Paintings

Sailor's Valentine Shadowbox

A "sailor's valentine" shadowbox reproduced from an intricate 19th century shellwork souvenir brought home by a New England sailor. It is handmade using small non-endangered shells collected in the Spice Islands. Framed under glass in a solid mahogany frame, authentic in style and detail, with brass hanger. Sailor's Valentine measures 10" wide x 10" high x 2 1/4" deep. Click photo for larger image.

41F53

 

$136.

Antiques Trade Sign

Decorative wooden trade signs were a common sight on shop fronts and taverns throughout the American colonies. The painted image usually depicted goods being sold and they often played on the name of the owner or the location. This sign is hand painted on one side of a solid pine panel. Click photo for details.

41L42

 

$48.

Handpainted White Swan Sign

An original painting by contemporary American folk painter, Sue Nagle, on an Eastern white pine board. The "frame" is actually a beautifully executed painted design. Each one is signed by the artist. Sign measures 36" wide x 11 1/4" high. Click photo for larger image.

58G31

Handpainted White Swan Sign

$138.

58G30A

Handpainted Swan Signs - Set of 2

$262.

Handpainted Black Swan Sign

An original painting by contemporary American folk painter, Sue Nagle, on an Eastern white pine board. The "frame" is actually a beautifully executed painted design. Each one is signed by the artist. Sign measures 36" wide x 11 1/4" high. Click photo for larger image.

58G32

Handpainted Black Swan Sign

$138.

58G30B

Handpainted Swan Signs - Set of 2

$262.

Main Street Overdoor Plaque

Our solid wood plaque, depicting a typical Main Street in Colonial times, is painted in authentic New England colors. It is intended to be hung over a door or window; it also looks wonderful on a bookshelf or mantel. A small portion of the overdoor is shown at left. Click photo for a full image of the overdoor.

58A22

 

$44.

Willow Tree Appliqued Picture

In the style of early American schoolgirl handwork, appliqued designs are cut from wool-blend felt and cotton flannel, then stitched entirely by hand to create this picture. Not a print--this is actually a hand-sewn image. Displayed under glass in a wooden frame painted black and distressed. Framed size is 12" wide x 10" high. Click photo for larger image.

42H13

Willow Tree Appliqued Picture

$29.

$0.

Appliqued Bird Picture

In the style of early American schoolgirl handwork, appliqued designs are cut from wool-blend felt and cotton flannel, then stitched entirely by hand to create this picture. Not a print--this is actually a hand-sewn image. Displayed under glass in a wooden frame painted black and distressed. Framed size is 11" wide x 9" high. Click photo for larger image.

42H15

 

$29.

"Jesus The Shepherd" Cross Stitch Sampler

Samplers of this type became popular in the mid-18th century, stitched by young girls as part of their education. Our is cross stitched entirely by hand on fin count unbleached muslin. Under glass in a black wood frame. Framed size is 11 3/4" wide x 14 1/4" high. Click photo for larger image.

42D15

 

$52.

New England Fireboard

Fireboards were used in Colonial times to cover the front of the fireplace when not in use. They were often decorated with rural landscape scenes. Ours in made from a solid panel with a print applied to the front. Click photo for details.

57K35

 

$150.

Handpainted Fireplace Screen

This freestanding screen is composed of four movable panels covered in leather and entirely hand painted in a European floral motif. Click photo for details.

49V11

 

$200.

Swan Hooked Wall Hanging

This hand hooked wall hanging features a folk art swan design. The back side is fitted with loops for hanging. Hooked with 100% wool strips on a cotton burlap base. Click photo for details.

57N13

 

$118.