Thanks for the correction. To my understanding, the vast majority of the carvings were indeed 'Tiki' - I read that some Northwest style totems...
That does sum up Sausalito back then - a lot of creative people - economically diverse as well. Big money rolled in and the soul faded away. Some...
Yes the photos are of Barny - he did much of the carving, but had assistants & there were other carvers works at TJ. I remember some really big...
In the 1960's Tiki Junction of Sausalito Cal. was created by carver West. My father had his rail car office at the junction - this is where he...
Appears to be chased copper or brass with a Arts and Crafts influence. Would have a balance wheel escapement like a watch or alarm clock. Nice...
Omitted the sellers story originally seeing it could be total BS or possibly accurate. Wanted to see what you folks in the know thought simply on...
I appreciate the input by all who have chimed in on this piece. Known origin a bit more of a challenge when unsigned. Info I got from the seller,...
I'm assuming the time-period to be 70's - 90's ?
No signature. I live in Mass.
Impulsively decided to buy something which seems to be of more substance instead. Stands 13"[ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Informative, thanks. I do like the larger size at 25"
At the risk of taking this thread in a bad direction - Looking for thoughts on vintage tourist items . . let's say the 1940's-50's period. I'm...
The frame looks period to the work and is likely it's first and only frame - very ornate which was the standard 120 years ago. Many folks switch...
Just noticed the back is signed Ray Wadhams . .
Came across this a few years ago - Somewhat similar to #3.[ATTACH]
'The Boston Sound' as it was known - lots of innovation in the 1950s -70s. I'm a big KLH fan.... Kloss really made hifi affordable... his...
The "Air Sealed" refers to these being an acoustic suspension design as opposed to a vented type of enclosure - Sealed acoustic suspension was all...
Those pulls, which do look original look very 1860ish. Nice fitted interior with the eight larger drawers. . . . I would imagine they have hand...
As David recommended, mineral or linseed oil will be very good for the wood .. or even tung oil. These oils will darken the wood, but is is a...
No markings, They're a pair which seem to be carved at the same time. I'm guessing of boxwood.
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