Montaine-Antiques
Montaine-Antiques is located on the premises of the 1833 Montaine House, a national register property in the heart of historic Old Town Florissant. MO. Rob Hoffman and Mary Szynwelski have been buying and selling American antiques, decorative arts, vintage instruments, and Oriental rugs since 1977. We maintain a well stocked open shop. If you are ever in the St Louis area please consider paying us a visit. Just call ahead. Please forward your email address if you wish to be added to our periodic updates mailing list. TO ORDER: CALL OR EMAIL TO REQUEST INVOICE. WE ACCEPT CHECK; MONEY ORDER; PAYPAL http://www.montaine-antiques.com/
N. European Mangleboard Original Red Paint 18th c.
SIZE
26 1/2 inches
DESCRIPTION
Early red painted maple with classic horse handle and leather hanger. The larger carved pinwheels have chip carved borders and polychrome paint. Exceptionally fine and decorative. Ref: Raymond, J., 2015. Mangle Boards of Northern Europe.
CONDITION
Very Good. Please see photos.
Price: SOLD
Miniature Watercolor Portrait dated 1836
SIZE
3 3/4 x 4 1/2” (with frame)
DESCRIPTION
Original brass repousse frame. German writing on back suggests Pennsylvania origin.
CONDITION
Very Good.
(Please call shop for questions or in-hand condition report- 314 222-1110)
Price: SOLD
Connecticut Paint Decorated Tinware Waiter c. 1825
SIZE
8 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches
DESCRIPTION
Full sheet. Early Berlin Connecticut. Ref: Martin and Tucker V. 1 fig 1.6. Punchy and decorative design.
CONDITION
Some loss to asphaultum. Otherwise, sturdy and good as shown. Please see photos.
(Please call shop for questions or in-hand condition report-- 314 222-1110)
Price: $180 (includes shipping)
Sailor Heart and Star Inlaid FolkArt Box 19th cent
SIZE
9 x 13 x 9” tall
DESCRIPTION
Fine elaborately inlaid with folk art motifs. The pierced heart and other elements definitely hark of something a sailor made for a lady. The lock and key are original and functional. Dynamic and blingy object. Personal collection.
CONDITION
Very Good.
(Please call shop for questions or in-hand condition report-- 314 222-1110)
Price: $485 (includes shipping)
Queen Anne Chest over Drawers c. 1730
SIZE
case is 36 x 17 1/2 x; 44 1/2” tall
DESCRIPTION
White pine— probably Massachusetts or Rhode Island. Illegible cursive chalk signature in drawer. Almost entirely original and virtually untouched. Tall bracket with center drop and bootjack ends. Beautifully proportioned. Original Indian red paint w/ untouched patina. Original brasses consist entirely of escutcheons with little rosehead nails and knobs in the key holes. (quaint). Original worn drawer runners are untouched; cotter pin hinges; rosehead nails with nothing modern added. Here’s something that sat around for 250+ years with very little alteration from the day it was made.
CONDITION
Glued repair well aligned: left foot Most of the iron snipe hinges are present but non-operable… so the lid just sits atop. These hinges can be restored. Its a good and a rare thing that no one saw fit to add butt hinges or modify original drawer runners.
(Please call shop for questions: in-hand condition report and shipping options)
Price: SOLD
Fine Maple Corset Busk 18th cent
SIZE
12 3/4 inches
DESCRIPTION
Six panels finely carved include: heart, 3 pinwheels, hex sign, and a shell. This one has just about everything you could want plus excellent patina. Personal collection.
CONDITION
Minor issue as shown. Otherwise excellent. Please see photos.
(Please call shop for questions or in-hand condition report)
Price: SOLD
American Miniature Portrait of a Baby Girl c. 1840
SIZE
1 5/8 x 2 1/4” (sight)
DESCRIPTION
Baby girl with blue dress and coral necklace. Appears to be painted on thin ivory wafer mounted on paper. Very fine gutta percha case dates mid 19th cent but based on the dress I think the portrait may be earlier.
CONDITION
Excellent.
(Please call shop for questions or in-hand condition report)
Price: SOLD
American Silhouette Original Frame c. 1830
SIZE
4 1/2 x 5 1/8” (with frame)
DESCRIPTION
Hollowcut image with pen and ink details; original repousse brass frame, backboard, and nails circa 1830s.
CONDITION
Very Good.
(Please call shop for questions or in-hand condition report)
Price: SOLD
Tall Wedding Band Hogscraper Candlestick c. 1800
SIZE
10 1/4 inches
DESCRIPTION
Fine tall stick with excellent Patina.
CONDITION
Very Good . Please see photos.
(Please call shop for questions or in-hand condition report)
Price: 310 (includes shipping)
Fine Brass Tinderbox with Early Striker c. 1800
SIZE
4 1/2 inches diameter; 9 1/2” with handle
DESCRIPTION
Fancy elegant repouse brasswork with flint and rams horn steel striker. As nice as you can find.
CONDITION
Excellent. Please see photos.
(Please call shop for questions or in-hand condition report)
Price: 420 (includes shipping)
Connecticut Paint Decorated Tinware Trunk c. 1830
SIZE
4 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 5 1/4 inches tall
DESCRIPTION
Oliver Filley Tinshop. Ref: Martin and Tucker Vol 3 fig 1.2. Very bright and decorative. Personal collection.
CONDITION
Good. Please see photos.
(Please call shop for questions or in-hand condition report)
Price: 275 (includes shipping)
Antique Mahal Small Rug
SIZE
approx 2.8 x 4.5’
DESCRIPTION
Clear bright natural colors. Never painted. Unique useful size. Bright and decorative piece.
CONDITION
Very good. Please see all photos.
please call the shop for concise in-hand condition reports— 314.222.1110
Price: $185
Rare Large Pearlware Bough Pot c. 1800
SIZE
8 1/4” wide x 5 1/2” tall
DESCRIPTION
Rare form in pearlware used for germinating bulb plants. Possibly Ralph Wood. Opulent hand enamel work with western architecture. Note oak leaf and gargoyle molded rim. Personal collection.
CONDITION
Liner is MIA; otherwise, excellent. See Photos.
(Please call shop for questions or in-hand condition report)
Price: $425
Exceptional large Pearlware Pitcher c. 1800
SIZE
8” tall
DESCRIPTION
Lavish colorful floral decoration. Beautiful, opulent piece..
CONDITION
Very Good.
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Price: SOLD
Diminutive Manganese Glazed Redware Ovoid Jug c. 1
SIZE
7” tall
DESCRIPTION
Double knopped stem; open snap pontil. Unusually tall, elegant narrow trumpet bowl— Soda lime glass. Possibly American. Interesting and unique specimen. (Price includes shipping).
CONDITION
Excellent.
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Price: SOLD
Historic Blue Staffordshire Wash Set c. 1825
SIZE
bowl is 10 3/4 diameter; pitcher is 7 inches tall
DESCRIPTION
Lafayette at Franklin's Tomb. Basin is Signed "Wood" (Enoch). Dates 1824-30-- a commemorative to Lafayette's US visit in 1824. If you have a wash stand you need a wash set. Most such things are Victorian. This one is earlier pearlware. Personal Collection.
CONDITION
Chip on the underside of the basin rim. Aside from that I can find no other condition issues. additional photos available on the web site.
Please call shop for additional photos or questions— 314 222-1110
WEBSITE
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Price: SOLD
Pair Rockingham Flint Glaze Candlesticks 19th cent
SIZE
7” tall
DESCRIPTION
Beautiful multi-color flint glaze harks of Bennington. Uncertain regarding factory. Definitely old, rare, and decorative.
CONDITION
Very nice and clean.
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WEBSITE
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Price: $180
Silk and Wool on Linen Picture c., 1800
SIZE
14 1/2 x 17”
DESCRIPTION
Classically garbed young lady in a lowback Windsor settee of Philadelphia character According to Santore early American Windsors were regarded as garden furniture. The girl’s face and other details were delicately rendered with quill and watercolor. There are a variety of satin stitches on silk ground. Note exquisitely fine needlwork in the necklace and collar. Period frame is probably original.
CONDITION
A few small insect holes in the silk and discoloration. Otherwise, quite good condition as these thing go.
Please call shop for additional photos or questions— 314 222-1110
WEBSITE
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Price: $375
Large Shell Edge Pearlware Charger c. 1800
SIZE
14 1/2” diameter
DESCRIPTION
Leeds or Staffordshire area. Rare yellow flower basket design. This is a spectacular large piece— Personal collection item; ex Austin Fine collection.
CONDITION
Exceptionally nice and clean. No apologies.
Please call shop for additional photos or questions— 314 222-1110
WEBSITE
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Price: 390 + shipping
Large Delft Peacock Deep Charger 18th cent
SIZE
13 1/2” diameter
DESCRIPTION
Classic Peacock decoration in rich deep blue. Best possible specimen. Personal collection.
CONDITION
Minor edge chips— otherwise, Excellent.
Please call shop for additional photos or questions— 314 222-1110
WEBSITE
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Price: $375
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