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Seth Steward Model Canoe Paddles
This is a pair of model canoe paddles made and painted by renowned Maine artist Seth W. Steward (1844-1927) of Monson. One paddle is decorated with a painting of a brook trout chasing a fly on the blade and a canoe on the handle. The other has a painting of a moose on the blade and a rifle on the handle. These are the longest Steward model paddles that we've seen.
Dated 1901
5.5" w, 45" long

Owl Hooked Rug
An unusually large figural hand-hooked rug featuring a Great Horned Owl on a tree branch surrounded by a decorative border. In crisp shades of greens, reds, browns and grays. Professionally mounted for hanging.
Circa 1900
62.5” w, 35.5” h
$3,850

Tramp Art Cupboard
This one-door, three-shelf cupboard decorated with repetitive gouge-carved grooves and carved notches is an appealing variation of the tramp art tradition. Both the design and workmanship of this cupboard make it an outstanding example of folk art furniture.
Circa 1910
46" w, 18" d, 60" h
$7,800

Burl Console
This graceful hallway, serving, or sofa table has natural branch legs and stretchers, and a burl encrusted apron with three drawers. It is rare to find antique rustic tables with drawers, and rarer still to find a console form.
Circa 1880
32” w, 11” d, 33” h
$3,250

Unique Picture Frame
A stunning triple-opening frame with an abstract relief design resembling lily pads and marsh grasses that are formed with twine covered in gesso. An aged green paint surface lends a verdigris appearance that is reminiscent of classic Arts & Crafts era decorative design.
Circa 1900
40" w, 18" h
$2,200

Old Hickory Barrel Arm Chair
This hickory frame arm chair was called a "New Cottage or Parlor Chair" in one of the earliest Old Hickory catalogs. It is an extremely comfortable, uncommon design with a newly rewoven back and seat.
Old Hickory Chair Company, Martinsville, IN.
Circa 1910
24" w, 18" d, 31" h
$850

Micmac Twig Stand
The top of this Indian-made table has a central mosaic twig star offset by radiating half-round twigs. The peeled pole tripod base has arched and straight twig accents.
Nova Scotia.
Circa 1890
15" square top, 26" h
$1,200

Carved Trout Walking Stick
This folk carved and painted walking stick features multiple trout swimming upwards, with the topmost fish facing downstream. Some of the fish are about to devour insect larvae meals. Many trout and much whimsy, with a custom-made metal stand.
Circa 1890
34" h

Horse Andirons
A unique pair of figural horse andirons handmade from thick steel that has been hammered on the front, and then colored with a bronze finish.  The supports for the back log holders are shaped as horse shoes. 
Circa 1945
14.5” h, 19.5” d
$575

Decorated Birch Bark Frame
This easel frame is incised decorated with two images of Indians - a warrior and a chief. Both its larger size and its decoration make it an unusual example of a Passamaquoddy Indian-made birch bark and sweet grass picture frame.
Circa 1900
Frame: 8" w, 9.5" h
Opening: 4" h, 3.25" w

Octagonal Old Hickory Table
A classic, functional hickory stand with an octagonal oak top and hickory pole legs and stretchers.
Stamped Old Hickory Chair Company, Martinsville, IN.
Circa 1915
24" diameter top, 29" h
$600

Small Beaver Carving
This tiny painted carving portrays a beaver resting on a log. It is from the artisan town of St. Jean Port Jolie, Quebec that has long been known for its folk tradition of animal carving.
Circa 1940
5" w, 1" d, 2" h