Ordeshook's Antiques

Mariners Compass all hand quilted quilt, 78" x 65"

Offered here is this graphic all hand quilted quilt in the Mariners Compass pattern that measures 78" x 65" and is hand quilted at 6 SPI. I'd have also said all hand stitched, except that there is treadle machine stitching near the binding as can be seen in my 3rd picture ... otherwise all stitching is hand done.

Price: $295

Jewel Box Postage Stamp hand stitched quilt

Offered here is this spectacular all hand stitched and quilted quilt in the Jewel Box Postage Stamp pattern that measures 90" x 74" and is hand quilted at 8 SPI. With each square measuring 3/4" on a side, she calculates out to have more than 8500 separate squares (and notice that even the white "Jewel Boxes" are themselves made of individual stitched together squares.

Price: $425

18th / 19th C cast brass "interior cross" trivet

Offered here is this late 18th or early 19th C cast brass "interior cross" trivet. In perfect condition, it measures 8 5/8" x 3 3/4" x 1 3/8" high.

Price: $85

Late 18th / 19th C cast brass trivet

Offered here is this late 18th or early 19th C cast brass trivet. In perfect condition, it measures 8 3/4" x 3 5/8" x 1 7/16" high.

Price: $95

Pair 18th / 19th C cast brass Double Heart trivets

Offered here is this matched pair of double (triple?) heart late 18th or early 19th C cast brass trivets. Both in perfect condition, each measures 10 3/4" x 4 5/8" x 1 3/4" high.

Price: $295

signed and dated 1891 framed watercolor

Offered here is this small framed watercolor on paper that is dated 1891 and bears the signature Chas F Bascher(?). Measuring 9 3/8" x 7 1/4" framed, the watercolor itself measures 7" x 5".

Price: $75

19th C watercolor on paper, White Mountains

Here is a small framed watercolor on paper that, when examined out of the frame, is written on the back "White Mountains". Measuring 8 3/4" x 7 5/8" framed, appx 6" x 4 3/4" sight, she's unsigned, but the frame does appear to be original.

Price: $75

1840 silk on linen English house sampler

Beautifully framed in, if not its original frame, one of the period with gold gilt liner is this wonderful 1840 silk on linen English needlework sampler. Measuring 23" x 18 1/4" framed, with sight dimensions of 17 1/4" x 12 1/2", the sole apology are two tiny (rice-sized) holes in the linen. Otherwise, she's mint.

Price: $975

Naive oil on artist board farm scene (Shaker?)

Offered here is this primitive or naive folk art style oil on artist board farm scene in its original frame. Unsigned, its somewhat difficult to date but my best guess is ca 1900, possibly a tad earlier. The paining is in excellent untouched condition (there has been gilt touchup to the frame). In its frame measures 31" x 20 3/4" whereas the painting itself measures 25" x 15". Notice though that thge main building is too complex/large for a typical farmhouse .. seems more in keeping with being a meeting house for any of dozens communal societies that existed in the uS in the 19th C.

Price: $550

Gorgeous 19th C theorem on velvet

Thgis 19th century theorem on velvet is in perfect condition, with but minimal tonong to the background, and vibrant colors throughout. Sight dimensions are 23" x 17 3/4".

Price: $950

Tiger maple Chippendale style mirror, 40 1/2"

The first question is: Is this of the period (ca 1790), and frankly I'm not sure. I'd tend to doubt it but can find no contrary evidence ... and as my 3rd picture shows, the back reveals all the hand chiseled tool marks of a legitimate period piece. Be that as it may, I'll price it as mid-19th C just to be safe. As for dimensions, she's 40 1/2" x 22 1/4", with obviously replaced backboard and mirror. Two lower ears to one side broke and are reglued (but not replaced).

Price: $895

19th C miniature cupboard, original paint

Here's a beauty ... a miniature 19th century jelly cupboard bearing its original paint. The sole apology is the replaced back and backsplash. Measuring 22" high (not counting the backsplash) x 16 1/2" wide x 11 1/2" deep.

Price: $1975

Stage Coach & hand carved people & horses

Here is a veritable masterpiece of American folk art .. a stage coach with drivers, riders and four horses, all hand made, all in its original paint. As for dimensions, each hand carved horse measures appx 10" x 9" high, the coach itself measures 18"l x 12" h x 8" wide (including the wheels), while the two carved drivers measure appx 10" each. There are three hand carved riders.

Price: $595

J. MEADE 19th C American School O/C Hunting Scene

Here is a wonderful American School (19th century) oil on canvas hunting landscape with Daniel Boone like trailblazing figure with musket and powder horn, with his four hunting dogs at the side of a dead stag, signed to the lower right J. MEADE (from Maine, United States). The canvas in its original silver gilded frame, fastened by the original hand cut wrought iron square nails (it has never been out). Dimensions 14 x 20in; framed 24 1/4 x 18 1/4in. The painting is in excellent condition, no major issues, craquelure throughout as expected. The original silver gilt frame too in great shape is a bonus to the folky deer hunt subject. My only apology is a scuff to the upper center of the canvas, but nothing major, measuring approximately 1 1/2".

Price: $375

Offered here is an excellent American Theorem painting on velvet, first half 19th century, probably of Maine or Northeast origin. In stunning condition, minimal wear overall. The back with possibly the original signature and greeting inscribed in pencil, "Miss Nancy Dulton Ellsworth ME" (Maine), this is now cut out and re-attached to the back of the new framing. Height 18in (45cm); width 22in (55cm); framed 25 3/4 x 28 3/4in. Condition is great, and better than most other examples you often see. Some light brownish toning to areas of velvet as seen in the photographs. No apparent damages, in-painting or repairs. Professionally framed, matted and glazed.

Price: $995

single sided framed & on tin trade sign

a single sided wood framed on tin trade sign advertising Peter's Press (whoever that might have been), she's 100% original without touchups to the paint, etc. Measuring 33 1/4" x 19 3/4" x 1 1/8", if I had to date her I'd say 1920s or 30s based on the lettering style.

Price: $275

Tramp Art 5-drawer, 7 & 8 tier "box"

This is simply one spectacular and monumental example of early 20th C Tramp Art ... a 5-drawer jewelry or trinket box (and calling it a box does it no justice) that stands appx 22" high (x 16" wide x 10 1/2" deep). With 7 levels to the drawer faces and 8 to the sides, she's in overall superb condition with the one exception of the missing side handle to the left side of the top tier. Notice in particular now the somewhat unusual quality of the chip carving ... more than the common triangular chips, they're actually slanted ovals interspersed with small cuts. Made with better quality wood that usual for tramp art, the only identifying mark I can find on the piece is the bottom of the top drawer that leads me to conjecture an American origin.

Price: $650

One-of-a-kind ca 1760 Cherry Bannister back chair

Yes, it's lost some height ... I'd guess between 1 to 2" (current seat height is 15 1/2"). BUT, just look at that crest rail ... if it isn't one-of-a-kind, its only because its maker made more than one. All cherry except for the ash or chestnut turned stretchers, so odds are it was never painted. Almost surely New England in origin, but I can't pin it down more than that (although if forced to make a guess, I'd say Connecticut). Seat most likely isn't original, but it's real rush so probably 19th century. As for dimensions, she's 21 1/4" across the front, 15" deep, 44 1/4" high.

Price: $225

18th C Mass. serpentine tilt top candlestand

Offered here is this Massachusetts (North Shore or Boston) tilt top mahogany candlestand with a serpentine top. She stands 26 3/4" high, with a top that measures 23" diagonal corner to corner (appx 16 3/4" square) with an appx toe-to-toe spread of 16 3/4" to the feet. Beautifully formed with no repairs whatsoever, she bears an early and possibly original surface and is thus in original untouched condition.

Price: $1,250

18th early 19th C adjustable tin dual candlestand

Offered here is this late 18th or early 19th century two-candle "table model" adjustable tin table model candle stand. Overall height is 29 1/2", diameter of the weighted cone base is 6 1/2" and spread on the arms of the candle holder is appx 10". Both candle sockets are pushups. The candle holder arms are actually made in 3 pieces ... two arms and a center leather ring that connects to the two arms. It was that leather ring that originally provided the friction that held the arms in place together at whatever height was chosen. Over time, though, that ability, due to wear, was lost, so I inserted an additional felt washer that is invisible but provides the necessary friction so that the candle holder operates as intended. There appears to be some spot soldering repairs, but nothing obtrusive and the candle holder is otherwise wholly original.

Price: $425.00

Five signed ca 1928 Folk Art carvings, original paint

Herbert Mills (b. 1878, d. 1948) is buried in the military cemetery in San Antonio Texas and served as a 1st Lt in WWI. These five folk art carvings are all, with the exception of the WWI doughboy, signed "Herbert Mills San Antonio Texas ca 1928". One can presume that the doughboy (9 1/4" h) is Mills himself whereas the largest carving (10 7/8") is Punch from Punch & Judy. The man (10" h) reminds me of those cartoon-like drawings hanging on the walls of various restaurants corresponding to the celebrities who frequented that establishment from time to time. In any event, offered as a set ...

Price: $395.00