Jacob Dorn Dairy Farm Antiques

Sherry Spehar | South Lyon, Michigan | 810 820-0286 | jacobdorndairyfarm@gmail.com

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I am Sherry Spehar. My business,Jacob Dorn Dairy Farm,is named after my great grandfather.He was a dairy farmer in Huntington, W Va from the 1890's to the 1940's, when he retired in his 90's.His motto became mine, "best stock, lowest prices, terms to suit ". My logo is of a dairy barn less than a mile from my home that is being restored. ************************************************************************************************************************************** * Questions and pics are welcomed. * Layaways are available for 90 days or more.Interest free. * Paypal, checks and money orders are fine. * Returns for any reason are accepted,as long as the item is returned in the same condition as sent. * Normal shipment is USPS ,but UPS and Fedex are available.Shipping is not included in the price..I do track your package till delivery and will notify you of any delays. * Consignments accepted with a 15 % commission, terms to be negotiated.


Indigenous Stone Axe Handle

Measures 7 1/2" long.Tiny chips at the end of the blade. Thousands of years old.Found in North America and in Europe.The grove held a wooden handle.These were mainly used to chop small trees down.Museum quality.

Price: $225 plus $15 to ship

2025-Mar-11 04:31pm EDT | Tags :

1940's Painted Oscillating Water Sprinkler

Measures 4 1/2" high and 6 1/2" wide.Made by the E O Brown Co, Rochester, N Y. Patent pending d-8, "whirling showers". Looks to be fine, center post raises up and down and the end blades can control the amount of water.Still has the old red paint.For your old fashioned garden that is filled with statues and spheres

Price: sold

2025-Mar-06 04:19pm EST | Tags :

1840's Theorem Watercolor on Paper

Measures 14 "long, 17 1/2 " high from New England.Original frame and new glass, as the original glass broke in the shipping.Hardly any foxing.I could not find any signature.Pretty flowers, nicely detailed.

Price: $190 includes the shipping.

2025-Mar-04 10:59am EST | Tags :

English Noah's Arc 1914-1918

Measures approx 14" long x 7 1/2" high.Made by wounded soldiers from WW1 by the Charity War Relief Toy Works of Stoke Newington, North London, which had been set up to rehabilitate the soldiers back to work. The arc was the most popular toy and became so well known that they were exhibited at the British Industries Fair in 1922 and 1929.The arc freely stands alone and is painted to look like a church, no damage.There are Noah and his wife, giraffes, an ostrich, horse , elephants, a lion and more.Some do not stand on their own.Very clean with no odors.4 additional pics are ready now.

Price: $299 plus $25 to ship.

2025-Mar-04 10:25am EST | Tags :

1850-1900 Pa Painted Chalkware Squirrel

Measures 6 1/5" .Great bright paint.No cracks or chips.Excellent condition with some paint loss.Came with a Connestoga Auction provenance.More pics on request.

Price: $225 best price plus shipping

2025-Jan-29 04:34pm EST | Tags :

1800's Walnut Cookie Roller

Measures 9 1/2" Long with an acorn and leaf design.Nice natural wood grain on the handle.No issues other than some antique cookie dough left behind.

Price: $75 covers the shipping too.

2025-Jan-29 03:54pm EST | Tags :

1850-1900 2 Shaker Sewing Roll Ups

Excellent condition on both.The short camel colored suede one is 4" L x 1 -1/2" wide is missing a pair of scissors.The copper colored faux leather is missing its tie.It measures 4 1/4" L x 2 1/2" wide.

Price: Both for $250 best price covers the shipping ** each $135 plus shipping

2025-Jan-29 02:29pm EST | Tags :

Small Black Painted 1800's Document Box

Measures 5 1/2" long at the base and 6 1/2" high.The primitive wooden box is nicely worn with butt sides and glue blocks on the inside corners.A green swirl of paint is on one side. Hinges are fine.It looks like a cash box for dollars and change.Feels heavy for its size.From a Ky auction.

Price: sold

2024-Dec-22 03:06pm EST | Tags :

1850's Iron Betty

Good size lamp, 5 1/2" long, 4 " wide, 6 1/2" high, and the hook adds another 4 1/2" in height.No nonsense sturdy heavy lamp.No holes. some surface corrosion but thick bodied.The metal plate that covers the flame opening does not shut all the way. Former Garths auction win.

Price: $138 best price plus $15 to ship.

2024-Dec-20 05:56pm EST | Tags :

Small Appalachian Splint Egg Basket

Measures 6" high and 5" wide on the base.If you just needed some eggs for dinner, this would have been the home made basket that you would have picked.Beautifully woven with a piece of bottom splint gone.The rich patina is from the 1930's.A scarce basket to find.Notice the larger base for stability, so that you would have not lost your eggs.

Price: $155 plus $15 to ship

2024-Dec-20 11:39am EST | Tags :

1800's English Christening Pillow With Steel Pins

Measures 4 1/2" x 4" Immaculate cream colored silk fabric with steel pins.These were given out to moms of newborns from the late 1700's to the Victorian times.The early ones had a handle to hang on the door and rows of lace.You might have seen them say, "Welcome Little Stranger".This one has a tiny lace border and says, "I Love You " in pins.On the back are the initials, m m.Hard stuffed.Incredible condition.Later 1800's.

Price: $185 plus shipping

2024-Dec-19 01:19pm EST | Tags :

Late 1800's Paper Punch Sampler

Measures about 8" long and 7" wide.Purple yarn." Annie L Lee Was Born Sept. 21 st 1880. Older grained frame with a new backing.No rips, tears of stitch loss.A very tiny amount of foxing.

Price: $95 best price and $15 to ship.

2024-Dec-15 04:32pm EST | Tags :

Lot of 3 Early 1900's Whale Oil Lamps

The largest one on the top shelf is 3 3/4" high and is copper.It's steel cap is threaded into the opening that allows the lamp to be filled.No issues and is very heavy and sturdy. It is $75 to purchase separately.The middle lamp is pewter and is approx 2".Its cap is slightly dented, so it would be hard to pry it open to refill the lamp.It is marked on the dial to raise the wick, "P & A Manufacturing," maker of kerosene lamps of the period.Also, heavy with no issues. $65 to buy separately. The copper lamp on the bottom is also, about 3 3/4".It has a lovely design on its handle and has no issues,$65 to buy separately.The early 1900's was the end of the whale hunting, as whales were being hunted into extinction.

Price: All 3 will be $185, best price.Shipping is extra.

2024-Dec-15 03:16pm EST | Tags :

Red, Green, Black Amish Quilt 1900-1920

Large, 86" w x 94" long.Wool and Cotton with cotton batting.Very colorful with cotton patched back.Signed on the back in a corner, "AMO".Either Ohio or Indiana.Clean with a few tiny areas of separation in the red portions.Heavy quilt.A few brown stains on the back.More pics on request.

Price: $355 best price plus $25 to ship

2024-Dec-12 12:42pm EST | Tags :

5 Elastolin Animals German Made

All measure 3 " wide except the camel which is 5" wide.All are unmarked except for the camel which has a label" Made in West Germany" .All are approx 1930 except the camel that is post WW2. Fine detailing on all.The light colored donkey has two mounting holes on its bottom.Animals include a camel, sheep, dog, donkey, and a mule.

Price: All for $75 plus $10 to ship, each is $15 and $8 to ship

2024-Dec-03 03:31pm EST | Tags :

1930's Native American Totem Pole Souveneir

Measures 12" tall and 6 " wide.Paint is excellent.The pole does not stand on its own.Very detailed designs.

Price: $135 plus $15 to ship.

2024-Dec-01 03:55pm EST | Tags :

Native American Birch Bark and Quill Box

Box measures 8 1/2" long, 4" deep, 3" high.Antique, clean box is missing some quills on the lid from the Native American figure and from one of the 3 leaves.Some sinew lacing is gone too.All in all,the condition is very good,the lid fits well, no odors.More pics upon request. Probably Ojibwe made.

Price: $235 plus $20 to ship.

2024-Dec-01 03:18pm EST | Tags :

2 Native American Dolls 1950's

The smaller doll is a Seminole doll measures about 5 1/2" tall with her original clothes and jewelry.She has a palm grass body.The Larger doll is Navajo and is 9" high.She also wears her original clothes and jewelry.These were made for the tourist trade or their own children, that were not permitted to play with these dolls.They were put up high.

Price: $95 best price each plus $10 to ship each. Both , best price, for $175 and $10 to ship.

2024-Dec-01 01:20pm EST | Tags :

Lot 3 toys: Schoenhut Piano, 3 Blocks, Windup Bear

Schoenhut toy piano made in the early 1900's measures 9" wide and 7 1/2" high.Eight keys, of which the first 5 work and the last 3 don't.The first working key requires a 4 times tap to hear a weak tune.Good painted dancing graphic.The small half back panel is missing.The tiny late 1800's blocks measure 1 1/4 " and one says, "The great nest of ABC and Picture blocks" , all in good shape.The walking bear has glass eyes and has a gold label, "made in occupied Japan".He walks a small distance and the needs to rest a bit. There is a wooden knob on a fabric holder that will be included with the piano, unsure of its use.

Price: Lot prices is $95 firm with a $15 shipping.Piano is $75 with a $15 ship, blocks are $10 +shipping and bear is $35 plus shipping

2024-Nov-20 10:15am EST | Tags :

1800's Walnut Burl Thread Holder

Measures 3" wide and 2 1/2" tall.No issues.A spool of thread would be inside the holder and a strand of thread would be pulled through the hole for easy sewing.The spool would remain securely on the table this way.The thread would not get tangled.Lovely addition to your sewing collection.

Price: $150 includes the shipping.

2024-Oct-31 12:36pm EDT | Tags :

Late 1800's Painted Walnut Glove Box

Measures 15 1/2" long, 6 1/2" wide, 3 3/4" high.Carefully painted and detailed.Long dresser box with no issues Heavy.Good solid box for the money.

Price: $125 best price covers the shipping.

2024-Oct-21 02:43pm EDT | Tags :

Small Walnut Document Box , Brass Handle

Late 1800's.Measures 11"long, 6 1/4" high, and 3 3/4" deep.Has an interior tray for pens.Interior lock mechanism is missing.Small raised whitish wood circle on the bottom.Nice box for the money.

Price: $75 best price covers the shipping.

2024-Oct-21 02:21pm EDT | Tags :

Antique Native American Heart Birch Carrier

Measures under 6" long, 4 " wide, 4 1/2" high.Well patinated and decorated.1920's. Good symbols carved on the handle,which also has a thin crack.Double tacked and glued borders.Another tiny shrinkage crack on one border.Probably one of a kind.

Price: $198 includes shipping

2024-Oct-17 10:54am EDT | Tags :

4 Antique German Elastolin Animals from the 1930's

Nicely detailed and heavy.The small bull is marked Germany.The 2 Highland Cattle are marked but it is illegible.The camel is unmarked.The only issue is a repaired? crack on the small bull's tail.The camel is 5" high and 5 " wide.The Highlanders are 5 1/4" long and 2 1/4" high. the small bull is 4 1/2" wide and 2" high.Will consider selling them separately.Elastolin , a mixture of glue, sawdust, and clay was used to also make toy soldiers.Hausser is the German company.

Price: $ 95 includes the shipping.

2024-Oct-17 10:08am EDT | Tags :

1800's Canadian Candle Lamp

Measures approx 8" high from the base to the top of the tin hanger.Glass onion shaped globe.This is illuminated from a candle and not a burner.The tin candle holder is missing ,but still visible is the metal soldering that would have held it in place.I will send a small battery operated votive candle with it.When I first bought it, I thought it might have been a skater's lamp, but the lack of a burner and glass globe differed.Here is a link that better describes this: https://live.millerandmillerauctions.com/lots/view/4-EQ4DUH/onion-candle-lantern

Price: $128 best price includes the shipping.

2024-Sep-26 11:16am EDT | Tags :

Older Native Birch Bark and Quill Trinket Box.

Measures 3 1/2" wide by 1 1/2" high.Made by an Ojibwa tribe in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.I purchased a few of these at the Father Marquette Museum years ago .Birch bark is a tough material to work with.Decorated by dyed porcupine quills sewn into a rare rabbit design.The Ojibwa uses birch Bark to make their moose calls , canoes, etc.There are a few quills missing.

Price: $150 best price includes the shipping

2024-Sep-04 10:00am EDT | Tags :

1900-1920 Scottish Horn Wedding Spoon

Measures 7" long with no issues.These were given as wedding presents.The inside of the horn bowl shows wear.A heart has been carved on the handle.

Price: $125 included the shipping

2024-Sep-03 02:44pm EDT | Tags :

Mid Century Modern Walnut Trencher

Measures 21-1/2" L X 12 -1/2" W X 4 " high.Heavy ,solid walnut.There is some picture glare and a tiny amount of fading. Excellent condition as these bowls were decorative and not utilitarian.A beautiful walnut grain.The bottom of the trencher is showing glare not fade.

Price: $85 plus $25 to ship

2024-Sep-02 11:44am EDT | Tags :

20th Century Wool Hooked Rug of a Horse

Measures 38" x 23 1/2".Horse with a pictorial scene and a multi colored border.Pristine and immaculate.The horse is in the center with a barn to the left.Unmounted.The back is a lovely dark blue cotton twill. Layaways are welcomed.

Price: $395 plus shipping

2024-Aug-18 11:27am EDT | Tags :

Early to Mid 1800's Divided Walnut Spice Box

Measures 9 3/4" l , 5 1/2" w, and 2 3/4" high.Slide lid box slides smoothly in the groves.Good darkened patina.There is obvious wear as pictured on the lid and the bottom.There is a mix of rose head nails and tiny finishing nails.Small hand cut dovetails join the sides together.

Price: $220 plus shipping

2024-Aug-11 02:16pm EDT | Tags :

Mid 1800's Gooseneck Tole Coffee Pot

Measures approx 10" tall. Attributed to the Mahantongo Valley, Penna. area.The paint is still very exuberant with wear.There are no holes.The finial is a little crooked as I was unable to get the wingnut loose enough to move it to the top.There is some interior rust and flaking of the black paint inside the lid and the pot.A yellow sticky was at the bottom of the pot that reads, "Donald M Herr, Penn German, Decor Arts, Dr. Yoder, Univ of Penn.Overall in good condition.

Price: $350 plus shipping

2024-Jul-26 04:54pm EDT | Tags :

Early 1800's Steel Flesh Fork With 2 Tines

Measures 14 1/2" long, heavy but nice wear on its edge.These were used to place or remove meat from a cauldron in the hot hearth to a plate.The handle is curved as these were placed on racks near the hearth.Used for centuries here and in Europe so these are hard to date.There is some pitting and corrosion as expected.Looks like a number, 3 , is impressed upon the handle maybe to denote being part of a graduated set.Here is an article that goes into more depth. https://www.antiquemetalware.org.uk/publications/hooks-forks-and-tormentors/

Price: $65 plus shipping

2024-Jul-26 02:37pm EDT | Tags :

Lot of Shaker Carrier and Reticule, 2 Pincushions

Lidded bentwood Shaker carrier with a swing handle, pine and maple, 4 fingers, 3 1/8" high and 9 1/4" long.illegible black stamp on the bottom, very good condition with a small amount of scuffing on the lid, early 1900's, $205...Shaker brown silk draw string sewing reticle with a few very tiny splits along the pleats, the bottom is fastened with a blue bead and opens up to a white felt needle holder and pincushion, 3 1/2" high and 4" wide, $160...red strawberry emery made in Japan, 1 3/4" long in excellent condition-1940's, $35...leather disc pincushion 1" with one side showing more wear on the leather, 1800's, $35

Price: Lot price for all 4 is $275 with free shipping

2024-Jul-21 01:33pm EDT | Tags :

1800's Birch Shaker Feather Bed Smoother

Measures 18"long and 1" wide . Straight handle.Beautiful , graceful form.Hard to find. Hanging hook.

Price: $245 plus $15 to ship

2024-Jul-20 04:59pm EDT | Tags :

1860's Shaker Wooden Staved Berry Bucket

About 4" high.Hand cut staves fastened with tacked tin bands.No stains or issues.Gap between 2 staves is where the rim and based were fastened to hold the staves.Never used.There were 3 sizes of these buckets.Made in Connecticut.

Price: $165 plus shipping

2024-Jul-04 04:54pm EDT | Tags :

1800's Shaker Oval Wooden Box

Measures about 7 1/2 " long, with copper tacks and pegs. Does have a dark brown stained / painted strip around the rim.I have not seen that before.No lid.Maple bentwood with pine bottom.No issues.

Price: $190 plus $20 shipping

2024-Jul-04 04:32pm EDT | Tags :

1880-1920 Wool Mennonite Toy Elephant

Measures about 15" long and 7" high.Olive Green Wool with a cloth roping around the body.Eyes are an embroidered yellow.Small tiny wool losses.One ear and tail are replacements.Good size.Rag stuffed.

Price: $270 + shipping

2024-Jun-29 04:19pm EDT | Tags :

1850's Redware Inkwell With Brown Glaze

Measures 4" around and about 2 1/4" high.Inkwell with pen holes and a spout to add the ink.Much of the glaze on the top is gone.A chip is on the spout and a crack is on a side, as pictured.Ex Ned Foltz, a Penna potter, collector. He purchased it at the Snow Hill auction on 8-12-1997.This tag will be included.More pictures are available

Price: $290 plus $15 shipping, sale price $250

2024-Jun-29 03:57pm EDT | Tags :


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