Mounted itinerant preacher is a black folk art doll.
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Pre 1940 item# 949990 (stock# LFTR 428)
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Woven twine and raffia on a wire armature and paint, are the materials used by the anonymous artist to create this black itinerant preacher,a bible under his arm, mounted on his horse.The bible's front page says, "HOLY BIBLE Contains 224 Pages of the New Testament Of Our Lord Jesus Christ", then a picture of a cross and a shepherd's crook and words under that "Printed in U.S.A." The Bible is 1 1/8" wide and 1 1/2" tall. Wonderful folk art figure. His saddle is a bit of old checkered cloth. Hard to date. I would guess ,most definitely,pre WWII,may be earlier. The condition is generally very good. The exception is the horse's ears. They have been repaired - one with glue ,the other with a pin -it is possible to improve upon the repairs,perhaps... The overall height of the preacher mounted on the horse is 12 1/4" and the overall width is about 9 1/2".
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Decorative Heyde figure shows kittens busy phoning.
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Pre 1910 item# 945711 (stock# LFTR390)
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Unusual and whimsical grouping of cold painted lead figures - probably by Heyde. A kitten is sitting at a writing desk, telephone in hand and simultaneously writing "HALLOO", an ink pot is in the right hand corner. However, we can also see the cat who is making the call,on hind legs, behind the desk. The box telephone is hanging on the back of the desk.An unusual little scene done in great detail.
There is paint wear - see photos. About 2" at its widest and 2 1/2" at its tallest point.Dates about the early 20th c.
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Decorative figure of a black man straddling a chair.
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Pre 1910 item# 879933 (stock# LFTR 385)
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Excellently detailed figure of a black gentleman straddling a chair. He is well dressed in late 19th century style. The figure is coldpainted cast lead, probably by Heyde, in the manner of Vienna bronzes.It is 3 1/4 inches tall and about 1 1/4" at its widest point.The condition of the figure is excellent. The original paint is quite good. The only flaw is a splash of white paint on his back and a drop on his left jacket sleeve - the part leaning on the chair back.The figure is probably turn of the 20th century or thereabouts.
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Naked, bisque figure is a delicate and decorative doll.
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Pre 1930 item# 879875 (stock# LFTR 383)
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She is a flirty, naked, blond,full figured German bisque. What a doll! She is wearing her original little wig of curls and her lovely light blue bathing shoes.I assume she is sitting on a beach, as these figures are often referred to as "bathing beauties"(or naughties) She is beautiful and in beautiful condition, 5" across and 3 1/2" top to bottom. She dates from the 1920's.
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French wire cooler is a decorative kitchen addition.
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Pre 1910 item# 737341 (stock# LFTR 326)
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This is a beautiful 19th century French wire cake and pastry cooler.
The wire work is intricate for such an utilitarian item. And, it miraculously retained 3 of its tassels. The diameter is 12 1/2" and it sits 1" off the table top. The metal has a very nice patina.
For more information on French antique wire items see WIRE, by Suzanne Slesin,et al, part of the EVERYDAY THINGS series published by Abbeville.
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Decorative Sunbonnet baby's plate is a 1974 reissue.
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New item# 737333 (stock# LFTR 381)
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Issued in 1974 in a limited edition - this plate number 2559 - is entitled SATURDAY "BAKING". It was issued by the company that made the originals-Royal Bayreuth. It has an hanging hook on the back and the remnants of a store label (this can be removed with Goo Gone). The condition is excellent.The plate is 7" in diameter.
If you are interested in period Sunbonnet Baby material - do get in touch, I have two complete sets of original framed Sunbonnet Baby postcards.
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