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1990
In loving memory of Moomy and Larry Douglas: were it not for both of you, the two of us simply would not have traveled this road together. Our joy has always been tempered by your absence. Heartfelt thanks to Jack, Mary Rose and Debra Turner: the bonds of blood are not the only element that creates who we hold close as family. For Marty: why have a metal truck roof when plywood would do the trick? Daisy, our darling girl: all that is good and true has come to us because of you. You remain the gentlest and kindest soul that has ever shined their light on us. Without question, we three will meet again, this side or the other. With love and a singular devotion to Brian and Johnnie: 25 years ago, the four of us began our journey together as a family. No matter what the challenges were that we faced, we never let go of one another. That alone brought all of us here and now to the doorstep of Lake Heaven in Michigan, where the view looking forward will forever be ours to call home.
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverb 3:3
It has been said that if you choose a job you love, you will never work a day in your life. We can genuinely attest to the truth of that maxim. Despite the long hours and countless miles that we have spent on the road, traveling the country as we searched for the next great find, this extraordinary and adventurous life has always felt more like a labor of love than work, allowing these past 25 years to disappear like the turn of a page. Yet hand in hand with having this spectacular life, we now know what we did not in 1990 when we began: to grow and become noteworthy dealers of integrity and stature, to stay in touch and remain focused on the ever changing times and tastes of our clients meant putting in the dedicated effort necessary to raise the bar in order to keep our standards above the norm, year after year, without fail and without excuse. Along the way, we faced many obstacles, expected and otherwise, and handled challenging disappointments, both large and small. Yet the triumphs we celebrated on this journey have far outnumbered the difficulties. That joy gratefully reminded us that we have been honored with a singular and magical life, free of boredom and monotony. We have experienced this wonderment together as husband and wife as well as business partners, all the while being able to share with our children the rewards of our hard work. When deciding what to feature on the cover of this celebratory anniversary catalog, nothing better represented this adventure of ours more than the diminutive pin cushion. With a combination of finding real luck and love while reaching for the stars and beyond, this small piece speaks to who we are and will remain, as we stand together hand in hand, looking forward to the years to come. Herewith is a sampling of our latest discoveries.
Michael J Ogle and Diana Douglas 1990 • 2015 Press on: nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.
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Pin Cushion Early 1900 rare and diminutive folk art pin cushion showing a carved wood horseshoe above the central post of a carved hand in hand, affixed to a star over heart base, with pencil markings on the underside ‘Pearlie to Ida’ Lancaster County, Pennsylvania origin. 4.75" high x 3" wide x 3.5" deep.
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Angel Gabriel Circa 1900 rare wood angel Gabriel weathervane with the original iron vertical mounting rod intact, all showing remnants of the dry and original white paint and surface. This vane is the actual example pictured in the book The Art of the Weathervane, page 108. 36.5" long x 22.5" high x 1.25" deep.
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Diminutive Eyeglasses Late 19th century double sided optometrist trade sign eyeglasses in a rare diminutive size with an unusual cast iron ribbed frame showing an old black painted surface over the original gilt, hand painted detailed eyes, more than likely used behind a store counter as a trade stimulator. 18� long x 5.25� high x 1� deep.
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Tobacco Cigars Candy Early 1900 ‘Tobacco Cigars Candy’ sign constructed from a single wide board plank, boldly and professionally lettered in several different font styles with small multi colored decoration squares in each corner, original and exceptional surface and condition. 60" high x 19" wide.
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Tree Branch Dresser Rare dated 1914 masterpiece rustic dresser with attached mirror, showing an applied bark surface and created to simulate an unearthed tree base, with cut branches showing intertwined twig work surrounding the mirror, with hidden compartments, latches and secret openings, Minnesota origin. 88" overall high x 44" wide x 27" deep.
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Cast Iron Flowers Circa 1900 unusual cast iron tiger lily flowers in a cast iron urn shaped vase on feet, showing exceptional detailing and original dry painted surface. 16.5" high x 10" overall diameter.
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Crowing Rooster Late 19th century unusual three dimensional copper crowing rooster weathervane, shown standing on a globe with a directional arrow and feather with the tip of the arrow in original cast iron form, with much of its original and untouched gilt surface intact, manufactured by JW Fiske, New York. 25" long x 22" high x 15" deep.
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Floral Cane Turn of the century wood walking stick with unusual and detailed carved floral blooms opening in a spiral form along the cane, with a carved snake circling the top of each of the flowers and showing a carved stem projecting upward from the center of the top flower and terminating in a round carved hand hold, all in original painted surface in five colors, original condition. 33.5" tall x 4.5" wide.
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Trolley Circa 1920 large scale hand made wood trolley with iron wheels, original condition and original yellow, green and red exceptional age cracked painted surface. 31" long x 16" high x 10.5" deep.
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Star Game Wheel Early 1900 exceptional wood numbered game wheel in five colors of cherry red, green, black, yellow and silver with a starburst center attached to the wheel with iron rods, on the original wood and iron mounting stand, all in a spectacular age cracked multi layered painted surface. Game wheel is 48.25" diameter x 3.5" deep; on the stand 78" high x 27.5" deep.
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Goddess of Liberty Rare circa 1860 wood Goddess of Liberty weathervane in detailed relief carving, wood dowel construction with a detailed tin 13 star flag affixed to a copper flagpole, all mounted on a copper horizontal stabilizing bar, in a dry and untouched surface. 29" high x 19" wide.
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Grandview House 19th century double sided wood inn trade sign with deep scroll cut ends, black and white sand painted surface with gold and silver highlights and stars in each corner, original cast iron hangers. 45" high x 39" wide x 1.75" deep.
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Flying Horse Circa 1870 copper flying horse weathervane in the flattened full body form with a pierced eye, applied mane and tail, all on a large ball, age cracked gilt surface over an earlier paint, attributed to A.L. Jewell and Company, Waltham MA. 36" long x 32" high x 8" overall deep.
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Oysters For Sale Early 1900 double sided wood ‘Oysters For Sale’ sign with bold professional black lettering with green and yellow shadowing, unusual chamfered edge applied frame in red and black, exceptional untouched surface and condition. 33.5" wide x 21.5" high x 1.5" deep
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Garden Gnome Circa 1900 rare wood gnome carved with great detail to the face and musculature of the body, all in an exuberantly multi colored paint scheme showing a fine and dry craquelure second surface. 35" high x 15.5� wide 15" deep.
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Wire Table Circa 1925 wire table showing fancy drop spring detailing around the underside of the table top, with a center post descending into a fenced lower tray and terminating with lower skirt, with turned feet and drop detailing, constructed from Model T copper coil wires and made by Peter Wing of Hawk Point MO, untouched surface and condition. 28" high x 24" diameter.
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Ring Toss Circa 1900 wood ring toss game board in an unusual diminutive size, in exceptional and brilliant original polychrome craquelure painted surface, original ring toss hooks intact.
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21.25" square x 1.5" deep.
Plymouth Rock Whirligig Circa 1900 completely handmade one of a kind wood whirligig showing the paint scheme of a Plymouth Rock rooster, with wings that rotate 360 degrees, exceptional original condition and original age cracked paint decoration. A similar example is pictured in the book A Gallery of American Weathervanes and Whirligigs by Robert Bishop, page 377. 24" overall high x 23" wide x 7" deep.
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Carousel Horse 19th century wood carved and painted outside row prancer carousel horse adorned with wheel etched stars on the small mirrors surrounded by leaf pattern medallions and brass tassels, double eagle heads on the saddle seat, all in multi layered park paint of white, red, blue and gold, attributed to Charles Looff, Brooklyn NY. 66" long x 59" high x 13" wide.
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Parcheesi Game Board Circa 1890 unusual wood Parcheesi game board with four gaming corners, each individually and uniquely designed, with the center gaming area showing a four corner design with a center oblong home field, all in an exuberant age cracked painted surface comprised of seven colors of burgundy red, black, white, yellow, green, orange and blue, with a wood framed border, more than likely a table top board as evidenced by the marks on the reverse side, New England origin. This board was as featured in the Summer 2010 issue of The Magazine Antiques. 24.75" square x 1.25" deep.
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Dickman Signed and patent dated Sept 19 1911 by JT Dickman LA CA cast iron clown shooting gallery target with applied mask, all in old working polychrome park paint. 20" high x 15.5" wide x 2.5" deep.
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Mooring Head Rare 19th century cast iron mooring head in the figure of a young black man, excellent and untouched original condition, original base intact, ex Savino collection as pictured in the book of their collection, Horsing Around: 19th Century Cast Iron Hitching Posts. 9" high x 6.5" wide x 7" deep.
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Wire Compote Circa 1925 wire compote with exceptional detailing showing fancy drop springs at the top, curlicue detailing on base, all standing on double circled feet, constructed from Model T copper coil wires and made by Peter Wing of Hawk Point MO, untouched surface and condition. 11" high x 8" diameter.
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Banner Vane Circa 1840 banner weathervane with the front portion comprised of a sculptural and dimensional zinc arrow with the back section made of copper and showing an elegant scrolled and open copper fan with a V shaped support bar, with a vertical post terminating in a globe, all in multiple surfaces of gold gilt, sizing and patina. This vane has been attributed to gracing the top of the GAR building on Cape Road in Buxton ME. 61.5" long x 36" overall high x 7.5" overall deep.
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Granite Head Circa 1850 large scale granite head of a woman, carved in great detail and reminiscent of the Goddess of Liberty, removed from the Green Family Estate at Mirror Lake, formerly Camp Wood Crest, Berkshires MA. 24" high x 13" diameter.
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Early 1900’s wood trade sign with a painted pictorial center, flanked by turned half columns, original gold gilt lettering and decoration. 39.5" high x 36" wide x 3" deep.
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1990
In loving memory of Moomy and Larry Douglas: were it not for both of you, the two of us simply would not have traveled this road together. Our joy has always been tempered by your absence. Heartfelt thanks to Jack, Mary Rose and Debra Turner: the bonds of blood are not the only element that creates who we hold close as family. For Marty: why have a metal truck roof when plywood would do the trick? Daisy, our darling girl: all that is good and true has come to us because of you. You remain the gentlest and kindest soul that has ever shined their light on us. Without question, we three will meet again, this side or the other. With love and a singular devotion to Brian and Johnnie: 25 years ago, the four of us began our journey together as a family. No matter what the challenges were that we faced, we never let go of one another. That alone brought all of us here and now to the doorstep of Lake Heaven in Michigan, where the view looking forward will forever be ours to call home.
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverb 3:3
Catalog design by Velocity Design and American Garage www.velocitydesign.net Š 2015 American Garage Inc. All rights reserved. Text and images may not be reproduced without permission
Visit us online at www.americangarageantiques.com