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The Beauty of Color – Tim Ashkar Print. 1992.

Posted on November 23, 2020 by lindasnyder

“Through my art, I try to portray the beauty and humanity that all people share.” – Tim Ashkar. This is a wonderful framed and matted print. Condition: Very Good, but with some dings on the frame. Dimensions:  29″ W x … Continue reading →

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Handmade Antique Mud Scraper with Horseshoes

Posted on November 22, 2020 by lindasnyder

This antique shoe / boot mud scraper appears to have been hand-made.  It’s solid and nifty; my late husband was pretty excited when I picked it up at an auction quite a while back.  For some reason, it first landed … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Country Decor Style Magazine Holder

Posted on November 22, 2020 by lindasnyder

This is a great country accent piece; unlike too many magazine holders, it’s not at all flimsy and it’s quite spacious.  Store your books, magazines, knitting, or other projects! Price:  $18.00, plus 5.5% Maine State Sales Tax. Condition:  Very good; … Continue reading →

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Vintage Brass Candlesticks as Bracelet Holders – What a Great Idea!

Posted on November 22, 2020 by lindasnyder

  A while back as I was glancing through my emails, I saw an article in a Kovels (kovels.com) newsletter with the headline “Orphan Candlesticks as Bracelet Holders”. I have loads of bangle and other bracelets although I rarely wear … Continue reading →

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SOLD! Entwined Lovers – High Relief Sculpture

Posted on November 22, 2020 by lindasnyder

This would look great in a bed & breakfast or a traditional, Victorian type home or office.  Or, it would be very cool as a contrast to a sleek, modern home.  I’m not so sure how it would fit in … Continue reading →

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Kind of an Odd Little “Kittens with Banjo” Folk Art

Posted on November 22, 2020 by lindasnyder

Okay, so I seriously had no idea that cats & banjos were such a popular combination.  (And I most definitely do not remember the 1978 Little Friskies cat with banjo commercial, although I was already an adult at that time.) … Continue reading →

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Lovely Country Style Lamp in Grey with an Off-White Shade and Black Accents

Posted on November 22, 2020 by lindasnyder

We love this lovely country style lamp, with the buttons and lace around the top! Condition:  Excellent.  The shade is in perfect condition. Dimensions:   About 24″H.  The shade is about 11″. Price:  $28.00.   (Plus the obligatory 5.5% State of … Continue reading →

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Soil Survey – Aroostook County, Maine – Northeastern Part, Issued 1964

Posted on November 22, 2020 by lindasnyder

We’ve had this for a bit, although it was put into storage when there were no takers the first time around.  Let’s see how it does in 2020… now that it’s nearly 60 years old! This large manual gives the … Continue reading →

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SOLD! Untitled (?) – Baby Seal by Maine Artist Carolyn Folsom, 1980

Posted on November 22, 2020 by lindasnyder

I wasn’t able to find much about Carolyn Folsom via a quick internet search, although she appears to be well-known in the Bangor area. Here’s what little I did find: she spent her childhood in Northern Maine in the 1930s … Continue reading →

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SOLD! For Fans of The Good Old Days: Humphrey Bogart Wood Silhouette

Posted on November 22, 2020 by lindasnyder

Clint Eastwood and Charlie Chaplin both sold right off the bat, but we still have this wonderful wood silhouette of Humphrey Bogart, which was created by a Maine artisan.  The detail is amazing! Condition:  Excellent. Dimensions:  Approximately 8″W x 9 … Continue reading →

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