Our love is fine American furniture and Country accessories, original and old painted surfaces, woodenware, baskets, miniatures, pottery, quilts, rugs and fine textiles, folk art and fine art. We also have extensive interest in early American and Continental metal ware (brass, copper, pewter, iron and tin) including early lighting devices. If there is something you are interested in we may very well have it but it may not be listed on the site so please inquire. Everything on my site is sold with a full guarantee to our customers satisfaction. Returns are accepted less shipping costs. Any reasonable offer is considered.
I also sell at “Cornish Trading” in downtown Cornish, Maine. They are a multi dealer shop open daily except Tuesday and advertise merchandise daily on Instagram and ship now too.
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10 piece set Blue Onion pattern 4 large canisters 7” tall- Sugar, Coffee, Rice and Prunes. 6 small canisters 4” tall-Cinnamon, Allspice, Nutmeg, Pepper, Cloves and Ginger. They do have some imperfections chips and minor cracks but they were utilitarian items used daily.
Cigar Store Indian 5 cent Bank. Heavy cast iron and normal wear for the age. No patent marks but smooth casting and rubber stopper underneath replacement for metal originally.
Heavy cast iron Hubley Old Circus Elephant Bank. Coin goes in trunk and moves to back to drop coin inside the Elephant. Nice old original paint and smooth casting with wear commensurate with the age.
Great Realistic Model of a home with front and back porches including the front and back doors that open. Cedar shake siding and roof. 13 windows with panes including 3 bay windows, 4-basement and 1-attic. Cement foundation and chimney. Measures 12” w x 17.25”L. x 10” tall. Roof comes off and lighting underneath that once worked (but plug gone off old cord). In relatively good condition other than a few missing roof shingles. More photos available.
Classic indigo blue polka dot baskets on a white ground with a sawtooth border on four sides. Good hand sewn straight line quilting with some minor wear to blue. 70” x 70”.
Four early wooden bowls handmade from Ash Burl. Lg. 7.5” w/3/4” rim & sm foot $700, 4.5” sm rim & foot $650, 3.5” $600, Smallest 3” w/sm rim & foot $550. More photos available. Sold separately or group $2300.
Wreath design with solid red/mustard tulips with solid green leaves bordered in a solid deep mustard color on white background with excellent quilting 81”x 74”. In very good laundered condition.
Old Pantry boxes in original paint. Top sm. gray 6.25”d.x3t. $325, med. bright blue 7.50” x 4.50” t. $325, lg. teal blue 9.50” x 4.75”t. $475, All in good used condition with normal wear commensurate with age.
Mid 20thc. Eagle weathervane copper with nice verdigris patina. Has directional included. Eagle 24” long with 22” wing span. In overall good condition with no repairs.
19thc in the original paint two tone red and green. Sewing notions are included (3 strawberries & 2 heart pin quilts. 7.75” x 5.5” d. x 2.75” t. and in excellent condition.
4-19thc. Hingham, MA graduated oval pantry boxes in excellent condition. 3”, 4”, 5” x ea.1.5” tall, 6” x 2” tall. Natural old finish. (the 4” is initialed on top) I can provide add’l photos.
19thc Bulbous wooden spice jars w/round finials. All in Great condition with no issues and 2 with bail handles. Turned maple with old natural finish. 5.75”, 4.50”, 3”, 2.50” tall
Original work on artist board of a wonderful Maine Homestead in wooden painted frame w/gold gesso corners. Found in Maine unsigned. 20 x 24”, 25 x 29” w/frame.
Oil on canvas signed and dated 1928 by the artist lower left. Titled on verso “A Maine Farm New Gloucester, ME” of Cows in June in the pasture. (Titled on back tag and also written on the back stretcher)18.25” x 27.25”
PA German Birth and Baptismal certificate dated 1822. Hand colored Eagle, Angels and Birds original lithograph produced by Gustav S. Peters, Harrisburg, PA in the original gilt wood frame under glass.
Great Horned Owl working Decoy carving made from balsa wood. Factory made at The Herters Manufacturing Waseca, MN ca.1936-1950 with glass eyes and bear claw beak. These were primarily used by farmers for Crow hunting to protect their crops. Normal wear considering use.
Carved wood with tin fins and glass eyes. Ice fishing decoy signed on lead weight underneath DFD. Frog decoy with tin hinged feet. 10" long. Weighted and stamped DFD.
Beautiful pastel of Sailboat on Maine or NH Lake under glass. Purchased locally near White Mountains and housed in original gilt carved frame in excellent condition. Signed illegibly in the lower right. Measures 33” x17” including the frame.
Large shark decoy carvings signed by Casey Edwards a contemporary carver. Hammerhead and Maco sharks. 18" long and two are jointed. Wooden with serrated tin teeth, tin fins and glass eyes. Priced separately.
Late 19thc. Ice fishing winter scene of pickerel caught ice fishing. Unsigned oil painting on artist board of a winters catch. Purchased from a home in Maine and in very good condition. 14" x 24" actual and 18 1/2" x 28 3/4" x 3" with frame.
Wonderful late 19th or early 20th c. "Perkins & Howe, Brooklyn, NY" ships stop lanterns. All original with oil burners and red fresnel lenses. 15 1/2" t x 7 1/2" diameter, 14 1/2" t x 7" diameter and 17" tall including bail handle. Sold separately.
Intricately inlaid box with fancy divided cloth interior and a mirror. Inlaid on all sides with pinwheels and top banding in beautiful condition. 10 1/2" w. x 8 1/2" d. x 6 1/2" t.
“The Flower Girl”, child selling flowers on stoop. Large portrait signed by Artist and dated “1886” in what appears to be the original frame measuring 33.50” x 29.50”. The artist from Columbus, OH and MA known for painting portraits and landscapes. In wonderful condition with no repairs.
Early 19thc. Maine original grain painted and dovetailed dometop chest with original iron hardware. Found in Maine with beautiful all original paint with heart shaped bail handles on each side. Clean interior that is unfinished natural pine including the original lock and old butt hinges, with no damage. 25 1/4" w x 14" deep x 11" tall.
Pair of unusually tall 17” candlesticks made of sheet iron with double faceted wedding bands with hooks and push ups. Threaded nuts on the bottoms. Great condition. See 3 photos. 17” tall x 5” diameter bases
Busy geometric pattern on this wonderful indigo blue poka dot fabric on white background quilt, not sure of the pattern name. (Hole in Barn Door Variation) A lot of work went into piecing this together!! In very good laundered condition. but unusual geometric pattern with back side light and dark blue floral print 80” x 68”and 7-8 sti. In great laundered condition w/minor pin prick stains)
Great 20thc. large carved and folky painted rabbit on wooden wheels probably handmade for a child. Almost resembles a flying pig and in great condition with a couple minor age cracks. 23” L x 11” tall X 5” wide
Walnut shelf with 2 hand dovetailed drawers with wooden mushroom pulls. 3-graduated shelves and sturdy handmade rabbet joinery. In excellent condition. 34” tall x 24.5” wide.
20thc. Folk Art carving of Grizzly Bears confronting each other. Handmade and signed by a skilled carver from Sacramento, CA label attached to bottom. 12 1/2” tall including 2” base X 15” wide.
Six board yellow pine chest from Mohawk Valley NY with original cotter pin hinges. Till on the inside and it never had a lock. 52” long x 20” deep x 26” tall In wonderful condition.
Wonderful late 19th/early 20thc. oil on canvas painting of strawberries framed in the original carved gilt frame. 14” x 20” including frame and signed lower right but not legible.
22 pcs. Stone fruit standard size sold separately. 3 pictures of different groupings of fruit click on pictures. Orange, fig, yellow Bartlett pear, peach, apple, lemon, tangerine, Granny Smith. Orange grapes, green grapes, apple, peach, green D’Anjou pear, peach, nectarine, fig. Black grapes, 2 apricots, walnut, strawberry, yellow Bartlett pear.
1900’s Wonderful Folk carved wooden and painted Family handmade from a skilled craftsman. Placed on a wooden platform 16”x 9”. Mom, Dad, Grandpa and three children with their wagon being pulled by a donkey. Great piece of American Folk Art in excellent condition!! Dad 7” t, children 3.5” tall, donkey 7” long, wagon 7.5” X 8”. Unknown maker.
Raspberries in an antique wooden old green painted pail with metal staves. This was made by Doris Stauble (b.1917-d.2007) Well known Antique Dealer previously of Wiscasset ME. 6.5” tall x 7” wide
3 Large wooden bowls with old paint. Soldier blue 19”d x18.75”d.x6.5” t. w/1.25lip Mustard 19” d x 18.25” d. x 6” t. w/2.75” lip Teal blue 17.25”d x 16.50”d. x 5.75” t. w/ 1” lip. Both blue in excellent condition. Mustard has 2 age cracks that add to its character!
3 early medium painted wooden bowls. Robins egg blue13”d x12”d x3.25”t, w/.75” lip Lipstick red 13” x12”d. x 3.25” t. w/.75” lip and soldier blue 12.75” x 11.25”d. x 3.25” t. w/1” lip. No cracks or damage.
Mid to late19thc. possibly Ohio Peaseware with that finial. Wooden turned stand on 3 turned feet with 3 compartments for sewing notions, the bottom one covered with holes for thread to be fed thru and 8 pegs for threads. 11 1/2”t X 4 3/4” diameter.
Brass and copper hinged tobacco box with engraved figures on top with Dutch inscription and nicely engraved copper on all 4 sides. 6” l x 2” w x 1 1/2” tall
Three drawer folky hand made miniature chest with old brass pulls and elaborate cutout backsplash with a heart cut out. It has 2 finials and 4 slots on the top for change with locking top drawer. Turned PA feet and old painted crackled finish. 16”t. w/back splash and 8” w/o and 5.5” w x 4” d.
Wonderful PA German folk carvings by Daniel Strawser of Bremen, ME, originally from Berks County PA. A chrome yellow pedestal chip carved box with a lid and hen finial and a Schimmel style paint decorated eagle, carved on both sides and signed and dated 2005 under the eagle. These were purchased together and by same carver. Sold separately or together. Box 9" t x 5 1/2" sq $175.00/ Eagle 7" wide x 5" tall, $250.00
Early American Sampler wrought by “Date (Theodate) Gorham Lovell” b.1798-1856 when she was 13 years old. She was the daughter of Captain Gorham Lovell and Theodate Date Lovell from Barnstable, MA. She had 3 other siblings Matilda, Daniel Gorham and Gorham Lovell Jr. Sampler is in very good condition and framed in old gilt frame under glass and measures 18.5 X 19” and says “Industry produces pleasure and improvement.”
Large folk carved and painted wooden decoy signed by Bob Foster a contemporary carver from Iowa who was mentored by Dave Perkins of DFD. Tin fins with glass eyes. 17" long.
The good old days when you were on your honor to place money into the box for your tobacco!! In beautiful condition and complete with key. Put your coins in and push button and lid pops open to access tobacco.
Beautiful framed sampler probably English with the Spaniel and crown in upper left. Excellent condition but not dated just scattered initials. Elephant, people, birds, rooster, flowers, church, rabbits, butterflies, train, horsehead and horse shoe, etc. Framed under glass. 25”X 20”
Large "Wildfowler" swan decoy stamped underneath "Wildfowler Decoys Babylon, NY". Original painted surface and excellent condition. Beautiful lines on this wonderful carved wooden decoy. 34” long x 19 1/2" tall x 10" wide.
Early 20thc. Wooden staved bucket with original metal bands, wire bale with wooden handle and diamond shaped attachments. Old original varnish with nice patina w/no apologies. Top is 10”d. X 7.5” tall and 12” to top of handle, found in Maine.
Delightful Family Farm O/C in the George Durrie style. In excellent condition. 26.5” X 19.5” and the 29.5” X 22.5” including painted wooden frame. Unsigned.
Large oval wooden box with original paint and leaf decoration. Tiny cut nail construction. Found in Maine in great clean original condition and 15" largest diameter x 10 1/2" tall.
Wonderful 19thc. original paint decorated sled with child's name on both sides of runners. 43 1/2" long overall including runners x 15" wide x 17" tall. Actual body of sled 30" x 15". This has iron on the runners and was actually used by boy, "Harold".
Early 19thc. Mortar and pestle. 7” t. X 6 3/4” d. Top X 6 1/4” d. base, pestle 9.5” l. X 3.25” d. In fine condition with natural fissures in wood that don’t penetrate and no fill. Weighs 4.5 lbs. See 3 photos available.
Fabulous early display shelf with mortised plate rails for a nice wooden bowl or pewter collection. Early dovetailed construction with original blue green paint. 48" wide x 34" tall and shelf measures 10 1/2" deep on top to 4 1/2" deep on bottom. Three shelves are graduated and 13 1/2" tall on top, 11" tall middle and 10" tall on bottom. This came from an Estate in PA and has the storage capacity of some cupboards and is in very good sturdy condition. Minor insect holes add to its character.
Lime green painted bowl that got too close to the fire on the rim otherwise in very good condition. 12”-13”d X 3.5” t. With a 1” rim. Nice medium size.
Green, mustard and strawberry calico cotton fabrics on this Oak leaf pattern summer cotton appliqué quilt bordered in the same calico green. All hand quilted 84”x 83” Excellent condition never laundered and 8-9 sti.
Appliqué cotton quilt all hand stitched with solid red flowers and calico green leaves & stems. A solid red swag border on all 4 sides. In good condition with minor fading in one corner of the red swag border and flowers. (10-12 sti) 80”x 80”
Two exceptional Gum boxes with chip carved decoration and original paint and/or varnish. Both have their original tops that slide open and the one on the right has an old repaired crack in top. More photos available but both in very nice condition. These were small wooden pocket sized boxes carved in the shape of a book from Maine or CAN in the mid 19thc. or early 20thc. by lumberjacks to hold spruce gum.
Wonderful pinwheel decoration that appears to move on 3 sides. Old red paint inside lid and initials ML. Great condition with minor paint flecks on edges commensurate with the age.
Late 19thc. oil on canvas with Maine Coone tabby kittens playing in a basket of yarn and unsigned. Gilt and applied gesso frame. 16" x 9" canvas/ 20" x 13" with frame. Unsigned
Group of old Lures framed and pinned to fabric background but not under glass. Wooden Pickie lures, metal spoons, Hedden pumpkin seed spooks & wood crazy crawlers. Whopper ploppers and 2 old wooden bobbers. Other misc lures 20” x 24” as found in Maine.
English 18thc. two piece miniature Linen Press, mahogany veneer over mahogany. Finely dovetailed case and 7 drawers. Working drawers inside and out with old brass pulls. Dimensions 22 1/2" tall x 13 1/2" wide x 8/12" deep. Great for a jewelry chest and in wonderful condition. More photos upon request. See all 3 photos
Well known MA artist 1882-1953. Marine Still life of Captains Quarters including Captains hat, marine law books and sail, oil on board by known artist and signed lower left "Harold C. Dunbar" 22.5" x 18.5". In very good condition with original frame, Great still life by this artist. He is known for his landscapes, portraits, streetscenes, harbor and coastal scenes and still lifes. One of his paintings just brought $78,000 08/2017.
With wide lip and the original surface that has such a nice nut brown patina it appears painted and the interior is as nice as the exterior. 18-18.5” d. X 5” t. Condition is excellent. See 3 photos
13- Late 19th/early 20thc. Sultana A & P Spice tins in 4 different size heights 1-7.25”, 5- 6.25”, 5- 4.25”, 2- 3.25”. Names of different spices on back. Some flaking paint and discoloring and some don’t open. Vibrant mustard for display.
Wonderful hand made Folk Art display of two Fishermen smoking pipes, one sitting in a boat mending nets and the other standing in waders on a dock with paint brush in hand painting the oars. One appears to be paper mache and the other man made of nylon socks. Found local in Maine. Pieces are all adhered to boat and dock. 14” l. X 7” w. x 5” w. x 9.5” t. See 3 photos
Fabulous late 19th/early 20thc. copper full hollow bodied Rooster on arrow weathervane. Some verdegris on body and arrow. Wonderful condition and 38" wide including arrow x 37 1/2" tall x 2 1/2" deep body. See both photos
Early Indian oval birch box with natural porcupine quill decoration on lid. Paperwork inside says 140 yrs old from Banff Alberta, CN. Click on addl. photos. In excellent condition. 8” X 5” d. X 4” t
5-Cast Iron bank toys that were sold to get kids to start saving money in the late 19thc. These are complete with their original paint and 5.5”-6”t. First bank on the left patent dated July 23,1895 underneath. Coin slots are either on top of roof, back or on the side. Made by Kenton Hardware Co. Ohio. Sold separately. See 3 photos
Sweet doll size wooden drop leaf table in original old brown paint with old hinges and wooden swing out leaf supports. Possibly a Salesman sample. 9.75”l. X 7”w. and 11.25” wide w/leaves up X 7” t. See 3 photos
Two piece butter mold with dovetailed housing. Shrinkage from use so it doesn’t fit tight in housing. Nice original dry surface. 5.75” l. X 4” w. X 2.75” t.
3 Small cast iron banks with original paint and coin slots in back under the roofs. 3.25”-4” tall. Kenton Hardware Co. Ohio. Sold separately or group $400.00.
Early 20thc. Toys in original paint. Green truck stamped Arcade 213 underneath with white rubber tires 4.75” l., Dark green Bus 5” l. with metal tires. Yellow truck with rubber tires 3.5” l.
Fabulous 1840 large slide lid candle or document box with original blue paint and raised panel lid that locks. Dovetailed and early nailed construction. 20.5” l. X 9.75”w. X 6” t.
Folk Art wooden oxen with nail horns and leather tails, oxen are in a double yolk pulling a cart handmade and painted by Joseph Libby from Machias River, ME. 14.5” l. x 4.25”w., oxen 7” long.
Automaton Shoemaker moving Storefront display. A Shoemaker stitching mochisins, his hands and head move. Wooden handmade display with scraps of leather on his bench along with a couple of tools and shoe form. 25” w. X 12”d. X 25” t.
Late 19th early 20thc. Pine hand made primitive 12 slot spoon rack six per side, with small drawer and towel bar includes early brass mortar and pestle. Mortised construction on sides but has round nails. 24” l. X 22”t. X 4.25” w.
Painted splay leg Windsor footstool, bulbous turned legs pegged through the top with single stretcher. White paint over brown and red primer. 16”x9.5” d. x7” t.
Original painted old pond model from 1920’s-30’s. Has remnants of a label Jacrim mfg. Boston MA. Chip on top of deck along with dings and sail is gone. Yellow wooden deck with red metal keel and metal rudder. 21.75” l. X 4.75 w. X 7.25” t.
Diminutive leather covered small wooden box with brass decorative tacks and oval brass on top, it also has the old paper lining. Original lock and key and in very good condition. 9.25” l. X 5” w. X 5”t.
Penobscot Indian war clubs used in ceremonies. Carved from a tree limb with Burl attached. Small childs has remnants of red paint. Lg 28” l., Sm 16” l.
6 late 19th early 20thc. Butter molds from 1.25-2” diameter. Square flower 2” d. X 4” t., leaves 1.75” d. X 2.75” t., leaf 1.75” d. X 2.5” t., thistle 1.5” d. X 3” t.,sheath of wheat 1.25” d. X 2..25” t., Star 1.5” d. X 2” t. Priced separately.
Pr of carved and painted ducks signed by the late Carl Malmstrom of Rockland,ME 1882-1975. Sleeping female and male Mallards, detailed work by the artist. 20” l. Driftwood X 5” t. X 3” l. Ducks.
An Early wooden Steam Ship model handmade that appears to be a war ship with 5 cannons and 4 paddle life saving boats hanging from the sides. Metal anchor with chain in front. 29” long x 13” t. x 5.5” w. In old paint with some paint splatter.
Carved solid wooden 3D original painted Barber Pole. Great advertising sign with iron mounting bracket on back. In very good condition. 54” tall x 8” wide X10.5” deep.
“Road to the Barn” by Bernard Corey, oil on board, 8” X 12” sight size, 12.5 X 16.5” framed in 23kt. gold carved gesso frame made by the late Paul Goodnow. Purchased from his Estate and signed on back.
Beautiful bold carrier made from a mix of tiger and birdseye maple. Nice detailed cutouts and dovetailed construction. Reglued on one end. 17” L. X 9.5 W. X 7.5 T. See 3 photos
Three great early Redware jugs in wonderful condition with no cracks and minor wear and/or chips. Red glazed w/3 incised rings near top 8.5”t, Tan w/brown specks 8”t and dark green w/orange speckles 8.5” t. Priced separately.
Great hand made wooden folk carved and painted decoy with bottle cap decorations on back and glass eyes. Lead weight in bottom. 9.5” X 5.5” Maker unknown.
2 early colorful pieces of Redware in good condition with expected wear. Turks turban food mold cream with brown specks (2 minor nicks on outside rim) 9.75 d. X 4.5” tall. $275.00 Bold ovoid jar with orange and brown swirls 6.50” t. X 6.50 d. (patch glaze missing) $375.00
4 small early pieces of early Redware. Two ovoid jugs one brown speckled 6.50” and manganese glaze 6.25”and two canning jars red speckled 4.75” and brown ovoid 4.50” all in wonderful condition with no cracks and expected minor wear.
Wonderful naive oil painting on canvas of domestic animals. Two kittens and a puppy peaking around the corner. In wonderful condition. Probably 1930’s in a wooden frame. 22” X 27” and 25x 30 framed.
3 classic pairs of leather Baby shoes. With original buttons and in great condition. Red/black lace up and black w/white tassels and mother of pearl buttons 4 1/2” l x 3” t. and brown ones w/scalloped tops and five buttons 4” l x 3 1/2” t. No holes or tears. Sold separately
Harbor scene OC painted by the known Artist in 2008 and signed LL. Framed in original handmade frame by the late Paul Goodnow. 10” X 14” and 13.25” X 17.25” framed.
Great painting depicting the rocky Maine Coast with typical Cape and barn with Fisherman getting in his boat and lobster traps scattered on the shore. Signed A. Russell Mann, 20” X 24”. In great condition and framed in painted wooden frame.
Folk painting on canvas of a working Indian Village. A lot of interesting activities going on in this Primitive Village scene signed verso M. R. Krishna. Framed in a painted dark green/gold wood frame and in very good condition. Painting measures 16” x 27.25” and 18” x 29.25” with frame.
Prints from dry brush works “The Corner” 1953 from collection of Mr and Mrs W E Phelps and “Brinton’s Mill” signed and from 1958 collection Mrs. Andrew Wyeth (The Mill in Chester County PA was owned by Andrew and Betsy in 1958) Both measure 11 1/4” x 7 1/4” and 21 1/2” x 13 1/2” framed and under glass with some discoloration.
Original decoration in good condition and working order from W. Germany. Larger one 5 1/4” long is a wind up w/attached key and has patent date Dec 27, 1927. Small one 3” and hops but never had a key.
19thc. Dovetailed construction on this early wooden box with a landscape painting on top and detailed floral decoration on front and both sides. With the original lock. 14” l x 9” w X 5” t
Early 19thc. Candlesticks with stop fluting on the pillars and acanthus leaf tops with separate boboches, silver over copper. 7.75” tall x 3.25” base diameter. In excellent condition. Great Wedding or Christmas gift.
Oil painting on canvas of a child with a large brim hat ready to catch some birds eating her porridge. Originally by famous German artist Hermann von Kaulbach 1846-1909 “Baby’s First Adventure” Signed on a label taped on the back of the canvas “Selena Manchester” (it’s not a repair). In an old wooden gilt frame and excellent condition.15.75” x13’”
Mid 19thc. Oil painted on board this is a wonderful early painting with cows, nieve and unsigned. 13.5” x 11.75” w/frame, 9” x 7.75” actual size. Housed in an original wooden gilt frame with sand paint.
Oil on canvas painting by known artist Michael Stoffa, who had a Gallery in Rockport, Mass, b.1923-2001. Lobster traps and bouys. Signed lower left. 17”X 21”, with original frame 23”X 27”.
Lg. decorated sign “BOYS” (will be Boys) blue with gold carved incised lettering and stars with anchors on each end. 47” long x 9.25” tall x 5/8” thick. By Dick Steele a wood carver from Maine now deceased.
Blue Jay perched on stump 6.5” l x 3.5”t., Oriole w/glass eyes on driftwood 5” l x 2.5” t. and Maine chickadee w/glass eyes on driftwood & signed Ellen Nelson 1987. 4.25”l x 2.25” t. $450 purchase all.
Snow Goose carved and signed by H. V. Shourds (see 3rd photo)of New Jersey 1930-2017. Lead weight in bottom. Third generation carver. 19” l x 6.5 w x 8.75 t
Maine Chickadee on branch mounted on wood base 4.75”l x2.50” t., 2-Canadian geese on driftwood 5.50”l and 4.50” l x 3”t. Songbird w/glass eyes on driftwood, bird 5”x3”.
Wooden birds carved and painted. Mallard duck on black wood base 2.75” t x4” l, woodpecker on stump 3.50” t.,mallard duck on driftwood signed Jim Verge Eastport,ME 3.50”t, and sea gull on wood base 2.50”t.
Sandpiper on driftwood bird 4”l x2”t, Redhead male by Birk 3.50”l x 1.75” w x 1.50”t, Songbird on driftwood w/blue egg in nest, bird 4.50”l x 1.75” t. $450 for all
6 pieces of standard size fruit all in great condition. (Sold-Persimmon, red delicious, Granny Smith, lemon, orange and grapes) available pear, peach, tangerine, apricot and 2-red plums.
Price: 85.00 ea (Sold red delicious, Granny Smith, white grapes, Orange & Lemon)
Late 19th/early 20thc. Water St. in Wiscasset with horse and buggy and boat in the foreground. Some early residents and typical early colonial house. 13 3/4” x 10 1/2” actual photo size.
Dark windsor green and red with early nailed construction document box with bail handle on top. Remnants of old wallpaper inside as found in Maine. 10”l x 6”w x 5 3/4” t
Original paint decorated bellows. One nice green w/peaches and paint is in great condition but has wear to leather 18” X 7.5”. Original white or smoke decorated with fruit paint has some wear but leather is in good condition. 17” X 7”
3-Colorful braided nylon mats hand made from old stockings. 1st oval vibrant 14.5”X 18” $175, round pastel colors 16” diameter $150, oval black trim 16” X 12” $85
Nylon finely hand braided mats made from nylon stockings. Perfect for a candle stand or seat of Windsor. Round navy twill & salmon 13” d. $150.00, oval navy, pink & blue 12” X 11” $150, oval gold, brown & white 15” X 11” $150
1930’s die cast metal dump truck with wooden wheels carrying 3 Christmas trees. Truck with some repaint. Truck 12” l x3.5” t. Trees 9.5”, 7.5” and 5.5”
5 early kitchen items, figured maple masher 9.75” and rolling pin 14”, bell shaped masher 9.5”, large handmade wooden spoon 13”, wooden handled wire egg beater 9.75”. See both photos
Crudely hand made baskets out of thick splint weavers. Both in great condition. Buttocks style Lg. 10” -11” d. x 15” w. on btm x 10” t. $175.00. Small melon 8.5-9” d X 7” t. $125.00
Late 19thc. Halls Excelsior Bank with mecanical man on top for droping pennies into slot. Cast iron with original paint and Pat. Dec 21,1869. All original and working condition. 5 1/2" tall and 4" x 4"
Wonderful primitive washing plunger dated 1912. So much writing stamped on the tin plunger. “Warning this washer can only be used by the holder of a Family Right. The purchaser which is subject to terms and conditions of the original contract of sale from the undersigned. United States July 30, 1912. We have really come a long way since then! 28” tall X 8 3/4” D
Wooden paint decorated Appaloosa with leather saddle, reins and stirrups with horse hair mane and tail. On a rocker base with the original stenciling. 44" L x 39" T x 17" W. Preferably pick up only.
Early to mid 20thc. one of a kind Scarecrow Weathervane on an arrow with bird perched on his arm. Copper full bodied with directional stand. Scarecrow 32” tall and Arrow 36” wide. The directional is optional but makes it another 30” taller on stand.
Silk flowers in a small oval wicker basket with a small bird perched on top. Purchased from her daughter Pat. Doris (b.1917-d.2007) was a well known Antique Dealer in Maine and made these arrangements to help supplement her income after her husband passed away. 7 1/4” X 5 1/2” X 5 1/2” tall.
17thc. European bulbous 3 legged bronze cauldron "pot of gold" with feet and iron bale handle. Has an early round sprue mark with unusual 8-pointed star underneath (goddess of wealth). Probably was deaccessioned from a museum. 4" top diameter x 6" tall or 10" to top of bale handle and has no repairs.
20thc. Folk art oil painting on board titled "Making Up" an interesting painting of two kids maybe around Halloween having a lot of fun. Older boy got into the flour and tomato sauce and plastering it on the younger ones face. I love the look on the Mom walking in on this mess! Signed “Merle” lower right.
Wonderful Lg. 2-sided original paint decorated wooden game board with bread boards ends. 3-colored (red, white, green) checkers with red shields in each corner and 2-colored (red & white) Parcheesi 28"x 22". Great piece of folk art. In great condition.
Late 19th-early 20thc. unusual market handled basket made from woven steel strips and ash splint also the 2 contrasting strips in center have fabric over the metal. In excellent condition. 13" diameter x 8" tall w/o handle x 12" tall to top handle.
Wonderful Large carved and gilt Pilot House Eagle by Artistic Carving Co. Boston 1885- 1955. In excellent condition with the old gilt and 44" wing span x 24" tall.
Young Lady portrait sitting on a river bank, oil on board in an original period frame. Signed lower right what appears to be S. I. Jacubus. 15” x 18” and 19” x 22” frame size. In wonderful condition.
Wonderful Shaker miniature tin set of kitchenware. 24 pieces of tin ware housed inside of an early tin shadowbox with 20 hooks on the back and sides 7” tall X 12” wide X 4” deep. Including scoops, pans, sieves, measures, funnels, lamp filler, grater, milk storage container, etc. all made by a skilled tinsmith. All pieces in wonderful condition and varying from 1"-2 1/2" in size.
19thc. Oil on canvas of a Sailboat at dusk with the moon shining through the clouds. Painting measures 19 1/2" x 13 1/4" and 24 1/2" x 18 1/4" including gilt decorated frame and painting in excellent condition with minor loss to top of frame see photos.
Early 20thc. oil painting of bowl of fruit on a checkered tablecloth. Measures 23 1/2" x 13 1/2" and 28 1/2" x 18 1/2" including gilt wooden frame. Painting has some minor crackleture.
Late 19thc. Oil Painting on canvas of Peaches in a blue bowl with glass of wine and blue pitcher. Painting measures 18" x 12" and 23" x 17" including old gilt frame and in excellent condition.
Early 19thc. Norwegian round decorated wooden 5-fingered pantry box. Viksdal style rosemaling tine decoration. 12" diameter x 5" tall and in excellent condition with no cracks.
11- powder horns. 2- Painted tin (red & green)65 ea, 2- zinc 65 ea, 7-copper and brass. Different sizes and sold separately or as a lot, please inquire for pricing. Complete lot $500.00
Finely turned wooden treenware pedestal container with wonderful turned finial that has tiny piece of bone at top of finial. It may be Continental and in excellent condition. 8" tall x 4 1/8" diameter.
Early 20thc. aqua clear colored bottle 10 1/4" tall x 4 1/4" diameter blown in 2 part mold with smooth bottom. "Natures Materia Medica" with raised embossed picture of a woman sitting on a stool holding water pitcher. Excellent condition.
Mid 19th century Hudson River School landscape painting. Oil on canvas of cows from a private collection. 1840's-70's in wonderful condition and in the original gilt frame, unknown artist. 13.50 x 23.50
Two intricately hand carved and paint decorated immigrants, man with bagpipes and hat and wife with dotted swiss skirt and scarf. Writing underneath and dated 1934. 7" and 8" tall. Possibly Swedish and by Carl Axel Rolander.
Early group of four rod and hole trammel hooks. From the left the largest 20.5"-41" x 2" wide, 19"-32" x 1.5 w., 13"-20.5" x1 3/4" w., smallest 9"-14" x 1.5 w and Priced individually. Great for displaying your early lighting etc.
Early small embossed leather covered dome document box with old newsprint lining. Original iron handle and latch has a piece missing. 8" w x 5" d x 3" tall
Oil Painting signed and dated 1872, lower left by a known NY artist, Dwight Benton 1834-1903. Wonderful American original oil on canvas. Blue button up boots on this little boy with his rocking horse. This painting is in an old gilt frame. Painting including the frame 37" x 43", and actual canvas size is 28" x 35" without frame.
Mustard original paint decorated table with a matching windsor chair(see photos). Beautiful stencil decorated backs along with ears, knobs and top and table legs outlined. From a Maine estate.
Wonderful Maine dovetailed wooden document box with the original blue paint and lock. Newsprint lined with Portland, Maine Weekly Journal interior dated Jan. 24, 1889. 20 5/8" long x 11 1/4" deep x 8 5/8" tall.
Great 19thc. handmade wooden life size seagull with the old weathered surface and remnants of old paint. It was found on a barn in the Cape. The stand representing a cupolo was a later addition to hold the bird in place. 26" wide x 20" tall.
Early 19thc. American cutlery box with knife and two tined fork design inlaid along with detailed inlaid banding along sides. Great decorative cutout back and hinged lift top. 20"t x 7 3/4" w.
Mid 19thc. "Streaks of Lightning" summer cotton quilt hand stitched 10-12 stitches to the inch and cutout corners for early 3/4 poster beds. Early calico cotton fabrics with muslin backing hand pieced in squares and quilted. In excellent condition made and stored.
Large heavy brass corner lantern with clear glass fresnel lens and original burner. In beautiful condition and a pink brass with more copper alloy. Chinese export with oriental writing on the brass plaque. 19 " tall x 10" diameter
Early rare candle and rush light holder. Old wrought bolt finial on top and round disc iron base. All original and guaranteed early. 48" tall x 7" diameter base x 9" wide extension arm.
Wonderful large pair of early 19thc. pastel paintings in the original gilt frames under glass. These are museum quality unsigned White Mountain artwork found in Maine. Saco River and Mt. Chocora both in In great condition with more photos available. 37" x 29 1/2" frame size, 27 1/2" x 20 1/2" actual.
1920-30's Winnebago Indian swing handled ash splint basket with red dyed weavers and ribbon decoration. In excellent condition and signed in pencil Lena Blackcoon on bottom, she was from Augusta, WI. 12" tall x 10" D. w/o handle.
Late 19thc. Oil on canvas of a boy with cows drinking from a stream probably Maine or MA, unsigned. Framed in a gilt decorated frame 24 3/4" x 18 3/4" overall. In wonderful condition.
Original old mustard tin made to look like a steamer trunk from the late 19thc. with a brass latch. The tin measures 13″ x 7″ high x 9″ deep. It is from the Restorff and Bettmann company in New York, and was used to carry and sell their shoe dressings and oils. The inside of the lid has a fabulous full size ad showing the ladies shoes of the period. In good condition with some expected paint loss on sides.
This late 19thc. chest was "Made by Emory L. Chamberlain b.1822-d.1879 to carry his gold home from California". It has an interesting locking handle on top nice old dry green paint and a note inside. 17 1/2" w x 9 3/4" t x 9 1/2" d.
Early painted tin friction toy with driver that still works. 4" x 7" with lots of interesting writing on all sides and top. "MEN ONLY, THE FLAVOR LASTS" on the driver step, "ENTERTAIN & ARTISTS AND MODELS" on the door "TIME TO RETIRE" on fender. "LADIES ONLY, BOYS WILL BE BOYS" on passenger step, "SOWS YOUR WILD OATS" on fender. "CHICKENS HERE'S YOUR COUPE". "GOOD LUCK HERE'S HOW, HAPPINESS IN EVERY BOX, MRS. OFTEN, PAPA LOVES MAMA, MY LIZZIE OF THE VALLEY, A TIN YOU LOVE TO TOUCH". "HONEY MOONERS", on back, "I LOVE YOU 4 WHEELS NO BRAKES". On top "SO IS YOUR PAPA, OUR DISGUISED ROLLS ROYCE, Love em and Leave em, IS ZAT SO"! And lots more!!
Late 18th/Early 19thc. alphabet Family sampler from MA. Listing names of the Scott and Paine family from Bellingham, Smithfield and Mendon, MA. In great condition 21" x 22". The small piece of early paper sewn on the right next to Melvina F. Scott who made this sampler when she was 10 yrs. old in the year 1830 (See initials at the center bottom M.F.S, 1830) and hand written on early paper gives her dod,1831. Sewn on by probably another family member when she died a year later.
Pine chest with original paint and iron strap hinges. Simple arch cutouts on this six board chest with nailed construction. Nice smaller size and clean condition inside and out. Till inside never had a lid. 35" wide x 22" tall x 15" deep.
Early bronze miniature cauldron on tall splayed legs with faces and twisted swing bale handle. 6 1/2” tall and 9” to top handle x 4” diameter top opening. Has old lacquer that could easily be removed. No repairs.
Wooden carving of what appears to be a dentist wearing glasses in his white trench coat with tweezers and a bloody tooth in his hand. 6 1/4" tall and base 2 1/4" x 1 3/4"
Great Folk Art carving of a large eagle that has a tortoise and snake or Eel in its talons. Very detailed painted and carved from a single piece of wood. 20" tall x 12" wide
Beautiful heavy porcelain painted panels on this Chinese bowl with floral and figural motifs and in excellent condition. 13 3/4" diameter x 6 1/4" tall
Wonderful antique straw hat with nice color decoration woven in and a maroon ribbon. Slightly oval with 16"x 17" diameter and 3 1/4" tall. Excellent condition.
Sweet small wooden doll chest of drawers with brass pulls and nice patina. Nailed construction 5" wide x 4 3/4" tall x 3" deep. The small 1" tall brass candlesticks are included.
Two small Japanese Ginbari cloisonné enamelware vases beautifully decorated with pink roses. Wonderful colors of lemon yellow 5" tall and Red Foil Ginbari 3 3/4" tall on these small intricate works of art. Unmarked and in excellent condition. Sold separately.
Beautiful French tin water fountain lavabo with elaborate gold paint decoration including a cherub. 3-piece set that mounts on the wall with a spiget and separate bowl. Lid on top has wooden turned acorn finial. Great decoration for the Holidays.
20thc. Cloisonne working clock with large brass inlaid roman numerals and intricate floral and bird decoration. Battery operated in excellent condition.
Small 3-candlemold with the original tinning still intact, 4" tall x 3 1/2" wide x 1 1/2" deep. Unusual small size mold for miniature candleholders, taper sticks and small candles were also used for sealing letters in the 19th and early 20thc.
20thc. small red shelf with slats in back and decorative cutout sides. Appears like it could have been made from an old picket fence. 15 1/2" tall x 12 1/2" wide by 6 1/2" deep at center and 5" between 2 shelves, 3" depth on all 3 shelves.
Unique spring device on this nice long pair of early pipe tongs. To grab an ember from the fire to light your pipe. From a collection Maine estate. 18 1/4" l x 3" w.
Early 19thc. Swedish brass tea or chocolate pot with gooseneck spout, C scroll handle with ivory and turned urn finial on lid. Signed O.H. Lagerstedt, Eskilstuna. Pictured in Metalwork in Early America by Donald Fennimore
19thc. Brass and steel Carriage lamps in great condition with the original beveled glass lenses and old burners. A real find in this condition and a matched pair.
Wonderful large copper and brass coal scuttle. Use for wood next to the stove or fireplace. Beautiful decorative brass handles and a swing handle for carrying. In fabulous condition. 18" x 11" diameter, 12 1/2" tall and 20" tall w/handle.
This iron handmade piece would be great for displaying early lighting or pots and utensils. Great iron cutout dogs and wild boars. 12 hooks and 24" long.
Wonderful rare matched pair of early 18thc. brass Spanish candlesticks in excellent condition. Early turnings on footed bases with early core pin construction (see 3rd photo). 8"tall x 5"w.
Early 19thc. English Armorial repousse coffee pot in the shape of a lighthouse. Dovetailed construction with turned brass finial, applied handle and gooseneck spout. In great condition. 10 1/2" tall.
Great original painted Canadian goose decoy in the feeding position by decoy carver Jim Gatreau, Losier settlement, NB 1940's-50's. 28" long x 7 1/2" w x 5" t.
Wonderful heavy bronze Continental mortar with Kings Faces and the original bronze pestle. A fabulous bold set measuring 5 3/4" diameter x 4 1/8" bottom diameter x 3 1/2" tall and pestle 10 1/2" long, the set weighs 10 lbs..
Early 20thc. woven ash splint Penobscot Indian creel basket with wooden closure. In very good condition but no strap, found in Maine. 10" wide x 7" deep x 8" tall.
Wonderful silk embroidery of Pied Piper with Mary and Lambs signed by maker. "Work'd by M A Nugent" lower left on reverse painted original glass. 21" x 17".
20thc. Large Nantucket Lightship swing handled basket signed in script on the bottom Charles Maquire, Nantucket. 16"long x 12 3/4" wide x 7 1/4" tall w/o handle. In excellent condition.
Two heavy bronze plaques, one with dolphins and diving gear 11!/2" diameter 10 1/4" tall, and the other with stylized dolphins and a ship 12" long (click on photo for other photos). Possibly U.S. Navy.
Late 19thc. hand sewn quilt in crisp unwashed condition. Pieced calico cotton fabrics 8-10 stiches to an inch and in excellent condition. Calico fabrics are rose with red, indigo blue and cream and gray calico fabrics.
Early naive oil painting on canvas of a Posthumus Child holding flowers. Painting is life like with wonderful detail and the condition is scattered crackleture but completely stable paint and no repairs. The frame is grain painted and gilt and a later replacement. 28 3/4" x 24 3/4" with frame, actual 23 1/2" x 19 1/2".
Beautiful early cherry wood cradle with ball finials and pegged construction. Heart cutouts on head and foot boards. Small piece missing off both rockers on the same side and age crack on one panel. 40" l x 20" w top and 18" w bottom x 23" tall.
Oil on Canvas of a large bull moose with birch trees in the background. Found in Maine and signed Chas Friel and dated 1916 framed in thin frame. 27" x 21 3/4" with frame, actual 26" x 20 3/4".
19thc. Queen Anne style wooden fire screen with inlaid frame and hand embroidered screen with a bird. Screen raises and lowers with set screw on the back. In very good condition with no breaks and dovetailed construction underneath base. Beautifully rope turned shaft.
Original red paint, tall back with seven spindles and birdcage, bamboo turnings with a large round seat. Very sturdy and useable condition with no breaks. Single centered stretcher with rockers added later. 40" tall back, 15" seat height, 21" seat width.
Three carved and painted old wooden ice fishing decoys with tin fins by the same unknown midwest carver, green and yellow one with tack eyes, two with painted eyes. 6"-7" long. Sold separately.
Late 19thc. Large tin and brass watering can with matching planters pan with brass handles both with the original decoration and in great condition. Beautiful shade of green. Watering can 12" tall and 17" w/ handle x 10 1/2" diameter. Pan 17" x 12" x 7" deep.
Large stein with a German saying on front with applied ivory decoration on a light blue gray base. Pewter lid with rams head thumb hold and markings on the bottom Villeroy and Boch, Mettlach. In great condition and 14" tall.
Sheffield silver on copper coaster with open engraving and raised repousse' work around top with wooden bottom. English hallmarks shown on side 6" d x 1 3/4" t..
Nice fall scene oil on canvas with reflections in the river with a birch tree in the foreground. Signed by artist in lower right. In excellent condition 17" x 25" including 2" frame.
Oil on board by known artist " Janet Edna Greenleaf" of Poppy's in a vase. Signed lower right " J. E.. Greenleaf". She was born in Indiana 1936 studied in CA and lived in Rhode Island, died 2003. 23" x 27" with frame and 20" x 24" actual.
Wonderful original kerosene lamp never been electrified. With green glass shades and clear globes and heavy weighted base. Brass canister in back holds the kerosene in great working condition when the power goes out. 28" tall x 24" wide.
Miniature silver table setting 1/2" scale with blown glass goblets. 12 pieces including a silver chest to hold 2 silver plates and 2 sets of silverware, silver water pitcher and 2 hand blown goblets. Great for a period doll house or shadow box.
Early 20thc. oval Nantucket basket in excellent condition with no breaks or damage. From the collection of a well known MA dealers estate, unsigned with nice patina. 14 1/2" l x 12" w x 7 1/2" tall and 15" t w/ handle.
A great 20thc. rug of the Old Blacksmith Shop," A. Watkins" under the old Chestnut tree. Mounted on frame for hanging has had some professional repairs done. Colors are strong and in otherwise great condition. 31" x 26".
19thc. mahogany wood with string inlay, mirror with 3 drawers underneath. Finely turned brass finials on top of mirror and small brass pulls. Simple bracket base.
19thc. brass repousse candlesticks w/original gilt and scalloped bases. Removable original nozzles or boboches. 5" tall. Great condition stamped "England 162".
Chrome yellow painted tin rake for picking berries. Also has the lucky number 13 probably each farm hand had his own numbered rake. 11 1/2" w x 9" d x 5 1/2" t.
Does anyone have a clue as to what this was used for? Long handled spoon for heating something, possibly a blacksmith used these, interesting? Maybe for making donuts over the fire.
18thc. long handled wrought iron spatula for turning something by the fire. All from a Maine estate in Rockland. 19 3/4" long w/ handle and spatula 7" x 3".
Also called a tally iron and was used for heating up the rod in the fire and smoothing over fabrics to remove wrinkles. Iron with a wooden handle. 16" l x 6 1/2" tall & 4 1/2" d. base.
Painting of a quaint village on the water. Acrylic on board surrealism of a peaceful small village with boats and kids playing ball in front yard, in an old carved frame. Signed by artist David Morton 15" x 13" frame size, 11 1/2" x 9 1/2" actual.
Wooden ice fishing decoy carved with tin fins and glass eyes, and signed BF by maker underneath. Bob Foster from Iowa, 6" long x 3 1/4" tall. Nice paint.
Wonderful bench made pipe box, inlaid front with shell carving on drawer. Cutout and step down sides and back. 25" tall x 4 1/2" square. Very nice workmanship in this newer piece made with Tiger maple.
Eight brass trivets in great condition and sold as a group or separately. Pair masonic matching trivets and last one is Shaker with saying "Give Your Heart to God".
Great tin from Antwerpen (Belgium) "Cafe's Torrefies L'Union, Commercial & Industrial, La Javanaise Gebrande Koffies", with lid. 8" diameter x 16" tall.
Heavy cast bronze with the original leather straps and stamped "Akron Brass Mfg. Co. Inc. Wooster, Ohio" and "Victory 1746 509". In great original condition. I'm sure put out a lot of fires in its day. 19 3/4" tall x 9 1/2" wide including staps.
Andirons with three spit hooks in back for adjusting separate long scewer for roasting small game (included). Scewer is 51" long and has handle for turning game on the spit. Andirons are 18 1/2" t x 11 3/4"w x 17 1/2" deep. Primitive version of Hessian Soldiers.
Black dolls made with oil cloth man holding his rooster 34" tall. Great folky dolls not real old but great hand made pair made from fabric and she is from oil cloth.
19thc. small hide covered wooden trunk with original paper polkadot limed interior and label made in Boston by Robert Burr manufacturing 1800-1899. Original lock with leather handle and brass studs. 16" l x 10" w x 11" to top of handle.
French known artist born 1902 and died 1965. Beautiful lavender flowers along the countryside signed lower left "F.R. Eteve", oil on canvas. 26" x 19".