A Classic Oil-on-Board Coastal Scene – Boats Docked in Winter – by Frank William Handlen (1916 – 2023), a Well-Known Kennebunkport Artist who created a Lifetime of Artistic Treasures. Handlen became a pre-eminent Maine Artist after his mentor Frederick Judd Waugh, a Marine Artist, encouraged him to go to Maine in 1938. Moving initially to Biddeford Pool in the early 1940s, Handlen would work as a graphic artist, a boat builder, and a house painter, crafting his skill as an artist in his free time. Later, moving to Kennebunkport in the 1970s, Handlen’s work would center around his Maine experience of sailing ships, panoramas of the sea, and Maine landscapes. After designing and building his personal topsail schooner, Handlen was commissioned to create the heroic bronze statue, Our Forebears of the Coast, standing today on the Kennebunkport River Green. Handlen was a member of numerous organizations, including his role as a Fellow of the American Society of Marine Artists. Today his works are found in many private and corporate collections, including the Kennebunkport Historical Society. Handlen was a man of many talents and lived a full life of 106 years. The Image Size of the Painting is 14” x 18”; the Frame Size is 21 ¾” x 25 ¾”. Boats Docked is one of his Marine Visions of Maine in Winter.

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Early 2 Gallon Ovoid Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration by John Heiser, Buffalo, New York, circa 1852 – 1856. The Pottery began in 1835 by Godfrey Heiser who had previously worked at other potteries. Godfrey ran the pottery until 1848 when he became a brewer. The pottery was then continued by his sons with John Heiser as owner from 1852 – 1856. The pottery was later sold. This 2 Gallon Ovoid is in All Original Condition with the Cobalt Decoration showing 2 Stone Pings in the Firing and a Slight Tilt to the Spout from the Heat. The Tilt adds a bit of character to the piece since early firing techniques were somewhat imperfect. The Handle is in Perfect Condition. There are no spiders or cracks. The Jug is clearly marked: “2 / J. Heiser / Buffalo NY”. The Jug stands 14” in height and approximately 9” in width.

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An Appealing Early Powder Horn, circa 1780 – 1830. These early powder horns were made to keep powder dry and to offer a spark free compartment for powder. This 12” Cow or Ox Horn has a classic darker color toward the Tip of the Horn and a typical Lighter Color as the Horn Widens, with the Darker Tip carved in the fashion of an Octagon. Along with Nice Form and Color, this Horn displays Cut Nail Construction holding a Wooden End Plug with Carved Initials: “HBW”, used to identify the Owner of the Horn. The Horn has a Newer Leather Carry Strap that was Used for a Hanging Display, and the Wooden Plug at the Narrow End is undoubtedly a later piece. Displays wear from Age and Use. Large Images provide details. The Piece comes from a Powder Horn Collection in Pennsylvania.

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Early Splint Berry Basket from New England, circa Early – Mid 1800s. Classic Splint Basket Form in a Smaller Size (Circular at the Top and Square at the Bottom), Single Wrap Rim, and a Carved Handle with “eared hooks”. Bottom to Rim measures 4 ½”, total height 6 ¾”, total diameter 5 ½”. A couple of Minor Splits and Minor Wear from Age and Use. Overall, a Fine Example of an Early Berry Basket.

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Price $125 plus shipping