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Title: carved wood captains and pirates?
Post by: allypeez on October 30, 2010, 05:54:07 PM

I just purchased these today from a thrift store that every now and then i go to when they have 50% off. There were about 15 of these guys but I was not really sure if they are folk art , all variable kind of interesting faces and expressions, but not sure if I should buy the rest. There is not marking what so ever on them. Please may someone let me know? Thank you

Title: Re: carved wood captains and pirates?
Post by: marcylove on October 30, 2010, 07:22:37 PM

I've always seen these guys at alot of beach souvenir shops.  Not sure if they're rare, but I have seen them before...

Title: Re: carved wood captains and pirates?
Post by: waywardangler on October 30, 2010, 08:38:11 PM

I agree, all new, usually found as souvenirs.  Not sure of their origin as I have never bought one. Buy them if you like them but they are not old folk art.

Title: Re: carved wood captains and pirates?
Post by: allypeez on October 30, 2010, 09:55:40 PM

Quote from: marcylove on October 30, 2010, 07:22:37 PM

I've always seen these guys at alot of beach souvenir shops.  Not sure if they're rare, but I have seen them before...

Thank you. Glad did not buy them all. thanks

Title: Re: carved wood captains and pirates?
Post by: allypeez on October 30, 2010, 09:57:06 PM

Quote from: waywardangler on October 30, 2010, 08:38:11 PM

I agree, all new, usually found as souvenirs.  Not sure of their origin as I have never bought one. Buy them if you like them but they are not old folk art.

Thanks, I really thought they were different, but hey I AM like so not an expert with these items, thank you again for the info.

Title: Re: carved wood captains and pirates?
Post by: hosman321 on October 30, 2010, 11:48:05 PM

They are definitely still cute! And you have to start in the hobby somewhere. Don't feel discouraged that they are new just count them as "learning tools" and keep searchin' for treasures!

Title: Re: carved wood captains and pirates?
Post by: KC on October 31, 2010, 11:00:00 AM

They even sold these at a store called "Big Lots" for $2 each about 10 years ago!