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bushrat

Ontario, Canada

Personal Website: antiquemodelcanoes.com

Collector of antique model canoes and kayaks from around the world, especially US and Can. factory 'salesman samples' c. 1870-1930. Also miniature sample paddles, viCollector of antique model canoes and kayaks from around the world, especially US and Can. factory 'salesman samples' c. 1870-1930. Also miniature sample paddles, vintage hunting decoys, some Native art and older furniture. (Read more)

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c. 1924 Kennebec Canoe Co. factory display model (aka 'salesman's sample') - Advertisingin Advertising
5 months ago
Four nice little Northwest Coast Native American paddles - Native Americanin Native American
10 months ago
Factory display ("salesman's sample") Carleton Canoe Co. model, c. 1910-15 - Advertisingin Advertising
10 months ago
Extremely rare 42" model of an Alaskan 4-hole baidarka, c. 1900 - Native Americanin Native American
10 months ago
'One-of-a-kind' salesman sample canoe model, Old Town Canoe Co. 1940's - Advertisingin Advertising
1 year ago
what NOT to buy when thinking of collecting 'salesman's sample', 'factory display' or Native American canoe models - Advertisingin Advertising
1 year ago
little things that make a collector's day worthwhile - Native Americanin Native American
1 year ago
antique model canoe, kayak and miniature paddle displays - Outdoor Sportsin Outdoor Sports
1 year ago
some different model kayak styles from across the N. American arctic - Native Americanin Native American
1 year ago
early Haida argillite canoe-shaped feast bowl - Native Americanin Native American
1 year ago

Comments

  1. ho2cultcha: sorry to have overlooked your question way back when. I took a much closer look at the medals; they may not be exactly from a boy's camp. There is an inscription around the edge which read...
  2. Thanks to all who have loved and appreciated this old gal; she's a truly wonderful example from the 'roaring 20's'.
  3. Thanks ho2cultcha, mrmajestic1, vetraio50, walksoftly.
  4. Thanks for the love: officialfuel, ho2cultcha, toolate2, vetraio50, walksoftly. much appreciated.
  5. Thanks much: musikchoo, ho2cultcha, officialfuel, vetraio50, walksoftly, cwork.
  6. Hi brad and musikchoo. Thanks for the question. I have this on consignment from the current owner, in whose family it has been since 1979. It is currently on display at the show, looking for a new hom...
  7. Thanks buflogar and mikelikesigns2. I'm currently at the Midwest Decoy Show, and there have been a number of folks looking at this piece, for whom it evokes fond memories of youthful adventures. our t...
  8. Thanks to mrmajestic, ttomtucker, officialfuel and BELLIN for the kind support.
  9. Thanks officialfuel for the love, and Tlynnie for the supportive comment. What I really hope is that potential buyers will find and read my 'guide' before they bid or buy something, and avoid getting ...
  10. Scott: Many of the "red flags" are outlined in the buyer's guide on eBay under my name - roger-y. See: "antique salesman sample canoes - tips on avoiding fakes". It is quite extensive and, I'm please...
  11. many thanks Bellin
  12. Thanks Bellin
  13. Thanks Bellin
  14. Thanks Bellin; much appreciated
  15. VERY NICE!!
  16. Thanks, sayer, I'm pleased that you have enjoyed seeing.
  17. sayer, first of all, thanks for the kind support. Now, as to your question, I have the feeling that whatever I say will find both detractors as well as supporters. It's a very difficult one to answer ...
  18. Thanks knifeguy and Bigskybob
  19. Thanks stepback, packrat and walksoftly
  20. Thanks stepback
  21. Thanks Gatekeeper, walksoftly and officialfuel
  22. Thanks officialfuel
  23. Thanks walksoftly and Gatekeeper.
  24. Thanks packrat.
  25. Thanks ttom and AmberRose
  26. Neat; hard work does really pay off.
  27. Thanks AR8Jason and walksoftly
  28. Thanks BELLIN and walksoftly
  29. Go Pepsi!!! I'd take this over the best Coke sign anyday.
  30. Thanks leighannrn
  31. Thanks, Knifeguy
  32. Thanks Knifeguy and bratjdd
  33. Thanks, Knifeguy.
  34. Thanks to AmberRose for the loving support.
  35. Thanks for the kind support Bellin, ttomtrucker and kerry.
  36. Thanks, Knifeguy. Nice 'hawk you posted.
  37. Thanks also to Knifeguy, cwork and bratjdd.
  38. Thanks, Tlynnie
  39. Thanks, Tlynnie
  40. hey, Knifeguy, many thanks.
  41. Thanks Knifeguy.
  42. Thanks to kerry, bratjdd, Knifeguy and AR8Jason for your kind support.
  43. Thanks, Tlynnie. I bought these originally because of their canoe-related styles, when that part of my collection was expanding. Right now, it's headed in another direction.
  44. thanks very much, Tlynnie; glad you like it
  45. Interesting piece. Argillite is a black, slate-like stone found only in the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada. All the deposits belong only to the Haida natives (Haida Gwai). If it is ...
  46. Nice!!! Kinda reminds me of one I saw back in 1970, when traveling around Europe with the 'flower child' generation. Met an American couple in Oslo, Norway on a brand new Norton they'd bought in Engla...
  47. Love it!! Takes me back to the days of my youth; even looks about how I feel some mornings. When I was 14, there were a couple of Whizzers down the street from where I lived. Wanted one, but needed to...
  48. thanks for the lovin' to oilman and walksoftly
  49. thanks for the lovin' vetraio and officialfuel
  50. WOW!!!! An absolute steal. Lucky, lucky you. Enjoy them. I have a few pieces of my own, know a few stained glass artists, and I've never seen anything that nice go for so little. We all need finds lik...
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BURAGO - MADE IN ITALY - JAGUAR "E" (1961) SCALA 1/18 Anvil Made From Old Railroad Track Pepsi Cola..28" Tin Sign...Stout Sign Co. 1931 Countertop 1 cent baseball game. 1974 Norton Commando Whizzer motor bike Suited Stained Glass Windows WW1 Sopwith Triplane Trench Art Late 1700's antique Brass Tack Trunk Two boys one dad and two birds Pinball on a Wall Extremely rare quill knife with guillotine C1810/20 Rodgers, William 4th or Geo 4th, and a few others from my collection Vintage Pedal Scooter Marx and Wyandotte Tin Reijmyre Sweden artdeco vaseline lion head dish Evans Ten Strike Arcade Game 6FT Wright Brothers Glider Plane

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Odd find at the goodwill store.

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