Charming and cheerful Baskets of Flowers Quilt. The baskets are intricately made of of alternating peach and green triangles. Nicely quilted with patterns repeating the floral motifs of the applique. Excellent condition. Measures 58" x 74"; circa 1930.
Native American Nez Perce Beaded Bag with two very happy cats beneath a bird. Backing and handles are suede deerskin. Lining is barkcloth very
typical of the 1930's. Pristine condition. Measures 7 1/2" wide and 8 1/4" tall.
This is one of the smallest doll quilts I've seen. It was most likely made for use in a doll house. It measures 4 1/2" x 5 1/2"; done all of cotton ginghams. The colors are well place to give this little gem a nice abstract quality in addition to the One Patch pattern. Excellent condition. Machine quilted around the edge; circa 1940.
Charming Pot of Flowers Hooked Rug that is simultaneously literal and abstract. Excellent condition; measures 11 1/2" X 17 1/2". Circa 1930. Would make either a lovely table mat or wall hanging.
Carved wood ducks created in the workshop of Mexican silver masters, Los Castillo. These ducks, as well as item # 1047747, were made in their wood shop for the home of Antonio Castillo but not made for commercial purposes.
Largest duck measures 19" long and 12" tall. A crack is visible along the duck's back.
Middle size is 9" long and 6 1/2" tall. Excellent condition
Smallest is 6" long and 4" tall. Neck is broken.
All are beautifully figured, heavy weight ...click for details
Two carved ducks from the workshop of Los Castillo, Mexican silver designers. The atelier included a wood shop as wood was somtimes incorporated with metal jewelry and hollow ware. These ducks were made especially for the home of Antonio Castillo who was the last surviving brother to carry on the workshop. Made probably 1970's and were purchased directly from his collection.
Large duck measures 19" long and 10" tall. Unknown woods are heavy weight.
Elaborately dressed and coiffed Navajo doll dating to the 1940's or 50's. Silver colored buttons on her shirt and boots. Measures 11 3/4" tall. Excellent condition.
Cotton Crazy Stars Quilt with a nice variety of 1930's fabrics. Excellent condition; sturdy weight. Quilted with diamonds in the body of the quilt and a floral pattern in the border. Measures 81" square. Pennsylvania origin. Colors are softer than on my monitor.
Unusual variation of a Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Amish Nine Patch Quilt. The blocks are actually the same throughout, but the arrangement of colors gives the center grouping an entirely different appearance. Floral quilting in the border typical of the 1930's. Made mostly of wools with a cotton back. Very good condition; has a hint of a faded line visible in middle thumbnail photo but no other condition flaws. Measures 74" x 81".
