PRIMITIVE CARVED WOOD SCULPTURE STATUE ~ Eclectic Vintage Folk Art ~ HUGE!

Just listed this old vintage folk art wood sculpture that is beautifully carved and massive in size.   Primitive folk art featuring a barefoot man playing a bongo drum.   Made from solid wood that is rich in color and grain.   This old eclectic sculpture statue stands just a tad under a whopping two and one half feet tall at 28” in height. 

This very large sized piece will be a wonderful focal point wherever it’s placed – and is one that’s sure to generate interest.  Displays beautifully indoors or out.  A truly phenomenal original Folk Art piece for a collection and/or for display.

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ANTIQUE SOLID COPPER EQUESTRIAN WALL PLAQUES ~ Old Original Copper Horse Sculpture

Check these old beauties out!  A wonderful pair for any serious collector of antique equestrian, antique Yellowstone National Park pieces and/or antique copper.  Beautifully sculpted solid copper horses in their old original wood frames.  The old original leather reins are even still in place. 

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Old Vintage HERMES ROCKET TYPEWRITER with Case ~ Made in Switzerland

A great and rare vintage find – a fabulous old Hermes Rocket typewriter from the mid century.  Circa 1950’s-60’s.  A superb early typewriter collectible made in Switzerland.  Original hard-shell case.  (For info and lots more photos, go to the sweetcottagecharm Ebay link at right…) A superb vintage typewriter addition for a collection and/or for use and display. Hermes typewriters were designed in Switzerland, home of precision engineering; and they were built with all the Swiss passion for moving mechanisms and solid craftsmanship.   The Rocket is a direct descendent of the Hermes Baby, the original subcompact portable typewriter.  Really, very little about it had changed across 30 years.  The Baby/Rocket was so popular that Hermes licensed its designs to many other manufacturers.  Subsequently, you can find very similar-looking typewriters under a host of names. I n the 1960s, Smith-Corona bought out the British Typewriters Ltd factory which had manufactured Rockets under license for Hermes.  Smith-Corona used up the standing inventory of parts by re-labeling the machine as the Smith-Corona Empire.   They weren’t many of those made, and they are of high interest to collectors as a transitional artifact.

ANTIQUE MINIATURE OIL PAINTING ON WOOD ~ BEAUTIFUL STILL LIFE ~ ARTIST SIGNED

For more info and pics of this great old antique miniature painting on wood, click the sweetcottagecharm Ebay link at right……..  A charming work of art in original wood frame.

MID CENTURY MODERN ~ MOD RETRO ~ STONEWORK POTTERY TURTLE FLOWER POT

Just listed this vintage pottery piece by Stonework Originals.  From the 1950’s and totally charming!  Retro stoneware pottery – display it as is, or use it as a flower pot or trinket holder.  For more info and lots more photos, see the “sweetcottagecharm” Ebay link at right.

Vintage Wood / Brass KALEIDOSCOPE with MUSIC BOX!

See the sweetcottagecharm Ebay link at right for more pics and info regarding this great Kaleidoscope Music Box! 

The rotating multi-colored stained glass disc is cleverly connected to the movement of the music box; subsequently, the spectacular kaleidoscope images seen through the lens are in constant motion as the music plays.   The original music box wind-up key is shown mounted on top of the thick carved wood base.  Screws and nuts may be tightened to hold the lens tube in position of choice. 

A charming estate item that is in very nice condition throughout as shown.  Estimated circa 1960’s-70’s.  The original music box still works and the music plays as it turns the colorful disc with multi-colored stained glass.  A charming and substantial kaleidoscope / music box collectible with great eye appeal and one that displays beautifully — and an excellent and fun interactive conversation piece.  Very generously sized with dimensions of 10” x 6” x 9” tall.

ANTIQUE WOOD ICE BOX ICE CHEST ~ SOLID PINE 2 COMPARTMENT NON-MOTORIZED REFRIGERATOR

ANTIQUE  ICE BOX EARLY SOLID PINE WOOD  TWO COMPARTMENT ICE STORAGE CHEST   A rare find-  antique wooden ice box or ice chest.  A beautifully crafted and functional early wood furniture piece with two storage compartments with hinged doors and a raised design with pedestal legs.  The old brass door knob and hardware are all original to the piece.  These were used for keeping foods cold with a large block of ice placed in the top compartment.  This old original primitive beauty was hand crafted from nicely grained and beautifully colored solid pine.  The original pencil markings made by the craftsman may be seen in the chest’s underside.  Estimated circa mid to late 19th century possibly earlier.   For lots more pics and details, go to sweetcottagecharm Ebay auction link at right…>

ALFI West Germany ~ Vintage Chrome Ice Bucket ~ ART DECO

Striking chrome ice bucket by Alfi, West Germany.  A stunning authentic vintage chrome beauty.  Art Deco simplicity at its best….

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The Art of Bullfighting ~ Matador vs El Toro ~ Huge Antique Wall Tapestry Rug

Just listed a great old vintage wall tapestry or rug featuring the art of bullfighting.  Extra large size wall art.  Great early to mid 20^th century fiber art to compliment your wall.  Estimated circa 1940’s.  Nice action scene depicting three matadors, an angry charging bull and a cheering crowd of spectators.  See my sweetcottagecharm Ebay auction link at right for more pics and details……….>

 

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A Blast from the Past… Authentic Vintage 1960’s Captain Pilot Hat ~ FLY UNITED!

Now up for grabs in my sweetcottagecharm Ebay auctions – see link at right for more pics and info….  A wonderful vintage 1960’s aviation collectible.  Authentic airline pilot Captain’s hat cap with United Airlines badge.