Folk Art
Folk art centerpiece of fruit in 18th c. wood trencher by Doris Stauble (1917-2007). Stauble, a well-known antique dealer in Wiscasset, Maine bought a hat trimming factory on the Hudson and used the wax fruit to make these pieces in the 1950s. She always used early treenware from her collection. Her work is highly sought after by collectors.
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Pair of Long-Tailed Duck Decoys
Pair of carved wood Long-tailed duck decoys with glass eyes, c. 1950. Hen is in preening position; drake is in swimming position and is branded “SS” on bottom. The Long-tailed duck , formerly known as the Old Squaw duck, is a small, delicately shaped bird that breeds in summer in arctic regions and winters off northern coasts. Its size and shape belie its toughness, as it can dive to depths of 200 feet and spends huge amount of its time under water. These ducks gather in large flocks and make an almost constant chatter.
Dimensions: 10" h x 13" w x 5.5" d
Price: $950