Bodenheimer-Mayer House

Painted Child’s Rocking Chair With Bootjack Splat

For sale is a 19th century painted child’s rocking chair with a boot jack splat back. The chair is accented with aged yellow or ochre striping on the crest rail, back, seat, legs and rockers. A painted flower is on the crest rail and the front of the seat. The back and legs are mortised into the seat and the legs are mortised into the rockers. The chair is approximately 18 3/4” tall x 11 3/8” wide at the crest rail x 15 5/8” measured from the ends of the rockers. The seat is approximately 9 3/4” wide x 8 7/8” deep measured to the splat. There has been some minor paint loss as can be seen in the pictures. There are also age appropriate scratches and dents. Please examine the photos closely as they are part of the description. The chair is structurally sound.

Price: $175

Painted Wooden Bucket with Lid

This bucket is approximately 11 1/2” tall excluding the knob on the lid and handle. It tapers from a bottom 12 1/8” in diameter to the 10 1/8” top. The lid is formed with two boards and fits snugly into the top of the bucket. The outer board is cracked, but the inner board is not. The bucket retains its original oxidized red surface. All of the metal bands are present and fit tightly around the bucket.

Price: $275

1877 Folk Art Valentine

This 1877 handdraen, folk art valentine features a young boy wearing a civil war era cap riding a sled. He is surrounded by pull toy horse on a platform, a horse drawn cart and a wagon. Below the sled are the words “Ah! Will you be my valentine. It is dated in the lower left is the date Feb 14 ‘77. The person pulling the sled is left to the imagination, perhaps his hoped-for valentine. The drawing. It is 6” wide and 3 7/8” high and framed in a period, probably not the original frame. The frame is 8 7/8” wide x 6 3/4” high. There are no rips or tears visible.

Price: $275

Lantern Form Christmas Candle Light

This Victorian lantern form Christmas fairly light is octagonal in shape and made of tin. Each panel holds a different color glass panel. It is suspended by the original wire which runs through the light to the base. The wire is soldered to the base. Pushing the wire down exposes the candle holder. The light is 3 7/16” tall not counting the wire handle and 2 5/8” across. The solder on one side has broken loose from the bottom. There is also candle wax on the bottom and in the interior of the candle holder. Otherwise the light is in very good condition. There are no chips or cracks in any of the glass panels.

Price: Sold

Early 10" Baluster-form Pewter Candlestick

For sale is a baluster form pewter candlestick attributed to Cincinnati Pewtersmith Henry Homan. It measures approximately 10" tall. This candlestick does not have the makers touch mark, but there is a signature on the underneath side of the base. See the photo. The base is out of round causing the candlestick to wobble slightly and there are some scratches on the rim of the socket. Otherwise, it is in very good condition.

Price: Sold

Antique Springerle Rolling Pin

The rolling pin has a central leaf and berry pattern surrounded by two chip carved rows on each side. The roller is approximately 3" wide and 2 3/4" in diameter. Elaborately turned handles extend about 5 1/4" on both sides of the roller bringing the total length to about 13 1/2". Condition wise, there are scrapes and scratches consistent with age and some chips around the roller carving. The is also a 3/8" wide x 1/16" deep chip out of one edge of the rolle. The roler turn smoothly and one handle slides out to allow the roller to to be cleaned.

Price: $200

Tin Dish Shaped Chamber Stick

This tin dish shaped chamber stick measures approximately 9" in diameter and 4 3/8" tall. it features a hog scraper like candle hold attached to a convex bottom. The candle stick has a working push up and the dish has a rounded tin handle with rolled edges. The bottom is marked in #148 and 2.00 possibly from an old garage or flea market sale. Otherwise, this chamber stick is in very good condition with no rust or dents

Price: Sale Pending

Royal Vienna Melon Boy Plate

Royal Vienna melon boy plate attributed to C M Hutschenreuther . The plate is approximately 9 7/8” in diameter. There are no chips, cracks or roughness on the outer edge.

Price: $45

Queen Louise Portrait Plate

Queen Louise of Prussia portrait plate. This plate was meant to hang. There are two holes on the back through which a cord could be attached to facilitate hanging. The plate is approximately 11 1/8” in diameter. There are no chips or cracks. Please study the pictures closely as the are part of the description.

Price: $80

Early Wooden Ice Skates with Forged Iron Blades

These skates are about 12" long. The have a forged metal blade attached to a wooden base. The blade curls up and around the toe. One of the skates retains both of its original buckles. The other is missing one of the two. Condition wise, The leather straps are badly deteriorated or missing and the blades are rusted. The wooden feet are in very good condition and retain all of the hardware need to attach the blade and the skate to the shoe. The blade is firmly attached on both

Price: Sold

W. H. Harrison Log Cabin Pattern Cup and Saucer

This cup and saucer were made for the William Henry Harrison log cabin and hard cider political campaign of 1840. The saucer is 6 1/16" in diameter and in excellent condition. The front features portraits of Harrison, his cabin on the Ohio River and a barrel of hard cider. It has the words "Log Cabin" in script inside a cartouche on the back. The cup is 2 1/4" tall and has some barely noticeable crazing to the glaze. There are two chips around the inside rim and a tight hairline crack running about 3/4" down from the rim. The largest of the chips is an oval about 1/4" long x 3/16" wide. The smaller is about 3/8" long by 1/16" across. None of these issues are in a portrait of Harrison nor do they detract from the overall appearance of the cup.

Price: Sold

Two Drawer Miniature Chest with Hairy Paw Feet

This miniature chest measures 17" tall 19 1/8" wide and 12 1/4" deep. It is made of mixed woods with the drawer fronts having figured mahogany veneer. The dovetailed drawers are flanked by 1/2 turned pilasters. The chest is raised on hairy paw feet in the front and turned legs on the back. The chest retains its original glass pulls, two of whom have pieces broken off. An inscription on the back in chalk is not readily discernible, but apears to suggest the chest was given to Martha Robinson by Mary Rautt on Tuesday April 25, '97

Price: $395

Four Drawer Miniature Chest with Cubbyholes

This miniature walnut chest has four drawers and a door on the top left that conceals two cubbyholes. The drawers are flanked by ring-turned half column pilasters. The chest is raised on mushroom shaped feet and measures 20 1/2" wide x 23 1/2" tall x 11 7/8" tall. The dovetailed drawers and door are cock-beaded. The chest retains its original surface and locks. The glass pulls may be original, but the nuts holding them in place appear to have been replaced.

Price: $750

Tin Folk Art Bird House

This bird house was fabricated by an expert tin smith. It is on a wooden base and measures 15 3/4" long x 11 3/4" wide x 15" tall

Price: Sold

Presentation Sewer Tile Match Holder

Folk art match holder featuring two stump-form match holders on a rectangular base with rounded corners. The match holder was apparently made for Roy Parker as his name is carved into the base. The bottom of the match holder has the following inscription: Made By/ W A Baker/ April 1 1941/Gnadenhutten/Ohio. Jack Adamson, author of Ohio Sewer Pipe Folk Art, identifies Baker as one of Ohio's best sewer pipe artists.

Price: Sold

Folk Art Painting of Four Puppies

Oil on canvas painting of four puppies, one of which appears fascinated by a spider. 16" x 6 7/8" sight. 19" x 9 7/8" framed. Canvas may have been re-stretched over a board. Both the painting and the frame are in good condition

Price: $495

Folk Art Panting of Three Kittens

Oil on canvas of three kittens playing. Unsigned. 12 1/4" x 9 1/4" sight. 15 1/4" x 12 3/8" framed. American or British scholl.

Price: $795

Tiger Maple Masher

The masher is 11 1/2" long and 2 3/4" in diameter. It exhibits good curl though out. and There is an age crack that extends 2 3/8" into the masher from the big end. A smaller age crack intersects this one and extends about 1/4" into the end. Both cracks are tight.

Price: Sold

Tiger Maple Rolling Pin

This rolling pin has been turned from a single piece of tiger maple. It is 18" long and 2" in diameter. Three rings have been incised into the end of each handle. An "eye" has been screwed into one end to facilitate hanging.

Price: Sold

Tiger Maple Dovetailed Coffee Grinder

Tiger Maple coffee hopper with a dovetailed case and drawer. Pewter hopper and what appears to be a cast iron grinder. There are two ears on the base to facilitate holding the grinder between your knees. The drawer has a small brass pull. There are small age cracks in the top.

Price: $575

c1825 Reverse Painting on Glass of Andrew Jackson

This reverse painted portrait of Andrew Jackson features a young Jackson in military dress. It measures approximately 10 3/4" x 8 1/8" by sight and appears to be in the original frame. It is likely this portrait was done in France or New Orleans following the War of 1812 given the French spelling of Jackson's name

Price: $600

Early 18th Century Lighting Stand

This lighting stand is 32 1/2" tall and has an arm that is approximately 16" long from end to end. The stand consists of a turned walnut post mortised and pinned into an base with to incised concentric circles. Six turned legs have been mortised into the base to provide stability. A turned walnut arm extends through the post and is held in place with a wooden peg and a later hand forged nail.

Price: Sold

Hand carved cookie or candy mold with animals

This is a hardwood mold featuring animals including a hand carved elephant, a lamb, a cat, and two others. The mold is 11 11/16" long 1 1/2" wide and 3/4" thick. The animals have been chip carved. An old staple has been driven into one end to facilitate hanging

Price: $75

c1840 Fireboard with Hudson River Valley Scene

For sale is a c1840 fireboard constructed of wallpaper on board. The wallpaper features a Hudson River Valley scene with a well dressed couple about to enter a row boat carrying an American Flag. A steam boat can be scene on the river in the background. The fireboard measures 26 1/2" wide by 22" tall. As can be seen in the photos, there is an age crack along with separation at the mortise and tenon joint. There is what appears to be some water damage along the bottom edge, but the wallpaper is otherwise in very good condition. A hanging wire has been attached to the back so that the fireboard may be used as a wall hanging.

Price: $750

Tin Candle Lantern with Red Glass

This lantern has the original and early red glass lights on three of the four sides. The fourth side is tin. It is approximately 12” tall excluding the ring handle and 4 1/2” square at the base. All of the glass lights have bubbles and imperfections in the making but no cracks.There is some minor rust, but otherwise the lantern is in good condition for its age.

Price: Sold

c1800 Document Box - Original Finish and Hardware

The box measures approximately 13" wide x 8 3/4" deep x 7 7/8" high. It is made of pine with dovetailed construction. Applied moldings surround the top and bottom of the box. There is an interior till that has never had a lid. The box retains its original painted finish, hand cut sheet metal hinges, and brass pulls and escutcheon. The lock is also present. The finish shows expected age related wear but is otherwise untouched.

Price: $325

Early Bone Handle Knife

Knife blade is spear head shaped and measure 4 1/2" long. The bone handle is carved and measures 4" long. The knife comes with a tack decorated sheaf that is contemporary reproduction.

Price: $100

Three Piece Set of Miniature Old Hickory Furniture

The set includes a bench, arm chair and a side chair. The bench measures 8 1/2" wide x 4 1/4" deep x 8 1/2" tall. The arm chair is 5" wide at the front, 4 1/8" deep and 8 1/2" tall. The side chair is 4 3/4" wide at the front, 4 1/4" deep and 8 1/2" tall. All three pieces are stucturally sound with no visible signs of repair. The weaving on the seats is tight and unbroken

Price: $125

Nail Caddy with 10 Compartments

Nail Caddy Pine Canted Sides Mortised construction with cutout handle 19 3/8" x 8" x 3 1/2"

Price: $175

Dutrow's Livery Trade Sign

Two sided trade sign; 18 3/8" x 6 5/8". Paint and stencil decoration. William and David Dutrow operated a livery, sale and feed stable in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. Last quarter 19th century.

Price: $395

Trade Sign - Mrs. Church's Dress Making

Two sided painted and stenciled trade sign. 16 3/4" x 27"

Price: Sold

Folk Art Painting of Plow Horses at Rest

Oil on academy board. Scene depicting two white horses harnessed to a plow while a bearded farmer sets on a stump nearby smoking a pipe. Unsigned. On the back, it is inscribed "H. Davis" and "Parke Bernet" along with an original merchant's label for "A. T. OSBORN & CO" of Cleveland, Ohio. Housed in original molded oak frame. Dimensions: 17 1/2" x 23 1/2" sight, 26 1/4" x 31 3/4" overall.

Price: Sold

c1850 Ohio River Riverboat Scene by S. L. Kendrick

Folk art painting by S. L. Kendrick titled Scean (sic) on Ohio River. c1850. Oil on Canvas. Signed ll S. Kendrick Painter. 27.6" x 19.4". Ex Garth's Auction, ex. Bert Fenn, note on the back by Mr. Fenn says the painting was acquired from a Black family in Hawesville KY. Professionally conserved.

Price: $2000

Fairfield County Ohio Painted Blanket Chest

Grain painted poplar blanket chest. Signed on the back T. Van Sickle, Rushville O. Panel construction. Raised on turned feet. 36" wide plus overhanging lid x 18 3/4" deep x 19 1/4" high.

Price: $550

Cherry One Drawer Stand

Cherry Stand with a single dovetailed drawer. Drawer retains original pull with brass button centered in the pull. Top has good overhang and legs are well turned. c1825. Top measures 20" x 23". 30 1/2" tall

Price: $295

Small Blanket Chest w/Till

Six Board blanket chest raised on turned feet mortised into the bottom board. Dovetail case with applied morning around the bottom and on the top board. Retains original till and lock. Original finish. 38 3/8" wide x 20" high including feet x 14 1/4" deep. I suspect it is bass wood with an old red wash. It could be cherry, but I am not willing to go that far. If you buy it thinking it is bass wood and it turns out to be cherry, please feel free to return it for a refund. Condition: Good with expected age related wear.

Price: $200

Fairfield County, OH Empire Chest w/Carved Suburst

Four Drawer Cherry empire chest attributed to Fairfield County, Ohio. Dovetailed drawers with poplar secondary wood. The chest has carved sunbursts with a raised center flanking the top drawer and carved roundels on the plinth blocks above the legs. Half turned pilaster flank the three lower drawers. 43" wide x 48" tall x 20" deep Condition: The chest had a back splash which has been lost to time. Drawer knobs have been replaced

Price: $750

3 Shelf Country Pantry Cupboard - c1840

Country Pantry Cupboard in old red paint. Paint may be over an earlier grain paint as the interior of the door is grain painted. The cupboard measures 71 1/2" tall x 38 1/4" wide x 17 3/4" deep. There are three interior shelves. It constructed of pine with square nails except for the door which has mortise and pin construction. The feet are cut out and the bottom of the side panels is scroll cut. Condition: There is some wear to the feet with the left front foot showing the greatest wear and some loss. Remnants of an old slide lock are visible on the door. A later box lock has been added that functions with a key. The door has some warping but closes and locks with the key. The back boards are original but suffer losses from age and warping. In some places modern screws have been used to draw the back boards to the case. The paint is generally in good condition with age related scratches. There are also minor areas of loss to the cornice.

Price: Sold

Hanging Candle Box with Scalloped Front

This candle bx measures 13 3/8" wide x 6 1/4" deep x 5 1/2" height, excluding the height of the backboard. With the backboard, the total height is 8 1/4". It was joined with square head nails. It has a scalloped front board and traces of old paint on the interior.

Price: Sold

Hanging Candle Box with Heart Cutout in Back Board

The box was joined with square head nails. It measures 11 1/4" x 6 x 4 1/2", excluding the back board. Including the back board, the height is 11". The front is slightly canted. The back board is well shaped and features a heart cutout.

Price: Sold

Dovetailed Hanging Salt Box

This box measures 11" x 7" x 6 3/4" tall. The lid extends 3/8" on each side of the box. The back 6 1/8" above the box for a total height of 12 7/8". It has dovetailed construction and a single divider in the interior. There is a cutout in the back.

Price: $525

Folk Art Painting - Thawing Out the Pump

"Thawing Out the Pump was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977). It is a framed 18" x 24" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.

Price: $2400

Folk Art Painting - Stove Exploding

"Stove Exploding" was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977). It is a framed 16" x 20" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.

Price: $2800

Folk Art Painting - Roadside Market

"Roadside Market" was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977). It is a framed 18" x 24" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.

Price: Sold

Folk Art Painting - Rail Fence

"Rail Fence" was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977). It is a framed 16" x 20" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.

Price: $1600

Folk Art Painting- Quilting Bee

"Quilting Bee" was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977). It is a framed 16" x 20" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.

Price: SOLD

Folk Art Painting - Log Cabin

"Log Cabin" was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977). It is a framed 18" x 24" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.

Price: $1600

Folk Art Painting - Dinner Bell

"Dinner Bell" was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977). It is a framed 16" x 20" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.

Price: $1800

Folk Art Painting - Covered Wagon

"Covered Wagon" was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977). It is a framed 18" x 24" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.

Price: $2000

Folk Art Painting - Country Store

"Country Store" was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977) in 1953. It is a framed 18" x 24" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.

Price: Sold

Folk Art Painting - Churning Butter

"Churning Butter" was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977). It is a framed 20" x 16" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.

Price: $1400

Folk Art Painting - Church Bound

"Church Bound" was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977). It is a framed 18" x 24" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.

Price: $2200

Folk Art Painting - Anglers

The "Anglers" was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977). It is a framed 16" x 20" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.

Price: $1800

Hanging Corner Cupboard

Refinished cherry. The cupboard is approximately 30" tall and 25" across at its widest point. It requires an 18" corner. The cupboard features a door with two raised panels over two dovetailed drawers and a shaped apron. Cut nails and wooden peg construction. The interior has a medial shelf.

Price: $1450

Cherry Clerk's Desk on Frame

Made in Washington County Ohio and descended through the Woodford/Davis family. The desk portion measures approximately 42" wide by 22" deep. The frame rises on finely turned legs and measures approximately 39 3/4" wide by 21" deep. The writing surface is 30" high. The desk features a fitted interior with 8 cubby holes over three drawers. Two of the drawers retain their original handwritten labels. Below the fitted interior is a deep well suitable for ledger books. The frame has a single dovetailed and scratch beaded drawer with a brass pull.

Price: $675

Zanesville Ohio Fancy Chair

Flower, leaf and line decoration on a black ground. Signed on the bottom with a stencil that possibly reads J. R. Allan's / Main & Third / Zanesville

Price: $95

Bird Cage Windsor Chair 2

Mixed woods. Bamboo turnings. 17" seating height

Price: $115

Bird Cage Windsor Chair 1

Tiger maple and hickory. Bamboo turnings with a scooped out seat. 16" seating height.

Price: $125

Lafayet Steamboat Salt

Signed Boston and Sandwich Glass Company steamboat salt. It is signed on the stern B. & S. Glass Co. and marked Sandwich on both sides of the bottom. There is some minor roughness around the bottom edge. Otherwise the salt is in fine condition.

Price: $1500

Cobalt Blue Lacy Glass Steam Boat Salt-Pittsburgh

Flint glass salt featuring a steam boat with Pittsburgh on its stern. Deep cobalt blue color. There is very small, barely noticeable chip on the left rear. Otherwise the salt is in great condition

Price: $1100

Beaded Oval Spooner

Light blue. 5" tall

Price: $25

Blue Block and Thumbprint Footed Celery

10" tall. Starch blue in color with a sand finish

Price: $450

Blue Scroll Cruet with Ancanthus and Stopper

The cruet is a light blue color. It is approximately 5 3/4" tall including the stopper

Price: $60

Wave Crest Biscuit Jar

The jar is beautifully decorated with a floral pattern. It is approximately 6 1/4" tall excluding the lid and swing handle. There are no chips or cracks.

Price: $95

Spatterware Sugar Bowl

Paneled form with foliate handles, double sided blue and red tulip with green leaves. 7-1/2"h. Very good condition with no chips or cracks.

Price: $975

Toleware Tea Caddy

This caddy measures approximately 4 1/4" diameter. It is approximately 7 1/4" tall at its tallest point. The lid is hinged. The hinge is original and in good working condition. The prominent decorative element appears to be a dahlia flanked by leaves and blue irises or what could be lillys. There is some pint loss and to be expected scrapes, but I would rate the paint at 90 - 95 percent. There has been no repainting or touch up.

Price: Sold

Set of Four Tiger Maple Sheraton Chairs

Tiger maple chairs with boot jack splat and caned seats. 17" seating height. Chairs are structurally sound and exhibit appropriate wear on the seats and front stretchers . One seat needs re-caning. Another cane seat sags and one strand has a break. The other two chairs are in very good condition.

Price: $400

Early Table Top Cupboard

Possibly Cumberland Valley origin. Pine and poplar. 24" tall x 18 1/4" wide x 9 3/8" deep. The doors feature mortise and pin construction with mullions that feature a slightly raised center. The top door has two panes of light green glass measuring approximately 6 3/4" x 4". The door opens to expose a 16 1/2" x 7" compartment. The middle door has three panes of glass. The center pane measures 6 3/4" x 4". It is flanked by two slightly smaller panes. The drawers feature early had cut dovetailed construction. They are faced with a burled veneer. The cupboard is raised on four feet that are extensions of the stiles. The front feet appear to be a primitive Spanish foot. The back feet are plain. Condition wise, the cupboard is in very good condition. The finish, back boards, glass panes and glazing appear to be original. The door pulls are not original but are similar to the original pulls, one of which is in one of the doors. The drawer pulls appear to be original.

Price: $2000

Slide Lid Candle Box

The box is an old dark green color and measures 11 5/8" long x 6 5/8" wide x 6" high. I believe the box had a central divider at one time as there are two holes in each side that appear to be nail holes. The divider has now gone with time. The paint is original to the box and has expected wear and scratches.

Price: Sold

Pink Basket

The bowl of the basket is 6 1/2" x 8" x 5" tall. With the handle the total height is approximately 11 1/2". Mica chips are imbedded in the 1ZE812940368223027ink glass. Petals form the base. There are no chips or cracks

Price: $250

Forged Iron Peel with 2 Hearts in the handle

Late 18th/early 19th century peel. 13 1/2" long. Made of forged iron. The handle has two hearts, one at the top and one about 1" above the blade. There is rust and pitting consistent with age.

Price: $375

Circular Pantry Box

Measures 7 7/8" in diameter x 3 3/8" deep. The box has two overlapping fingers. There is a chip in the top edge that extends about 3/8" into the top. Otherwise, the box is in clean, sound condition.

Price: $165

Punched Tin Foot Warmer

Each of the four side panels features a heart surrounded by several holes punched in a circular pattern flanked by four other hearts, one in each corner. This fot warmer exhibits well shaped turnings. It retains its original hinges, door lock andwire bail handle.Condition wise, it has some rust on the bottom panel and is missing one of the stretchers on the top. It is structurally solid but does have a chip on one corner

Price: $95

Rare Two Sided Butter Print

This early butter print is shaped like an ellipse. The long side measures 8 3/4" while the short side is 3 3/8" across. The top carving is a hexagon surrounding a star pattern with chip carving around the rim. It is raised approximately 3/4" above the base. The base is 1/2" thick and bears the initials SP. The underneath side of the print has a cross like carving surrounded by a circle. Cross cut carving surrounds the central figure and extends to the edge of the circle. Petal like carvings extend from the circle motif to the outer edge of the print.

Price: $850

Woven Basket

Approximately 7 1/2" in diameter. Center stave forming the handle is joined at the ends with a square headed nail. An Eye-of-God weave surrounds the handles. Condition wise, there is only one minor break in the weaving, This can be seen at the very top of the third photo.

Price: $55

Sheppard's Masonic Flask

Aqua, Shepard & Company, Zanesville, Ohio c1825; GIV-32; No high point wear

Price: $750

c1830 Shaker(?) Lemon Squeezer on Stand

A nice early primitive lemon squeezer. This lemon squeezer rises on four turned legs attached to a bird's eye maple base. The base measures 12" x 5 1/4". The top of the lemon squeezer is attached to the lower section by early cast iron hinges and screws that appear to have hand cut slotted heads. The top features a rounded handle that turned from the same piece of wood as the squeezing mechanism. The bottom of the squeezer has an age crack the splits into two legs. That said, the bottom is still structurally stable.

Price: $350

Skater's Lantern with Blue Globe

Skater's lantern with a blue globe made by W. B. G. Corporation Waterbury, Connecticut. & 1/4" tall not counting the bail handle

Price: $450

Mocha Pepper Pot - Seaweed Band

c1820 Mocha pepper pot. Approximately, 4 3/8" tall. Minor crazing to finish

Price: $1350

Moo Cow Pull Toy

Cow on wooden platform. Cow moos when his head is pushed to the right, Cow stands approximately 5 3/4" high and is 9" long. The wooden platform is raised on 4 metal wheels and measures approximately 3 1/4" x 9 3/4"

Price: $475

Small Federal Period Mirror

The mirror, including the walnut frame, measures 21 1/4" tall by 12" wide. The mirror is surmounted by the original reverse painted tablet that is in good condition. The frame appears to retain an early or original finish.

Price: $300

Chinaman with Parasol Penny Toy made in Germany

c1920 German Pull Toy. It is 2 3/4" long and made of lithographed tin. The parasol turns as the toy moves. The paper "Made in Germany" label remains attached to the parasol handle. There is a slight bend to the parasol; otherwise, the toy is in good working codition.

Price: $525

Flower and leaf Butter Print

Probably a pennsylvania butter print carved with a central flower surrounded by four leaves. Approximately 4 3/8" in diameter x 3 1/4" tall. Nice old patina. There are three paint specks on the face of the print that could be removed, but I have chosen not to. See photos.

Price: $275

Cow Butter Print

Probably a Pennsylvania butter print carved with a folk art image of a cow. 4 1/4" diameter. Approximately 2 3/4" tall. Nice old patina. 1 3/8" age crack

Price: $275

Rare 4 Sided Butter Print

Approximately 2 3/4" x 3" x 2 3/4". Four sides are carved with a tulip, a star, a leaf design, and heart. Two of the sides are pictured. Please do not hesitate to ask for pictures of the other sides. One of the two blank sides is scorched as if it was close to something hot. Otherwise there is no damage

Price: $1750

Early Slide Lid Spice Box in Old Red

The box measures 8" long x 5 1/2" wide x 3 1/8" high. There are four compartments inside. The sides are dovetailed and the bottom is attached with wooden pegs. The painted surface is dry, but it does have some minor dpaint spatters from a later time.

Price: $225

8 1/2" dia. Pantry Box with Lid

This pantry box has an unpainted natural finish. It features overlapping construction held in place with square-headed nails. There is what appears to be ink stains on the lid (see photo). There is a 5/8" long age crack along the bottom edge. The inside is clean. Based on the oxidation around the nails and the lighter color of wood underneath the lid, I do not believe this is a reproduction.

Price: $175

Early Watercolor Portrait of a Lady

The lady stands beside her fireplace in her bonnet and shawl with a book in hand. It measures approximately 9" x 7"; With Frame - 11 1/4" x 9". The discoloration at the bottom of her dress is a reflection. It does not appear in the painting. There is what looks like a small tear (1/16" x 1/32") in the lower right corner. Other than that, I see no other rips or tears. There also is no in-painting.

Price: $800

Flour Scoop

Lathe turned scoop with applied turned handle. Approximately 8" long and 3 1/4" wide at the mouth

Price: $55

Wooden Scoop

Carved from a single piece of wood. Approximately 12" long with a 5 3/8" wide bowl

Price: Sale Pending

Wooden Trencher

22" L x 12 1/2" x 4 3/4" deep. Illegible name branded into one end. An age crack runs from one end to about 3/4 of the way to the other end. It looks like previous owner put some glue in it and it now appears stable.

Price: $175

Primitive Wooden Bowl

13 3/4" x 12 1/2" x 4" deep

Price: $70

Dry measure

7" diameter x 4 1/4" high

Price: $60

Firken

9 1/2" tall. Lid diameter 9 1/2". Age crack in the lid other wise tight

Price: $95

Forged iron Rotating Griddle

Griddle turns on a three legged base. The griddle's diameter is 12 1/2". Total length is 25 3/4"

Price: $95

Aqua/Blue Zanesville Glass Bottle

24 Ribs with an open pontil and rolled lip; Approximately 7 1/2" tall by 5 1/4" in diameter; very minor high point wear that is mentioned only in the interest of full disclosure

Price: $1250

Zanesville Glass Globular Bottle

Dark Amber; 24 ribs; Possibly the White Glass Works, Zanesville Ohio; Approximately 8 1/2" tall x 6" diameter; c1820; Some very minor scratches but no other high point wear, chips or cracks

Price: $1500

Blown Three Mold Pattern Glass Bowl

Bulls eye sunburst with vertical ribbing and diamond patterns; flint glass; rough pontil; Approximately 4 1/2" diameter x3 1/2" tall; No chips or cracks

Price: $235

Cobalt Open Salt

Boston & Sandwich Glass; Shell Pattern; c1830;Very minor roughness to the base

Price: $185

Open Salt

Boston & Sandwich Glass Company; Basket of Flowers and Rosette pattern; c1830 - 40; Some roughness on feet resulting from normal wear; otherwise OK

Price: $95

Sandwich Glass Dish

Oak leaf pattern; Lead glass 7 1/4" diameter; 1 1/2" deep; four minor chips on the underneath side of the rim tht are not readily visible from the top.

Price: $75

Small Decanter with Blown Glass Stopper

Attributed to a Pittsburgh area glass house, possibly Bakewell Pears & Co. Decanter is 7" tall plus the stopper which extends another 2 5/8" above the decanter. Rough pontil on the bottom of the decanter. Bottom of the stopper has some roughness. There are two small pot stones in the glass but no other imperfections

Price: $145

Arabian Nights Tureen and Underplate

Staffordshire China c1870. No chips or cracks

Price: $135

Royal Doulton German Shepherd Figurine

This handsome figurine measurea bout 9" from its rear foot to its nose and stands about 6" high to the tip of its ear. The Royal Doulton mark is on the underneath side of its left rear paw. There are no chips or cracks.

Price: $150

Take Apart Station Wagon with Side Mount Tires

Cast iron toy made by the A. C. Williams Company in Ravenna, Ohio c1930. Original paint and rubber tires

Price: $350

Cast Iron Fire Engine

Made by Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster, PA. Paint Loss. This horse drawn engine measures approximately 21" long making it one of the largest produced by Hubley. The paint appears to be original.

Price: $675

Building Bank

Cast iron bank approximately 5 3/8" tall

Price: $250

Rhino Bank

Cast iron bank 5" long.

Price: $400

Merry-Go-Round Bank

Cast iron bank measuring 4 5/8" x 4 1/8". Paint loss.

Price: $275

Policeman Bank

Cast iron bank 5 1/2". Made by Arcade manufacturing in Freeport, Illinois c 1930. Good casting with paint loss

Price: $425

Bear With Honey Pot

Cast iron bank 6 1/2" tall. Probably a later casting.

Price: $65

Cabin Mechanical Bank

c1890 cast iron mechanical bank made by J & E Stevens. Green paint on cabin sides. Good paint and working condition.

Price: $1000

I Always Did Spise A Mule Mechanical Bank

c1897 cast iron mechanical bank made by J & E Stevens. Good mechanical order with good paint.

Price: $1100

Dark Town Battery Mechanical Bank

c1888 cast iron mechanical bank made by J & E Stevens. Works. Better than average original paint. Possible repair to bat

Price: $2,450

Punched Tin Skater's Lantern

The punched tin frame holds a small glass flip with a ground bottom. The top is hinged to the frame and locked in place with a tin hasp. It opens to provide access to the candle. One holds the lantern with a tin ring that is attached to the top. The lantern is approximately 6 1/2" tall plus the height of the handle

Price: $500

Blown Glass Decanter with Stopper

Likely made by the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company c1820. Approximately 8 1/4" tall plus the height of the stopper

Price: $500

Betty Lamp with Bird Lock on Grease Pan Door

The bird on this rare lamp turns to unlock a small door. The lamp is in original condition with its original hanger hook and wick pick and chain.

Price: $650

Painted Milking or Child's Stool

This stool has a cut out hand hold, a scalloped apron and splayed legs. It exhibits original paint with honest wear. One of the apron curves has been broken off. See the picture below. This break occurred a long time ago since the area where the break occurred has been worn smooth.

Price: $165

Cherry Hanging Candle Box

Dovetailed construction showing signs of early paint inside. Canted on all four sides. The box rests on a base that extend approximately 1/2" from the sides. Dimensions are approximately 11 3/4" wide x 6 3/8" front to back x 4 3/8" deep. The back board is 8" high .

Price: $495

1843 Sarcophagus Shaped Sewing or Trinket Box

At the top, the box measures approximately 6 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" deep x 5" high. It is mahogany. The lid features a pin cushion and the initials of the original owner surrounded by 18 43 inscribed in copper tacks. The lid opens to reveal a small mirror

Price: $395

Grain Painted Lift Lid Box with Three Drawers

The box measures approximately 13 3/4" long x 7" deep x 7 1/4" tall. The lid opens to reveal a 2 1/2" compartment that runs the full length of the box. The drawers are all dovetailed.

Price: $375

Ohio/Pennsylvania Mourning Fraktur

Hand drawn and colored fraktur memorializing the birth and death of Maria Herntzelman. Maria was born June 15, 1839 and died March 10, 1849. The fraktur has three inscriptions. The first written in German records her birth in Mercer County Pennsylvania. The second is a loose English language translation of the first. The third records maria's death in Jackson Township, Mahoning County, Ohio

Price: $3,400

Primitive Portrait of Mary Codd (Cody) Kelly

Portrait done in watercolor and pencil appears in its original Victorian shadow box frame. The subject's name appears on the back. Sight 7" x 9" oval; Frame 12" x 13 3/4"

Price: $400

1829 A. H. Trimble Water Color

Water color on paper of a bird resting on a cherry tree branch. It is signed by the artist " Done by A. H. Trimble 1829. Matted and framed. Sight 7 3/4" x 9 1/2". Early but likely not original frame measures 12 3/4" x 17"

Price: $375

Folk Art Steam Tug Boat

The wonderful piece of American folk art was found in New hampshire. It measures approximately 21" long and is made of pine. A paper American Flag is raised high on a pole on the ship's stern. The bow has a tin plate bearing the ship's name - Scotten. It retains its original alligatored paint and comes with a stand.

Price: $1,600

One Drawer Stand in Early Red

The stand has its original red wash finish. It exhibits great verticality, a wide top with good overhang and well turned legs.

Price: $1,400

Folk Art Stand in Original Finish

This one drawer stand was found in Perry County Ohio. It is in as found condition and retains its original finish. The dovetailed drawer is cock beaded. The drawer pull is flanked by two 4 ring concentric circles with each ring raised above the preceding one. The ringed panels are then inlayed into the drawer front. The sides, back and front of the stand exhibit the same string pattern which has been chiseled out of the underlying wood

Price: $1,750

Two Drawer Stand with Bold Rope Turned Legs

This mixed wood (possibly cherry and mahogany) stand retains its original finish and brass pulls. It is raised on bold rope turned legs.

Price: $500

Two Drawer Drop Leaf Stand

Early mixed wood stand that has its original finsih, brasses and escutcheons. The drop leaves are supported by two butterfly supports that fold into the base. The supports are attached to the base with wooden hinges that have five knuckles.

Price: $750

Painted Child's Chair w/Bird Motif

c1850 Pennsylvania child's high chair The chair retains its original finish and stenciling. The stencil motif features a prominent bird surrounded by grapes, leaves and a house. The seat and legs are decorated with yellow striping.The arms display wear consistent with age and use. That is, they have bear wood that is well patinated.

Price: $750

2 Piece 16 Pane Step-Back Cupboard

This c1840 step-back cupboard retains much of its early glass and original wooden pulls. Primary woods are cherry and walnut with poplar secondary. The top section has two 8 pane doors below a complex cove molded cornice. The lower section has two dovetailed drawers over two doors. It measures approximately 48" wide x 19 1/4" deep by 87" tall

Price: $3,200

Kentucky Sheraton Period Sideboard

c1815 sideboard in cherry and mahogany resting on turned and reeded feet. The curly cherry gallery is dovetailed with a back raised at the center. Brasses are of the period but may not be original to the piece. Poplar secondary wood. 72" long by 22" deep

Price: $7,000

Butler County Ohio Cherry Corner Cupboard

This elegant one piece cupboard fits nicely in a 31" corner. It exhibits the hand of a skilled cabinet maker. Features include a block and vein frieze, picture frame moldings on the returns, shelves with scalloped edges and a scalloped apron. Two carved sunbursts flank the dovetailed drawer in the waist. Triple raised panels afront the lower two doors.

Price: $5,500

Ohio Sheraton Period Chest in Cherry

This 3 drawer over 3 drawer chest is attributed to Jacob Bope in Fairfield County Ohio. It is cherry with walnut secondary wood. Features included, veined stiles, original turned feet, herringbone trim attached to the edges of the top board and inlayed kite- shaped escutcheons. Brass pulls are later replacements. See page 43 Ohio Furniture Makers by Jane Sikes Hageman for a chest by the same hand

Price: $2,400

2 Piece Pennsylvania Painted Corner Cupboard

Corner Cupboard is raised on its original turned feet. There has been no in-painting. The glass in the 12 pane door is mostly if not all original.

Price: $7500