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Noah's Ark

Noah’s Ark set could reach high-water mark in Jasper52 sale Aug. 20

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
Noah's Ark
Noah’s Ark set, circa 1850, total of 86 figures. The ark on its stand is 15 1/5 in. long x 10 in high. long. Estimate: $2,200-$2,500. Jasper52 image

 

NEW YORK – Americana and folk art go hand-in-hand in a Jasper52 online auction that will be conducted on Aug. 20, much like the pairs of animals in a circa-1850 Noah’s Ark play set. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

The finely made set (above), one of the few toys many children knew in the 19th century, consists of the 15 1/2-inch-long ark, seven members of Noah’s family, eight pairs of animals, 17 single animals, 18 pairs of birds and 10 single birds; a total of 86 figures. The figures are top-quality and retain their original colors. Other than having some small repairs, the set is in excellent condition. It is expected to sell for $2,200-$2,500.

Several gaming wheels are included in the 88-lot sale. A rather curious example consists spinner arrow on a board with the names of automobile models. It appears to date to the 1940s. This whimsical game has a $500-$600 estimate.

 

Noah's Ark
Game board with car names – some abbreviated, from the 1940s – Nash, Cad’c, Bui’k, Pack, Chevy, 23 in. x 23 in. x 2.5 in . Estimate: $500-$600. Jasper52 image

 

Also having an automotive theme is a wooden whirligig that depicts an early motorist cranking to start his tin lizzie. The whirligig, in old weathered paint, has an estimate of $200-$300.

 

Noah's Ark
Whirligig, circa 1920, 18 1/4 in. high (on museum stand) x 20 in. wide x 15 in. deep. Estimate: $200-$300. Jasper52 image

 

A half dozen handmade generic signs are offered, with messages ranging from “fresh eggs” to possibly noting the location of a men’s room (below).

 

Noah's Ark
‘Gents’ sign, incised letters on thick board with good surface & original carefully worked hangers, Boston, 7 in high x 31 in. h x 31 w x 1 3/4 d c 1940s. Estimate: $300-$400. Jasper52 image

 

Several fine examples of chip-carved tramp art are in the catalog, topped by a large frame with mirror, which is adorned with carved stars and maple leaves. It dates to the turn of the last century and is valued at $700-$900.

 

Noah's Ark
Tramp art mirror with carved stars and leaves, circa 1900, 25 in. x 28.5 in. x 3 in. Estimate: $700-$900. Jasper52 image

 

For the fireplace, two cast brass andirons, each in the in the form of a lighthouse, have a mellow-colored oxidized patina.

 

Noah's Ark
Vintage cast brass lighthouse andirons, 13 1/2 in. high x 12 in. deep. Estimate: $600-$700. Jasper52 image

 

A grouping of nine different examples of hand-carved stone fruit, all different, is in season with a $150-$200 estimate.

The auction will begin Sunday at 11 a.m. Eastern.

 

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Noah's Ark