I have been an avid collector of country, primitive antiques for about 60 years. During those years I have collected, sold, collected, sold---you know how that goes. I was a single owner antique shop for many years. With the onset of the internet my selling venue has changed. I now have a website artantiquesmichigan.com. Some of you may know me from there. I hope to bring to my Dig site the same quality country, primitive antiques as I offer on my website, at reasonable prices. I will update my Dig site every month between the 15th. and 17th. of each month. You will find fresh to market items at that time. My preferred method of payment is by check. Made payable to Joanne Getz. I offer a lay a way plan to help you with your purchases. Michigan residents add 6% Sales Tax. I do hope you will stop by often. I can be reached nearly anytime at joannemargetz@gmail.com
A fabulous example of a Make-Do light. So primitive and warm. The light itself is made of pewter, wicked oil light. The light may have had a holder at some point in its life but during its life this wooden base was carved out in such a way that the pewter light would slide right into the base. The result is just simply a beautiful American Make-Do oil light. The oil light measures 5 x 4 3/4 x2 1/2 inches. Surface, patina and form are just striking. 19th. century, American Make-Do oil light.
This is a very nice early 19th. century iron floor Light. The light has one extended arm with a single candle socket, the other arm is retractable and has a forked iron protrusion to hold splint or rush. The retractable arm extends to 16 inches. You could stick a candle on it if you wished as it is two small upright spikes. The overall condition of the light is excellent. Three iron feet that are leaf shaped add distinction to the light. The floor light stands 44 inches tall and the spread on the feet is 14 inches. American iron floor light. Early to mid 19th. century. Excellent provenance.
Such a nice table box with lots of character and original Red painted surface. The table box has some lovely features, the interior is divided and the box has a bottom drawer. Nice dry original Red paint completes the look for this lift top, divided table box with drawer. The painted surface show to be more Red in person, for some reason the photos are washed out. The photo with the apple shows the best color. The box measures 15 1/4 x 8 x 8 inches. Excellent condition.
An extremely nice lamp tidy, Betty Lamp tidy. The tidy has the best original surface. It measures 6 1/2 inches tall and the diameter of the base 3 1/2 inches. The lamp tidy comes with a very nice Betty Lamp. American Betty Lamp tidy in excellent condition.
This is a fabulous wall box in a Primitive form. Larger size wall box with the best form. the wall box has a wonderful steeple shaped backboard. The surface is entirely original. Please notice the rough sawed back. This wonderful wall box is constructed with the best, large rosehead nails. The box has a nice deep well for great storage and cotter pin hinges. All of the features you would want to find in an 18th. century American wall box. The box measures 15 1/4 x 12 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches.
A fabulous, 18th. century Oval pantry box. Completely untouched original surface, good size and constructed with Rosehead nails and beautifull tapered fingers. The pantry measures 13 x 11 12 x 5 1/4 inches. It is in overall excellent condition exhibiting only expected wear and patina. A great early example, not often seen. Excellent provenance given to the new owner of this outstanding piece of American treenware. Price: $1395.00 + shipping 182/2022
This floor light gets more beautiful as you look at it because of its simplicity. Made of American Pine wood. The floor light is stately in size and has a simply designed X base. A single, short bar holds a single candle cup. The cross bar adjusts up and down by a very simple mechanism. There is a wooden pin that you insert to hold the bar in place at any point on the shaft. The wood has mellowed into a lovely darkened Pine. The floor light measures 42 inches tall, the X base measures 13 1/2 inches and the crossbar measures 9 inches. American Pine floor light from the mid 19th. century.
There were many lighting accessories that were necessary and useful to help the homemaker manage the lighting tasks in the home. Betty lamps and Cruise Lamps needed to be cleaned, they needed spill for lighting, tinder boxes used to start a small flame, shelves and stands to hold the lighting when in use and when not in use. One of these objects is the Lamp Stand. They come in table height and floor height. These stands were used to store lamps or to elevate lit lamps to areas where light was needed. This is a late 18th. century example made of hand forged iron. It has hooks for three lights. The overall height of this piece is 30 3/4 inches and the spread of the penny feet is about 10 1/2 inches. Good and heavy so it wouldn’t tip.
Just a gorgeous table light. American 1840-1860 wooden table light. The light has an Ash, threaded spiral shaft and a, rather unusual, crossbar that holds only one candle light. I like the shortened cross bar. I believe the shaft is Maple and the base is Pine. The light is in excellent condition and measures 17 1/4 inches tall. The base measures 8 1/4 inches and the cross bar measures 5 inches.
A nice, early Trippensee Planetarium Orrery. This orrery is from the early part of the 1900’s. This was used as a teaching aid to show the relationship of the earth to the moon and the rotation of the earth around the sun. This orrery does not have any electrical lights. The electrical ones were after the 1940’s I believe. The brown plastic part of the base of this orrery has been replaced and so has the orb that rotates around the earth. The rest of it is original. The orrery measures about 19 inches long. The base is weighted so the orrery will not tip as you are rotating the orbs.
This is quite a nice, mid 19th. century, red painted trencher. The trencher has a lovely, traditional shape, heavy bodied and it retains it original Red painted surface. I believe the wood in Maple and the trencher has a smooth finish from years of use. The trencher measures 21 x 10 1/2 x4 1/2 inches deep. The condition is excellent with only a small notch on the rim and the trencher comes with excellent provenance.
A charming piece of American treenware. This piece is a small soap dish with handle. The dish is cut out of one piece of wood, even the handle. The soap dish has great patina and comes with a piece of lye soap. The soap dish measures 4 x 2 1/4 x x 2 inches. Excellent condition.
A wonderful example of an American pipe box. This pipe box has its original red painted surface, great form and construction. Slender and tall to hold the long Worden pipes. Simple in style but loaded with character and form. At the base of the pipe box is a small drawer for pipe essentials. The drawer is dovetailed and has its original knob. The pipe box is constructed with square nails. The box measures 17 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches. Circa 1840-1860. American Pipe Box.
A very nice, smaller size lidded tankard. This tankard has its original surface that has mellowed thru the years and wrapped with Willow. The lid on the tankard is a bit squiggly but intact and useful. The tankard measures 8 1/2 inches tall and the diameter of the base measures about 5 inches. American treenware tankard.
Not something I usually buy but I really liked the look of this little Man. So nicely carved with articulated limbs. Not sure if he ever had any lower limbs. It kind of looks like he didn't. The stand comes with and there is a tag on the stand that says "found in Maine attic". The little Man measures 15 inches tall and about 7 inches arm to arm. A very nice piece of American folk art.
This is quite a nice and unusual sand weighted candlestick. It is 19th. century, Black painted surface that I believe is original. The candlestick measures 20 inches tall and the diameter of the base is 5 1/4 inches in diameter. The push up works just fine. There is a small dent on the side of the candlestick, see photo.
Wonderful early to mid 19th. Century shaved floor broom. The broom is unusually tall and the extra length give the broom an excellent look. The broom dates to the early to mid 19th. century, shows wear and has great patina. Overall height is 58 inches and the shaved head measures 12 inches long and the base of the head measures about 6 inches.
A wonderful example of an early 19th. century, American wall Box. Nice smaller size to fit just about anywhere. The construction is of dovetailed workmanship. Pine wood, original dry, Red paint. Nicely formed back board. Most likely used as a candle box. The wall box measures 12 x 4 3/4 x 5 3/4. Excellent condition. Previous provenance is excellent.
An interesting candle dryer, often called a Porcupine. This is an American piece, I believe it is made of Pine wood. Simple in style, measuring 10 1/4 inches long. The porcupine has 5 hand cut spines on it from which you can hang candles. Great country charm. American treen, mid 19th. century.
Such an unusual piece, not often found. This is a charming, small, Salmon painted oil burning lantern. This piece is completely original and the small size makes it quite a charming piece. Original, dry Salmon Paint, glass globe and wick holder all present, so is the hanging ring. The lantern measures 9 inches tall, 11 inches to the top of the hanging ring and about 4 1/2 inches in circumference. The condition is excellent. American painted lantern, circa 1840.
A lovely 19th. century Three Candle, Tin Lighting Sconce. This lovely piece has a great oxidized surface that imparts a verdigris surface. The tin lighting sconce has three cleated candle cups across the shelf. The backboard has a slight dimensional surface. The lighting sconce measures 13 1/2 inches tall and the shelf measures 10 1/3 x 3 inches. The condition is excellent and most likely American.
A very nice, early American iron floor light with two candle holders that are adjustable. The iron light slides up and down on the iron rod. The light stands 25 inches tall and can extend upwards another 20 inches. The spread on the feet is 14 inches. The iron light can be used on a table or as a floor light. American iron floor light, circa 1840 or so. The condition is very good, nice patina on the iron from years of setting around.
This is certainly an example that you will not often see. The size, age and condition of this serving tray make it stand out among all others. Quite a statement piece either on a good size country table or standing alone in a large cupboard or hearth mantle. This tray is made of Chestnut wood, before the Chestnut blight. Circa mid 19th. century or earlier. The quality of this tray is exemplified by the perfect shape and fine, thin cutting of the wood. Scribe marks are still visible on the bottom of the tray. These marks helped the maker define the proportions of the tray exactly. The surface is all original having its original thin coat of Brown paint. The bottom is carved with the makers initials. While the tray is flat the sides rise up just enough to give this piece body and elegance. The tray measures 31 x 19 1/2 x 3 inches rise. The condition is exceptional and so is the provenance.
I think this piece is just a phenomenal, truly country primitive example of a porcupine candle hanger. As we know, the porcupine form of candle dryer/hanger is a wooden backboard and the spikes/porcupines coming out of the backboard in the form of long wooden spikes/pegs. This piece was fashioned after the more sophisticated form. The backboard is wooden but the spikes/hangers are very long square nails. Most likely made “in the style of” by a less advantaged family. The backboard has its original Salmon painted surface. It is truly functional and a fine piece of American Folk Art. It is the reason we love our country/primitives so much. The porcupine board measures 11 1/4 x 13 inches. Definitely a fine piece of American history from the early to mid 19th. century. You can search long and hard before you find another example.
An extremely nice sized hanging cupboard with little cubbies for display. The cupboard could also be placed on top of a aside table to create a sweet floor piece. The piece is late 18th. century being constructed with rose head nails and square nails. The surface is original Red paint that has patintated beautifully. Four little cubbies for display. Nicely finished, complete with hanging hooks. The cupboard measures 22 1/4 x 18 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches. American hanging cupboard. Excellent provenance.
Truly an unusual treen bowl with unusual form and design. An amazing 19th. century bowl in original, dry surface with the most unusual shape. the form is unusual being cut and shaped with a deep center ridge at about the center of the bowl running around the circumference of the bowl. The bowl measures 14 x 3 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. I believe the wood is a figured Maple. American treen.
Love wooden soap dishes. This one is real sweet, small and has the cutest lollipop handle. The box is quite small, it measures 5 1/2 x 2 x 2 1/4 inches. The condition is excellent and it is an American soap dish/box. Excellent condition.
A lovely 18th. century dough scraper with fine detail and ironwork. Blacksmith made with whitesmith craftsmanship. The handle has a highly stylized arched handle that is beautifully twisted. The flat iron surface measures 3 1/4 x 2 inches.
A 19th C. wooden soap holder in original light buttercream colored paint. Constructed of a robust block of walnut wood with deeply chamfered edges and mounted on an iron L bracket via iron screws. Retains a beautiful as-descended surface with pleasing color. Overall excellent condition with an old mended age fissure in the rear being consistent with age and use. American. Ca. 1875. Measures 5 5/8″W x 4 3/4″T. The iron bracket could be removed without damage to the dish should you prefer to use it for table top use.
An 18th. century doll. It measures about 16 1/2 inches tall. The surface is original with a wonderful patina. During its creation the artist applied glass eyes, rich but simple carving detail that make the appearance pleasing while retaining the form of the bed post. This wonderful piece of folk art has been in a New York collection for many years. American/English folk art at its best. Of course the stand is newer but it holds the doll well and allows for perfect display. If you can notice in the photos there is a little heart on the bed post doll. That heart is not part of the doll. It is not attached. I placed it there for love. It comes right off and will come with the doll if you want it. More information on this doll identifies it as a wooden relic of a doll from circa 1790-1810. there is evidence of nails in the head which would have held a wig. The two small holes in either side at the shoulders would have allowed the arms, made of upper cloth with lower carved wooden arms and hands to be attached. The wooden legs would have been attached through the slots at the lower torso by wooden pins. The head originally had a layer of gesso, which is now worn away.
I love early memorial tokens, whether it be art, hair, jewelry. They are such touching momentos of lost love, past history, legacies of tenderness and love. This one depicts symbols of a sailors life, a nautical remembrance of a parting of ways, and lost love. It is delicate watercolor that has been remounted. The watercolor is dated 1843 right under the picture. This watercolor is housed in a new frame but it is very tasteful. The watercolor itself measures 3 5/8 x 3 3/4 inches. The overall size is 9 1/2 x 10 inches. This is a special piece, guaranteed to please. This piece is in excellent condition, anything you might see in the photos is glare from the glass.This lovely dough bowl is nice size for just about any placement. The bowl measures 12 1/2″ one way and 13 1/4″ another way (nice warp) and stands 3 1/2″ tall. It has a nice cut rim. The paint is a cream to white color. Most likely it was originally a lighter color and I believe the cream color shows the age of the paint. It has discolored thru the years. The surface is wonderful, original and authentic. Excellent condition
I do love this form and you don’t see it too often. This is a double open salt. Either use salt on both sides or salt on one side and pepper on the other. The surface is original and dry. The salt measures 4 1/2 inches long and abut 1 1/2 inches tall. American double salt. Spoon not included.
This pantry box is exceptional, early and sports the best dry Tomato Red painted surface. The pantry box is early 19th. century and the construction verifies the age. The lid is very thick and so is the body of the pantry box. These thick constructed pantry boxes are definitely not often see. The pantry box is American, best dry tomato red paint, thick walled and square nail tacked seam. the condition is excellent. The pantry box measures 8 1/2 x 5 inches.
A very sweet, small oval pantry, measuring 6 x 4 1/2 x 2 5/8 inches. The natural finish has patinated beautifully thru the years of use. Opposing fingers attached with tiny square nails. There is a split going across the lid of the pantry but it doesn’t compromise the structure or use of the box. Circa 1800-1820.
A true country treasure, one of a kind American wooden floor light. This light has lots of country primitive character from the detailed carved shaft to the round disc base held up by four quirky feet, making the bottom of the light look like a foot stool. The wood is thick, dense and very heavy. Could possibly be Chestnut. The shaft is uniquely carved having an artistic twist as you proceed down the shaft. Double candle light raises and lowers of the carved shaft. Notice how the tin candle cups are sliced to fit the cross bar. This piece is secure, and built so that it would not tip no matter what. American lighting from the first quarter of the 19th. century. The floor light measures 31 inches tall and the diameter of the base is 12 inches. The candle bar measures 14 1/4 x 2 5/16 x 1 1/2 inches.
An exceptional large treen/wooden table candle stick. This candle stick has quite the presence in its size, age and original surface. The candle stick has a mellow Pine color that has softened thru years of use. The turnings on this stick are exceptional and the shaft is mortised thru the base. Excellent condition, American treen candle stick. Measures 11 3/4 x 4 x 6 3/4 inches. Circa 1850-1870.
A very nice, small sized painted shelf. An American painted wall shelf with lots of character. Original dark Green painted surface and great form. The shelf measures 16 x 15 1/2 x 6 inches. Just perfect and worthy for display of any collection. Original paint and constructed with square nails. Circa late 19th. century.
Hanging, Double candle Iron Light. Quite a lovely and unusual piece of early to mid 19th. Century lighting. A heavy hang chain supports a lovely shaped double “U” shaped candle holder. The hanging light measures about 20 1/2 inches long and the width from candle cup to candle cup measures about 6 1/2 inches. Please note the style of the chain, two large ring, one at the top and one at the bottom with a string of smaller rounds between. The candle cups are nicely wrapped just what you like to see in an early 19th. Century piece of American lighting.
American folk art, A Tin Uncle Sam Hat. Purchased quite a few years ago from Uncle Tom’s Antiques. Not sure I even want to part with it but then again it may not even sell. Just a fabulous piece of American folk art. Date this hat to the first quarter of the 20th. century. It is authentic and exudes the American spirit. The hat has its original painted surface of Red, White and Blue with White Stars. Please note how the rim is tinsmithed with many small cuts so that the rim fits right around the body of the hat. The tin can that creates the body of the hat has a manufacturers mark on the can. The mark is “CVMCO”, Cumberland Valley Manufacturing Company. tin can labels are recognized as authentic, early 20th-century food advertising ephemera. Often originating from the 1920s to 1940s, these labels are valued by collectors for their lithographed, colorful designs that showcase regional branding from locations such as Maryland. Of course this can has none of its original surface or paper label but it is interesting to know the history of the tin can. The tin hat measures 11 x 8 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches. A unique piece of American culture, history and patriotism.
Antique, American Federal Flag Shield from the late 19th. century. These decorative plaques were frequently used for political campaigns, parades or parade decorations. There are hooks in the back from which you can insert smaller American flags.. Hand hammered sheet metal. 38 to 45 stars for the late 19th. century variants. Original patina, crackled paint texture and some rust. Overall good condition with some fading in the upper portion where you see the stars. The shield measures 29 x 23 3/4 inches.All original finish and paint.
This is an extraordinary example of an early 19th, perhaps late 18th century painted hand mirror. It is absolutely beautiful. The mirror is completely original from, surface, construction and mirror. The hand mirror retains its original Red painted surface. I believe the wooden frame is hand made and planed, the mirror glass is original (see small piece missing from the corner). The mirror is set into the wooden frame and trimmed out with original fabric. Truly a loving, unique, one of a kind piece. The wood frame measures 6 1/4 x 6 inches, ad 4 inches for the handle. The mirror itself measures 4 x 4 1/4 inches. Obviously worn and used but that certainly has imparted an element of beauty to this truly country, primitive hand mirror.
This is an outstanding example of a 19th. century whirlygig. Antique carved wood and painted figure, 19th. century folk art soldier whirlygig. The figure is a polychrome figure depicting an early military soldier (resembling a revolutionary war “Red Coat” or Continental soldier) The figure is jointed at the shoulders with paddle-like arms intended to catch the wind and spin. This is a classic trait of a traditional American whirligig. The uniform consists of a red coat, gold buttons, white trousers, black boots and a distinctive bicorn hat–representative of a Revolutionary War or War of 1812 era. The weathered crackled surface showcases a beautiful original or early polychrome paint patina, typical of 19th. century American folk art. The whirlygig measures overall 27 inches, without the base it measures 23 1/2 inches. The base is an old piece of wood, not original to the whirlygig, with a diameter of 5 1/2 inches. Please note there is metal strap that attaches the whirlygig to the base. A wonderful example of true American Folk Art. More photos available
Outstanding painted treen open salt. Red, white, and blue paint with a white washed interior. America mid 19th. century. The master salt measures 2 1/2″ tall by 3″ in diameter. The condition is original and untouched with some minor nicks and surface wear consistent with age and wear. Such a great American master salt. Spoon not included.
A wonderful mid 19th. century (or a bit earlier) wooden candle shelf. I love this form. The sides have a steep steeple shape, quite angular. The lighting shelf is quite narrow, the overall combination of proportions give it quite a beautiful form. The candle shelf measures 16 1/4 x 12 x 6 inches. Original surface with great square nails and few rosehead nails. American treen lighting shelf. Betty and Tidy are not included.
This is such an outstanding wall Box. First of all it is made of that thick Pumpkin Pine wood that has a buttery smooth surface. Great design on this box having the beautifully shaped wells. There are two wells with arched design. The box is constructed with square and rosehead nails. There was damage to the original hanging hole but somewhere during its life a magnificent, large square nail was somehow fitted into the broken space to make a new hanging element. Great make-do craftsmanship. American, 18th. century, Pumpkin Pine, double well wall box in excellent condition. The box measures 16 3/4 x 11 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches.
Just a wonderful example of a table light from the Pilgrim era, early to mid 18th. century. The form is just beautiful, spiral shaft that holds an adjustable arm. Strong heavy base, original surface. The light measures 14 1/2 inches tall and the arm measures 9 inches. The condition is excellent. A great example of early candle lighting. Please note the unusual wrap of the candle cup around the candle arm, such a unique but of craftsmanship. This piece is likely American. Price: $2295.00 + shipping
A particularly tall and unusual tin betty lamp stand or tidy. Made of tin and solder construction, with a round dish-like base with a crimped border, there is a slender tapered cylindrical stem ending in a round concave platform top to hold the Betty lamp. The tidy measures approximately 11.5” high x 5” diameter at the base. American Tin Tidy, dating from the mid-19th century. (The betty lamp is sold separately.
Just a wonderful example of a late 18th/early 19th century divided pantry box. This pantry box is in its original, well patinated surface and constructed with Rose Head nails. Inside the box are four divisions for dry product or spices. The box is early as evidenced by the heavy thick lid. The surface is original and shows wonderful oxidation from years of use. The pantry box measures 11 1/4 inches in diameter and stands about 3 1/4 inches tall. Very good condition, American divided pantry box.
This is quite a nice piece, circa mid 19th. century. It is quite unusual in that it is an adjustable trammel that has four candle cups. Makes a nice and unusual chandelier or hanging from a beam. American iron lighting from the mid to late 19th. century. The trammel light in its shortest length measures about 26 1/2 inches, at the fully extended of about 43 inches. The light bar measures 8 1/2 inches. This trammel light is in excellent condition and would add a lovely presence in any country setting. 19th. c
A very nice late 19th. century wooden soap dish. This soap dish is carved out of one piece of wood, even the handle is carved, not attached. The soap dish measures 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 inches and the handle add another 4 1/2 inches to the overall length. The surface is original and well patinated from years of use. The condition is excellent.
The form of this Pipe rack/Spoon Rack is quite unusual and stately. A strong presence given its stature and boxy shape. The rack could be used for either pipes or spoons and I have pictured both for you. I believe it is truly a pipe rack due to the size of the tallest level. That tier holds the full length of the tavern pipes and each shelf beneath it would hold pipes as the were used, as the tips were broken off. I have to say, I love the spoons in them as well. A great form measuring 13 1/2 x 14 1/4 x 7 1/4 inches. Beautifully patinated, original surface Pine Wood. Nice detail mouldings throughout. Excellent condition with square nail construction. American Pipe Rack from the mid 19th. century.
This is quite a lovely 19th. century, American Lantern. The lantern has its original Red painted surface. Access to the candle is thru two pieces of glass where one piece slides up. There is no door. The top of the lantern is pegged thru to the side columns, it is not nailed. The air vent thru the top of the lantern is like a flat grate and the candle cup is nailed into the base of the lantern. American lighting from the mid 19th. century. The lantern measures 10 3/4 inches tall and the lantern measures 6 inch square. The handle adds another 3 inches. Original Red painted surface.
An exceptional pantry box, American and from the latter part of the 18th. century. This pantry box has such wonderful characteristics, great size, round measuring 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches, a buttery smooth surface from years of handling, original dark green painted surface, opposing fingers, thick lid and rosehead nailed construction. The condition is just excellent and you would look long and hard for a better example. Excellent provenance.
This watch hutch has such great primitive appeal. Clearly a home made piece to satisfy the desire of a loved wife. This hutch is a pure American primitive. Box shaped, never had a door or glass. Simply hang you pocket watch inside the primitive box and you are ready to set this piece on the hearth or table as needed, or it can be hung with the domes shaped back plate. The hutch measures 9 x 6 x 4 inches. It is in excellent condition and original surface. Watch not included.
A very nice small, fragment mirror housed in a lovely Pine wood frame. The mirror is circa late 18th. century. It is in very good condition. There are several newer nails that have been added along the way to secure the small strips of wood that hold in the mirror. Other than that, just natural wear. There appears to be either initials or part of a date at the top of the mirrors Pine curved top. The overall size of the mirror is 9 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches and the mirror itself 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches. An excellent mirror with excellent provenance. Price: $1495.00 + shipping
Can’t seem to ever shake off my love for early lighting pieces and this example is exactly why. This is a fabulous, primitive table light. So simple in design, it is the simplicity that makes it so special. Basically you have two candle holders. One with a short socket and one with a pressured iron opening that allows for a full sized candle to sit in and rest on the base. These iron candle holders are secured to a very primitive piece of wood, and there is a carrying handle, that’s it. Nothing fancy but pure primitive, country. The light comes with two wonderful early tallow candles. The condition is excellent given the age of the light and the light is pure American country. The table light measures 7 1/2 inches tall and 4 1/4 inch diameter base. With the candles the light stands 12 inches tall. Certainly a unique piece of American lighting.
An extremely nice American firkin. Original Green painted surface and in excellent condition. The firkin is secured with tacks not staples. The staves are nice and tight and the wrapped bands do have a bit of slide to them, but not bad at all. The firkin measures 11 1/4 inches tall, 10 1/2 inches diameter at the top and 11 1/4 inches diameter at the bottom. Very nice condition. 19th. century American firkin.
This is a beautiful, 19th. century slide lid table box. The paint is original to the box, to the period. The bulbous shaped tulips are done in the Bucher style, this is not a Bucher box but one done in the style of Bucher from the mid 19th. century. The paint is vibrant on the front, the sides show some wear and the top slide lid exhibits a lot of wear. Constructed with smaller square nails. The box is quite wonderful. The paint is dry and the flowers are so well executed. The slide lid box measures 13 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches. A lovely painted table box. Price: $995.00 + shipping
An excellent example of an American Compote. A very nice size, not too large, not too small. A dark stained surface adds charm to the nice small size. The compote is in excellent condition with no shrinkage cracks. The compote measures 10 x 9 3/4 x 5 1/4 inches. American, 19th.. century.
A wonderful piece of American treenware. This treen bowl has the best Red painted surface and pronounced beehive turnings that give the bowl and outstanding presence. The bowl measures 17 3/4 (18 3/8 out of round) and 5 1/2 inches deep. The bowl is American and in excellent condition. The bowl is circa 1860 or so. It is a beautiful piece of American treen. Price: $1695.00 + shipping
An interesting drainboard. This drainboard still has quite a bit of its original Cream painted surface. Not too large, not too small, perfect for just about any spot. The board measurements go from 13 to 10 inches wide from back to front and cants 3 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches from back to front and measures 16 inches long. The surface is wonderful, worn from use and still retaining quite a bit of its original paint. Price: $550.00 + shipping
An 18th. century ball footed bible/document/table box. The box has the best original dry, Red painted surface. The case is dovetailed and has the best original turned bun feet. The box is most likely New England and is circa 1740-1780 and is made of Poplar and Pine. The lid is original and has its original snipe hinges. The surface is all original with expected typical losses, stains, it is original and untouched. One repair of note is, the top front applied half round molding on the lid was professional restored. The original lock is missing and the one on the box dates to the early 19th. century. The box measures 19 inches wide, 11 1/2 inches deep and 11 1/2 inches high.
This is a very fine looking, c. 1850 round pantry box with original grain painted decoration in Mustard paint. This is possibly a Lancaster Co., Pa. piece as this style of grain painting is found on many utilitarian items from this area–e.g. buckets, firkins, salt boxes. All nails and pegs are present, and the paint is in excellent condition. The bottom has two exposed nails, but it is still tight. The lid fits snugly and has a few small rubs. It measures 9 1/2″ diameter and 5″ tall. It would be a stunning addition to a stack, but it is a great piece in its own right. The lid is original. I think the sides of the lid were just rubbed with white paint while the top of the lid was grain painted. This has been part of a CT collection.
A very nice, late 18th. to early 19th. century lamp tidy. The tidy has a simple design and form. To me it looks to be New England, definitely American. The tidy has dark Spanish Brown painted surface. The tidy is in excellent condition. These tidy’s were used to elevate the lighting devise so that the light diffuses better. The tidy measures 9 1/2 inches tall, the top measures 2 3/4 inches in diameter and the base measures 3 3/8 inches square. Simplicity at its finest. Betty lamp not included.
An outstanding wall box having great form, original painted surface and American–possibly New England. The form is just striking having the two ears that have a wonderful lollipop as the hanger. The surface has its original dark Spanish Brown, dry surface. The construction is with early square nails. The wall box measures 12 x 6 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches. The overall condition is excellent. Circa 1820-1840.
A very unusual bail handled pantry box. This bail handled pantry was designed for special use. It is different in the fact that there is a rectangle plug with a Shaker knob on the top that removes and reveals a larger opening and then there is a peg that can be removed to relieve pressure. I don’t believe it was used for a liquid as there are no seepage or leak marks on the pantry. Perhaps it was used to store a large grain or something of that nature. It may be Shaker (I say that because of the unusual knob). Whatever it was used for it is quite an unusual piece. The paint is wonderful, original Black paint. The pantry is secure with stable secure bands. The pantry measures 11 x 8 inches. This piece is American and out of Ohio.
A very nice example of a late 18th. century rush nip/candle holder. The light has a beautifully shaped wooden base that has its original dark painted surface. The iron work on the rush nip and candle light are just excellent. Especially the candle holder, it is a full blown design. More classic is form and very pleasing. The light is in excellent condition, most likely American, New England. It measures 9 1/2 inches tall and the base measures 4 x 3 3/4 inches. P
A very nice, smaller paint decorated box. Measures 10 1/4 “ x 6 1/4” x 6”. This Box is in very nice condition and comes from a private Virginia collection. The inside is signed box was probably a gift to a bride in the mid 1800s. The box is complete and still retains its Pin hinges and original lock and hasp. The paint is still strong and complete. There is a small checking crack on top of lid. Can be seen in picture. Circa mid 1800’s.
I really can’t say enough about this wall box. It is American, New England/Massachusetts, steeple back wall box with the best possible original paint. The way the paint is worn is just amazing. It is dry with great patina and surface. The paint is a red/brown, more to the red, and is just perfect on this wall box. Lovely steeple back wall box with canted well. The overall condition is excellent and in line with a wall box of this period. The wall box measures 19 1/4 inches tall, 12 3/4 wide and 4 3/4 deep. This wall box is constructed with early square nails. The box may be late 18th. century to early 19th. century.
THIS IS A WONDERFUL BOX THAT WAS FOUND IN NEW JERSEY. THE BOX FEATURES ORIGINAL COTTER PIN HINGES, SHORT RISE LEGS, ORIGINAL RED PAINT AND A NICE CLEAN INTERIOR.HOWEVER, THE GREATEST ATTRIBUTE OF THIS BOX, BESIDES ITS AGE AND SIZE, IS THE ORIGINAL ALL WOOD LOCKING MECHANISM. IT IS INTERESTING AND UNUSUAL TO FIND A WOODEN LOCK. WHILE THE BOX IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, THERE IS A TIGHT CRACK ON THE RIGHT PANEL AND A VERY TIGHT SURFACE CRACK ON THE LEFT PANEL. NEITHER AFFECT THE STABILITY OF THE BLANKET BOX. THERE IS NO KEY, AT THIS POINT IN BOX LIFE THE LOCK CAN BE OPENED OR CLOSED SIMPLY BY TILTING THE BOX. DIMENSIONS ARE 14”L X 6 3/4”W X 8 3/4”H. THE BOX HAS RED PAINT AND NOT A STAIN. VERY SWEET, EARLY AND UNUSUAL. AMERICAN, CIRCA 1840 OR SO. More photos available.
Just a great size on this snuff. The taller ones are more difficult to come by. this snuff measures 5 inches tall and has a diameter at the opening of about 1 7/8 inches. The condition is excellent.
This wall box is just wonderful. The box is constructed with thick Pine wood and constructed with square nails. The paint is wonderful, Dark Brown–the best original dry surface. The overall look of the box is fabulous. The design has a dome shaped back and measures 15 1/2 x 8 x 5 1/2 inches. American painted wall box from the early part of the 19th. century.
This is quite an unusual iron floor light. Looks like a typical iron light base but this light has a removable loom light. At the top of the iron shaft there is a loop which holds a candle light. The candle light hooks into the hole. The light can be removed whenever needed or the light can be used as a traditional floor light. The floor light has three penny feet. The light measures 28 1/2 inches tall. The removable loom light measures 11 inches and each penny foot extends about 6 1/2 inches. Early 19th. century American iron floor light.
I just love this early Santos. I purchased it several years ago from Susan MacKay. Carved wooden torso. This Santos does show quite a bit of wear and tear but I think all the flaws add to the beauty of this piece. The arms are articulated. All original surface and paint. There is quite a bit of inactive wormwood but I guarantee it is inactive. I have had this piece displayed in my living room for over 10 years. Please look at the photos to get a good view of this beautiful piece. It measures 23 1/2 tall and the base measures 8 x 8 inches. More photos available
American Schoolhouse Book Cupboard having old, if not original Blue/Grey painted surface decorated with a floral design down the front panel. The cupboard has a warm Folksy/Country appeal. The cupboard is mortised and has square nailed construction, iron hinges. Circa 1820-1840. The cupboard measures 23 x 16 x 6 1/2 inches deep. There are two shelves inside. The original hanging holes are worn thru and there is a wire for hanging. The interior of the cupboard has yellow paint. Looks like someone slapped some paint on the inside for some reason, it makes no sense. The lock is missing. Other than expected wear and the paint splotches it is in excellent condition.
I just love this old, early 20th. century packing box. I loved this one because it is stamped with “Uncle Sam”,in red and blue, on the front of the box. Great graphic, The box is in excellent condition and measures 13 x 7 x 4 inches.
You don’t come across early labeled firkins very often. This one happens to be an outstanding example of one. It is a pristine piece in every way, from the construction to the paint. The firkin is profusely decorated with black painted scroll design. Labeled on the front and back C.TARTAR. The writing on the back is faded. The lid is initialed J.C.L and the lid is also impressed with J. Proctor Waterford ME. Overall condition of the firkin and the paint is excellent. The quality of this piece is worthy of a museum and would be a highlight of any personal collection. It is a large piece measuring 13 inches tall. The diameter across the top is 13 1/4 inches and the diameter across the bottom is 14 inches. Great oxidation under the lid. More photos available
This piece is an absolute treasure. It is a hair memorial for Elsie. The names on the back are Dorothy and Jessie. On the front laid on blue paper is a circle of hair, flanked on either side by two cut out white doves. Across the top is a piece or tatted lace and cut into the blue paper with silver paper exposed is the name Elsie. This was truly a handmade token of love and friendship of someone lost or gone. Framed in a painted gold frame, this treasure measures 5 x 4 inches. Price:
A wonderful and unusual paint decorated pipe box in complete original condition. The surface of the pipe box has a red painted or aniline dyed surface. The pipe box has gold paint decorated sides and a wonderful painted worden pipe on the front of the box. The top front of the box is also gold painted as it follows the scroll design. The pipe box has its original knob, square nailed construction and the bottom of the case is dovetailed. The drawer still has traces of gold paint that are very hard to see from wear. The drawer is lined with old Boston, Mass. newspaper and is dovetailed. The hanging hole shows good wear. Please note some loss running down the left side of the box. I have identified the area with black arrows in the photos. There is also a tight crack about half way down on the back of the box. The pipe box measures 17 x 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches. Circa 1840, American, New England.
Love this candle shelf. It has the form of a Shaker piece although I don't think it is Shaker. The lighting shelf has great form. I love the back board with the adjustable holes for hanging. The shelf itself has great form with interesting moulding. The paint is original Black paint. Overall great look for showing off one of your special lighting pieces. American painted candle shelf from the mid 19th. century. The candle shelf measures 13 3/4 inches tall and the base measures 5 3/4 x 5 inches.
A very nice mortar/pestle in the best original painted surface. The paint is a light putty color and the pestle has some traces of the light putty paint too. The mortar measures 7 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches and the pestle measures 11 inches long. The mortar has a tight hairline coming off the rim that is tight and stable. American mortar and pestle.
This is a wonderful wall box. American primitive with all the best features. The wall box is of the best small size. It measures 10 x 10 3/4 x 6 /12. This absolutely the sweetest piece. The size makes it desirable and unusual. The wall box is heavy Oak, square nailed, a wonderfully worn Salmon painted surface. The wall box has a little towel bar, a well for storage and attached to the front of the box is a delightful spoon rack. The hanging hole shows great wear. It truly is a wonderful piece that just screams country. The box is in excellent condition and exhibits the best wear. American wall box.
A fabulous painted case of drawers. Late 18th. century, Lancaster County origin, having the original green painted surface. The apothecary has six (6) drawers. three of the drawers are divided and three are open. The drawer dividers are mortised into the case. The apothecary has a simple applied molding around the case. the drawers are tee nail construction with a simple scratch bead around the front. Circa 1790-1820. This size would lend itself to sitting on a counter, table or actually used as a side table. The apothecary measures 24 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Price: $2650.00 + shipping. 144/2021
A wonderful, early 19th. century goose necked coffee pot. The surface of the coffee pot is punched tin, decorated with Tulips and the base has a punched tin wiggle work chain decoration. I don’t see any holes or real damage to the pot other than what would be considered normal wear and tear. The pot appears to have an old black surface that I believe is a very dry, thin paint. Oxidation has caused minor spotting over the surface. Original top knob, good seams. The coffee pot measures 10 1/2 inches tall and 10 1/2 inches spout to handle. Price: $825.00 + shipping
Love the size of this box, it is square and chunky. the box measures 10 1/4 x 9 x 7 1/4 inches. Hand cut dovetails, original brown paint and a divided interior. The box was most likely used as a spice box having the four sections inside. The paint is the best dry brown. A great primitive box with such country charm. Circa early 19th. century. Price: $395.00 + shipping. 89/2021
This is a 19th century painted document box that is signed Calvin Eaton on the front. It is square nail constructed with the original brass hinges, lock and handle with a mother of pearl inlay shield on the front. The paint is gold and black with red and green pinstriping with a hitchcock design painted on the back. Found in Connecticut Measures: 8′ x 15″ by 5 3/4″ tall. Price: $495.00
Early 18th century adjustable Betty lamp/Whale oil lamp on an unusual shoe footed stand. The lamp is in its original black paint. Excellent condition with no cracks or repairs. Nice shoe foot stand typical of Vermont design from that period. Original black paint and the forged rivet construction matches the bottom of the stand and the bottom of the lamp. Excellent addition to your early lighting collection. The lamp measures 16” tall and the drip tray foot measures 7 x 4 inches. Notice the sweet delicate oval penny feet. This is a stunning piece. Price: $1275.00 + shipping. 73/2021
Quite a nice piece for utilitarian purposes. I have it shown here filled with apples but potatoes or other garden types would be useful in the Buttery. It is also durable enough to hold wood near the hearth or cook stove. A great size staved bucket wrapped with metal bands and two iron handles. the condition is excellent. There appears to be original Brown paint on the bucket. The bucket measures 11 inches tall and 13 inches in diameter at the top.
This is an exceptional floor light. An American early to mid 19th. century wooden floor light. The light has a two candle light cross bar that raises and lowers on the spiral shaft. This lights proportions are just lovely. It size fits in small spaces. The base is more refined than usual and would fit just about anywhere. The floor light measures 27 3/4 inches tall, the candle bar measures 8 inches and the base measures 7 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches. I believe the wood is Maple and there are two metal candle cups. The tin candle cups show wear from years of use. Please note the small shave area on the shaft. No harm but I picture it just for clarity. American floor light.
This is an exceptional and unusual example of an American spiral shaft table light. The piece is just outstanding. The sweetest thing about this light is that it measures only 8 3/4 inches tall with a crossbar that measures 5 1/4 x 1 1/4 inches and the diameter of the base measures 4 inches. The surface is original. Spiral shaft that raises and lowers the candle bar. The candle bar holds two candles. there is some charring on the cross bar from use. Just a sweet darling piece and the size is perfection. Most likely American. The condition is excellent.
As table boxes go, this one is so nice for several reasons. One being the original Red painted, well worn surface and the other being the amazing form of this piece. The table box is squarish and chunky all at the same time. It offers a great look and has a utilitarian form. Early square nailed construction. Circa mid to late 19th. century, American table box, carrier. The table box measures 14 x 10 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches to the handle. the sides of the box measure 3 inches. All in all a great piece with wonderful character.
A very nice set of two round pantry boxes. Each having original Grey painted surfaces. One measures 10 1/4 x 6 1/8 and the other measures 10 x 5 1/4 inches. They stack well together. Each has original Grey paint, nice and dry. They make a great looking stack. The price is for both. American painted round pantry boxes.
This is an exceptional piece of American tin lighting. The chandelier has a pleasant crown shape. Tin straps are attached to a circular tin base that holds 6 candle cups. The top of the chandelier is crowned with a tin cap and the chandelier has a long linked hanging chain. The candle cups are crimped. The chandelier measures 18 1/2 inches to the top cap and the diameter of the base measures 13 1/2 inches. The chain measures 17 3/4 inches. American tin chandelier. Excellent provenance.
Such a nice paint decorated document box. The paint on this box is wonderful, a dark brown painted background with red painted splot designs. Dovetailed construction and the box still has the original hasp and lock. The box is in excellent condition and measures 13 1/2 x 6 x 6 1/4 inches. A nice American table box with the best painted surface.
Sunderland Pink Lustre Pottery Mug. This lovely mug has a gransfer print of a three masted sailing ship on one side and verse on the opposite side. Circa 1840-1850. Pink Lustre is characterized by a splashed or mottled pink lustre glaze with black transfer-printed nautical motif. These pieces were traditionally made for sailors or as decorative homeware. The reverse of this mug…..Rest in heaven….there is an hour of peaceful rest to mourning wand’rers given. There is a tear for souls disdrest a balm for every wounded breast Tis found above in heaven. The mug is in excellent condition with only a few nibbles around the rim. It measures 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches.
This is a wonderful table light. It is late 18th. to early 19th. century Mid Drip Treen candlestick. The turnings are beautifully formed giving the light a beautiful balance and presence. Original surface and excellent condition. The table light measures 8 1/2 inches tall and the diameter of the base is 4 inches. Please note the small blemish on the base of this light, not damage, just character.
Such a wonderful example of a cross category piece of early American lighting. Quite naturally it fits into the American lighting category. I must say its form is quite unusual. It also fits the category of Civil War history as an example of a regimental double candle lantern. No matter how you choose to look at it, it is extremely interesting, beautiful and an example of extraordinary craftsmanship. The lantern was bought at a Civil War museum deaccession auction. Please note the 137th. New York infantry markings on the top of the lantern and the bold markings on the bottom of the lantern. This regiment was also know as the Ironclads. The lantern measures 12″ tall, 15″ including the bail handle. 12″ long and 5.5 ” deep. The lantern has a wooden lift arm that raises a cross bar that holds two candle cups. The lantern is in good functioning condition and exhibits age related wear, burn marks, old wax and museum markings. This example truly shows hand crafted workmanship even to the application of a heavy silvered paper on the underside of the top panel. I believe this was placed there to protect the wood from burning. Hand made pegs and joints are visible. More photos available
A wonderful large piece of Red/Cream homespun. This piece is exceptionally large, measuring 78 3/4 x 66 inches. It is in excellent condition. Even the button are home made. Made to hold a feather tick with the buttons across the top to close off the ticking. Just a fine piece of early homespun. American homespun.
For sure an early 19th. century example of a candle dryer. This piece is quite lovely in form and in the day was a very utilitarian item. A wooden candle dryer. The conical wooden center shaft has its original Red painted surface. On the lower end of the shaft are 12 hooks for hanging candles. At the top of the shaft is a well proportioned iron hanging hook. The candle dryer measure 16 1/2 inches longand the iron ring measures about 3 inches. The condition is excellent. American candle dryer.
I love salts and buy them whenever I can. This is a sweet Green painted salt with an oyster painted interior. The salt is all original. There is a hairline coming off the side but the salt is completely stable. The salt measures 2 1/2 x 3 inches. American 19th. century open salt. Salt spoon not included.
An exceptional 18th. century Dice cup and dice. The dice cup is 18th. century. Leather sides that are stitched and a wooden bottom using square nails. The dice cup measures 3 inches tall and about 2 inches in diameter. Comes with two bone dice. Excellent provenance.
Don't see soapstone too often these days. Here are three small soapstone books. Each measures 4 1/4 x 5 x 1 1/4, 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 and 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 1 1/4. All in excellent condition. Grey soapstone, 19th. century books.
A very sweet, small spice bowl. This little piece of treen measures only 5 inches in diameter. It has its original Red painted surface. The bowl is in excellent condition with no cracks or hairlines. Lightweight treen bowl from the latter part of the 19th. century. Price: $395.00 + shipping
This is an amazing chandelier. Its presence is striking in size, original paint, finely shaped 6 wired candle holders. The center shaft of this piece is remarkable. It has its original painted surface that still retains a good portion of its original gilt paint. The construction of the center shaft indicates good early construction. Overall the chandelier is in excellent condition. 6 candle holders with drip trays. The chandelier measures about 29 3/4 inches wide, from arm to arm. The gilt painted center post measures 11 inches, the iron connector measures 4 inches and the hook 6 inches. American chandelier from the early part of the 19th. century.
This is a great dough board, cutting board. The board has such good wear and patina. The ends are painted Brown/Green and there is remnant of Brown/Green paint on one side of the board and the other side is clean for use. There are lips on either side of the board that display as opposites. The board is American. Circa late 19th. century. The dough board measures 23 3/4 x 20 x 2 inches.
Painted Table Box w/Key. A truly lovely table box with original Brown painted surface. The mouldings on both the lid and around the base give this box a great country look. The proportions on the box, being a little longer than most, make it very appealing. the box measures 17x 7 1/2 x 5 1/2. The box comes with its original key.
This is a really sweet piece. A hardwood Treen cup in a great small size. It measures 3 inches in diameter and 2 1/2 inches tall. The Cup looks like it may be Oak and has remnants of Cream paint. The cup has an unusual metal handle. Circa early part of the 20th. century. Signed on the bottom.
Not too often you would find a matching pair of treen cups or beakers. Circa late 19th. century, American treen cups in excellent condition. Each cup measures 6 1/2 inches tall and 2 1/2 inch diameter base. Original surface. Pr
Offered here is an awfully sweet, smaller than usual set of apothecary drawers. This set of drawers has its original Black painted surface. Five small drawers with the bottom on being divided. It appears there may be an earlier repair to the top cornice. I do think a small piece may be missing, but very, very long ago. The apothecary measures 11 3/4 x 7 1/4 x5 1/2 deep. All appears to be original even down to the knobs. Excellent provenance. American apothecary from the mid 19th. century.
The small trenchers don’t come up too often. This one is lovely, such a nice small size. It measures only 15 1/2 inches long, 7 1/2 inches wide and about 2 inches high. There are two “ear” type handles. The trencher is in excellent condition and comes with a lovely, small treen spoon. American treen with natural surface. Circa mid 19th. century.
An interesting little primitive candle light. This little light is set on an old block of wood and has a metal handle on one side. Would call it a make do. Chunky and sweet, late 19th. century. the light measures 4 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. The metal strap adds another 3/4 of an inch. American, little Make-Do candlelight.
Fabulous Large Buttock Basket. A love late 19th./early 20th. Century buttock basket. The basket is in very good condition, however there are a few broken splints.Double Gods Eye, one on each side. The top of the wrap of one of the Gods Eye is loose. The bakset does have great patina. It measures 14 x 15 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches to the top of the handle. The handle is actually round bentwood rather than a flat piece of bentwood.
This is just a great piece, a wonderful cricket stool, foot stool. The form, size and painted surface are the best. The top of the bench is an extremely thick slab of wood, the legs are very substantial, round and thick, the paint is a wonderful Olive Green paint. All of these features make this foot stool an outstanding example of a 19th. century, American painted foot stool. The foot stool measures 16 1/4 x 8 1/4 x x 8 inches. the condition is excellent. Most of the paint is worn off the the top of the foot stool from wear. Circa 19th. century.
A very nice, all original Pill Pantry. Excellent condition with the best original surface in Black Paint. The paint exhibits expected wear. The pill pantry is in excellent condition and having opposing fingers and what appears to be small Rosehead nails.. It measures 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches. Circa late 19th. century. More photos available. Price: $450.00 + shipping
Love this little table box. It has a great form, great surface and early construction. Almost looks like a table top dough box, it isn’t–darn. Anyway it is a sweet as can be. It has the best dark Blue (almost Gray looking) painted surface. Square nail construction and looks great with cherries or just about anything you would choose to put in it. The box is in excellent condition. American painted table box. It measures 12 x 5 1/2 x3 3/4inches. More photos available. Price: $495.00 + shipping
This is a fabulous table box. The slide lid box appears to have a dark Grey over Blue painted surface. Please notice that on one side there is still a visible swirl design. The slide lid has beveled sides. The box has its original escutcheon and the box is constructed with square nails. While the slide lid box may have been used originally for candles during its life it may have been used as a bank. Please notice that there is a coin slot cut into the base of the top floor of the box. The coin or perhaps note would fall into the bottom drawer. Beautiful surface and excellent condition. American slide lid candle box circa 1840-1860. The candle box measures 14 3/4 x 9 3/4 x 6 inches. Price: $1525.00 + shipping
A wonderful example of an American scrub box. Scrub boxes are always so interesting as each one of them is unique in form and design. This one is just wonderful. As usual there is a scrubbing surface. At end end side of the box you will find two slide lidded drawers for storage. The lids are chamfered. In addition to that this scrub box has it original brown painted surface with square nail construction. The scrub box is in excellent condition and measures 12 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 3 inches. Each drawer measures 4 x 4 3/4 inches. More Photos available. Price: $975.00 + shipping
A very sweet, small sized American fragment mirror from the early part of the 19th. century. This mirror is so sweet, small size and the best shape. The frame is shaped in a lollipop form and measures 8 x 4 x 3/8 inch. The mirror has its original Black painted surface and is in excellent condition. American fragment mirror. More Photos available. Price: $1575.00 + shipping
An exceptional hanging wall box. This box is so unusual having a slot on the backboard to hold knives. There are two wells in the box. I believe the function of this box was so utilitarian as to hold onions, apples, any assortment of food up off the table or floor to protect it from mice and other pests. The knife holder is such an unusual addition. The surface of this box is worn to perfection, constructed with square nails. American wall box, it measures 18 1/2 x 10 1/2 x x 9 inches. The tombstone back gives the box outstanding form. Circa early to mid 19th. century. More photos available. Price: $1495.00 + shipping
I love this early American form for a pipe box. This wall box has a nice deep well and a bar across the top with holes to hold pipes. I guess it could also hold spoons but I do believe the original intent was for pipes. The wall box is wonderful, having its original, dry painted surface in Red, the pipe rack is a bit off center that demonstrates the unique one of a kind nature of this piece. It was home made by some American homesteader who had the need. The wall box has a gently arched backboard with wonderful hanging hole that shows great wear. Square nailed, dry painted surface, just everything you could want in a good honest wall box. It measures 18 1/2 inches tall, 10 1/2 inches wide and about 3/4 inch thick. American, most likely New England and with Excellent provenance. More Photos available. Price $2295.00 + shipping.
Absolutely one of the best examples available is this 19th. century, original Red painted Firkin. This is a wonderful example of coopering (if that is a word). This lovely firkin has the best lapped and tucked bands you would find holding the staves on this Firkin is place as if it was made yesterday. The surface is truly fine, having its original Red paint still intact. The firkin measures 8 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches with the bottom measurement being 10 1/2 inches. Square nail construction. Please note the small sliver of wood that is out on the lid, see photo. Great paint, great form for an American Firkin. More photos available. Price: $2195.00 + shipping
I don’t come across too much soapstone these days so when I saw this soap dish I felt it was worth the purchase. It is quite a nice soap dish given the nice shape with interesting handle and the fact that it is soapstone makes it all the more interesting. It is in excellent condition, no cracks and measures 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 1/2 inch and the handle adds another 1 1/2 inches to the overall length. American soapstone soap dish. More photos available. Price: $675.00 + shipping
Early 19th. Century single Light Floor Light. A lovely, stately piece of iron lighting. This floor light is tall and slender, measuring about 50 inches tall. Three penny feet that spread about 12 inches. The three arched legs are delicately twisted. The candle holder itself is pear shaped and finely forged. The light slides up and down on the iron rod. This light is American and I believe out of Pennsylvania. Price: $1375.00 + shipping
A very nice example of a miniature blanket Box. The miniature chest has its original Red painted surface. The mouldings are excellent and add much character to the box. Cotter pin hinges, dovetail and small square nail construction. Original dry Red painted surface. The miniature chest measures 12 x 6 x 7 1/4 inches. Please note that the lid is a little bit off level. It looks like one cotter pin hinges is set a bit deeper than the other. A very nice example for your collection. The little feet may be replacements but I am just not sure. $1050.00 + shipping
A very nice example of an early early to mid 19th. century American lantern. This lantern is quite primitive in form and surface, well used and loved. I love the square proportions, the smoke cap and the fact that the candle cup is inserted into the base of the lantern. The surface is all original and has aged beautifully. Pegs hold the top and bottom boards in place. The condition is excellent. The lantern measures 7 x 6 3/4 x 9 1/4 inches. A nice example of an American Primitive Lantern. Price: $995.00 + shipping
This is an unusual cutting board because of it size. The board is a great small size and measures 13 1/4 x 10 3/4 inches and the height goes from 2 inches to 1 1/8 inches. The surface is original and the board is constructed with square nails. This is a very nice little cutting board. American cutting board. More photos available. Price: $395.00 + shipping
I do love the form of this candle shelf/sconce. You don't see it too often and it has a Shaker look to it. This shelf has its original red painted surface, hand cut nail and mortised on the bottom. The shelf measures 14 x 7 x 6 1/4 inches. The condition is excellent and the paint is original and a wonderful deep Red. American candle shelf. Price: $825.00 + shipping
A very early, late 18th.. to early 19th. century mannequin head. This particular head is unusual in that it is a very nice small size. the head stands 9 1/2 inches tall and the base measures 4 x 3 inches. The mannequin head has great patina and rich color. I am wondering if perhaps this is a woman’s or child’s mannequin head. I say this because of the small size. More Photos available. Price: $725.00 + shipping
A very nice example of a treen funnel. This funnel has its original Green painted surface. The funnel measures 8 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter. There is a stress crack but it is very stable. More photos available. Price: $295.00 + shipping
