Category Archives: Animals & Pets

SOLD! Amazing Antique Concrete Gargoyle / Foo Dog Found In an Old Vermont Farmhouse! – From Our Wild Heart Gallery

Wow! Take a look at this guy! I don’t think I’ve been as excited about an auction find as I have been with this one. Look at the detail! Gargoyles were traditionally thought to fight off evil, and to protect … Continue reading

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Original Pastel of Award Winning Pomeranian by Noted Animal Artist Louise Lopina, Dated 1967

The cardboard backing has the following information: “Contains Pastel. Please do not bend, fold or [?]…” “Pastel is for high scoring Pom in trial. Qualifying score essential.” Then “Louise Lopina” (the artist). “But he got it!” There’s quite a bit … Continue reading

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Seahorse Themed Items!

We love sea horses, but had no idea until writing this blog that there’s a huge black market in illegal seahorse skeleton sales. If you ever come across a seahorse skeleton, please be aware that they are illegal to sell … Continue reading

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SOLD! Large Blue Parrot Cage with Exterior Perches!

This is a GREAT metal parrot cage!  I adore the blue color! I have a similar cage (although in white) in the waiting room at my office.  It has plants, decorations and twinkle lights draped around it, and everyone who … Continue reading

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SOLD! Pair of Heavy Cast Iron Rooster Bookends or Door Stops

If you’re channeling the country decor theme, these are a perfect addition! Although, I would definitely use them as door stops or for some similar purpose rather than bookends, because they are identical, rather than mirror images which most bookends … Continue reading

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SOLD! Vintage, Reproduction, Cast Iron Dachshund Boot Scraper / Door Stop

Updated Information:  A reader pointed out that this is not an original because the photos clearly show a Phillips head screw holding the two sections together.  As I purchased this a decade ago from an auctioneer who described it as … Continue reading

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SOLD! Fluval Desk-Top Aquarium Fish Tank and More!

I frankly don’t know anything about this set up, except it came out of a high end home in Cape Elizabeth.  I’d thought to have a nice, calming fish tank in the office but it’s never going to happen.  I … Continue reading

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SOLD! Small Critter Cage with Accessories

Nice little cage for small critters.  Top opens on either side as seen in the photo. Condition:   Used.  Seems in decent, usable condition.  Pretty dusty from being stored in my garage.  Was not mine originally, so I don’t know anything … Continue reading

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Canopied Cat or Small Dog Bed, Made in Maine!

Canopy Bed in Avocado Green with Purple Accents.  Created from vintage pieces of mahogany and cherry, this stunning little canopy bed even has the original keyhole!  It’s been distressed lightly with a dry brush for a slightly shabby chic appeal. … Continue reading

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SOLD! These Are Stunning! Raven Placemats & Table Runner

Crows (and ravens) are my favorite birds, and these stunning, high quality placemats with accompanying table runner do real justice to those bright, amazing creatures. The material is tapestry style, backed by black fabric.  The colors are vibrantly beautiful. Dimensions:  … Continue reading

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