Forget-Me-Not Antiques

SUPER EARLY CUTLERY TOTE W/ ORIGINAL BLUE PAINT

Cutlery tote with original very dry and worn oxidized blue/greenish paint. Canted sides, 13 3/4” x 8 1/2” x 3 1/4” sides. Wonderful surface wear and condition. Constructed with T-head and square nails. Ca. 1840’s.

Price: $275.00 free shipping

SCARSE SOUTHERN CUTLERY TOTE W/ ORIGINAL PAINT

Offered is a quite scarse southern pine divided cutlery tote having original very dry Spanish brown paint. Hand cut nails. Ca. 1840’s. Canted sides. 15 1/2” x 8” x 2 1/4” sides. Wonderful wear with no issues.

Price: $275.00 free shipping

RARE EARLY 19TH C. NH VINEGAR PAINTED PANTRY BOX

Rare vinegar painted New Hampshire pantry box. Thick walled. Iron tacks in laps and wooded pegs. 8 1/4” top diameter and 8 1/8” bottom diameter x 3 1/2” tall. Rare to find this nice. No issues. Early 19th century.

Price: $395.00 free shipping

PA HALF-ROUND BUTTER PRINT, WHEAT DESIGN, 19TH C.

Offered is a wonderful PA half-round wheat design butter print with the best untouched natural surface and patina. It is 7” wide x 4 1/2” tall and has very deep carving. There are square nails holding handle. I believe the wood is walnut. Ca.1820-1860 or possibly earlier.

Price: $325.00 free shipping

NATIVE AMERICAN MAPLE LADLE/SCOOP, 18TH C., 9 3/4"

I just love the carved handle where it meets the bowl. 18th century hand carved Native American maple ladle or scoop. Unusual smaller size being 9 3/4” o/a x 3 5/8” deep bowl. Unusual and great carved handle where it meets the bowl. Super untouched natural surface and great patina. Bowl has a 1 3/4” very tight shrinkage crack at the front of the bowl.

Price: $295.00 free shipping

REV. WAR ERA RUNDLET IN RARE EGG SHAPE

Rare Rev. War era egg-shaped staved canteen having 2 lap-locked ash bands and 2 forged iron bands on the outside edges. Raised spout with original or early hand carved plug. The staves are quarter sawn white oak. The canteen was made to sit on the flattened base. There are plugged holes on both side near the top where the carrying strap would have been fastened. The strap was moved up to the rim at some point as evidenced by 3 iron nails on each side. Measurements are: 7 1/2” tall x 6 1/2” wide. There is a minor break in one band on the bottom from use wear. The bands are tight and don’t move. Ca. 1750-1800.

Price: $695.00 free shipping

RARE SMALL LOCKING DOCUMENT BOX W/ RED PAINT, 18TH

Wonderful small locking storage box having its original very dry red paint. The wood is pine and was constructed with square nails. The lock is there, no key, and there are 4 decorative tacks around key hole. Above the lock is a small brass shield with initials “WO”. Size is 12 1/8” x 3 3/4” x 2 3/4” tall. 18th c. No issues.

Price: $225.00 free shipping

THE BEST EARLY CANDLE BOX WITH ORIGINAL RED PAINT

A great small candle box having original very dry red paint. The box has dovetailed construction with 3 cut nails between dovetails. I have never seen this done before but it looks original to the construction. There are three finger notches in the lid to ease sliding. 12 1/2” x 3 5/8 x 3” tall. There candle box has wonderful wear on the top and bottom as it should. This narrow candle box may have been made for taper candles or spills. The box dates early to mid-18th century.

Price: $225.00 free shipping

REV WAR ERA CHEESE BOX CANTEEN, ORIG. GREEN PAINT

Very good Rev. War era American cheese box style canteen. It has original dry green paint and leather strap guides with iron tacks. The canteen is 7 1/8" diameter x 3” wide. No issues. Ca.1780-1820. These early canteens are getting harder to come by.

Price: $375.00 free shipping

MINIATURE ROUND WALL PAPER BOX, 4 1/2"

Miniature round wallpaper box. Sponged tortoise shell in brown and tan colors with tiny green and blue dots scattered throughout. Wallpaper is glued on and is not sewn. The lines near the edges are folds in the paper. Signed on the bottom “Property of Frank H. White”. About 4 1/2” x 1 1/4” tall. Expected minor wear from use but no damage. Ca. 1850 - 1870.

Price: $175.00 free shipping SALE PRICE

VERY RARE 18TH C. CLOTHING BRUSH W/ ORIGINAL PAINT

This is the first American clothing brushes that I have owned. It is all original with a wonderful brush, maple handle, and original salmon color paint. The brush is 7” long and there are no issues. c.1750-1780. Rare to find this nice.

Price: $150.00 free shipping

RARE SMALL SHAKER 3 FINGER PANTRY BOX, 3 3/4"

These are almost never found. A very small 3 finger Shaker pantry box. It is only 3 3/4” x 2 3/8” x 1 3/8” tall. It has a natural surface (there are traces of original red paint. It was common in the late 19th/early 20th century to strip paint from these boxes). The box has a good light shadow under lid, an indication of age. This small Shaker pantry box dates early to mid-19th c. Rare size. Ex. J. Stone collection, Madison, NY.

Price: $450.00 free shipping

COURTING CANDLESTICK, 18TH CENTURY

Courting candlestick, chair hook, candle lifter is a round tab with a hole and works fine, ash base, peened through base, 7 3/8” tall with a 3 7/8” diameter ash base, marked LM-LN, English or American, mid-18th century.

Price: $245.00 including shipping

LARGE HANDLED PANTRY BOX, ORIGINAL PAINT, 11 3/4"

This is a hard to find large bale handled pantry box. It has its original paint (blue oxidized to black now). Thick walled and measuring 11 3/4 x 6 3/4” tall. Constructed with copper tacks and wooden pegs. It has some paint wear from use over the many years but no damage. There is a padded cloth covering the inside bottom that could be removed if desired. This great pantry box dates early to mid-19th century, ca. 1820-1840.

Price: $395.00 free shipping

RARE PA BOOK BOX SIGNED AND DATED 1777

Rare PA walnut book box. Carved initials “BJAD” and “NO 1777” on sides. Note the old style “A”. Carved from a single piece of walnut wood with a slide lid cover. 5 3/4” x 2 1/8” x 2 3/4” tall. Rare to find this small and dated. More photos available.

Price: $395.00 free shipping

17TH C. BRASS CAPSTAN CANDLEHOLDER, RARE

Brass capstan, 5 1/2” tall x 4 3/4” diameter base. Round clean-out holes in stem. Hard to see 3/4” very early repair to base edge. Wonderful untouched surface patina with minor verdigris. C.1650. Not easy to come by.

Price: $450.00 free shipping

RARE EARLY 18TH C. SMALL HOUR GLASS SAND TIMER

Early 18th century, ca.1680-1720, probably English, hand carved hour glass sand timer. Uncommon small size. Measures 4 3/8” tall x 3” diameter ends. The wood is oak. The sand flows through in 15 seconds. Wax and string seal. Wax seals were not used after about mid-18th century to seal the two globes. Rare to find this nice.

Price: $575.00 free shipping

EARLY 18TH C. MORTAR & PESTLE W/ ORIG. RED PAINT

Rare American pole lathe turned mortar and pestle with carved sprue on base and the remains of the original red paint. It has a very dry surface with no cracks or damage. The mortar is 6 1/2” tall x 6 1/4” diameter top and 4 3/4” dia. base and a 7 1/2” oak pestle that has a small chip off handle knob. C.1700-1750.

Price: 325.00 free shipping

RARE CARVED TIGER MAPLE LONG SPOON, 18TH/19TH C.

American tiger maple spoon having a super form. It is 15” long with a 2” x 2 3/4” spoon. It was hand carved with a rounded lower section and a flattened upper section with a hole that was added later for hanging. Very smooth surface with an outstanding patina from many years of use. Early 19th century. Rare form. Possibly Native American.

Price: $295.00 free shipping

18TH CENTURY MORTAR & PESTLE, LIGNUM VITAE

Very scarce early 18th century mortar & pestle, both made from beautifully grained Lignum vitae wood. The mortar is 6 1/4” tall x 6 1/4” diamete and the pestle is 10” long with a 3” diameter base. There are no issues, just natural shrinkage cracks in heart wood. Good lathe turnings with fine line carvings. Early to mid 18th c.

Price: 245.00 free shipping

LARGE HAND BLOWN BLACK GLASS CASE GIN BOTTLE

Extra large black glass, olive green color, Dutch case gin bottle. Square shoulders. Near mint condition with no bruises, flashes, repairs, abrasions, scratches, dings, chips or scratches. It does have 2 tooling marks on the side near the bottom from manufacture, entrapped air bubbles, and silky smooth whittle throughout. Blowpipe pontil with deeply indented base. Hand applied very crude out of round pushed flat pig snout lip.10 1/8” tall x 3“ square base. Sits almost flat but I added a tiny piece of felt pad to one corner (can easily be removed). C. 1780-1800. Rare to find this large and in exceptional condition.

Price: $195.00 free shipping

NATIVE AMERICAN CANOE CUP, MAPLE BURL WOOD

Wonderful example of a Native American canoe cup. Made by hand carving a maple burl. 8 1/4” x 3 5/8” dia. x 2” deep bowl. A piece of the original leather thong is still in the hole in handle. 18th c. Canoe cups were used by riflemen, frontiersmen, etc. for drinking water from a stream or lake. Came from a 60 year early primitives collection in upstate NY. More photos available.

Price: $425.00 free shipping

RARE SMALL FORGED IRON LAMP HOOK

Rare 18th century small diameter forged iron wire lamp hook. Nice twist in the center with pigtail curls on each end. Not often seen being this small and light weight. 7 1/4” hanging length. 18th century. Betty lamp is a prop and NOT included in this sale.

Price: $75.00 free shipping

EARLY 18TH C. FORGED SKEWER RACK W/ 6 SKEWERS

Very early hand forged iron skewer rack with 6 skewers. Unusual form being hand forged from one piece of iron. 8 1/2” tall 7” across the holders. Hanger loop on top end and the skewer holders are unevenly forged. Hand forged skewers have super nice curls. There are 2 @ 6 1/2”, 2 @ 5 1/2”, and 2 @ 4 3/4” long. Dating early to mid-18th century, c. 1700-1740.

Price: $225.00 free shipping

RARE FORM "BLEEDING HEART" TRIVET

Not your ordinary heart trivet, this hand forged PA trivet is in a rare "bleeding heart" shape. The 3 legs have rare shoe feet and are tapered. Untouched surface. 7 5/8” x 5” x 2” tall. Unusual style to have both points on the heart curved, hence, a "bleeding heart". 18th c.

Price: $225.00 free shipping

18TH C. RIFLEMAN'S BAG W/ ORIGINAL STRAP & FRINGE

Rifleman’s or hunter's bag, ca.1780-1820, linen lined with one large and one smaller pockets. Original strap and fringe. The fringe was made from the linen lining and is not a separate piece. Bag is 12 1/2” x 8” wide. Large size like a haversack or hunting bag. Great condition and rare to find with original strap. More photos available.

Price: $325.00 free shipping

PILGRIM ERA BETTY LAMP, HEART LOCKING HANDLE.

Pilgrim era hand forged Betty lamp, wonderful file work on round post, hinged lid cover with heart handle to lock cover. It has a twisted halbert hanger with small hook, 14” hanging length, 2 1/2” x 4” x 1” deep lamp with wick spout, no issues, very rare this early, c.1680-1720.

Price: $245.00 free shipping

18TH C FORGED IRON LIGHTING/UTENSIL RACK

Rare 18th c. forged iron lighting or utensil rack, would have driven spikes into wall, the curl on center of bar holds the rack away from the wall to hang items, 13” wide x 8 3/4” tall, wonderful iron work, decorative pieces wiggle slightly but are secure and stand upright as they should.

Price: $325 free shipping

SUPER 18TH C. BLACK GLASS TAVERN RUM BOTTLE

Just a wonderful 18th century black glass tavern rum bottle. Olive green color. Sharp pushed up pontil base. 8 1/2” tall x 4” diameter base. Great condition with no haze. A single in the making open bubble on side that has worn smooth. String lip. Slightly flared base. More photos available.

Price: $245.00 free shipping

PAIR OF EARLY SILHOUETTE CUT-OUTS OF MAN & WOMAN

Pair of silhouette cut-outs of a colonial man and woman (husband/wife?), original gilt frames, late 18th to early 19th century. The frames are 3” x 4” inside dimension and 4 ½” x 5 ½” outside dimension. Original brass loop hangars. These are black paper cut-outs laid on white paper. Backs were removed at some point and tiny modern finish nails were used to secure the backs. Rare find.

Price: $175.00 for both free shipping

EARLY MIXING BOWL WITH ORIGINAL RED PAINT, 14"

American thin walled maple mixing bowl with the original reddish brown thick milk paint. What makes this bowl special are the 2 areas of natural tree trunk or bark mark from the maker turning the bowl as large as possible from the section of trunk he had (it is not damage). 14” - 14 3/4” x 4” tall. Early to mid-19th c. No issues.

Price: $325 free shipping

19TH C. CANDLE BOX WITH ORIGINAL BLACK PAINT

Offered is a wonderful early 19th century candle box. Measurements are 12 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/2” tall. Square nail construction with a chamfered lid and original black paint.

Price: $245.00 free shipping

18TH C. FORGED IRON SPIKE CANDLEHOLDER W/ CURL

Early 18th century hand forged iron beam spike candleholder. 4 3/4” across the spike x 4 1/2” tall x 1 1/4” candle folded socket. Clean out hole and curl on end of spike.

Price: $250.00 free shipping

SUPER EARLY 18TH C. ASH BURL CHOPPING BOWL, 11"

Early 18th century ash burl chopping bowl. Wonderful untouched natural surface with super patina. Original hold for hanging. A natural flaw in the burl above the hole that has worn with use. Lots of chop marks from use. Footed and has turned lines near base that are nearly worn away. 3/4” rim with 2 turned lines below rim. Lots of eyes. Measurements: 11 1/4” - 11 7/8” diameter x 4 1/4” tall. No issues. Rare to find this early. More photos available.

Price: $1275.00 free shipping

DATED TOTE WITH ORIGINAL MUSTARD PAINT, SHAKER?

This is a very good cutlery tote having the original mustard milk paint with a grain painted design on top. This tote was expertly made having full length dovetailed corners and canted sides. The base is has small square nails. I believe from the expert craftsmanship and design that this could be a Shaker tote but I don't have provenance to rove it. The tote is dated on bottom "1855" in pencil. The size is 13 1/4” x 9” x 2 3/8”. There are no issues.

Price: $195.00 free shipping

18TH C. CHERRY WOOD CANDLE BOX W/ DRAWER

American, probably CT, wall or table top spice box with a drawer. Made of cherry wood, it has a dovetailed case and drawer with square nails. It has a divided drawer and a divided top compartment. 11 1/2” wide x 8” deep x 11 1/2” tall. There is an early break across the back, just below the hinges that is tight. It has its original brass hinges and brass pull on drawer. Ca. 1770-1800. Rare to find this nice. More photos are available.

Price: $595.00 including shipping

EARLY 18TH C. CANDLE BOX WITH RARE SCROLL BACK

Wonderful scroll back candle box that can hang on a wall or sit on a surface. It is made of oak and is 10” wide x 6” deep x 13” tall. The top opens and has the original rare leather hinge fastened with cut nails. The top 3 tacks on the right side of leather hinge have torn away but the lid and hinge work fine. There is also a tiny chip on top left “prong” on the scroll. This early candle box dates ca. 1740-1760. Rare to find this nice. More photos available.

Price: 350.00 free shipping

PILGRIM ERA ADJUSTABLE CANDLEHOLDER, 17TH/18TH C.

Pilgrim era forged iron candleholder; adjustable candle height; penny feet; curled handle on lifter; clover shaped wing nut under base; 9 1/4” tall with a 5” wax catcher; carrying handle/chair hook. There is a tiny 1/4" break in the wax catcher pan and one leg is fastened with rivets that appear to be how it was made. C. 1680-1720. Scarce.

Price: $395.00 free shipping

PA TIN CHEESE DRAINER

The form of this PA tin cheese drainer is not often seen. It has 3 round loop tin feet and 2 loop handles, all soldered joints. The drainer is 6” in diameter x 4 1/4” tall. The tin has taken on a wonderful oxidized patina. The condition is very good with just the expected wear. This drainer dates to ca. 1860.

Price: $150.00 free shipping

EARLY 18TH C. SAWTOOTH TRAMMEL CANDLE HOLDER

Wonderful early American forged iron pendent candle holder with a sawtooth trammel for height adjustment. Early to mid 18th century. Adjustable from 26” to 37 1/2”. Folded candle cup. Good forging marks. No issues.

Price: $425.00 free shipping

FORGED IRON PA TASTING SPOON W/ A HEART

A super hand forged and white smithed PA tasting spoon with a heart on the end of the handle. Very good patina with very light surface oxidation as expected. 13 1/4” long. Ca.1780-1820.

Price: $165.00 free shipping

TWO 17TH EARLY 18TH C. JACK LEATHER POWDER FLASKS

Offered are 2 very rare 17th to early 18th century Jack leather powder flasks for one price. The smaller one: 17th to early 18th century Jack leather powder flask. Original or very early cork plug. Hand sewn seams. 3 3/4” x 2 1/2” x 1” wide. 2 tabs with a hole for a cord. Rare. The larger one: 17th to early 18th century Jack leather powder flask. Plug is the original wooden powder and shot measure. Hand sewn seams. Small loop on side for a cord but loop on opposite side is missing. 4 1/2” x 3” x 1” wide. Shrinkage cracks in wooden measure. Rare.

Price: $275.00 for both free shipping

RARE EARLY TINY INDIVIDUAL TABLE SALT

Early 18th century, ca. 1750, fruit wood, possibly apple, individual table salt. Wonderful grain patterns and expertly pole lathe turned with incised rings and stepped stem and base. 3 very tight shrinkage cracks. 1 3/4” tall x 1 3/8” diameter. Very rare.

Price: $75.00 free shipping

19TH C. FOLKY HAND CARVED BIRD WITH ORIG. PAINT

Folk art carved bird done in the W. Schimmel style. I believe it was made to sit on a box or shelf edge. 9” long x 2 1/2” wide. It retains its wonderful original paint. The red paint is a little shiny except where it is worn on the breast. One foot is broken but not too noticeable. There is original glue to hold the feet to the stick. The carvings show great detail with there even being a tongue. This carving dates late 19th or early 20th c. and it possibly could have a PA origin. More photos are available showing the issues. Mortar & pestle are not included but are available in a separate listing.

Price: $195.00 free shipping

High country ighting stand or tidy for a candleholder. It is 7” tall x 6 7/8” dia. top and 6” dia. base. The wood appears to be walnut but hard to tell with certainty because of the original stained shellac or varnish. It is American or possibly English and dates mid to late 18th century. No issues. What appears to be a crack on the bottom is a flaw in the wood and does not show on the top. Brass capstan not included but is listed on site.

Price: $525.00 free shipping

PEG LAMP AND BRASS CANDLEHOLDER, 19TH CENTURY

Peg lamps were made to be used in candleholders, replacing the more expensive candle with a liquid fuel burner. This peg lamp and brass candleholder are offer together for one price. The peg lamp is pressed glass with a pewter camphene double burner. The lamp has 16 flat panels and is 5” tall x 3 ½” diameter. It is in excellent condition and dates early to mid-19th century. The brass candle stick is probably French. It has very fine engraving and is 4 3/8” tall x 4” diameter base. The candleholder takes a 7/8” candle and the peg lamp fits perfectly. They look great displayed together, as on a lamp stand.

Price: $395.00 free shipping

WALNUT BURL MORTAR & PESTLE, 18TH CENTURY

Offered is a super nice walnut burl mortar & pestle. The mortar is 6” tall x 6 3/8” diameter and the pestle is 9 1/2” long. It has very good turnings on mortar with no issues. There is a natural 2” gap on the side of the mortar. Great natural patina from use. Ca.1750-1800.

Price: $450.00 free shipping

Gathering basket having the original green milk paint. 10 1/2” x 9” x 9 1/2” tall. The basket is in very good condition with just one broken weaver and a few minor scuffs from use. This basket dates late 19th to early 20th century, ca. 1890-1910. More photos are available.

Price: $150.00 free shipping

RARE 18TH CENTURY GOURD CANTEEN FOR RUM

Small 18th or early 19th century gourd canteen for rum or other alcoholic drink. 3” tall x 3” diameter. Would have been carried in a haversack. Original or early cork plug, great patina.

Price: SOLD Thank you!

18TH C FORGED IRON CANDLE & SPLINT LIGHTING STAND

Forged iron floor standing candle stand and splint holder, one piece candle socket and arm for splint holder, one foot end worn down from use but the stand sits straight up and down. It is 31” tall with 8 1/2” across the legs. There are wonderful hand forging details. More photos are available. This wonderful lighting piece dates late 17th to early 18th century, c.1680-1740. A rare find. More photos are available.

Price: $745.00 SALE PRICE $650.00 plus shipping

18TH C. RARE SMALL, 5", EATING BOWL. CHILD'S?

This is a very rare small 18th c. pine eating bowl that was quite possibly a child's eating dish. Wonderful small size being only 5 1/8” dia. x 1 5/8” tall. Great untouched natural surface with a super nice patina. No issues.

Price: $345.00 SALE PRICE $300.00 free shipping

REDWARE OVOID JUG, BROWN GLAZE, POSSIBLY PA

Redware ovoid jug with a possible PA origin based on the typical PA lack of glaze on the bottom portion of the jug. 8 1/4” x 6 1/4” diameter and has a brown glaze. There is a 1 1/4” x 1/2” chip on edge of foot and a stable 1” tight crack up from foot. Early 19th century. More photos available.

Price: $225.00 plus shipping

MID 19TH C. RED WARE STORAGE JAR, NH or ME ORIGIN

A super nice redware ovoid storage jar having great color. It has wonderful incised rings around the top and is decorated with large manganese splotches. The jar is possibly Maine or New Hampshire in origin. Very nicely formed handles. There is very minor rim roughness and two areas of small in the making flaws. 8 1/4” tall x 5 3/4” top. Early to mid-19th century.

Price: $345.00 free shipping

RARE EARLY ASH BURL SPICE OR SEED CONTAINER

A very rare ash burl early 19th century turned open top spice or seed jar or canister. It has an untouched natural dry surface. The top was formed so that it could be covered with a cheese cloth or linen towel and secured. The burl grain patterns are wonderful with about half showing the pattern from the tangential grain and the rest, including the bottom, has the typical ash burl "eyes". The fine lines of the lathe turnings can be seen on the inside, the outside is smooth from wear. Size is 4 1/2" tall x 3 1/4" top diameter. Late 18th to early 19th century. No issues. Rare to find this form.

Price: $375.00 free shipping

18TH C. DOME TOP DOCUMENT BOX, PA, RED, LOCK & KEY

Domed top document box, PA, original red paint with mustard and black leaf scroll design with initials M.A.C. inside, original brass lock with working key, scrolled handle, button tacks, and hinges, dovetailed, 13” x 8 3/4” x 7” tall, ca,1770-1780. Rare

Price: $395.00 free shipping

RARE EARLY 18TH CENTURY EATING BOWL, 7"

I just love this small eating bowl, from its untouched natural surface to the extensive chop marks on the inside from many years of table use. This very early 18th century eating bowl was pole lathe turned from an ash log. It has a pronounced foot and the best wear and surface patina. It measures only 7 1/8 - 7 5/8” x 1 3/4” tall. It has a very tight 1" crack in bottom that can only be seen when held to the light and a very tight, hardly noticeable, 1” crack in rim. This bowl dates very early 18th c. and was found in New Hampshire. You will love this bowl!

Price: $325.00 free shipping

MINIATURE BIRD'S EYE MAPLE BOWL, AMERICAN, 18TH C.

American 18th c. bird’s eye maple miniature bowl or a table spice bowl. Bird’s eye maple is only found in the northern states along the Canadian border. It is unusual in that the bowl consists of 2 pieces of maple, a 3/8” top and the bird’s eye bottom. Pole lathe turned with a well defined foot. It still retains much of its original very dry red paint. 3 1/4” x 1 1/2” tall. No issues.

Price: $375.00 free shipping

THE BEST PILGRIM ERA TREEN EATING DISH, C. 1700.

Pilgrim era eating dish, c. 1680 - 1720, pole lathe turned from maple wood. Original untouched natural surface having the best patina and color. Good shrinkage 6 1/2” - 7” x about 3/8” thick. No issues, just great wear on both sides. Rare to find this early.

Price: $375.00 free shipping

IPSWICH, MA BETTY LAMP AND STAND, 19th C.

Ipswich Betty lamp stand and tin lamp, attached wick pick, heavy tin, crimped stand top with dished base, 7” tall x 6” dia. x 3/4” tall base, attributed to Ipswich region of MA., no issues, American, early 19th century. No issues.

Price: $475.00 free shipping

WHITE SMITHED RUSH LIGHT W/ COPPER DISK, 18TH C.

Very rare hand forged and whitesmithed 18th c. American rush light having wonderful file work with decorative rings at the base and a rare decorative copper disk on top of legs, untouched surface, penny feet, 10” tall, ca.1720’s.

Price: $445.00 free shipping

AMERICAN PILGRIM ERA FORGED IRON LIGHTING TRAMMEL

Wonderful Pilgrim era forged iron lighting trammel, American, 20” shortest and 36” fully extended, 1/2” wide, hand cut teeth, wonderfully shaped hangers, outstanding forging work, all original, wonderful surface, 17th to early 18th c. Betty lamp prop is not included.

Price: $495.00 free shipping

EARLY 18TH C. RUSHNIP W/ WOODEN BASE

This is a Pilgrim era, 17th c., rushnip with a later, 19th c. oak base. The rushnip forged iron, having a twisted shaft and counter balance arm with a candle socket. The iron is quite thin and oxidized which is typical for rushnips/candle holders of this period. The base is early to mid-19th century. It was common practice to replace wooden bases during use of the lighting device as they often burned or split from drying. 11 3/4” tall with a 5” diameter x 2 12” tall oak base. Very rare to find this early.

Price: $495.00 free shipping

GROUP OF THREE VICTORIAN SEWING ITEMS

First is an 18th/19th century pin cushion with clamp to fasten to a table top. Excellent file work on clamp. The original fabric. 4” long x 3 ¼” dia. Some minor wear from use. Second is a Victorian velvet grapes pin cushion. Grapes are sewn onto the felt backing, slight wear from use and some fading. 5” x 4 ¾” wide. Paper wrapped wire stem. Third item is a Victorian red velvet apple pin cushion with a paper wrapped wire stem. Very bright colors with little wear. 3 ½” wide x 3” tall. All 3 items for one price!

Price: $150.00 free shipping for all 3 items

CANDLE BOX FOR TAPERS STICKS HAVING ORIG RED PAINT

Just a wonderful small pine candle box that was made to hold the smaller size taper candles used on writing desks. The measurements are 7 1/4 x 5 3/8 x 4 1/2” tall. It has its original red and black grain paint with traces of the original varnish. This super nice candle box date early 19th century and is possibly from New England. No issues.

Price: $195.00 free shipping

AMERICAN FORGED IRON LIGHTING TRAMMEL, EARLY 18TH

American lighting trammel, New England origin, ca. 1680-1740. 20” closed and 31 1/2” fully extended. Good honest wear with expected oxidation pitting. Rare to find this early. No issues. Grease lamp is not included. These are getting hard to come by now. More photos available.

Price: $525.00 free shipping

18TH C SPIRAL CANDLEHOLDER W/ DRIP CATCHER PAN

Spiral candleholder; tinned sheet iron wax catcher pan with a 1/4” rim; 3 forged legs; peened through spiral; original or early wooden candle lifter with a rosehead nail for turning (nail may be newer); 7 1/2” tall with a 4 1/2” dia. tray; carrying arm/chair hook; mid-18th century. Wooden candle lifters were commonly used in the period.

Price: $295.00 free shipping

RARE 18TH C. MORTISED THROUGH WHETSTONE

This is the first whetstone that I have owned or seen with a mortised through sharpening stone. The whetstone is 2 1/4” x 1” thick and the overall length is 11 1/4”. It has a very worn hickory holder with the best untouched surface patina. This whetstone was used in the 18th century for sharpening knives and various tools in the field. Rare style.

Price: $145.00 free shipping

TIN TOLE PAINTED TRAY AND SNUFFERS

Tin Toleware Decorated Candle Wick Scissors Tray, c. 1840. 9 ½” long x 4” wide. American, hand cut and shaped with its original polychrome hand painted toleware decoration of yellow pin stripe, yellow band and floral and vine. Tape label on back that reads “Jean Baumer”. The candlesnuffer has curled finger loops, a pointed tip centered, and an oval receptacle. 5 7/8” long, early to mid-18th century, c.1720-1760.

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RARE STYLE NATIVE AMERICAN LADLE OR SCOOP

Super nice Native American large ladle or scoop with a rare foot rest on back so it could be used as a bowl. Hand carved birch wood. 7” diameter bowl, 12” across handle, early professional repair to a 3/4” x 2” triangular piece on the front edge of the bowl that is barely noticeable. 18th or early 19th century. Rare

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TIN TOLE PAINTED COFFEE POT, NY, EARLY 19TH C.

Offered is a wonderful tin tole painted straight spout coffee pot, similar design to Butler toleware of NY state. It has normal wear from use with good paint retention, especially the red designs, the large green leaves and the yellow brush strokes. There are no condition issues. The coffee pot is 8 1/2” tall with a 6” diameter base. C.1800-1840.

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COLLECTION OF 4 DIFFERENT STYLE EARLY PIE CRIMPERS

Offered is a group of 4 pie crimpers, each made of a different material. The one on the left is 7 1/2" long and is made of brass or copper and has a loop handle. The next one is 7 1/2" and has a brass end and a turned wooded handle. Next is sailor a crafted crimper carved from whale bone and is 6 3/8" long. The original pin holding the wheel to the yoke has been replaced with a tiny nail. The last crimper is most unusual. It is 7" long and is made of brass with a rare to find spoon on the end. All 4 crimpers date 18th to early 19th century. All are sold as together as a group.

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PILGRIM ERA GREASE LAMP W/ WICK PICK and HANGER

Grease (Crusie, slot) lamp, pan was filled grease, fat scraps, fish oil, veg. oil, and after c.1760 whale oil; a simple wick or rag in the slot fed from the fuel; attached wick pick, wick holder, and a hanging spike; 5 1/4” x 3 1/2” x 3/4” pan; 10 3/4” hanging height; ca. 1680-1740. Early transition to Betty lamps with the added wick channel.

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RARE 18TH CENTURY CELLAR CANDLE HOLDER

Offered here is a very rare style spike cellar candle holder. It has a wooden handle, a tin candle socket and a round iron spike for driving into a wooden beam. A very unusual form. Came from a very good PA lighting collection. 18th/19th century.

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18TH C. SOAPSTONE INK WELL

Soapstone high dome inkwell w/ 4 penholders and center ink reservoir; 1 3/4” x 1 1/2” x 1 1/4” tall; early black paint on top; inscribed X on 2 sides and 2 inscribed lines on opposite sides. No issues; see “Early American Antique Country Furnishings” by G. Neumann, pg. 334, fig.1487.

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RARE DOUBLE SPIKE WALL/BEAM SPIKE CANDLEHOLDER

Double wall spike candle holder. Folded candle socket. Spikes are about 3 1/4” long and overall length to top of candle holder is 5 3/4”. Forged ring wax catcher. All original. Minor surface rust. Early 18th century. I have only owned a couple of these double spike candleholders.

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NICE 18TH C. SKEWER SET W/ 4 SKEWERS

Outstanding late 18th to early 19th century skewer rack with 4 skewers. Twisted shaft on holder and skewers are twisted also and have pig tail curls. Skewers are 7 1/2” to 7 3/4” long.

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EARLY 18TH C. WALL OR BEAM SPIKE CANDLEHOLDER

Early 18th century wall spike candle holder. Folded candle socket with a clean-out hole. Hand forged with super patina. Traces of wall plaster on spike. 7” spike 3” candle socket height.

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EARLY 19TH C. NATIVE AMERICAN TIGER MAPLE LADLE

Native American scoop or ladle. Maple wood with some light tiger grain. 13 1/2” o/a length with a 5 1/2” x 6” x 1 1/2” deep bowl. Wonderful patina and very smooth from wear. Handle end is untouched with great wear and patina. Minor chipping on edge of bowl and a very tight 1/2” crack. Early 19th century.

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18TH C. HORN TAVERN CUP W/ WOODEN BOTTOM

Very rare early 18th century horn drinking cup with a wood bottom. The wooden bottom horn cups are nearly impossible to find now. This one came out of a long time collection in NY State. The horn cup has wonderful dark colors and patina; 3 1/2” - 3 3/4” tall x 2 7/8” - 3 1/8” dia. top and 2 1/4” dia. bottom; 17th or early 18th century. Very rare. It would have been used in a tavern or inn in the period.

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19TH C. EFFIGY NATIVE AMERICAN LONG HANDLED SCOOP

Wonderfully hand carved effigy Native American long handled scoop. Possibly butternut or maple wood. 15” long with a 3 5/8” x 5 3/8” scoop. Super patina having an untouched surface, just how we like to find them. Early to mid-19th century. No issues.

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VERY RARE GREASE LAMP ON WOODEN BASE, 17TH/18TH C.

Very rare and perhaps unique 17th early 18th century standing forged iron 4-spout grease lamp mounted on a forged iron stand that sits on a pole lathe turned wooden base with a drain hole in the center. The grease lamp base was hand forged from a single piece of iron and has twisted legs that are fastened to the base with hand forged cut nails. It originally may have had a tin drip pan that went under the base to catch drippings. (The seller stated that he had a similar one that had the tray) It has the original or early black paint on the outside and underside of the base and the iron stand has remnants of black paint. The lighting device stands 11 1/2” tall and the turned wooden base is 8 7/8” to 9 1/4” diameter. Both this lighting device and the one mentioned above came from a town on the CT coast. Rare. More photos are available.

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BLACK GLASS HAND BLOWN DUTCH ONION BOTTLE, 18TH C.

Early, c. 1700-1740, Dutch onion bottle. Olive green color black glass. Hand blown with deeply indented base and sharp pontil break. 7 1/2” tall x 5 5/8” diameter. Hand applied crude string lip. Entrapped air bubbles and some spotty interior haze. No bruises, abrasions, chips or repairs. Wonderful sheen.

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EARLY 18TH C FORGED IRON RUSH LIGHT & CANDLEHOLDER

Pilgrim era rush light with candle socket and twisted counterbalance arm. Later black paint over original black paint. 14 7/8” tall. Folded candle socket formed from arm. Curled ends on legs. Rare to find this early. C. 1720-1750.

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PATENTED 1873 TIN CHAMBERSTICK WITH A RARE COVER

Tin, American, patented, chamber candlestick. The socket of the candleholder is designed with two interlocking projections to make a “saves-all” candle holder which permits burning of a candle stub to its very end. The base is impressed “PAT. FEB 26TH 1873”. 5 1/2” dia. base x 2” tall. A tin cap fits over the candle socket. I have never seen a chamber stick with such a cover but it appears to be original to the candlestick.

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SCARSE BRASS & WOOD BIRDCAGE CANDLEHOLDER, 18TH C.

A not too often found brass and wood birdcage candle holder. Most of this type candleholders are iron. It has a 2” tall x 5” base diameter. The base has deeply carved loops and swags designs. This is the first birdcage candleholder that has a carved base. The candle lifter moves freely. No issues. Early to mid-18th century. English or French.

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UNCOMMON 19TH C. FLUID OIL PIG LAMP

Tin pig lamp, horizontal tin cylinder with 3 wick tubes with original caps, handle, filler tube with cork. Probably a shop lamp, tin strips may have been added to the flat leg to stabilize the lamp, 8 3/4” long x 3” diameter x 5” tall at caps, untouched surface, no issues, rare to find with original caps and original cork. C. mid-19th century. See "Early Lighting" by The Rush Light Club, p. 104 for similar example.

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QUITE RARE PLATE WARMING STAND "CAT", 18TH C.

This is a not too often found plate warming stand or "cat". It is of English or American origin and made of maple wood. Measurements are 6 ¾” tall x 8” wide. Very skillfully turned legs. This stand is also called a “cat” because of the shape of the legs. No matter which 3 legs it rests on, there are always 3 legs to hold plates for warming on the hearth. C. 1760-1780. I have only owned 2 of these in my many years of collecting. Redware plate is not included. It is listed separately.

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LARGE REDWARE CHARGER, SPONGED YELLOW SLIP 11 1/4"

They just don't come much better than this large redware charger with yellow sponged slip. It is a huge 11 1/4” in diameter x 1 1/2” tall. A wonderfully coggled edge. There are no chips or repairs. There is a museum or collection number on back. Probably of PA origin, dating to mid-19th century.

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BUGGY OR SLEIGH LAP BLANKET, 19TH CENTURY

Just in time for the winter season, this wool horse drawn sleigh or buggy lap blanket will keep you toasty warm. It has a wonderful hunting dog in a forest scene on the top and a black wool piece on the back. This blanket dates to late 19th or early 20th century. It is in good condition with just an old repair to a hole, second photo, and a small area of wear that was stitched. The blanket is 56” x 52”.

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18TH C. AMERICAN, NEW ENGLAND, TAPE LOOM

One of the best early tape looms that I have owned. It was made of pine wood and has a hand carved out handle opening beveled on one side. There are 3 wedge shaped inserts in the top, 2 on one side and 1 on the other side, that were added to secure shrinkage cracks as there are wooden pegs on each side of the cracks. It has a wonderful dry natural attic surface with a dark patina. The weaving strips were hand cut and are detached at the bottom end and held in place by the bottom board. 17 3/4” x 8 3/4” wide x 3/8” thick. There is a black ribbon like design painted across the top. Ca. 1750. Tape looms were used to weave narrow pieces of cloth. Rare to find this early. More photos are available.

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DUTCH BLACK GLASS HAND BLOWN ONION BOTTLE

A once fairly common item to find, these have become very difficult to come by. Early black glass hand blown Dutch onion bottle; early 18th century c.1720; light olive green color; 7 1/2”tall x 5 1/4” diameter; deep sharp pontil; applied string lip; very minor hazing inside; no scratches; wavy glass; no issues; found off FL Keys; Rare to find this nice; a favorite bottle for rum in the period.

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PEARLWARE HAND PAINTED C/S, EARLY 19TH C.

Pearlwear glaze handless cup and saucer, hand decorated designs painted in burnt orange, yellow and green, ca. 1810, 5 ½” x 2 ½” tall, excellent condition having only minor scratches. Looks great displayed.

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TIN AND COPPER COFFEE POT, 19TH C.

Coffee Pot, tin, brass knob and copper bottom. KREAMER impressed on bottom (Kreamer is a noted manuf. of metal kitchenware items). No dents or cracks. There are minor rust spots. 10” tall x 8” dia., ca. late 19th century.

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YELLOW WARE FOOD MOLD W/ GRAPE DESIGN

Yellow Ware Mold, cluster of grapes, 7” long x 5” wide x 3” deep, PA origin, very good condition with 2 tiny glaze nicks. Super yellow-mustard color with design around the edge, ca. 1870-1910.

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EARLY SMALL APOTHECARY MORTAR & PESTLE

Mortar & pestle, elm wood, small size with great pole lathes turnings. 3 1/2” tall x 4 3/4” diameter, a 7” original pestle. There is a stable 1” age crack in base and a natural tight surface grain separation on side that has been there from the time the mortar was made. There are unusual lathe turned rings on top of rim. ca.1780-1820.

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FOLK ART CARVED BEAVER

A great piece of early folk art is this wonderfully carved beaver with super details. It was carved from a single piece of walnut wood and is 4 3/4” tall x 5 1/2” long x 2 1/2” wide. Late 19th century and there are no issues.

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LEATHER COVERED DOC BOX, ROSE HEAD NAILS, 18TH C.

This document box, having a leather cover and super nice wallpaper inside, is one of the best I have owned. It has rose head nails securing the hasp and on the bottom of the box. It is only 12” x 7” x 6” tall and has a domed top. There are hand-tooled designs in the leather all around. The document box has the original leather hinge and white leather trim with brass tacks. C.1750-1780 period. No issues.

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YELLOW WARE MIXING BOWL, BLUE BAND, 11 3/4" DIA.

Large Yellow Ware Bowl, American, marked with an impressed, under the glaze, underlined 11 to indicate size of bowl. 11 ¾” diameter x 6 1/8” tall. Wide collar with embossed design, 1 wide blue band and 2 narrow white bands, 6-sided base. Excellent condition with age appropriate wear. Ca. 1900-1930.

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EARLY AMERICAN MAPLE BURL DIPPER W/ HEART

Offered is a hard to find form maple burl dipper. It has a wonderful heart form hanging hole and a carved design in handle at bowl. 8 3/4” long with a 4 x 3 x 2” bowl. Initials "N N" carved in the handle. There is a 1 1/2” very tight shrinkage crack on right top of bowl. Early 19th century.

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SMALL YELLOW WARE BOWL W/ BANDS, 5 1/2"

Very hard to find small yellow ware bowl having one thick blue band and 2 thin pink bands. The bowl has a scalloped rim and base. There is some age crazing and minor rim glaze wear but no chips, hairlines or cracks. 5 ½” x 3” tall, ca. 1880-1900.

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18TH C. SMALL POWDER HORN

Early powder horn having carved spout and wooden end plug fastened with iron nails and having strap loop. 7” o/a length. 18th c.

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TREEN INDIVIDUAL TABLE SALT, 18TH/ 19TH CENTURY

The form and grain patterns on this individual table salt or spice jar are just outstanding. It was pole lathe turned from a hard maple species. 2 1/2” tall x 1 3/4” diameter. There are no issues, 18th to early 19th century.

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PILGRIM ERA FORGED IRON TAVERN PIPE TONGS

This is the first pipe tongs that I have owned of this form. I haven’t been able to find a similar shape in my several reference books on early forged iron. This is a forged iron American pipe tongs, dating to c.1680-1720. It is 15 3/4” long and was hand forged from a single iron rod. Pipe tongs were used in the home and in taverns, inns, and public houses to lift hot coals from a fireplace fire to light a pipe. A wonderful and rare form.

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18TH/19TH CENTURY TAVERN PITCHER/MEASURE

This 18th or early 19th c. measure has a typical English handle style and is a one quart size. It was entirely carved from a single log of English oak, including the handle. It has outstanding natural surface color and patina. The only issue are a couple very minor tight short lines at the top. 8” tall x 4” diameter. English.

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EARLY ROUND PANTRY BOX W/ ROUND HEAD TACKS

This is the first round pantry box I have owned that having large round headed brass tacks. It has thick walls and two carved two fingers pointing left that are secured with large rare brass tacks and wooden pegs; 7 1/2” x 3 1/4” tall; natural surface; very tight crack in lid and base; super wear; c. 1780—1820.

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TIN and GLASS LANTERN, 16" X 5", 18TH C.

Offered here is a very good tin and glass lantern having crossbars to protect the glass panes. It has a peened under candle socket, indicating it is late 18th c. There is no damage. The glass panes are early and possibly original. It has a sliding tin door to access the candle. The lantern is 16” to the top of ring handle and is 5” square. 18th or early 19th c. This lantern came from the Hollis Broderick collection.

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LARGE WHALE OIL GLOBE LANTERN, EARLY 19TH C.

Whale oil lantern, original hand blown glass shade, removable double wick brass burner in a glass reservoir inside a tin container w/ clamps that hold it in place, 17 1/2” hanging height, 12” top of punched tin top, 4 1/2” x 7” shade, globe is sealed with original plaster top and bottom, possibly New England Glass Co., ca.1830-1855. Under a black light I can see that the black paint on the top punched area and the base has a late 19th c. black over paint. No issues. Rare this large.

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