I have been buying and selling 18th and 19th century country antiques for approximately 35 years concentrating in early paint, iron, lighting, and items to be found in the early kitchen. For the past several years I have shown in many of the antique shows throughout New England.
159 Mary Catherine Dr., Lancaster, MA. 01523978.808-4080
This pot lid used during the 18th century, was blacksmith made for the housekeeper to be used as a lid on crocks or pots that contained food, keeping insects and rodents out. It was hand made and the figure of the dolphin on the top was peened on and used as the handle. The lid is 5 3/4 in. in diameter.
This smaller sized loom light has a twisted body and measures 11 inches with the candle cup at 3 inches. These were used during the 1800"s and sometimes hung at the loom. Shipping is included.
This nice old bread board has a leaf design around the edges. It measures 11 1/2 ln. In diameter. Some shadows make it appear dark in places. It is not. It is a uniform color.
This wrought iron beam spike has a loop to hold the hanging lamp and a decorative flowery top. It measures 8 inches long and nearly 6 inches tall from bottom of hook to top of flower. These were popular during the 1800's when grease lamps were one of the only sources of light.
This decorative betty lamp is in two parts making it a double lamp with a hook at the top. It measures 8 in. tali not including the hook hanger. The decorative tops are each signed at the top SS. Shipping included.
19th c English brass candlesticks with beehive and diamond design. These were purchased in England in the 80's. They are 10 1/2 " tall. The pushups are old and not functional. They sre however in good used condition.
Great old mortar and pestle in original red paint. It measures 71/2 " tall and 5 1/2" in diameter. The pestle is 11 in. Long. There is a tight crack the length of the body on the back side very feint.
Great miniature sweet grass basket with the cover. It is in excellent used antique condition with no breaks. It measures approx. 2 3/4 " in diameter and 1 1/2 " tall.
This old antique c. 1800's adjustable loom light is topped with a heart. It measures 26 in. fully extended and 21 in. at its shortest extension. It is in excellent used condition. It will need a little hook just below the heart to hang it. There is a hole for this purpose.
Here are three old metal candle holders each in the shape of a pig. I do not know what these were originally used for. Each measure 4 in. Tall and 5 1/2 in. Long. These are all in good used condition.