Bodenheimer-Mayer House
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Bodenheimer-Mayer House features high country antiques, early glass and primitives. You are welcome to visit. We are open Friday and Saturday 11 - 4 and by chance or appointment by calling 614.323.6838 with 24 hours notice. We accept all forms of payment including paypal and offer a no cost lay away program. Prices are negotiable, so do not hesitate to ask.
For sale is a large antique coffee pot / percolator including the tin coffee grounds basket. The top of the basket has a September 8, 1878 patent date. See last photo. The pot is approximately 12” tall excluding the knob. The bottom is 7 3/4” in diameter and 4 5/8” at the top. The tin basket has a lip that covers the top of the pot. It is 4 3/4” in diameter. Joints on both the pot and basket are crimped and/or soldered together. Given the age of the pot and the unknown makeup of the solder, this item is being sold only as a decorative collectible. It is in very good condition for its age. There are some very minor dents in the basket that no doubt came from use. The screen on the bottom of basket tower is intact and the lid fits snugly. The pot itself is undamaged and retains its original patina. The original knob is present but has been secured with a newer bolt and washer.
Price: $75
For sale is a brass skater's lantern that is ready to take to a frozen pond. It has a clear glass globe and a new wick. The turning knob raises and lowers the wick as expected. Except for a few minor dents to the top, the lantern is in very good condition. There are no chips or cracks. It is 7" tall, excluding the handle.
Price: $65
This is a small, forged iron betty lamp with a strap hanger and a rooster on the grease pan cover. The strap hanger has 1/4" hole to facilitate hanging. The sheet iron cover is attached to the grease pan with a hand hammered rivet. A 3/4" rooster is mortised through the cover and forged tight on the underneath side. The lamp is approximately 4 1/4" long x 2 3/8" at the widest point and 3/4" deep excluding the rooster and hanger strap. Overall, it is 3 3/4" tall. There are no cracks or holes in the lamp and the cover door opens and closes easily. There is some minor pitting consistent with age and use.
Price: $150
This amazing piece of folk art is carved into a 10" diameter pine disk. The disk is 1 1/4" thick. The disk is attached to two braces with wooden pins. The braces are joined with two forged iron rods. The wooden pins used in securing the braces are tightened with expansion wedges. Including the braces, it is about 3" thick. The cat image is chip carved and approximately 7 5/8" tall x 5" wide. While I believe is may have been used as a cookie mold, it may simply be an amazing piece of early folk art that was made to survive the last 200 years.
Price: Sold
For sale is a hanging letter or comb box with a lattice back. Each lattice joint has a milk glass button surrounded by what appears to be a stamped brass ring. The piece is approximately 15 3/4” tall and 13” wide. The box itself measures approximately 10” across at its widest point, 2 3/4” deep and 3” high. The front of the box has what appears to be a faux burl finish. The other wooden pieces are stained walnut.
Price: $95
This 19th century wrought iron kettle or pot tipper is heavily constructed. It has a handle with a forged mushroom at the tip, and double kettle-handle hooks separated by a wrought iron cross bar. The cross bar is fitted with a 9” bar that is topped with a pivoting circular handle.
Price: $275
For sale is forged iron rush light on a make-do wooden base. It is 9” tall including the base. The wooden base is approximately 2 3/4” square and 2 1/2” tall. The top part of the base has been cut to form a truncated pyramid. The base is painted black and has several holes that may be insect damage. Dust has settled into these holes over years of use and there is no sign of an active insect infestation. The arm ends with a counterweight shaped similar to the base. The rush light is in good working condition ; however there is some minor rust and pitting.
Price: $295
The bowl measures 21" x 15.5" x 5.8" deep. It exhibits a nice tight bur throughout. There are some age splits as seen in the pictures. These splits are tight and do not interfere with the appearance or functionality of the bowl.
Price: $4500
This sheet steel spiral or courting candlestick is cleated to a wooden base. It is 7 5/8” tall and marked LM-LN. The push-up works as expected. The base retains an old Garth’s Auction sticker.
Price: $325
This sheet iron hog scraper candlestick has a triple brass wedding band. The push-up is marked with what appears to be W J. It is 7” tall. The push-up is tight and functional. The stick turns on the base and has some paint loss. The brass wedding band is dented and has two small holes joined with a crack. The paint loss and damage to the wedding band appear to have resulted from age and use.
Price: $175
These brass spectacles have double-hinged stems. The stems appear to be brazed together (see third photo) to assure they were the correct size for the customer’s head. The frames stems and lens are all in good condition.
Price: $150
These c1810 double lens reading spectacles were also made to be used as sunglasses. The turnpin temples are marked ICS. These glasses could also be used to keep dust out of the wearer’s eyes while riding in a coach or carriage. Condition wise: the frames turn pins and temples are in good condition. However the right front lens is broken.
Price: $350
Early 19th century silver reading spectacles marked D. Chandler , New York. They appear to have prescription lens. The right lens is missing a piece of glass on the nose side. This break and loss no doubt occurred long ago. The missing piece can be seen in the first photo. It is approximately 3/8” x 3/16”. The frames and sliders are in good condition.
Price: $175
These c1810 spectacles have iron frames and temple pieces. The temples have a turnpin extension to help the user keep the spectacles on their face. The prescription lens are in good condition with no chips or cracks.
Price: $125
These early 19th century reading spectacles are signed E. Hughes on the right temple piece. The temple pieces have sliders and loops. The lens are prescription and in good condition.
Price: $200
This pantry box appears to be made of maple or a similar wood. It has a naturally aged patina. It is lap constructed with copper tacks. Pins attach the top and bottom boards. Top is signed THOS. ANNETT/E. JAFFREY N. H. Except for a chip being broken out of the bottom board when a pin was driven in, the box is in very good condition. The chip is visible in the last photo. The bottom is also marked 100. The inside is clean and odor free.
Price: $200
Original green paint. Lapped construction with copper tacks. Wooden pins attach the top and bottom. The lid has a leaf, vine and flower decoration and is inscribed Mother. The bottom has what appears to be part of an old sticker stuck to it; otherwise, the box is in very good original condition.
Price: $175
This Wedgwood Jasperware pitcher features oval vignettes of George Washington nd Benjamin Franklin. It is n the rare dark blue color and is marked Wedgwood and England in the mold. It is 5 1/2" high. There are no chips or cracks and there are no visible signs of restoration. However, there are a couple small, in the making flaws, in the bottom of the pitcher. These may be seen in the last photo. Additional photos are available.
Price: $195
This flintlock tinder fire starter has a wooden grip with a steel frame. The door on a small compartment on the left side of the starter is marked I (possibly J) Savage, W. Hampton. It is approximately 7 1/4" long and retains what may be the original flint
Price: Sold
A Late 19th or early 20th century oil on canvas painting titled "The Tangled Ball of Yarn" . This black Americana painting depicts a motherly African American seated with young child untangling a ball of yarn. We are selling this painting as being done in the manner of J. Ball. It is possible that it is the original painting from which the late 19th or early 20th century prints were made as there is an uncanny similarity between this painting and those early prints. Our conservator has professionally cleaned and restored the painting and believes it to be of the aforementioned period. Unfortunately, the painting is unsigned. It measure 12" x 9" by sight and 19.25" x 16" framed.
Price: $2100
This cast iron Santa Claus with a Tree penny bank is approximately 5 3/4" tall. It has an old flat head screw and what appears to be an early casting. There is some minor paint loss; but otherwise, it is in good condition
Price: Sold
This counter top spice cabinet has a dovetailed case and six dovetailed drawers. Each drawer hs a painted label identifying the spice contained therein. It is raised on bun feet and fretains the original painted surface. The top board shows considerable use as can be seen in the third photo. Otherwise, the cabinet is in good condition with all of the drawers opening easily
Price: $1750
c1830 amber Shepard's Masonic Flask, Zanesville Ohio. 7" high. Some minor high oint wear, but otherwise in good condition with no chips or cracks
Price: $1750
This powder horn was made by Dunham King for Johnathan (sic) Thomas of Granville Ohio in 1854. Both the maker's and owner's names are included n the scrimshaw decoration. Other elements engraved on the horn include the sun, moon, birds, a farm and a town scene, possibly Granville. The horn has its original wooden cap and plug.
Price: $750
For sale is a rare Holly Amber Sugar Bowl made by the Indiana Tumbler and Goblet Company c1903. It is approximately 6 1/2" tall, including the lid and 4 1/4" across. There are no chips or cracks.
Price: $1800
This oil on canvas painting features a farmer plowing his field with twi horses and what appears to be a wooden, walk-behind plow. It is in a gilt frame with leaves and flowers. It is signed illegibly lower right. The image measures 11 3/4" x 14.25". Framed it is 16 1/2" x 19. 1/4". There is some minor gilt loss; but otherwise, the frame and painting are in good condition,
Price: $2400
This miniature duck was carved and painted by Nelson and Phyllis Thomas. It is branded and signed by the artists and dated 1975. Overall, it is 12" long x 7' high x 5 1/2" wide. The duck itself is approximately 6 1/4" tail to beak, 4 1/2" high and 2 1/4" across the back
Price: Sold
This chalkware dove dates to the second half of the 19th century. It stands 7" high on metal feet. It 10 1/4" long and 3 1/2" across the back. It retains its original paint. Some wear and what appears to be minor spot repairs can be seen.
Price: $1000
This 19th century bookcase measures approximately 60" high x 37 3/4" wide x 10 1/2" deep, excluding the cove molded cornice. It has a single door with 15 panes of glass. The bottom three panes are half size. Two turned half pilasters flank the door. Beow the door is a scalloped apron. The bookcase apears to be poplar. t retains it original surface, hinges and door latch
Price: $1500
This 19th century American bird whistle is made of yellow clay. It rests on a circular base and stands 6 1/8"" tall. It is 6 1/4" from tail to beak and approximately 2 3/4" across the back. There is some edge flakes around the front of the base. The bird whistles as expected. Ex Bruce and Vivian Knight
Price: $700
This 19th century American bird whistle is made of yellow clay. It rests on a circular base and stands 5 3/4" tall. It is 6" from tail to beak and approximately 2 7/16" across the back. There are some minor edge flakes around the base and a 3/8" x 3/16" hole in the bird's breast. The hole appears to be in the making as the glazing goes down into it. Nor does it affect the whistle's functionality. Ex Bruce and Vivian Knight
Price: $700
For sale is a pair of small sewertile dogs similar to those in "Illustrated Handbook of Ohio Sewer Pipe Folk Art" by Jack Adamson. They are aproximately 5" tall. The dogs a undamaged; however there is a mold separation crack in the center of each dog that no doubt occurred when they were made. See the second photo. A previous collector's label is attached to the base of each dog.
Price: 275 each or $500 for the pair
This c1830 historical blue transferware plate features a view of Harvard College and three couples in the foreground. It is approximately 10 1/4” in diameter with an oak leaf and acorn border. The plate was made by Ralph and James Clews and has the impressed Clews Warranted Staffordshire mark on the back . It is a lighter blue then the RSW marked plated listed below. There is also a previous collectors inventory sticker on the back in addition to the Clews mark. There are no chips and cracks.
Price: $150
This historical blue transferware plate features a view of Harvard College and three couples in the foreground. It is approximately 10 3/16” in diameter with an oak leaf and acorn border. The plate has the scarce RSW for Ralph Stevenson & Williams on the back. There is also a previous collectors inventory sticker on the back. There are no chips and cracks.
Price: $275
This J&W Ridgeway historical blue transferware spittle cup pictures the statehouse at Boston. It comes with the original lid that fits properly with the flared rim of the cup. The cup is approximately 2 3/8” tall excluding the lid and 3 3/8” in diameter excluding the handle. There are only minor issues with the cup. The are some minor glaze loss around the outer rim of the cup and some crazing near the handle and around the outer lip. The lid appears to be in mint condition. There are no chips or cracks to either the cup or the lid
Price: $1300
Up for sale is a 1917 cast lead Father Christmas / Santa Claus paperweight or toy. Santa wearing a firm trimmed coat. He carries a pack with toys oh his back and has more toys draped from his belt. He stands 4 11/16” tall. The casting is attributed to the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is undamaged and retains 95+ percent of its original paint.
Price: $325
Up for sale is a 1906 cast lead Father Christmas / Santa Claus paperweight or toy. Santa is wearing a fur trimmed red coat. He carries a tree over his left shoulder and has toys draped from his belt. He stands 4 11/16” tall. The casting is attributed to the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is undamaged and retains 95+ percent of its original paint.
Price: $325
Up for sale is a 1888 cast lead Santa Claus paperweight or toy. Santa is carrying what appears to be a basket of apples. He stands 4 3/4” tall. The casting is attributed to the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is undamaged; however some or all of Santa may have been repainted.
Price: $200
Up for sale is a 1903 cast lead Father Christmas /Santa Claus paperweight or toy. Santa has on a heavy coat with fur trim. He carries a walking stick and a bag of goodies. He stands 4 7/8” tall. The casting is attributed to the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is undamaged and retains 95+ percent of its original paint.
Price: $325
This terra cotta cigar holder is stamped L & C 12 on the bottom of the base. It features three newly hatched chickens, one of which still has part of its shell on its back. One of the chicks overlooks a basket like shaped dish which probably served as an ash tray. The others stand on foliage in front of the cigar holder and beside the match holder. Today, these cigar holders are used as desk organizers, holding pens, paperclips and stamps. The round base is approximately 7” in diameter. It is approximately 5 1/2”tall. The cigar holder is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. However, it appears as if possibly a long gone piece of felt or some similar fabric may have been glued to the base. When it was removed some of the glazing went with it thus leaving some visible discoloration on the rim when the piece is turned upside down.
Price: $225
This terra cotta cigar holder features two birds overlooking a nest with three eggs. The birds cling to the stump shaped cigar holder with leaves on both the front and back. There is a match holder to the left of the birds and it is likely the nest was used as an ash tray. Today, these tobacco holders are being used as desk organizers holding pens, paper clips and stamps. The base is a 7 3/4” x 6 1/2” oval. It is approximately 6 1/2 high at the birds wing. The cigar holder is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The underneath side has the number 186 pressed into it. This was in the making and is probably a mold number.
Price: $225
This beautiful Currier & Ives print depicts trotting horses on a snowy path. The large folio size makes it a perfect addition to any art collection. It is a great piece for lovers of equestrian art and vintage prints. The print is matted and housed in an age appropriate, gilded frame measuring approximately 28 3/4” x 39 1/4” x 2 3/4” deep. The print is framed under glass and measures approximately 16 5/8” x 27 11/16”. Condition wise, both the print and the frame show their age. The print’s colors are bright; however, print’s paper is slightly age toned and could benefit from a professional cleaning. It has been trimmed to the edge of the image on the left and right side. The top margin measures approximately 1 3/16” above the image. The bottom margin has been trimmed to just below Currier & Ives Nassau Street address. The frame has some minor loss to the gesso and/or gilding along the back and side edges. These losses are not visible when facing the image, but may be seen from the sides. All of this said, the framed print presents itself very well.
Price: $700
This Bible or keepsake box was found in Virginia 25+ years ago. It has dovetailed construction with dovetailed bracket feet. The bottom is attached with square nails that appear to have been hand made. One of these nails may be seen in the last photo. The box is made of walnut with tiger maple inlay on the top and sides. The inlaid 1847 date is bracketed by flower petals. Tiger maple bands are inlaid below the lid and around the bottom edge. It retains the original key and working lock that is accessed through a tiger maple inlaid escutcheon. The box measures 18" L x 10 3/8" W x 7 3/8" H. It has been refinished sometime in its life and there is an age split in the bottom board which has resulted in the loss seen in the last photo. Otherwise, there are no apologies for this box.
Price: $3200
The painting features three kittens staring at a mouse that appears to be ready to enter a trap. It is signed lower left G. Bloch. It is housed in the original, heavy board-like matte. The back board has a ring suitable for hanging and a Montmorillon France gallery label. The front and back boards a held together with what appears to be newer archival tape. There are no blemishes to the painting; however, the matte is soiled from age, use and storage. The painting measures approximately 9 3/8" x 12 7/8" (sight). The matte is approximately 17 3/4" x 20 7/8". Provenance The painting came from an advanced collector of 17th - 19th century European paintings. His name will be be provided on purchase.
Price: $575
These rosette pattern tie backs were probably made by the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company during the third quarter of the 19th century. They are approximately 3" in diameter and made from pressed opalescent glass and have contemporary shanks. Two of the tie backs have a chip along the outer edge. This may be seen in the last photo near the top. This damage no doubt came from use or storage and does not detract from the overall appearance of these two tie backs. The other four are undamaged.
Price: $195
These Victorian era tie backs were probably made by the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company during the third quarter of the 19th century. They are approximately 4 1/4" in diameter and made from pressed opalescent glass. Two come with their original shanks. The other two have contemporary shanks. There is minor edge roughness associated with earlier use. The most significant roughness can be seen in the second photo. One tie back has what appears to be stress cracks that occurred in the making. The stress cracks can not be seen or felt on the front, but can be seen in the circled ares in the last photo
Price: $250
This c1850 watercolor and pencil portrait on paper of a gentleman is housed in a period frame. By sight, the oval portrait is approximately 2 1/2” x 2 3/4”. Other than some age toning to the paper, there are no other issues with this painting or frame.
Price: $275
This a watercolor and pencil on paper portrait measuring approximately 2” x 4 1/8” by sight. She wears a bonnet and an elaborate scarf over a black dress. She is housed in what appears to be the original frame and glass. There is some age toning to the paper, but the portrait appears to be undamaged. The frame has some minor loss at the corners and there is separation at three of the four corners. The glass appears to have a black and gold lined border that gives the portrait a mat like appearance. There is some paint loss to this mat-like border and the glass is loose in the frame. Please see the photos.
Price: $325
This utensil carrier is 10 3/4” x 7 1/4” with 1 1/8” high sided. The sides and center appear to be walnut. The bottom is pine. The pies is joined with single, hand cut dovetails. The bottom has been nailed and glued on. It has also shrunk with age and cracked and glued back together.
Price: $100
This large maple scoop have been shaped out of a single piece of wood. It is 12 1/4" W x 8 3/4" D, excluding the shaped handle. The interior has a partial circular stain as if someone had set a paint can. Otherwise, there are no excuse to be made for this extraordinary piece.
Price: $275
This dovetailed box is made of cherry. It is banded and inlayed on the top, front and both ends. The banding appears to be mahogany. The inlays appear to be walnut. Inlays include stars on the top and both ends, fluer-de-lis on the ends, block corner inlays on the top and front and more. The box measures 11 7/8" x 8 7/8" x 6 3/4". It retains it original surface, lock and hinges. Condition wise: An age crack runs across the top board. The bottom is made from two, square nailed boards. The interior bottom is stained and narrow rails are attached to each side as if the box may have had a tray at one time.
Price: $350
This Bill Duffy folk art sculpture is carved primarily from a single piece of wood. The exception to that statement is the wooden pole, corn cob and pigs tail and the pigs ears which are cloth. It is approximately 11 5/8" tall, excluding he base, 8 " across and 3" front to back. The Pig is mortised into the base which is signed Bill Duffy
Price: $695
This hanging corner cupboard is approximately 42 5/8" tall and 28" across. It is approximately 15" deep and requires an 18 1/2" corner. The door has two punched tin panels and a c1880 cast metal lock with a porcelain knob.. The top and bottom are surrounded by a well executed molding. The interior has five scalloped shelves. Condition wise, this cupboard is in great condition. All of the backboards are original and undamaged. The lock holds the door closed tight. The door hinges have not been moved or replaced. There is no rust on the tin panels. An old finish which has faded with time masks the kind of wood used.
Price: $875
This rare castle diorama is the more intricate of the two being offered for sale. It retains its original blown glass dome and wooden base. Under the dome are bisque figures, foliage and the castle. Each feature is mounted to a rigid, three dimensional paper background covered in crushed glass. The dome is approximately 10" H x 8 1/2" W x 4" D. The wooden base extends beyond the dome approximately 1/2" on each side and 3/16" in the front and back. It is in markedly good condition considering its age and fragility. However, there is some damage. The figures appear to be undamaged; however several pieces if foliage have been broken off and glued back on. There may have been another small piece of foliage lost to time in the lower left corner. There may be other less apparent damage as well. None of the seen or perhaps overlooked damage detracts from the beauty of this rare Victorian centerpiece. That said, serious buyers are encouraged to request the additional available photos so that they may assess the condition for themselves.
Price: $1100
This rare castle diorama is the larger, but less intricate, of the two being offered for sale. It retains its original blown glass dome and wooden base. Under the dome are bisque figures, foliage and the castle. Each feature is mounted to a rigid, three dimensional paper background covered in crushed glass. The dome is approximately 11 1/2" H x 8" W x 5 1/2" D. The wooden base extends beyond the dome approximately 1/2" on each side and 3/16" in the front and back. It is in markedly good condition considering its age and fragility. However, there is some damage. The ladies head appears to have been broken off and glued back on and the foliage in the lower right corner is missing. A small piece of foliage to the right of the castle has been lost to time and there may be other less apparent damage as well. Serious buyers are encouraged to request the additional available photos so that they may assess the condition for themselves.
Price: $975
This early tin document box is tole painted with red, green and yellow festoons and leaves. The interior is painted red. The brass handle appears to be early and original. The hasp and hinges are intact and original. Other than some craquelure the box is in very good condition retaining about 95+ percent of its original paint. It measures approximately 8 1/2" W x 5 1/2" D x 5" H
Price: $200
This cranberry opalescent daisy & fern syrup is approximately 5" tall not counting the lid and 4 1/2" across at the widest point. The glass portion of the syrup is in good condition with no chips or cracks. However, there are several cracks in the metal ring where the lid and pour spout are attached. These appear to be old flaws and probably occurred when the lid assembly was attached to the glass. That said, the lid is now firmly attached and opens and closes without a problem.
Price: $185.00
This flask is approximately 3 3/4" wide x 5" tall. It has 24 ribs and a rough pontil mark. There is minimal high point wear and some minor scratches. There is a 1/2" x 3/8" indentation on the bottom that appears to have been in the making. It is not visible when the flask is standing upright.
Price: $550
This rare, c1800 waffle iron features an eagle as seen in the United States shield below 16 stars. The image is cast into two 5 1/2" iron "plates" that have FS&D embossed on the reverse. Each plate is attached to a forged iron handle that is about 25" long. The handles are hinged above the plates with a forged iron rivet and held together at the top with a forged iron loop. There is some minor rust, but the image and desirability of the piece is unaffected. Provenance ex. Clark Garrett
Price: $1750
For sale is a small opalescent swirl pitcher with an applied blue handle. The pitcher is approximately 5 1/4" tall and 5" across at the widest point. The bottom has a polished pontil mark. There are no chips or cracks.
Price: $95
This is cranberry opalescent swirl syrup is approximately 5 1/2" tall not counting the lid and 4 1/2" across at the widest point. It retains a previous collector's label on the underside of the base. The lid does not close tightly as can be seen in the photos. Otherwise, the syrup is in good condition
Price: $165
For sale is an early candle light or tommy stick. It is made of wrought iron and is 8" long. It will accommodate a 1/2" candle.
Price: $135
This two fingered pantry box has an old alligatored finish. It is oval shaped and measures approximately 8" x 6 1/2" x 2 3/4". The top and bottom are pine. Leafy flowers are painted on top of the box. The initials M P and 1786 are carved in the bottom. The inside is clean. There is some loss through usage that has occurred to the finish.
Price: $450
For sale is a c1930 Bakelite shaving mirror with a milk glass bowl and brush. It is 13 1/8" tall and approximately 6" across at the hexagonal base. The mirror tilts and the milk glass bowl can be removed from the base. The brush is marked STAR / Set in Rubber / Sterilized / Made in U. S. A. The brush shows signs of use, but otherwise the set is in very good to excellent condition.
Price: $125
This yellow ware rabbit cake mold is in very good to excellent condition. It is 7 7/8" long and 4 3/4" wide measured to the outside edge. It is approximately 3 1/2" deep. There are no chips or cracks. I purchased this at the auction of an old time dealer. It does retail her stickers which read "Rabbit Mold RARE" and "Small yellow ware rabbit mold".
Price: $140
This early pewter plate is 14 7/8" in diameter. The sunken center is 11" across. It is marked HB on the back. The plate shows the expected wear from use, but is in otherwise good condition
Price: $350
These skates have a 14" cast metal blade that is marked DUIS. The blade curls at the toe and ends in a ball and cone like finial. The blade is attached to a 11 1/8" long wooden "shoe" with a screw like device at the heel. It is mortised into the shoe and held in place at the toe with a leather strap. Condition wise: The leather straps are missing. The blades are pitted. The wooden shoes show their age and retain 40 - 50 percent of their original black paint.
Price: $125
This butter paddle or scoop is 8" long and 5" across at its widest point. The handle has a curved end and the bowl is approximately 1" deep. There are some nicks along the outer edge of the bowl from use. The handle exhibits an nice warm patina testifying to the hours of use this paddle must have had in an earlier time.
Price: $40.00
This early Glass worker's blow pipe is made of wrought iron and has a flared end and a wooden handle. It is 54" long. There is a slight bend to the pipe, probably from use. The pipe has some minor rust and is pitted. The mouth piece is pitted worse than the pipe. The handle has two concentric rings at the top and bottom
Price: $275
This miniature jelly cupboard has walnut primary and pine secondary woods. It is approximately 21" H, 18" W, and 9" D. The cupboard features an applied cut out gallery, scalloped bottoms on the side panels, two dovetailed drawers and two paneled doors. It is raised on cut out feet. The drawers are dovetailed front and back. The doors conceal a fixed interior shelf. The drawers and doors retain what are likely to be the original porcelain pulls.
Price: $750
For sale is a pair of Mt Washington Glass Company tomato salts in a fitted silverplated frame. The salts are decorated in the autumn leaf and blueberry pattern. The fitted holder features leaves and flowers and is marked Meridian Company Quadruple Plate. It stands 5 1/2" high.
Price: $475
This cast iron squirrel nut cracker is approximately 4 3/8" tall x 5 1/4" wide x 2" across. It works by placing a nut below the squirrel's mouth and pulling the tail down. The nutcracker is in working condition. There is no rust.
Price: $75
Whiskey Taster or shot glass with a handle. 2" H. 1 3/4" D excluding the handle. Chips around the top outer edge. The largest of these is 3/16" in diameter. None of the chips extend into the inner rim. The handle is undamaged. There is a minor chip along the outside of the bottom edge that is approximately 3/32" long. All of the issues cited are from expected use and do not detract from the overall appearance.
Price: $85
Cobalt whiskey taster. 2 3/8" H. 2 3/16" D. High point roughness on base along with what appears to be an in the making shallow spot. This may be seen in the upper left part of the second photo.
Price: $95
Amethyst whiskey taster. 1 5/8" H. 2 1/4" D at the top. Minor roughness along top and bottom
Price: $95
Sewertile Owl standing on a log. 12 7/8" H. Minor loss to the right ear that may have happened in the making as it is glazed over. 1" x 3/16" area of glazing loss below the left ear. Minor roughness around the base; otherwise undamaged
Price: $350
English rabbitware platter featuring three rabbits and a green grog within a yellow grassy field. The central theme is surrounded by a stick sponge and floral hand brushed border. 14 3/4" x 10 1/2" Undamaged
Price: $500
Console set consists of a compote and two matching tulip socket candlesticks all raised on dolphin bases. Clam broth and corn starch blue in color. Attributed to a Pittsburgh Glass House. Rough pontil on base. Near mint condition. Candlestick - 5 3/4" H; Compote - 6 3/16" H. Approx 7" D.
Price: $2,500
Portrait appears to be done in charcoal and pencil with watercolor accents. The sitter is shown in 3/4 profile seated on a thumb-back windsor chair. She wears a lace bonnet tied below her chin. Housed in a birdseye maple frame that exhibits a rich patina. % 3/4" x 4 1/8" sight. 8 1/2" x 6 7/8" famed
Price: $750
Untitled oil on wood panel painting of a woman watching through a window. Signed lower left F. Geisler. Probably original gilt frame has some minor gesso loss along the top edge and other minor scrapes to outer edges. The top edge loss is not visible when hanging. 10 1/8" x 7 7/8" sight 19" x 17 1/4" framed
Price: Sold
Tin candle lantern with three glass panels surrounded by wire guards. The back panel is tin with a punched pattern. It slides up to allow a candle to be placed in the candle holder. The lantern is raised on round peg like feet. It has a round rolled tin handle. 10 3/4" H excluding the handle
Price: $395
Waffle and thumb print canary glass vase. Brilliant color. Unusually heavy glass that reacts to black light. 10 7/8" H. 5 3/8" D at the base. No chips or cracks.
Price: $450
Canary EAPG kerosene lamp. Pressed glass font, stem and base. Reacts to black light. 6 3/4" H. 4 1/4" D. No chips or cracks.
Price: $295
Water color and ink fraktur recording the birth of Sarah C. Bahr on April 9, 1864. The birth record is recorded inside a heart surrounded by leaves. All of the elements are enclosed in a petal like border. The fraktur is signed by the artist, John J. Miller, Berlin Ohio. The fraktur is housed in an early, probably original frame and mounted on a cardboard back embellished with Victorian era stickers and cutouts from trade cards. It measures 12" x 8" by sight excluding the backing and 16 5/8" x 12 5/8" framed. There are no visible rips, tears or missing pieces
Price: $1150
This c1930 cast iron dog on a plank paper clip was manufactured by the Bradley and Hubbard Company. It features a black and white dog seated on what is made to look like a wooden plank. The plank is attached to a grassy like cast iron base. Underneath the dog is a large spring which allows the pieces to function like a paper clip. underneath the base can be seen cast model number 5220. The paper clip could be hung on the wall as there is a hole that could accommodate a nail or hook. It is 5 5/8" long, 2 5/16" at the widest part of the base and 3 1/2" high. The paint is 95+ percent with the only loss being to the top of the dogs ears and around its mouth.
Price: $295
Waffle and Thumbprint pattern amethyst vase by the New England Glass Company. c1850. Approximately 9 1/4" tall. Very minor roughness on the base, otherwise in very good condition with no other chips or cracks
Price: $800
Folk art painting of a mid 19th century farm. Oil on canvas. Unknown artist. 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" sight; 13 5/8" 17 1/2" framed
Price: $675
Oil on canvas painting of the a woman carrying a basket of fish. Signed lr T K P for Thomas Kent Pelham (1860-1891). In original frame with a brass plate hand lettered T. K. Pelham. 11 3/4" x 7 5/8" sight. 17" x 13 1/2" framed
Price: $975
Red Victorian era stretch glass dish rests on a silver plated holder. The holder has numerous flowers, rabbits and birds pressed into the design. It is marked for the Southington Silver Company (1887-1892) The glass dish is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. The dish has 7 5/8" diameter. The holder is 9 1/8" in diameter and stands approximately 7" tall with the handle extended
Price: $115
For sale is a pair of bright canary candlesticks made by the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company. These candlesticks have six petal sockets and a seven loop circular base with a rough pontil mark. They react under black light. 7" high x 4 1/4" diameter at the base. There is yo be expected minor flaking along the base and under the petals.
Price: Sold
Blue Swirled Opalescent Celery Vase made by Hobbs Glass Company of Wheeling West Virginia. c1890. 6" H x 3 3/8" D. at the top
Price: $275
Henry H Cross (American, 1837 - 1918) The painting is a life-like painting of a cow achieved with oil on canvas. This painting is a companion piece to another painting of a bull. It comes framed and measures 17 x 23 sight; framed 22 1/4" x 27 1/2"
Price: $2100
Henry H Cross (American, 1837 - 1918) The painting is a life-like painting of a bull achieved with oil on canvas. This painting is a companion piece to another painting of a cow. It comes framed and measures 17 x 23 sight; framed 22 1/4" x 27 1/2"
Price: $2100
Four drawer bow front chest. Mahogany with poplar secondary wood. Drawers flanked by turned pilasters. Veins are cut into the rails above and below the drawers. The chest is raised on ring turned feet. Found in Muskingum County, Ohio. 40" H x 41" W x 21 3/4" D. c 1825
Price: $895
Silhouette f John and Catherine Beard of Columbiana County Ohio. Possibly done as a wedding or anniversary present. An envelop attached to the back includes the family history. * 3/4" H x 7" W. Framed and matted. There are no rips or tears
Price: $695
This blue satin, diamond quilted celery or vase is raised on a silver plated stand. The stand is marked for the Manhattan Silver late Company. Flowers attached to the stand flank the celery at the top and bottom. Condition wise, there are no chips or cracks to the celery and it fits snugly into the stand c1880
Price: $295
Early 19th century chintz quilt fitted to accommodate a four poster bed. This quilt measures approximately 102 1/2" x 93 5/8". The quilt is made from 7 1/2" squares of fabric and quilted at 5 - 6 stitches per inch. The quilt is in markedly good condition for its age. There are some stains on the back, some of which have bled through to the front but are easily overlooked due to the fabric pattern. The most significant of these can be seen in the photos. There is also a one 1 1/2" long area at the edge of one of the squares where it appears as if a seem may have let loose.
Price: $1195
This bucket is approximately 11 1/2” tall excluding the knob on the lid and handle. It tapers from a bottom 12 1/8” in diameter to the 10 1/8” top. The lid is formed with two boards and fits snugly into the top of the bucket. The outer board is cracked, but the inner board is not. The bucket retains its original oxidized red surface. All of the metal bands are present and fit tightly around the bucket.
Price: $275
Royal Vienna melon boy plate attributed to C M Hutschenreuther . The plate is approximately 9 7/8” in diameter. There are no chips, cracks or roughness on the outer edge.
Price: $45
This reverse painted portrait of Andrew Jackson features a young Jackson in military dress. It measures approximately 10 3/4" x 8 1/8" by sight and appears to be in the original frame. It is likely this portrait was done in France or New Orleans following the War of 1812 given the French spelling of Jackson's name
Price: Sold
Folk art painting by S. L. Kendrick titled Scean (sic) on Ohio River. c1850. Oil on Canvas. Signed ll S. Kendrick Painter. 27.6" x 19.4". Ex Garth's Auction, ex. Bert Fenn, note on the back by Mr. Fenn says the painting was acquired from a Black family in Hawesville KY. Professionally conserved.
Price: $2000
Cherry Stand with a single dovetailed drawer. Drawer retains original pull with brass button centered in the pull. Top has good overhang and legs are well turned. c1825. Top measures 20" x 23". 30 1/2" tall
Price: $295
Four Drawer Cherry empire chest attributed to Fairfield County, Ohio. Dovetailed drawers with poplar secondary wood. The chest has carved sunbursts with a raised center flanking the top drawer and carved roundels on the plinth blocks above the legs. Half turned pilaster flank the three lower drawers. 43" wide x 48" tall x 20" deep Condition: The chest had a back splash which has been lost to time. Drawer knobs have been replaced
Price: $750
This box measures 11" x 7" x 6 3/4" tall. The lid extends 3/8" on each side of the box. The back 6 1/8" above the box for a total height of 12 7/8". It has dovetailed construction and a single divider in the interior. There is a cutout in the back.
Price: $525
"Thawing Out the Pump was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977). It is a framed 18" x 24" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.
Price: $2400
"Rail Fence" was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977). It is a framed 16" x 20" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.
Price: $1600
"Quilting Bee" was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977). It is a framed 16" x 20" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.
Price: SOLD
"Log Cabin" was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977). It is a framed 18" x 24" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.
Price: $1600
"Covered Wagon" was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977). It is a framed 18" x 24" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.
Price: $2000
"Churning Butter" was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977). It is a framed 20" x 16" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.
Price: $1400
"Church Bound" was painted by Ohio folk artist Leuty McGuffey Manahan (1889 - 1977). It is a framed 18" x 24" oil painting on artist board. Manahan has been compared to Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961), but beyond their contemporaneous lives and shared inspiration rooted in rural memory, the two artists and their works are quite different. Manahan filled her paintings with so many details that it typically takes multiple viewings to fully appreciate them all. When asked about being compared to Grandma Moses, Manahan said somewhat testily, “People like to compare me to Grandma Moses; I simply don’t have the broad brush strokes she used. We paint differently.” Prior to her death, Manahan's paintings were widely exhibited, including exhibitions in New York City and major Ohio universities. Following her death, the paintings were in a private collection until now.
Price: $2200
Flower, leaf and line decoration on a black ground. Signed on the bottom with a stencil that possibly reads J. R. Allan's / Main & Third / Zanesville
Price: $95
Flint glass salt featuring a steam boat with Pittsburgh on its stern. Deep cobalt blue color. There is very small, barely noticeable chip on the left rear. Otherwise the salt is in great condition
Price: $1100
Paneled form with foliate handles, double sided blue and red tulip with green leaves. 7-1/2"h. Very good condition with no chips or cracks.
Price: $975
Tiger maple chairs with boot jack splat and caned seats. 17" seating height. Chairs are structurally sound and exhibit appropriate wear on the seats and front stretchers . One seat needs re-caning. Another cane seat sags and one strand has a break. The other two chairs are in very good condition.
Price: $400
The bowl of the basket is 6 1/2" x 8" x 5" tall. With the handle the total height is approximately 11 1/2". Mica chips are imbedded in the 1ZE812940368223027ink glass. Petals form the base. There are no chips or cracks
Price: $250
Late 18th/early 19th century peel. 13 1/2" long. Made of forged iron. The handle has two hearts, one at the top and one about 1" above the blade. There is rust and pitting consistent with age.
Price: $375
Each of the four side panels features a heart surrounded by several holes punched in a circular pattern flanked by four other hearts, one in each corner. This fot warmer exhibits well shaped turnings. It retains its original hinges, door lock andwire bail handle.Condition wise, it has some rust on the bottom panel and is missing one of the stretchers on the top. It is structurally solid but does have a chip on one corner
Price: $95
A nice early primitive lemon squeezer. This lemon squeezer rises on four turned legs attached to a bird's eye maple base. The base measures 12" x 5 1/4". The top of the lemon squeezer is attached to the lower section by early cast iron hinges and screws that appear to have hand cut slotted heads. The top features a rounded handle that turned from the same piece of wood as the squeezing mechanism. The bottom of the squeezer has an age crack the splits into two legs. That said, the bottom is still structurally stable.
Price: $350
The mirror, including the walnut frame, measures 21 1/4" tall by 12" wide. The mirror is surmounted by the original reverse painted tablet that is in good condition. The frame appears to retain an early or original finish.
Price: $300
c1920 German Pull Toy. It is 2 3/4" long and made of lithographed tin. The parasol turns as the toy moves. The paper "Made in Germany" label remains attached to the parasol handle. There is a slight bend to the parasol; otherwise, the toy is in good working codition.
Price: $525
Probably a Pennsylvania butter print carved with a folk art image of a cow. 4 1/4" diameter. Approximately 2 3/4" tall. Nice old patina. 1 3/8" age crack
Price: $275
The lady stands beside her fireplace in her bonnet and shawl with a book in hand. It measures approximately 9" x 7"; With Frame - 11 1/4" x 9". The discoloration at the bottom of her dress is a reflection. It does not appear in the painting. There is what looks like a small tear (1/16" x 1/32") in the lower right corner. Other than that, I see no other rips or tears. There also is no in-painting.
Price: $800
Griddle turns on a three legged base. The griddle's diameter is 12 1/2". Total length is 25 3/4"
Price: $95
24 Ribs with an open pontil and rolled lip; Approximately 7 1/2" tall by 5 1/4" in diameter; very minor high point wear that is mentioned only in the interest of full disclosure
Price: $1250
Dark Amber; 24 ribs; Possibly the White Glass Works, Zanesville Ohio; Approximately 8 1/2" tall x 6" diameter; c1820; Some very minor scratches but no other high point wear, chips or cracks
Price: $1500
Bulls eye sunburst with vertical ribbing and diamond patterns; flint glass; rough pontil; Approximately 4 1/2" diameter x3 1/2" tall; No chips or cracks
Price: $235
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company; Basket of Flowers and Rosette pattern; c1830 - 40; Some roughness on feet resulting from normal wear; otherwise OK
Price: $95
Oak leaf pattern; Lead glass 7 1/4" diameter; 1 1/2" deep; four minor chips on the underneath side of the rim tht are not readily visible from the top.
Price: $75
Attributed to a Pittsburgh area glass house, possibly Bakewell Pears & Co. Decanter is 7" tall plus the stopper which extends another 2 5/8" above the decanter. Rough pontil on the bottom of the decanter. Bottom of the stopper has some roughness. There are two small pot stones in the glass but no other imperfections
Price: $145
This handsome figurine measurea bout 9" from its rear foot to its nose and stands about 6" high to the tip of its ear. The Royal Doulton mark is on the underneath side of its left rear paw. There are no chips or cracks.
Price: $150
Cast iron bank 5 1/2". Made by Arcade manufacturing in Freeport, Illinois c 1930. Good casting with paint loss
Price: $425
c1897 cast iron mechanical bank made by J & E Stevens. Good mechanical order with good paint.
Price: $1100
Likely made by the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company c1820. Approximately 8 1/4" tall plus the height of the stopper
Price: $500
The bird on this rare lamp turns to unlock a small door. The lamp is in original condition with its original hanger hook and wick pick and chain.
Price: $650
At the top, the box measures approximately 6 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" deep x 5" high. It is mahogany. The lid features a pin cushion and the initials of the original owner surrounded by 18 43 inscribed in copper tacks. The lid opens to reveal a small mirror
Price: $395
Hand drawn and colored fraktur memorializing the birth and death of Maria Herntzelman. Maria was born June 15, 1839 and died March 10, 1849. The fraktur has three inscriptions. The first written in German records her birth in Mercer County Pennsylvania. The second is a loose English language translation of the first. The third records maria's death in Jackson Township, Mahoning County, Ohio
Price: $3,400
Portrait done in watercolor and pencil appears in its original Victorian shadow box frame. The subject's name appears on the back. Sight 7" x 9" oval; Frame 12" x 13 3/4"
Price: $400
The stand has its original red wash finish. It exhibits great verticality, a wide top with good overhang and well turned legs.
Price: $1,400
This one drawer stand was found in Perry County Ohio. It is in as found condition and retains its original finish. The dovetailed drawer is cock beaded. The drawer pull is flanked by two 4 ring concentric circles with each ring raised above the preceding one. The ringed panels are then inlayed into the drawer front. The sides, back and front of the stand exhibit the same string pattern which has been chiseled out of the underlying wood
Price: $1,750
This mixed wood (possibly cherry and mahogany) stand retains its original finish and brass pulls. It is raised on bold rope turned legs.
Price: $500
Early mixed wood stand that has its original finsih, brasses and escutcheons. The drop leaves are supported by two butterfly supports that fold into the base. The supports are attached to the base with wooden hinges that have five knuckles.
Price: $750
c1850 Pennsylvania child's high chair The chair retains its original finish and stenciling. The stencil motif features a prominent bird surrounded by grapes, leaves and a house. The seat and legs are decorated with yellow striping.The arms display wear consistent with age and use. That is, they have bear wood that is well patinated.
Price: $750
c1815 sideboard in cherry and mahogany resting on turned and reeded feet. The curly cherry gallery is dovetailed with a back raised at the center. Brasses are of the period but may not be original to the piece. Poplar secondary wood. 72" long by 22" deep
Price: $4,000
This elegant one piece cupboard fits nicely in a 31" corner. It exhibits the hand of a skilled cabinet maker. Features include a block and vein frieze, picture frame moldings on the returns, shelves with scalloped edges and a scalloped apron. Two carved sunbursts flank the dovetailed drawer in the waist. Triple raised panels afront the lower two doors.
Price: $5,500
Corner Cupboard is raised on its original turned feet. There has been no in-painting. The glass in the 12 pane door is mostly if not all original.
Price: $7500
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