Fox Hollow Antiques

Folksy Horse and Sleigh

Hand carved horse and sleigh. Horse or possibly donkey measures 7 inches long by 6 inches tall at the highest point. Much of the leather and mane is missing. The legs are made of small tree branches. The sleigh measures 7 inches long by almost 4 inches wide. The seat is upholstered in orange leather and is still intact.. A neat piece of folk art!

Price: 185.00 plus shipping

Coot decoy

19th c. coot decoy in work condition. I consider these early decoys as folk art. They are also referred to as root head decoys and each will have their own personality. Length is 7 inches by 6 1/2 inches tall and 5 inches wide. He is weighted on the bottom.

Price: 120.00 includes shipping

Whirligig

early 1900s working whirligig....the colors yellow, orange, green, and blue are still vibrant...the metal stake has been lost....great piece of folk art!

Price: 275.00 plus shipping

Pierced Tin and glass lantern

a nice early tall tin and glass lantern at 12 1/2 " tall, 17 " to top of ring and 5 1/2 " D at the base...It has blown glass and a pierced star pattern at top and bottom. This is most likely a Whale oil lantern and is missing the brass burner..A candle can be easily placed inside….

Price: 395.00 plus shipping

wood mortar and pestle

This is a nicely lathe turned mortar that measures 7 1/2 " H. by a diameter of 6 1/2". I believe the wood is walnut and has traces of red paint around the circumference. There are a few hair line cracks, The pestle is maple and measures 12 1/2 " long and is nicely turned. You will notice on the bottom of the mortar a material I can't identify but believe it is there to fill a crack. This is quite heavy. More pics available...

Price: 265.00 …plus shipping

tin tray

The colors are still quite vivid on this early tray measuring 18" L by 12" W. The gold has faded around the edges and the black tin has lost its luster but the design is lovely with the cream background and the green and bitterweet hand painted flourishes. The earliest Tin trays were made in two parts and seamed in the center.

Price: 195.00 p;us shipping

early victorian ladies slipper pin cushion

This early pin cushion is in the shape of a victorian ladies slipper. The shoe is painted green with red designs. The cushion is in very good conditiion. There is a chip out of the front top of shoe as seen in the photo.

Price: 95.00 plus shipping

blue and white bail handled stoneware bowl

This early 1900s blue and white stoneware bowl with a bail handle has a diameter slightly over 10 inches and is 5 inches tall. The bail handle has a grip that shows worn black paint. This lovely bowl has an all over lattice design with four daisy flowers. The patented mark is on the bottom as shown.

Price: 210.00 plus shipping

stone mortar and pestle

This stone mortar and pestle, with a spout, measures 6 1/2 inches to the top of the pestle, when it is placed in the mortar. The mortar measures 2 3/4 inches to the rim and is 4 1/2 inches in diameter. The pestle is original and has a painted wooden handle.

Price: 150.00 plus shipping

large wooden mortar and pestle

This painted lathe turned mortar and pestle measures 14 1/2 inches to the top of the pestle when placed in the mortar. The mortar measures 7 3/4 inches to the top of the rim and retains its original red/brown paint. You will notice a small area just under the rim, rest assured this is not a crack. This early mortar and pestle hails from Alabama and makes a great statement.

Price: 375.00 plus shipping SALE: 325.00

early homespun feather bed cover

Red and white homespun duvet cover measuring 54 inches by 74 inches with no holes, stains or odor. It is machine stitched with a button closure ( one button missing ) and fading due to age.

Price: $145.00

vintage standing mohair toy bear

This vintage mohair bear is hard-stuffed with excelsior and measures 5 inches long. He has small black glass eyes and his head swivels He is sporting a blue collar. maker unknown. 1930-40

Price: 65.00 plus shipping

vintage toy dog

This vintage open-mouth mohair dog still has his Japan tag. He measures 3 1/2 inches with glass eyes. He is hard-stuffed with excelsior. 1930-40

Price: 45.00 plus shipping

vintage stuffed toy tiger cub

This mohair hard-stuffed ( with excelsior ) tiger with green glass eyes is 7 inches long. maker unknown......1930-40

Price: 55.00 plus shipping

soapstone foot warmer/wooden sleeve

Very early soapstone buggy carriage foot warmer with a metal bail and in its original wooden sleeve with drilled holes to let the heat out. The soapstone would be placed in the embers to heat then placed in the sleeve to be put on the floor of the buggy for warmth.

Price: 175.00 plus shipping

vintage childs toy wash stand

This is such a sweet metal toy wash stand with all original paint intact. The bowl and pitcher are in wonderful condition and paint. There is also a place for the hand towel.

Price: 185.00 plus shipping ...SALE: 150.00

Early, american made miniature buttocks basket

This is a great tiny basket from my collection. The splints, handle hoop and ribs are all hand cut. There are no breaks and it is in fine condition. I can see a faint residue of red stain on some of the weavers. It measures 2 1/4" dia x 1 1/8" to top of rim x 2 1/8" to top of handle. Glad to send more pics on request.

Price: 215.00 plus shipping SALE: 185.00

3 american made fine splint miniature baskets

Each basket was constructed using the rib and woven splint technique. A vertical hoop was used to form the handle and the bottom with the finer machine made splints woven around the ribs. I believe these were made 1970s to 1980s. The largest measures 1 3/4" dia x 1" to top of rim x 2" to top of handle, middle basket measures 1 1/2" dia. x 7/8" to rim x 1 1/2" to top of handle. smallest measures 1" dia x 3/4" to top of rim x 1 1/8" to top of handle. sold as a set but if there is enough interest to break up the set, then I will consider that option. I have individual pics on request..I've had these in my collection since the 1980s.

Price: 275.00 plus shipping SALE: 210.00

The Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture

1st edition book authored by Dorita Coleman Williams and Nathan Harsh printed in 1988. This hardcover book is in very good to fine condition but the dust cover is damaged. The authors take you on a furniture journey of Tennessee through 1850.

Price: 325.00 plus 4.00 shipping

Hanging wooden salt box

This varnished salt box dates to the late 1800 - early 1900. The maker took great care in the construction to create a piece that looks like a buffet. The one drawer at top and the two below are carved into the box and the pulls are small pegs. The top is not hinged. On the side panels there remains the grain painting using the combing technique. It measures 51/4 inches to the top of the scalloped back splash, 3 inches deep and 6 inches wide. Tiny nails were used throughout construction. This piece is very well made and in pristine condition.

Price: 395.00 ..... plus shipping SALE: 310.00

Kestner Antique doll

Believed to be late 1800s made by the Kestner doll company. This 22 inch porcelain head doll with a composition body has stationary deep blue eyes and an open mouth with 4 porcelain teeth. She has dark brown hair and is wearing her original clothes and shoes. There are a few areas with some crackling on the body. One area on the back of the neck has been repaired. The markings on the back of the neck are hard to make out. inscribed there is j n ll...also written is either Shinffer or Sharffer. If the country of origin had been inscribed then one could place the date of the doll later. I have more pics if you would like to see them.

Price: 350.00.....plus shipping SALE: 250.00

3 stoneware custard cups

The two cups that have cobalt blue stripes are sold. The brown glazed cup is not signed and it has traces of wax on the inside due to candle use.

Price: 35,00 plus shipping

late 1800/ early 1900 staved bucket

Neat bucket with a hand wrought swing handle. It measures 16 inches high to the top of the handle and 8 inches high to the rim with a diameter of 8 1/2 X 8 inches . It's in very good condition with the staves fairly tight and the branches wrapped securely around the body of bucket. I've noticed a faint smell of pine tar.

Price: 295.00......plus shipping SALE: 210.00

19th c. sewing basket

No issues here for this pristine 2 handled basket. The splints on sides are in their original soldier blue and bittersweet paint and the weavers are natural in color. The hand carved handles are securely woven into the sides. It measures 4 inches to top of basket and 5 inches to top of handles and 9 1/2 in. in diameter. Bottom measures 6 X 6 1/2 inches. All weavers are intact, no breakage.

Price: 375.00......plus shipping

2 early fish decoys

Two for the price of one working, early fish decoys with metal fins..., one brownish red, the other blue with yellow fins. They are not signed and both are weighted

Price: 110.00 plus shipping

19th c. N.E. foot stool

This New England foot stool measures 12 inches wide by 8 1/2 inches deep by 4 3/4 inches tall. The original dark brown paint is worn in all the right places. There is an opening at the top for carry. It is constructed with canted sides and. tiny cut nails.

Price: 150.00 plus shipping SALE: 95.00

Boy Scouts of America canvas bag

A rare find: a beautiful hand made Boy Scouts of America canvas bag with embroidered symbols and metals. It is well made with an intact lining and pocket inside. There is a brass button missing on the front flap. Made in the 1940s there is some fading but all in all a beautiful patriotic tribute to the scouts and America. More pics available upon request.

Price: 275.00....plus shipping SALE: 210.00

"Ten Pin" toy game

A complete set of the toy...ten pin....with 4 balls...The colors are still bright and the pins are in great condition.

Price: 225.00....plus shipping SALE: 150.00

48 stars crocheted American Flag

This wonderful flag was made in the WWI to WWII time frame and was possibly made from a kit. It is in excellent condition with no tears or thread loss. The colors are vivid and please notice the stars which are flower-like in shape and are crocheted through. It measures 23 inches in width and 41 inches in length. A little history: The 48 star flag became official in 1912 when New Mexico and Arizona became states.

Price: 495.00 plus shipping

Adam Rose cup and saucer

Handle-less cup with saucer hand painted using strong red, green and blue in the Adam Rose pattern. I have four cups and saucers available. There are a few tiny chips hardly noticeable on the rim of cup, no cracks but as in this tableware made in the mid to late 1800s the kiln marks are noticeable. There are no markings on the bottom.

Price: Each set ( cup and saucer ) is $ 45.00 plus shipping

19th c. stick spatter ceramicware soup bowls (5)

I have 5 of these wonderful soup bowls. Each are marked with the made in Belgium logo on the bottom and measure 11 inches across. The colors of red, green and blue are bold using the technique of " stick spatter" and hand painted leaves and flowers on a white soft paste ceramicware. This type of tableware was made for the vast market in Europe and America in the mid to late 1800s. There are no chips or cracks but as in this type of ceramicware the kiln marks are noticeable.

Price: Each: $ 95.00 plus shipping and insurance .... SET of five: $ 425.00

late 19th c. Adam Rose tableware (11)

This utilitarian tableware, Adam Rose, was made in the late 1800s to satisfy a vast market in Europe and America. Bold colors of red, blue and green were hand painted on a white soft paste china in the folky rose and leaf pattern. I have 11 plates measuring 9 1/4 inches. There are no chips or cracks but as in most of these pieces the kiln marks are evident. No markings....each plate is $ 40.00, plus shipping

Price: 40.00 each plus shipping

well loved and used early primitive trencher

I say well loved and used because the bowl of the trencher is as smooth as glass. There were handles but have been lost over the years of use and there is a hole for hanging it out of the way. I've noticed one tiny crack that has been secured with a square-head nail, hardly noticeable. This trencher measures 26 inches long by 13 1/2 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches high. Such a neat primitive.

Price: 135.00 plus shipping

wrought candle holder for lighting ( in a mine?)

This heavy hand wrought iron candle holder was made for a particular purpose given the way it was constructed. Notice the spike which could be driven into rock or wood and the base with one side squared off. Also it was made to have the ability to raise or lower the candle. Great piece measuring 6 1/2 " tall. Other pics available if interested.

Price: 135.00 plus shipping SALE: 95.00

hand carved early trencher with spout

This had to have been well loved and used as indicated by the worn surface. Over the years it has developed a crack that runs a little beyond half way starting at the spout end. There is also a wire around the spout area for hanging out of the way. The back shows the hand carved shape. It measures from the tip of spout to the tip of handle 25 1/2 " X roughly 8 1/2 " X 4 1/2" H

Price: 110.00 plus shipping