Crib quilt with unusual arrangement of Nine Patch set in Bars. Orange centers add just the right zing to this charming piece. Nicely quilted with extremely tiny stitches. Front is in excellent condition; a small area of wear on the back does not come through to the front. Measures 29" x 39". Circa 1880; Wisconsin origin.
Original pattern hooked rug of divided circles. Soft, muted colors with a subtly striped background. Excellent condition; one small repair visible on the back. Measures 36" x 41". Wool with cotton binding; circa 1930.
Streamlined pattern hooked rug of three tulips. Corner blocks closely repeat the shape of the flowers.Beautiful shade of salmon pink. Wools and cottons; excellent condition. Mounted on stretcher that is 20" wide and 19" tall. Circa 1930.
Bright and cheerful Cats quilt with a variety of facial expressions. Some embroidery shows a grin while others are more serious. Pristine, unwashed condition. Cable quilting in outer border; tulips in inner border. Measures 76" x 86". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1930.
Unique, whimsical appliqued Forest scene depicting all manner of flora and fauna. Was probably made as a wall hanging. Signed by the maker, Doria Hubbard. Wonderful use of fabric and embroidery to create realistic detail. Pristine condition. Measures
46 1/2" x 40 1/2". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1940.
Bold pair of appliqued pillow cases from Rarotonga, one of the Cook Islands in the South Pacific. Fascinating to see the similarity with something that could have been made across the world in the United States in the same time period.
Unwashed condition. Measure 27 3/4" x 20" including edging. Several different embroidery patterns in shaded tones embellish the applique. Circa 1970; Rarotonga.
Finely woven Navaho pictorial rug that is simultaneously detailed and streamlined. Subtle color change shows a corral fence in the distance. Mesas are wonderfully abstracted into geometric forms. Rich, warm colors with punchy red flowers. Measures 32 1/2" wide and 34" tall. Circa 1930; excellent condition.
Hooked rug with an utterly charming image of a huge hound. Soft colors of the dog are outlined in black. Wonderful huge red nose and piercing green eyes. Professionally mounted on a stretcher that follows the slightly octagonal shape of the rug. Excellent condition; professionally cleaned. Stretcher measures 33 1/2" x 43". Virginia origin; circa 1930.
Fabulously made herringbone pattern cocktail set in sterling silver and copper. Five piece set includes 9" martini shaker; two shot glasses (2" tall); a covered container for toothpicks (2 1/4" tall) and a dish for olives that is 5 1/4" in diameter. Extraordinary design and workmanship. Signed "C.B.A Denmark 1987". Pristine condition.
