Lynne Nelson Antiques
NEW ITEMS 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.
PAINTED NATIVE AMERICAN BASKET
Red over blue original painted native American basket This basket measures 61/2 in. Long by 4 inches wide by 3 1/2 inm Deep. The basket is in excellent condition. I have owned this basket for several years. I keep butter molds in it.
Price: $495
ANTIQUE WPA BLACK CLOTH DOLL
Antique WPA standing black cloth doll. All original. WPA dolls were made in the USA bet. 1935 and 1942, to create jobs for women artists and seamstress. They were not sold publicly but rather donated to museums, hospitals and the like. This man holds a bunch of posys in one hand and a walking stick in the other. His shoes are fastened to a a piece of shingle. This is a great piece which I have had for over 40 yrs. He is nearly 9 in. Tall. He is wearing a striped shirt with a red and white polka dotted neckerchief, tan pants with a darker tan belt..a brown cloth jacket and felt hat. He has gray hair and a gray beard and painted on eyes.
Price: $395
1873 HOLY BIBLE with Written Inscription
This wonderful 1873 holy bible was printed in New York by the American Bible Society . On the inside of the front cover is a hand written letter in ink by the owners mother. It states "Dear Children I present you this Holy Bible hoping and trusting you will read it understandingly, practice its precepts and heed its commandments. It will give you peace here on earth and a home beyond, where there will be no sorrow." Your Mother, Hester Rose Burnham The bibles front cover is unglued from the spine.The first 19 pages, as a group, are not attached. The bible does not seem to have any foxing . The pages are clear, easy to read, and not stained. The cover is in "fair" condition. It will need to be reglued. In this bible in addition to the glued on letter, are several newspaper clippings with probate notices, District of East Hadden January 23,1882. The newspaper clippings, very i fragile, seem to be from Ct. There is mention of Modus and Hadden. The Bible is 9 1/2 in. by 5 1/2 in.. Very nice Bible which needs some restoring.
Price: $99 Includes shipping
LARGE YELLOW PAINTED DOUGH BOWL
This is a 21 in. Diameter by 7 in. High early wooden dough bowl. I believe the paint is original and as old as the bowl. There is a 3 in. crack on one top edge and a small area where the mice may have had their say on the edge also.
Price: SOLD THANK YOU!
HAND WROUGHT IRON TRIVIT
This is a very nice wrought trivet on three iron legs. It measures 5 1/4 in. Long and 4 1/2 in. At the widest point. Each leg is 2 in. Long
Price: $55 inc. ship.
TONY GOLDEN FUR TEDDY BEAR
This teddy bear is only 4 inches tall All his limbs are moveable and he can sit up. He has glSs eyes, a tiny black nose and faded pink bow. .He is in good used condition. He has a small brown stain on his shoulders and hips.
Price: $55 +.ship
IRON DOUGH SCRAPER
CIRCA 1750 -1850 iron dough scraper was a common form for mixing dough according to George C. NEWMANN " Antiiue Country Furnishings" it measures nearly 5 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches high with a 31/2 in. Long.
Price: $59 inc. shipping
STONE FRUIT. GRAPES BANANA
Two early stone pieces of fruit, a banana and a bunch of grapes. The banana is 5 in. Long but 8 in. If measured around the curve. The grape bunch is 7in. Long with Approx 2 dozen. Grapes and a wooden stem. N Condition of both: no chpis or cracks.
Price: $80 includes shipping
LUCIE ATTWELL BI KY HOUSE STILL BANK
The Bicky House was designed my Mabel Lucie Atwell in 1933. A copy of this tinn house is in the V&A Museum on London. It features on the front leaded windows with blue shutters and heart cutouts. On the back is a half door with a child peering out. This house measures 8 1/4" long, 4 3/4 in from front to back and 6 3/4in. High. It is in good used original condition.
Price: $89 + shipping
HUICHOL BEADED TURTLE
This BEADED turtle represents the folk art made by the Huichol Indians of Mexico. Their work includes beautiful beaded figurines. Each bead is individually placed and held with beeswax. This turtle is 5 inches long. Very good condition
Price: $49 ship included
19thC LARGE PAINTED PANTRY BOX
This gray green painted pantry box measures 10 inches in diameter and 5 1/2 inches tall. The paint is is original 19th C with minor wear. The cover is tight, the seams are tight. There are no cracks or chips. It is thick walled and in very good used condition.
Price: $255 free shipping
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