American Colonial

Very Rare 17th Century Coffee Grinder New England

In this sale I have to offer a very rare 17th century coffee grinder. It comes from a New England collection. These grinders are remarkable that they even exist after 300 plus years. The grinder shows age and wear as you would expect. The bean bowl is copper coated with lead.

Price: $845.00

Mid 18th Century Marine Double Rush Light

This very rare to find earn style brass Rush light is made for marine use. The bull holding the oil in the rush swivels and would have been used on board ship to counter the movement and rocking of the ship. The bottom is peen which was a common way of fixing the Candlestick body in place. This lamp stands about 12 in height this is a very rare to find complete mid 18th century Rush light.

Price: $245.00

Circus 1770 to 1790s American candle box

This Kindle box comes from an early collection assembled in the 1940s that has been in storage for the past 60 years. It measures about 18 and 1/2 in in length with the candlebox measuring 13 and a half inches for storage it is just at 4 in and width. It was hand cut of course and assembled with early handmade iron pens. These are tough to find on the loose anymore. This is a very nice 18th century American Colonial antique. As always the postage and shipping with insurance is free

Price: $225.00

LATE 17th EARLY 18TH CENTURY WICK CHANNEL LAMP

These what channel lamps in America are extremely rare as most sites of this period would be. Most definitely manufactured in Europe making its way to America to be used by the early colonials. This lamp was purchased in Edisto South Carolina. There was a French settlement in Georgia how long was several other French settlements that's blood down into the colonies from Canada and as early as the early 1600s in the Midwest along the Mississippi valley. This lantern with a long narrow wick channel and small drip cup are typical of the early French Colonial Grease lamps. Used on board ships and of course in the homes of the French who could afford it or who we're lucky enough to have one. This is a very rare light to find in the Americas. As always postage for shipping and insurance are free

Price: $145.00

A beautiful mid 18th century spiral candlestick

This is a remarkably nice spiral candlestick the base is beautiful with a nice Brown even patina that only would come with age. There is a small crack as you would expect in the base but certainly does not cause any concern. With this auction I have included a very nice beeswax candle that compliments this candlestick. The Candlestick measures eight and one quarter inches in height. This comes from a main collection and will make a fine example for it anyone who wishes to add quality to their collection. As always I offer free postage and full insurance with this purchase thank you

Price: $175.00

Large dramatic hand Forged and braised candelabra

This hand Forged and primitively welded candelabra stands about 19 inches in height. It is very heavy. It shows very good age most likely dating 1900 to 1920. A beautiful remarkably dramatic candelabra. It is a signed piece but for the most part illegible. This would be perfect for a side table in an early home or in any home modern or whatever it is beautifully made. If you purchase this you will not be unhappy with it it stands out in a good way. Very heavy as always I pay shipping and insurance.

Price: $145.00