MAINE ANTIQUE DIGEST March 2008

Northeastern Ash Burl Covered Bowl
Circa: 1780
Size: 7 1/4" D x 6" H

Pictured in: NORTH AMERICAN BURL TREEN: COLONIAL & NATIVE AMERICAN, page 68, plate 3/6.

This is a remarkable bowl—the multiple turnings are simply stunning!
Untouched and beautifully oxidized to a dry nutty brown color with a well patinated surface with fine burnishing to the high points.

SOLD

George E. Morgan (1870-1969)
Freshet 1923 (Hallowell)
June 1963
Oil on canvas board
16" x 12"

American Folk Art Carved Tobacconist Trade Panel
Circa: 1820-40
Size: 14 7/8" H x 6 3/16" x 3/4"

Exceptional snuff/tobacco trade carving depicting an American Indian conjoined with a Scottish Highlander (both symbols of the tobacco market). Carved from the solid of white pine with original and undisturbed polychromed surface.