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
Here is an originally painted cherry stoner (pitter) signed August 7, 1917 USA. Measuring the trough it is 6 inches long. It clamps to a table You put 2 cherries in the trough, push the upper arm down and it pushes out the pits. Thankfully we do not have to use this device today. It had to be quite slow! Great used condition.
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.
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.
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 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.