Folk Art, Advertising & Collectibles

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A generous assortment of unique collectibles ranging from primitives to folk art and advertising. Includes numerous treasures unearthed from a local century-old farm offered for the first time, fresh-to-the-market. A curated offering for collectors of all kinds!
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Hand-Hewn Burl Wood Bowl58 - Hand-Hewn Burl Wood Bowl
Miller & Miller Auctions
19th C. Condition: Remnants of a green overpaint remain visible. Light varnish to outer surface. 14" x 4.5"
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Hand-Hewn Burl Wood Funnel59 - Hand-Hewn Burl Wood Funnel
Miller & Miller Auctions
19th C. Carved, two piece. Condition: Dark, original surface. 11" x 8"
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Wooden Bung Mallet60 - Wooden Bung Mallet
Miller & Miller Auctions
Heavy, "barrel" form turned wood head. Condition: Very Good. 6" x 4" head, 13.5" handle
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Primitive Painted Child's Stool61 - Primitive Painted Child's Stool
Miller & Miller Auctions
Diminutive form, nailed pine construction. Condition: Very Good. Original blue surface visible beneath black overpaint. 9.5" x 6" x 4...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Carved Wood Butter Press Molds62 - Carved Wood Butter Press Molds
Miller & Miller Auctions
Three unique relief-carved designs. One of the two large pressed is stamped "Patd Apr 17, 1866" in the shoulder. Condition: Very Good. ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
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Carved Wood Knife Sharpener Holder63 - Carved Wood Knife Sharpener Holder
Miller & Miller Auctions
Waterloo County, one piece. From Bowman Auction, 1990's. Condition: Excellent. 11.5" x 3" x 2"
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Painted 3-Band Firkin64 - Painted 3-Band Firkin
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Ox-blood red painted surface. Matching bail handle, fitted lid. Condition: Very Good. Minor surface blemishes. 12.5" x 11"
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Early String Ball Holders65 - Early String Ball Holders
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C. 1870. Cast-iron. pressed glass string dispensers. Table top, wall mount. Condition: Very Good. Older overpaint on cast example. 12" x ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Graniteware Teapot66 - Graniteware Teapot
Miller & Miller Auctions
Marbled cobalt enamel surface. Wire bail handle. Condition: Teapot 6.5"
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Various Large Skeleton Keys67 - Various Large Skeleton Keys
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Collection of 50. Brass and forged iron. Unusually large. Condition: Excellent. Minor oxidization. 3" to 7" in length
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Various Early Corkscrews68 - Various Early Corkscrews
Miller & Miller Auctions
Collection of 20. Fine turned wood, bone handles, cast and forged "helix", incised markings. Condition: Very Good. Some missing horse ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Cast Mechanical Apple Parers69 - Cast Mechanical Apple Parers
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Collection of six (6). Marked: "Reading Hardware Co. 1872-1878"; "Lockey & Howland Patented 1856"; two (2) "Hudson Pare...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Painted Ontario Games Board70 - Painted Ontario Games Board
Miller & Miller Auctions
One board pine construction. Frame fastened with screws. Checkerboard. C. 1920. Indiscernible pencil script (reverse). Condition: Good. 16"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Amber Beaver Quart Fruit Jar71 - Amber Beaver Quart Fruit Jar
Miller & Miller Auctions
Facing right, American quart. Medium amber colour, whittled. Base embossed with #10. Bubbles front and back, all intact, Good beaver animal and word i
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Aqua Beehive  1/2 Gallon Fruit Jar72 - Aqua Beehive 1/2 Gallon Fruit Jar
Miller & Miller Auctions
American half gallon, five bees. Aqua lid with central depression. Zinc band. Condition: Excellent. Outer side flake, upper lip
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Aqua Beehive Quart Fruit Jar73 - Aqua Beehive Quart Fruit Jar
Miller & Miller Auctions
American quart, five bees. Aqua lid with small cross center. Zinc band. Condition: Very good. "Flea bite" to upper outer lip top. Minor st...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to jarseeker for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Clear Beehive Pint Fruit Jar74 - Clear Beehive Pint Fruit Jar
Miller & Miller Auctions
American pint, four bees. Aqua lid. Zinc band. Condition: Perfect.
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Aqua Beehive Quart Fruit Jar75 - Aqua Beehive Quart Fruit Jar
Miller & Miller Auctions
American quart, five bees. Aqua lid with small cross center. Zinc band. Faint amber strings of colour front and back. Intact bubble top right of front
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Clear Beaver Quart Fruit Jar76 - Clear Beaver Quart Fruit Jar
Miller & Miller Auctions
American quart, embossed #6. Ghost impression of number. Thick and crisp beaver impression. Light aqua. Aqua lid with central depression. Zinc band. C
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Aqua Swirl Beaver 1/2 Gallon Fruit Jar77 - Aqua Swirl Beaver 1/2 Gallon Fruit Jar
Miller & Miller Auctions
American half gallon. Jar body with strikingly pronounced swirls. #7 embossed. Clear button top beaver lid. Zinc band. Condition: Very good. Shallow f
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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