AFA Winter 2017

Peter Baker Antiques Elgin, Quebec, Canada 450-264-6794 www.peterbakerantiques.com A rare survivor of the original Steeplechase Park built by George C. Tilyou at Coney Island, New York, 1897, this carved pine horse, originally mounted on a steel rail, carried two riders in a multi-horse race around an undulating track. Following a disastrous ‚re in 1907 (the ride was re-built and continued into the 1960s), the horse was salvaged and mounted on rockers. As-found with in-use wear, early paint intact. Overall length (horse): 90"; height: 57" An iconic piece of American folk art. 2017 Antiques & Fine Art 47 Don Olson donolsonant iques .com American Antiques and Folk Art Rochester, NY, 585-385-9002 earlypieces@aol.com w ww.donolsonantiques.com THIS RARE 1860 “HOT SODA” BEVERAGE ADVERTISING SIGN COMES WITH AN UNUSUAL STORY… American, ca. 1860-1890. Original polychrome paint on pine - 72” long x 13” tall. This enigmatic trade sign is a direct reflection of a period when proponents embraced the idea that ‘fizzy water’ held healing properties. Reacting to this notion, devices were invented that made brewing and serving hot fizzy beverages easier. Hot soda was one such byproduct. This trade-sign proudly proclaims, in no uncertain terms, that this vendor indeed sold fizzy water in the form of hot soda. This remarkable bright yellow signage, with bold black lettering and gold shadowing, was intentionally obtrusive to attract business. It’s a rare and uncommon piece of Americana, with exceptional cracked surfaces and signed by the maker/artist “Emery”.