glass with paint decorated scrolled crest above a molded and veneered frame.  The crest is mortised into the frame, that is constructed with very tiny t-head nails. 

Prior-Hamblin portrait of a young boy, blue eyes, ginger hair. holds a toy rattle

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Classic Prior-Hamblin portrait of a young boy in a blue dress holding a toy rattle.  His bright blue eyes ginger hair, fair skin tone, and vivid blue dress stand out dramatically in contrast with the dark background. 

rare pair black folk art dolls embroidered faces original clothes
rare pair black folk art dolls embroidered faces original clothes

Rare pair sister and brother dolls, ca. 1890 with special features and wonderful expressions. 

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