Syroco Wood Western Horse Head Tie or Belt Rack This Western style wood composition belt or tie rack was made by Syroco (Syracuse Ornamental Company) in the late 1930s to 1940s. The top decoration is a horse's head in a horseshoe shaped frame. The entire piece has a carved, antique wood appearance. The 12 metal hangers are secure and swing to both sides without problem. Two holes at the lower corners enable you to mount the rack on a closet wall or back of a door. The original black and gold foil label reading "Syroco Wood, Made In U.S.A. Syracuse, N.Y." is present. The back has some scuffing and wear. The front looks fine. An ideal vintage gift for the Western, horse, or cowboy fan in your life, male or female.

Circa: 1930s - 1940s
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Syroco, Syracuse Ornamental Company  

Old West Pioneer Folk Art Chalkware Wagon Train Wall Plaque This wonderful folk art chalkware or plaster wall hanging came from a local Mormon Utah estate. It depicts a family of Mormon pioneers (or at least it is assumed they are Mormons) crossing the mountains in their covered wagons. One wagon with oxen and family members are depicted in high relief in the foreground, and you can make out other covered wagons and horses in the background.

The plaque is 16-1/4" wide by 8-12" high, all hand formed and detailed, not mold-poured. The paint is somewhat worn at the high points, mainly the leaves of the trees. There are some insignificant minor scratches and rubs, and a couple of shallow flakes or chips at the very top edge. The only noticeable chip is a 1/4" by 3/8" flake along the right edge, visible in the first and last photos. There is considerable age patina to the paint.

This interesting piece of old West Mormon folk art dates to at least the 1930s, if not earlier.

Circa: 1930s
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unsigned Chalkware Folk Art  

Cast Metal United Western Horse Mantle Clock This all-metal Western themed mantle clock was made by United Clock Company in the late 1930s to early 1940s and was purchased from a Montana estate. Later versions were mounted on bases made of wood and other materials, but this one has the original, heavy cast metal base finished in gold gilt. It's 17" long by nearly 11" high to the top of the horse's ears.

The clock is mounted in a horse shoe with a cast scene of ponies and a wooden rail fence below. The face is marked Movement By Sessions at the lower edge. The back of the clock is marked Model W and has a series of U.S. patent numbers, the most recent one issued in 1937. The clock runs perfectly and keeps time well. The 68" long cord feels a bit stiff but is not brittle and has no breaks or damage. Of course, the plug is the old fashioned non-polarized type, so you may want to update it for safety. The bronzed golden finish has developed a nice patina over the years so I haven't cleaned it but it really doesn't need much cleaning except around edges of the glass clock face. No chips, breaks, or damage.

Circa: 1930s
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: United Clock Co.