Small 9 x 12" oil on board painting of maritime battle of early tall mast ships with views of a sinking ship, 2 ships on fire and largest ship in center of painting appears to be firing off cannons, original giltwood frame. Canvas needs to be adjusted to fit the interior of frame as it has very slightly shifted, several original hand cut nails holding it in place. Upper left hand corner has an area where the original varnish has rubbed, no damage to painting itself. Giltwood frame shows some wear. No craquelure, in-painting, or other issues noted.

From a mid-west estate consigned by a third party, we are selling a fabulous, long-time in the making, collection of early Americana items including several burl items in miniature and full size such as several burl bowls and scoops, early iron 17-19th century lighting including rare specimens, early baskets, painted boxes, pantry boxes, firkins & miniature Shaker buckets / pails, stoneware, pease ware, along with many early items we have never seen before and are unable to identify or acknowledge what they were used for. This is a high-end collection of rare and early items seldom found outside museums and private collections. Additionally, early 19th century toys to include a fabulous Noah's ark pull toy with stick leg, carved animals, tin penny toys, teddy bears, large collection of Christmas and Halloween, Native American Indian including Woodland Indian carved scoops / ladles and coiled a basket, several 19th to early 20th century quilts.