Jacob Dorn Dairy Farm Antiques
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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.
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.
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
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
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.
Measures 8" high.Original paint and clothes.This doll is being sold for restoration or as is.
Price: sale pending
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.
Measures 86" wide by 94" Long.Pink and Yellow bars are hand pieced.Blue Calico on the reverse.Dated and Initialed, "LH 1896.Excellent condition with a slightly faded fold mark on the blue back side.Binded by the same blue calico.Summer quilt
Price: sold
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
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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
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.
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.
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.
Measures about 2" x 2 1/2" .!850's dags for a small dollhouse tree.The dags are all in good shape, but hard to photograph.They are of women and men.No issues.Tree not included.
Price: $ 95 best price includes a small boxed shipment
Measures 72" wide by 78" long.Lovely jacquard with a border of distelfinks and trees of life.Wool, with a good center Seam.Square reads, "J M Slusser, Bethlehem, Stark County, Ohio 1845 " A heavy and thick wool coverlet,with most of its fringe still left.Clean, no odors.
Price: sold
Printed , measures 20" wide x 17 1/2 " tall. Beautifully conserved, framed and matted by Maria Pukon. Traditional Ephrata broadside with a heart shaped cartouche with birds and flowers.Light brown watercolor painted accents.Made for Maria, Joshua, and Elizabeth Frantz.Baptized by Pasto Ernst.The children were born in Anvil Twp, Lebanon County.I would like to have this professionally packed and shipped by UPS.
Price: $225 best price plus shipping $125
Box is 7" long with 2 3/4" lady and 1 1/2" ducks.There are 3 chickens and 4 ducks too on an old plant base.Appears new, 1900's.Two working squeak toys, yellow chicken and colorful rooster on springs, both have clean bellows and excellent paint.There is a tiny rubbing on top of the rooster's comb.The yellow chicken measures 4 1/2" and the rooster, under 5". ***Boxed Set*** is sold.***
Price: Lot of 2 Pipsqueaks $ 150, or $85 each.Shipping is extra.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Measures 16" x 12 " and signed E Warner or E Walner, 1940. Folky and charming cow painting.No issues.No glass.From an Indiana auction a while back.
Price: $240 plus shipping
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
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
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
Measures approx 11" long.A true, not refinished and stained tiger Maple.Tiger Maple gets its name from the yellow background that resembled the tiger's fur and the black rings that resembled the tiger's stripes.Nicely worn base with a tiny amount of insect damage.
Price: $95 best price plus $12 to ship
Measures 18" long.Her face and dress bodice are faded.Her thick cotton calico dress down to the ribbed underwear slip are original.Her red boots are colorful.The only issue is that I basted a tear down from the waist band to the bottom hemline on the back of the dress,which is figured into the price..
Price: $ 115 plus $15 to ship
Measures about 16" L x 9 " W x 6 1/2" high.Good sturdy stool with a tiny bit of shrinkage where the legs meet the top.The pics show a line underneath which is not a crack.No other issues.I took a close up of the label fragment, ask me if you would like to see it. The last 2 pics show the true color.Nice splay as shown in the first pic.
Price: $145 plus approx $20 to ship
These measure anywhere from 5 1'4 " down to 3 1/4".A few have rust spots.Interesting set ,especially with the pan holders.Could be used with play dough to make some pies and muffins. Probably from the 1970's.
Price: $40 best price includes the shipping.
Framed size is 13 1/2" L x 12 1/2" W.Period Walnut Frame and Glass.There are rows of the alphabet.Also, Missey Wilson sewed her name on the sampler taking two places to do this.One reads Mis Wilson and Sey is sewn above the lower right basket of flowers.She also sewed "To My Mother".Inside a floral wreath she sewed "S E".Designs include floral sprigs.The sampler is in good condition with some dark age spots.I took the sampler out of the frame and found a few spots where it was glued to a card.I removed it off without tearing it.It was purchased in Pa by a dealer friend, but the sampler might have been sewn elsewhere.
Price: $225 best price plus $30 to ship.
Measures 8" L x 4 1/2" W x 3 1/2" H.Good outside condition with some leather worn.No hinge or lock replacement.Clear and clean inside paper lining , possibly a book page.Good brass handle. One inside arch is missing on the right.Getting harder to find these little gems in as good shape as this one.
Price: $185 best price plus shipping
Measures approx 5 1/2" tall.Heavy jar with a hairline at its rim and down about 3/4 of the way.Late 1800's.The jar is in good condition.Nice reasonably priced addition to your wooden ware collection.The light patch in the first pic is camera glare.
Price: $75 plus shipping
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
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
Measures 12" wide by 4 " high. Late 1800's. Good patina. A bit out of round with wear pictured on the bottom as missing weavers on the base.
Price: 135 plus $15 for shipping
Grouping of 10 pictures that are mostly labeled on the back with the Karr names and sometimes the location.These are from the late 1800's.The 11th picture a parade is not Karr identified but came with the others.Three are in good frames.
Price: $65 includes free shipping, will consider other offers
Measures only 2" long and 2" high.Amazingly all is constructed from splint even the black cross weave and handle curls.Salmon and black vegetable dyed splint are very skillfully made.Boat shape.No issues.The holes seen on the inside are just spaces between the splints.
Price: $75 plus shipping
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
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
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
Measures 18"long and 1" wide . Straight handle.Beautiful , graceful form.Hard to find. Hanging hook.
Price: $245 plus $15 to ship
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
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
Under 9" high.Probably from Switzerland.Glass is fogged.Pewter cap is missing.Writing on the back illegible to me.Decorated with exuberant tulips, columbines and another flower.The back is flat and fits comfortably in my hand.The bottom is a broken pontil.
Price: $ 255 best price plus $20 to ship
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
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
Measures 10" x 14" .A hand colored tintype of a man with a red cravat and a pearl tie tack.The is a corner bend and some scuffs, a bend too.Overall still in good condition.There is a pencilled signature on the back, but it's illegible.
Price: $90 plus $10 shipping
Measures about 20" long.Both socks are the same length.Black with a vibrant pink floral border.The Amish ladies would wear these brightly colored socks on their wedding day.The last pick is the truest pink color.No issues.
Price: $140 firm plus $10 to ship
Carved Coquilla Nut Thimble holder measures 2 1/4 inches, nicely carved with no issues.The blue pincushion stand measures 3 1/2" high.I thought that this might also hold needles, but it does not.The shaft appears to be celluloid.No issues.
Price: Best prices are $65 each or $110 for both. Shipping is $10.
Measures approx 5 1/2 high."Practique De La Perfection" Written in French.Looks complete.In good shape with the exception of the 4 worn corners.
Price: $25 best price and $ 12 to ship
Measures approx 5 1/2" tall.Handle has been repaired.Overall good shape with no other issues.Nice teardrop shape.
Price: $95 Best Price With $20 shipping
Measures about 25" long and 17" wide.Unframed.Sampler is probably a mourning sampler.A lady is standing next to a shrine.Signed Eleanor X Howell. Aged 13, 1884.The top part of the sampler is decorated with pairs of parrots and baskets of colorful balls.The border is floral.Unframed.Other than the faded green front, there are no other issues.
Price: $ 140 includes the shipping.
Measures 5" tall and 7" wide.Different wood staves held together by brass bands and copper rivets.Bail handle.Staves are snug and there is no movement in the bands.1800's.Good darkened patina.
Price: $120 best price includes the shipping
English, measures 1 1/2".No issues. Mauchline also produced the attractive line of Tartan Ware.
Price: $75 best price includes the shipping.
Each measures about 3" wide and 2" high.No issues.The apple has a tiny hole on the top and bottom where it might have had a stem at one time.There is a small amount of paint wear on the apple.On the second picture, the white circle on the apple is camera glare.
Price: $80 each, best price. pair is $150 best price
Measures 3 1/2" in diameter and 1 1/2" tall.One with its old bale handle. About 1920's.Sold as a set only, No issues just some bottom discoloration.
Price: $125 includes the shipping., price drop to $75 includes the shipping.
Each measures approx 7 " high and 4 " wide.Both have their pincushions and all 4 feet.One is missing its thimble and needle drawer and the other its thread holders.Both can be shipped together.
Price: $110 for both, one for $55
Measuring 11" high and 6 " across the base.Tin was becoming more prevalent than the use of cast iron at this time.It was lighter in weight so was easily moved from room to room.Note the ruffles around the holder and the base.Also, the spiral banding on the post is a nice feature.There are areas of solder at the points of more wear, no holes, and a light surface rust.The matching Betty is complete with a lid and a wick pick.These are becoming more scarce.Best price covers the insured shipping.
Price: $330 Best price includes fully insured shipping.
Measures 5 1/4" high and 5 " wide.No issues.There is a cream colored glaze on top of the tobacco spit.Purchased years ago from Tex Johnson's shop in Adamstown, Pa.###ON HOLD ###
Price: sold
Heavy all maple tote measures 13 1/4 " wide, 12 1/2" long, and 8" high.Pretty scalloped edge.Bottom is also maple. regular grain.Display with your horn or pewter spoons.Due to its weight, I would guess that the shipping would run about $30.
Price: $290 sale price $220
Measures 3 1/2" wide.Intricately carved and skillfully arranged in a sphere.The bone panels are in overall good shape with one stress crack from being played with.One usually sees them in ceramic.
Price: $75 + shipping
Measures 5 1/4" high and 3 1/4 " wide.This bird still squeaks.He is on springs.Looks like he was told to shake a tail feather too many times, as he is just left with a few thin black ostrich feathers. His body is made up of thin strips of carved wood that is grooved to look like feathers.His paint is still in good shape.There is some old tape on his base.Germany is marked on the bottom. He works by pushing down on his base and he comes back with a clear squeak.
Price: $95 plus shipping
Measures 6 1/2" wide and 3 1/2 " wide.High sided. 2 stress cracks.Great deep grain. Burn mark shown in the last picture, is the method of shaping the excess from the bowl.
Price: $185
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