Sign of the Whale Antiques

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630-469-5320
558 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137
info@signofthewhaleantiques.com

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19th Century Bear's Paw Pieced Quilt with Sawtooth Border, hand applied binding, green and white color palette. Freshly hand washed and ready to go to its new home. Very good condition with a couple of minor age spots. 65” x 80”

SOLD

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Early Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig on stand, in wonderful original condition with no damage or losses. The "Nantucket Sailor Boy" refers primarily to iconic folk art whirligigs and weathervanes depicting sailors dressed in the traditional maritime uniform popular in 19th-century Nantucket. It is part of a rich tradition of nautical folk art and is reflective of the history of Nantucket as a major whaling port and its connection to the sea and nautical lore.

These early whirligigs often suffer damage or loss to the paddles or to the brim of the hat. This one has survived in fine original condition.

Ex Pam Boynton collection.

$895

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Early Wooden Trencher with Folk Art Painted Interior of spring flowers including roses and lilacs and with what appears to be a grasshopper or dragonfly hiding among the blossoms. The body of the trencher retains remnants of original gray green paint, with wonderful hand tool marks on the back. The paint decoration is very well-executed with beautiful colors and great texture and dimension to the brush strokes. Found in Maine.
17 ½” long 9 ½” wide x 2 ½” tall.

SOLD

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19th century oil on canvas painting of an early red house, original substantial painted frame, 13 5/8" x 11 1/2" x 1 1/4" deep.

$565

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Large Cut and Paste Silhouette of two couples having tea with their dog, circa 1850. Wonderful detail. Tea and cigar smoke accents done in ink. Excellent condition in original frame. 31" x 21".
Reflections are an artifact of the photography.

$625

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Hand-Carved Wooden Plaque of a Five-Masted Ship on the ocean waves with seagulls flying, all encircled with a rope border, late 19th century, wonderful original paint. There is a very clever hanger on the back shaped like the hull of a ship. A great piece of nautical art.
17 1/2" 13" x 1" deep.

$695

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Carnival Knockdown retaining good color and condition, mid 20th century, 15" tall.

$170

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Early Tinsmith-Made Moravian Star, 19th century, 7 1/2" diameter, excellent condition with great patina.

$450

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Painted Box with Carved Rattlesnake on the lid, original snake painting on all sides, brass clasp, made from old wooden cigar box, early 1900s. 7 1/8" long x 3 1/2" deep x 5" tall.

$235

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Hand-Made Folk Art House, circa 1920-40, original paint in classic colors of red, green, and oyster white. The body is constructed of 1/4" thick solid wood, not plywood, with architectural details including a chimney, covered entry with steps, and true divided light windows with arched trim. The foundation, chimney, and front porch are hand-painted to simulate red brick, while the roof is hand-painted to simulate green tile. The window and door trim is also painted green. The window openings are covered on the interior with a thin fabric that allows light to pass through. The back board is independent of the body and can be removed to allow access to the interior cavity that is intended to be lit. Excellent condition.
12'" long x 7" deep x 7" tall--large enough to make a statement but small enough to be placed easily.

$290

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Jane Hamilton Blair's Sampler dated January 28th, 1845. Alphabet and numerals with a flower border, very good condition. 10 3/8" x 9".

$395

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Unusual "Rainbow" Double Wedding Ring Quilt, Pennsylvania, circa 1940, 78" x 78". This pattern is normally constructed using print cotton fabrics--the use of solid cottons in the colors of the rainbow makes this a stunning and rare example. Solid yellow backing fabric. Fine condition.

$1295

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"The Hill Farm" Double-Sided Figural Wooden Sign advertising "Giant English Hybrid Delphiniums", Woodstock, Vermont origin, 2nd quarter 20th century, all original. 26" wide x 2" deep x 40" tall.

$3800

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Graphic Pennsylvania Quilt with Flying Geese Border, beautifully pieced with various mid-19th century brown printed fabrics used throughout, hand-applied binding, printed fabric backing, circa 1860, 90" x 90".

$985

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"JOHN J RYAN ATTORNEY AT LAW Notary" wooden business sign flanked by two pillars with carved finials, schmaltz background, last quarter 19th century. Can stand or hang.
Great size at 21 7/8" wide x 15 3/8" tall x 3 7/8" deep.

$650

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Oak Leaf Variation Appliqué Quilt, c1830-1880, blocks set on point, deep red printed fabric used throughout, beautifully quilted at 9 stitches per inch, tiny hand applied binding, excellent condition, never washed. Fabrics feel crisp. Made and put away. 82" x 86".

SOLD

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Portrait of a St. Bernard in pastels under glass, late 19th century, original walnut frame, signed by the artist "R J Tru...s", excellent condition.
14 5/8" x 12 5/8".
Please excuse artifacts of photography.

$225

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Relief Carved Wood Panel Diorama of the 3-masted ship "Flying Fish" with the American flag flying. Inscribed on the back: "'Flying Fish' Carved and Painted by Lloyd H. Thomas, Camden, Me 1941 $15". Very well-executed in fine original untouched condition.
10 1/2" x 8 3/4".

Lloyd Hansen Thomas (1910-1990) lived and worked in Maine and was a skilled craftsman, carver, and sculptor. During World War II he worked at Camden Shipbuilding and Marine Railway Co. He is best known for relief wood carved panels of ships, fish, and eagles-- the most famous being a carved Rockland-built clipper ship, Red Jacket, that was purchased for President Roosevelt and hung in the White House.

$1650

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Woven Wool Blanket with zig-zag border, signed "SW 1832", Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, most likely Amish. Center seam, fine weave, clean (note few spots as shown). 6 1/2' x 6'.

$275

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Hanging Double-Sided Sign Depicting Lincoln's Profile, 19th century. The profile and the wreath encircling it are hand-cut wood appliqués on a white background, set in a black frame with a yellow wood liner. Original paint, bolted for hanging, excellent condition.
14 1/2" x 13 1/2".

$525

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Small Folky 19th Century Child's Desk with slant front, original painted decoration with a deer on the top and a boy riding a pig on the front, square nails. Signed inside lid "FrankieS".
9 1/2" wide x 7 1/2" deep x 6 1/2" tall.

$295

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Small Memorial Needlework, dedicated to "NS" and dated 1857. Very good condition and color. 8 1/2" x 6 3/4".

$375

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"CATS": Four 19th Century Gold Letters with red painted sides, off early signage, expected wear, well-done glued crack to "s", each 6" tall x 1" deep.

SALE PENDING

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Hand-Carved Yellow Bird, circa 1930-40, original paint decoration with wool-wrapped legs.

$145

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Pair of White Work Quilts fresh from a Cape Cod estate, late 19th century. Densely quilted in matching patterns with center medallion in wonderful condition.
76" x 78"; 78" x 80".

$585 pair

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