Folk Art, Marine
Exceptional 19th c. American sea chest in original blue green paint with carved wood interior plaque inscribed “Joseph Davis Dexter Seekonk Mass. 1853.” Interior till with painted signal flag and 2nd interior compartment. Sailor made beckets (carrying handles). Chest contains a treasure trove of period navigational instruments, sail repair tools, sou’wester hat, Union Jack flag and business journals and other records. An incredible piece of marine history.
Dimensions: 15 1/2″h ( closed) x 36″w x 18 1/2″ d.
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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
