Wendy Hamilton Antiques

Wendy Hamilton | Collingwood, ON Canada | 1-705-443-4342 | whamilton@sympatico.ca

Welcome to the Web site of Bill and Wendy Hamilton. We have been in the antique business for over 40 years, collecting & selling quality antiques from Ontario Canada during that time. We specialize in 18th. - 19th. lighting, fireplace utensils, woodenware, folk art and domestic utensils as well as early 20th century cast iron toys, banks and decorative painted cast iron - all in the original condition. We feel the personal sales approach is best for your complete satisfaction. Please Contact Us to see if the item you are interested in is available. We would be happy to answer any of the questions you may have about the item you are interested in and we will send you any additional photos on request. We will help you with what ever you need so this will be a pleasant experience for both serious & curious shoppers.


18th Century Spiral Courting Candlestick

18th Century Spiral Courting Candlestick This is a rare colonial lighting device. There is an inner plug that moves up and down inside the spiral part of the candle to raise the candle. It is said that this was used by fathers who would set the candle at a short length to time how long his daughter could spend with a gentleman caller! Curled rat tail for hanging with a wooden base. Condition: age-appropriate, patina, and wear. Approximate Dimensions: Height 8 inches width of base 3.75 inches

Price: $375.

2024-Jan-24 06:47pm EST | Tags : Candle holder spiral candlestick

FORGED IRON BETTY LAMP 19th Century

FORGED IRON BETTY LAMP 19th Century This early sheet iron betty lamp burned grease for lighting in the 19th century. It is called a 'betty lamp' which comes from the word 'besser' in German (meaning better). Far superior to the rushlight or splint lamp, it evolved from the crusie lamp with the addition of a cover and a wick support which ensured that any oil/grease drippings from the wick flowed back into the reservoir. The betty lamp was probably the most widely used means of lighting among people of middle or lower income until refined whale oil became common. It burned any fat or oil that was available virtually without smell or smoke, using a twisted cotton wick. Approximate Dimensions: Length: 3" Height to top of handle 3" Condition: As found, no damage or rerpairs evident. Wear as expected from age and use.

Price: $195

2024-Jan-24 06:36pm EST | Tags : Forged iron Betty Lamp Grease Lamp.

Kingfisher Butterprint & Butter Ladle

Kingfisher Butter Print & Butter Ladle 19th C Butter stamp. A rare form. Possible walnut butter stamp in the form of a Kingfisher and a 19th Century Butter Ladle used to scoop the butter into a mold. Condition: As found, no damage. Wear as expected from age & use. Approximate Dimensions: Kingfisher: Diameter 4” x Height 3” – Ladle 9”, bowl 5” Reference: Butter Prints & Molds by Kindig p. 170 figure V 374 (similar print)

Price: $495. US

2024-Jan-17 04:55pm EST | Tags : butterprint butter stamp Kingfisher

Pennsylvania German Springerle Cookie Board mid 18

Pennsylvania German Springerle Cookie Board mid 1800’s A carved wooden mold for making the small cookies long favored by the Pennsylvania Dutch. The mold is divided into checkerboard squares, each with a carved fancy pattern then pressed into the dough. Carved boarder lines indicate where the individual cookies were to be cut. Approximate Dimensions: Height 8” x Width 5.5 x Depth ½”. Condition: As found. No damage or insects. Reference:300 Years of Kitchen Collectibles by Linda Franklin p.276 & From Hearth to Cookstove by Linda Franklin p. 198

Price: SOLD

2024-Jan-17 04:43pm EST | Tags : springerle mold Pennsylvacia

Painted Cast Iron Cupola Penny Bank

Painted Cast Iron Cupola Penny Bank Dark red bank with white and bright red highlights. Manufactured by J.& E. Stevens US circa 1872 Approximate Dimensions: Height 4 1/8” x 3 3/8’ x 2 ¾” Condition: As found. No damage or repairs seen. Reference: The Penny Bank Book Andy & Susan Moore P 116 figure 1146

Price: $245.00

2024-Jan-17 04:39pm EST | Tags : painted cast iron penny bank

Ice Fishing Decoy-Carved Wooden Bird Finch

Ice Fishing Decoy-Carved Wooden Bird Finch or Sparrow I have three carved wooden ice fishing decoys in the shape of birds.: a Blue Jay, a Cardinal and a Finch or Sparrow. I will show/sell each separately or sell all 3. These decoys are handcrafted with a wooden body, tin wings and brass feet. The majority come from the Great Lakes region. They were used to lure the sluggish, cold fish swimming along the bottom to the top of the pond while spear fishing through the ice. They are as imaginative as the artist/fisherman could make them. The critters were primarily made in the 1950’s Approximate Dimensions: Length 6 1/4", width 6 ¼”

Price: 295 US

2023-Dec-09 03:46pm EST | Tags : fish decoy finch

Carved Wooden Bird Cardinal Ice Fishing Decoy

Carved Wooden Bird Cardinal Ice Fishing Decoy I have three carved wooden ice fishing decoys in the shape of birds.: a Blue Jay, a Cardinal and a Finch. I will show/sell each separately or sell all 3. These decoys are handcrafted with a wooden body, tin wings and brass feet. The majority come from the Great Lakes region. They were used to lure the sluggish, cold fish swimming along the bottom to the top of the pond while spear fishing through the ice. They are as imaginative as the artist/fisherman could make them. The critters were primarily made in the 1950’s. Length: Cardinal 8” x 3 ¾”.

Price: 295. USD

2023-Dec-09 03:45pm EST | Tags : fish decoy cardinal

Ice Fishing Decoy-Carved Wooden Bird Blue Jay

Ice Fishing Decoy-Carved Wooden Bird Blue Jay I have three carved wooden ice fishing decoys in the shape of birds.: a Blue Jay, a Cardinal and a Finch. I will show/sell each separately or sell all 3. These decoys are handcrafted with a wooden body, tin wings and brass feet. The majority come from the Great Lakes region. They were used to lure the sluggish, cold fish swimming along the bottom to the top of the pond while spear fishing through the ice. They are as imaginative as the artist/fisherman could make them. The critters were primarily made in the second half of the 20th century. Approximate Dimensions: Length 8 ½”, width 3 ½”

Price: 295. USD

2023-Dec-09 03:41pm EST | Tags : decoy fish blue jay

Hand Blown Glass Darning Eggs

Hand Blown Glass Darning Eggs or Balls late 19th early 20th century. A pair of darning eggs. Interior pontil marks. Ex Paul Albright collection Waterloo County (a collector of rare tools of all kinds). The handle would be held in the left hand, and the ball slipped under the area to be darned, with the fabric stretched smoothly, but not tightly, over it.

Price: $165. US - $225. Canadian

2023-Dec-09 03:25pm EST | Tags : darning egg blown glass

RATTLING BOX SLIP GLAZE POTTERY BANK 19th CENTURY

RATTLING BOX SLIP GLAZE POTTERY BANK 19th CENTURY This bank was purchased from a collector in the Waterloo Ontario area (Mennonite area of Ontario). Approximate Dimensions: Height 5.5", Diameter of base 2.5". Condition: As found, wear as expected from age & use.

Price: $145. USD

2023-Dec-09 02:50pm EST | Tags : pottery bank

Painted Small Cast Iron Fire Patrol- One Horse

Painted Small Cast Iron Fire Patrol- One Horse This is a rare cast iron toy manufactured by Wilkens circa 1911-1913. Original driver and three firemen. Length 12.5”, Height 4”. Condition: All original, no damage, repairs or repaint evident. Wear as expected from use. Reference: Cast Iron Horse Drawn Toys by J Olshefski p.169 plate J 8015

Price: SOLD

2023-Dec-01 10:07pm EST | Tags : fire patrol cast iron toy

Painted Cast Iron Clown Doorstop

Painted Cast Iron Clown Doorstop Rare double-sided polychrome painted cast iron figure of clown with his hands on his knees- circa 1920’s. Condition Very good to excellent. Original Paint Approximate Dimensions: Height 10.25". References: The Doorstop Book by Nancy & John Smith p.227 and Doorstops by Jeannie Bertoia p.48 & on the front Cover

Price: $595 US - $665 Canadian

2023-Dec-01 09:53pm EST | Tags : clown doorstop painted cast iron

Pair of Santa Figures and Tole Angel Gabriel

Small composition Santa (19th C) an a Santa Nodder candy container plus a tole cutout Gabriel.

Price: $165. US - $225. Canadian

2023-Dec-01 09:44pm EST | Tags : santa nodder angel

Sidewheel Paddlewheel Riverboat City of New York

Painted 19th Century Cast Iron Sidewheel Paddlewheel Steamboat Riverboat Wilkins "City of New York" This toy is a cast iron replica of a paddlewheel steamboat. It has been polychrome painted white overall, yellow on the deck, red& green accents with hand painted black lettering. It has an articulated rocker arm that moves up & down as the toy is pulled forward. It was manufactured by the Wilkins Toy Co. Keene NH and is stamped 'CITY OF NEW YORK' on both sides. It was illustrated in their 1895 handbook. It is an original toy. Rivets on the smoke stack are one of the many ways to authenticate it. Approximate Dimensions: Length 16", Height 5.5", Width 3.5". Condition: As found. No damage or repairs evident. Played with condition. Wear as expected from age & use. There is some minor paint chipping

Price: $1095. US

2023-Oct-30 11:38am EDT | Tags : paddlewheel riverboat Sidewheel

Elliptical Butter Mold Stamp18th-19th C

Elliptical Butter Mold 18th-19th C Finely hand carved from one piece of wood. Possible Welsh. Found in NH. Reference: Butter Prints & Molds by Kindig p.31 Approximate Dimensions: Length 8 ½”, Width 2”. Condition: As found, no damage. All original.

Price: $175. US- $245. Canadian

2023-Oct-30 11:29am EDT | Tags : butter print butter stamp butter press

Carpenter Cast Iron Floor Train Four Pieces 1880

Carpenter Cast Iron Floor Train Four Pieces 1880 This train was manufactured in the late 19th century by Carpenter Toys in New York. Carpenter made toys from 1879-1896. The locomotive is patented June 8, 1880 and each car is patented on the underside May 25 1880, reissued Mar.14, 1892 (see photos). The set includes a locomotive, a coal car, 2 gondolas and the original engineer as well as the original coupler hooks. Reference: Cast Iron Floor Trains, R. Ralston p.28 Condition: As found. It retains much of the original red, black and gold paint. No damage, repairs or missing parts. Approximate Dimensions: The entire train measures 20 1/2" long. The locomotive is 7" long and 5" high. Each gondola is 5" long and 2" high while the coal car is 3" long and 2" high. Condition: The toy is in great shape, still has lots of original paint left.

Price: SOLD

2023-Oct-30 11:25am EDT | Tags :

Folk Art Painted Tole Tin Document Box, American

Folk Art Painted Tole Tin Document Box, America, 19th century. This is a good, clean paint decorated (on 3 sides & the top) tole document box from New England, circa 1830’s. Bold original polychrome folk art decoration on an asphaltum ground. The box is in untouched, original condition with no paint touch-up of any kind. The decoration is still in remarkable condition considering the age, the hinge is intact and working, and it has the original handle on the top, as pictured. Approximate Dimensions: Ht. 7 ½”, Length: 13”, Depth. 6”. Condition: As found. Minor surface losses from age and use.

Price: $1295.US

2023-Sep-26 02:51pm EDT | Tags : document box tole folk art

Early Forged Iron Single Piece Toaster 19th C

Early Forged Iron Single Piece Toaster 19th C Found in NH, this 19th century blacksmith made toaster was made for one piece of toast. The head rotates to toast both sides. Note the decorative ironwork at the ends. Approximate Dimensions: Length 12 ½”, Height 3 ½”, Depth of toast holder 5”. Condition: As found, no issues.

Price: $295 US

2023-Sep-26 02:49pm EDT | Tags : toaster forged iron

Folk Art Painted Tole Tin Document Box, America, 1

Folk Art Painted Tole Tin Document Box, America, 19th Century. Asphaltum ground with original polychrome folk art decoration on the front, both ends and the top. Approximate Dimensions: Ht. 7 4”, Length: 9.5”, Depth. 5.5”. Condition: As found. Minor surface losses from age and use.

Price: $335 US - $450 Canadian

2023-Sep-15 04:23pm EDT | Tags : document box painted toleware

Butter Stamp Cow 19th C

This is a 19th century finely carved 2 part butter stamp of a cow grazing. The handle is screwed into the base. There is a well carved border around the cow.  I believe it to be made from maple   Approximate Dimensions: Diameter 3” Height 3.5”   Condition: As found, very minor border chips from age & use..

Price: $295.00 US- $325. Canadian

2023-Sep-15 04:09pm EDT | Tags : butter stamp butterprint butter mold

Late 18th Century Forged Iron Betty Crusie Lamp

Late 18th Century Forged Iron Betty Crusie Lamp This ornate late 18th or early 19th century blacksmith made forged iron lamp is known as a 'betty lamp' which comes from the word 'besser' in German (meaning better). The hook is for hanging or sticking into a wall. It has an adjustable support arm with heart adjustment. Far superior to the rushlight or splint lamp, it evolved from the crusie lamp with the addition of a cover and a wick support which ensured that any oil/grease drippings from the wick flowed back into the reservoir. It burned any fat or oil that was available virtually without smell or smoke, using a twisted cotton wick. The betty lamp was probably the most widely used means of lighting among people of middle or lower income until refined whale oil became common. Condition: As found, no damage or repairs. Approximate Dimensions: Total Height 12 1/2", Length 4 3/4", Width 2 ½ “

Price: $225. US - $295. Canadian

2023-Jul-22 07:04am EDT | Tags : crusie lamp betty lamp grease lamp

18th Century Forged Iron Kettle or Trunion Lamp

Rare 18th Century Forged Iron Kettle or Trunion Grease Lamp This beautifully made trunion mounted font, has a covered top with 2 wick supports. It burned grease using twisted cotton wicks to provide light in the late 18th and early 19th century. The font can be tipped to temporarily soak the wicks and then returned to level. It probably came from Europe, possibly Germany. It has a turned column mounted to a circular base with scalloped decoration and is supported by 3 feet at the base. Approximate Dimensions: Height 9", Diameter of the circle 5". References: Early Lighting by The Rushlight Club figure 4-22 Condition: Very good, no damage, restorations or repairs evident. Nice old original surface.

Price: $585. US - $795. Canadian

2023-Jul-18 04:36pm EDT | Tags : grease lamp kettle lamp trunion lamp

WESTPHALIAN FROG MINERS MINING LAMP 19th C

WESTPHALIAN FROG MINERS MINING LAMP 19th C This iron and brass miner's lamp was probably made in Westphalia Germany circa 1858. These lamps were exported to America from Germany. Most 'Frog Lamps' from Westphalia are characterized by a small lid in the top of the font. The lid is opened using a wing nut connected to a latch under the lid. Westphalia lamps have a hanging hook shaped like a question mark (Sheppard's hook). The heart shape semi-circular brass shield is marked 'GLUCK AUF' and decorated with crossed hammers. The latch handle is also heart shaped. Glück Auf; is the traditional German miners' greeting. It describes the hope of the miners: ("I wish you luck in opening a new lode"). The greeting also expressed the desire that miners would return safely from the mine after their shift. Reference: Frog Lamps Wendell E Wilson p.53 Condition: As found. No damage or repairs. See photos. Approximate Dimensions: (L) 4”, (H) 4”.

Price: $185. US- $250. Canadian

2023-Jul-03 10:00am EDT | Tags : frog lamp miners lamp

Lunenburg Ice Skates 19th Century

Lunenburg Ice Skates 19th Century This pair of handmade skates were made in Lunenburg Nova Scotia and are typical of the skates made there in the 19th century. There are no maker's marks. The forged iron blades end in nicely scrolled curls, each measuring 3" high. The notches in the tail are typical of skates made there. They retain some of their original old red paint. 17"L. Wear consistent with age & use. Original leather straps.

Price: $310.US_ $395. Canadian

2023-Jul-03 09:49am EDT | Tags : ice skates skating antique skates

Cast Iron Mallard Duck Head Desk/Wall Clip

Antique Cast Iron Mallard Duck Head Desk/Wall Clip With Glass Eyes for Bills Letters or Paper A neat desk or wall clip for bills & letters Stamped on the Bottom ‘5160’ Approximate Dimensions: 5" Long x 1" Wide Condition: As found, excellent condition. No damage or repairs.

Price: $145. US -$195. Canadian

2023-May-03 04:04pm EDT | Tags : duck decoy billclip

19th C Painted Wooden Solitaire Game Boards

19th C Hand Painted Wooden Solitaire Game Board Three Sides This rare form of solitaire game has three playing surfaces with hand painted decoration. I have never seen this form before. No maker's mark. One side is for the classic game of solitaire and fox & geese while the other is a spiral game. Inside is a whole different game. Full Width 15 3/4", Height 9 1/2" . Coloured clay Marbles included. As found, no damage - some wear as expected with age and use. If bought, I will send the buyer what I have found on how to play each.

Price: $285 US—$385 Canadian

2023-Apr-20 04:50pm EDT | Tags : solitaire game fox and geese game

19th Century Game Board Gameboard Square Red Black

19th Century Game Board Gameboard Square Red Black Square 19th century gameboard made from a single board. Painted alternating red and black squares with gold outline. Framed in gold. Approximate Dimensions: 11 1/2" square. Condition: As found, no damage or repairs seen. Paint original. Wear as expected from age and use.

Price: $175. US - $235. Canadian

2023-Mar-17 12:05pm EDT | Tags : gameboard game board checkers

Forged Iron and Brass Rushlight Early 19th C

Forged Iron and Brass Primitive Rushlight Early 19th C The rushlight holder is blacksmith made with a brass base. It has a counterweight which terminates in a brass acorn finial (very unusual). The rush, sometimes called the 'poor man's candle', was made from the common meadow rush. The peeled stripped rush was dipped in tallow many times and when dry burned in the holder at a 45 degree angle. Approximate Dimensions: Height 8 1/2”. Condition: As found. Minor dents in the base as expected from age & use. Reference: Caspall, 'Making Fire & Light in the Home Pre 1820' p.184

Price: $495. US- $655. Canadian

2023-Mar-10 12:07pm EST | Tags : rushlight early lighting

Painted Cast Iron Paddlewheel Toy New Orleans 1890

Painted Cast Iron Paddlewheel Floor Toy New Orleans Faintly marked New Orleans, manufactured by Wilkins Toy Co, New Hampshire circa 1890. In used condition, as found, original paint, no breaks. H: 4.5", L: 10.5", W: 3".

Price: $795. US- $945. Canadian

2023-Mar-08 12:02pm EST | Tags : floor toy painted cast iron passlewheel

Candle Wick Snuffer and Paint Decorated Tole Tray

English Candle Wick Snuffer and Paint Decorated Tole Tray 19th Century This English wick trimmer was used in the late 1800's. The scissors opened to snuff out the wick. The pointed end would then be used to straighten and arrange the wick. It is unmarked. The paint decorated tole tray is of the same period and was meant to hold the snuffer when it was not in use. Dimensions: Trimmer 7". Tray 10 1/2", Width 4". Condition: No damage or repairs, as found. Wear as expected from age and use. See photos.

Price: $125. US- $165. Canadian

2023-Feb-24 03:38pm EST | Tags : candle snuffer tole tray painted tole

Mid-19th century figural brass sewing hemming bird

Mid-19th century figural brass sewing – hemming bird This very small sized brass bird is an English 'sewing bird' made in the mid 19th century. It was clamped to the table while sewing . It has a strong spring under the tail of the bird. When you squeeze the bird's tail, its mouth opens to receive the fabric being sewn and hold it in its mouth. It was so useful to the seamstress; it was often referred to as a 'third hand'. Reference: Sewing Tools & Trinkets by H. Thompson p. 134. Approximate Dimensions: The bird is 2 3/4" long (most are 4” long) and the entire clamp is 4" high. The Condition: All original. There is no damage or repairs (except to the pin cushion).

Price: $220. US- $285. Canadian

2023-Feb-12 12:57pm EST | Tags : sewing sewing bird hemming bird

19th C Ice Figure Skates forged blade Acorn Finial

19th Century Figure Ice Skates Forged Iron Blades Brass Acorn Finials These handmade Ice Skates, circa 1850's, have forged iron blades ending in large 5 1/2" curls and brass acorn finials. The platforms taper in the middle. The screws at the heel prevent the boots from slipping. There is an undistinguishable maker’s mark on the underside of the platform (photo). Stand not included. Approximate Dimensions: Length 10 1/2" to end of the platform and 15" to the end of the blade. Height of curl 5 1/2". Condition: As Found. No damage or repairs evident. Some surface rust on blades. Wear as expected from use & age. Retain their original brown surface.

Price: $495. US-$670.Canadian

2023-Jan-30 01:16pm EST | Tags : ice skates figure skates antique skates

Forged Iron Rushlight 18th Century

Forged Iron Rushlight Late 18th C This early rushlight holder was blacksmith made. The center column is twisted. The outer arm ends in a spiral. The pincers, to hold the rush, are spade shaped. The legs on the tripod base finish in scrolls. The rush, sometimes called the 'poor man's candle', was made from the common meadow rush. The peeled stripped rush was dipped in tallow many times and when dry - burned in the holder at a 45 degree angle. Approximate Dimensions: Height 10 1/4”. Condition: Excellent shape. As found. No damage. Reference: Caspall, 'Making Fire & Light in the Home Pre 1820' p.184

Price: $775. US- $1050. Canadian

2023-Jan-28 03:35pm EST | Tags : rushlight early lighting forged iron

Horse Pull Toy 19th Century

Horse Pull Toy 19th C Wooden This lovely old, well played with, wooden horse pull toy stands on a red wooden base with black stencilling. It retains a lot of the original tack, including the saddle. The eyes are painted and the ears are leather. The tail is made of horse hair. Condition: Played with. No breaks or repairs. Stable age cracks from age & use. (see photos) Approximate Dimensions: Full piece: Length: 19”, Depth 5”, Height 19”. (The base is 2” high.)

Price: $895. US- $1165. Canadian

2023-Jan-27 12:36pm EST | Tags : toy Horse Pull Toy Horse

19th Century Figural Forged Iron Sewing Bird

19th Century Figural Forged Iron Sewing Hemming Bird This wonderful stylistic iron bird is an English 'sewing bird' made in the mid 19th century. It was clamped to the table while sewing (note the heart thumbscrew). It has a strong spring under the tail of the bird. When you squeeze the bird's tail, its mouth opens to receive the fabric being sewn and hold it in its mouth. It was so useful to the seamstress; it was often referred to as a 'third hand'. Reference: Sewing Tools & Trinkets by H. Thompson p. 134. Approximate Dimensions: The bird is 3 1/2" long and the entire clamp is 4 1/2" high (from the beak to the bottom of the heart thumbscrew) The Condition: Shows minor wear as expected from age & use. There is no damage or repairs

Price: $160.00 US- $195.Canadian

2023-Jan-26 11:36am EST | Tags : sewing bird sewing forged iron

Painted cast iron Doorstop Clipper Ship

Painted cast iron Doorstop Clipper Ship Polychrome painted cast iron ship on waves, manufactured by Eastern Specialty Mfg. Co., circa 1920’s. Embossed on back “Eastern Speciality Manufacturing Co "No. 21", Condition: Very good, Original Paint Approximate Dimensions: Height 9" x 5 7/8” wide. Reference: The Doorstop Book by John & Nancy Smith p.25

Price: $295.00 US- $375.Canadian

2023-Jan-26 11:26am EST | Tags : doorstop clipper ship painted cast iron

Rare Double Sided Maple Sugar Mold Quebec Beaver

Rare Double Sided Maple Sugar Mold Quebec Beaver This double sided birch maple sugar mold has a deeply carved beaver image, an egg, two balls and a flower sprig on one side while the reverse has a heart, diamond, oval and circle all with ridged sides. Quebec, 19th century. H: 3.5", L: 23.5", W: 2.5". Condition Used, as found. No condition issues.

Price: $795.00 US- $945.Canadian

2023-Jan-22 12:43pm EST | Tags : beaver maple sugar mold

Painted Cast Iron Mechanical Elephant Bank

Painted Cast Iron Mechanical Pull Tail Elephant Bank American 1930's Colour: White Manufacturer: Hubley Mfg. Co Lancaster PA unsigned "Place a coin in the end of the elephant's trunk. Pull his tail and the trunk swings over his head and deposits the coin in the front of the howdah. To reset, move his trunk to its original position." Reference: The Bank Book by Bill Norman p.32 Approximate Dimensions: Length trunk down 8.5" Condition: As found. No damage or repairs evident. Wear as expected with age and use.

Price: $395.00 US- $535.Canadian

2023-Jan-22 12:38pm EST | Tags : bank mechanical bank elephant

Victorian Cloth Baby’s Ball c 1880

Victorian Cloth Baby’s Ball c 1880 This is a stuffed textile ball with 6 lithographed illustrations from a nursery rhyme. Each wedge shaped segment of the ball is chromolithographed with scenes of a baby engaged in various activities typical of a Victorian child. Each illustration is accompanied by 2 descriptive lines of verse one above and one below. “Here’s a ball for baby/ nice and soft and round / here’s the baby’s hammer/hear the baby pound / here’s the baby’s soldiers/standing in a row / here’s the baby’s trumpet/hear the baby blow / don’t take the ball away/ to make baby cry / here’s the baby’s cradle/to rock baby by” This is in terrific condition considering its age & use. I have never seen one before.. Circumference 31”

Price: $495.00 US-$625. Canadian

2023-Jan-22 12:36pm EST | Tags : baby toy ball victorian

19th C Tole & Copper Portsmouth Betty Lamp

19th C Tole Portsmouth Betty Lamp American 19th century Betty lamp made of tole The upper section is copper.. These lamps burned oil or grease with a twisted cotton wick that was placed in the internal 'wick support'. This lamp retains the original 'wick pick' used to pull the wick forward in the wick tube. When the lamp is firmly attached to the base, it is often called a 'Portsmouth Betty'. The design is believed to have originated in the Portsmouth New Hampshire area. Reference: Early Lighting a Pictorial Guide. The Rushlight Club Condition: As found, see photos. Wear as expected with age & use. Approximate Dimensions : Height 9 1/2", diameter of base 6 1/2".

Price: $335.00 US- $395.Canadian

2023-Jan-22 12:22pm EST | Tags : betty lamp portsmouth early lighting

Brass Candlestick Hogscraper Style Wedding Bands

Brass Candlestick Hogscraper Style Double Wedding Band English 1725-1750 Seamed construction References: -Lighting in America – Brass Candlesticks by John Richardson Edited by Lawrence Cook p.86 -Making Fire & Light in the home pre-1820 p 120 Figure 251

Price: $295.00 US-$395.Canadian

2023-Jan-22 12:11pm EST | Tags : early lighting candlestick wedding bands


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