Albion Valley Folk Art and Antiques

19th C. Bone Squirrel Toothpick w/Scrimshaw Design

For sale is a fabulous antique folk art carved bone retractable toothpick with a squirrel holding a nut for a handle that has been in my private collection for many years. It has beautiful scrimshaw on both sides under the squirrel, one depicting a bird among some flowers, and the other side depicting a man and woman's clasped hands with leaved above and below. The piece measures about 2 1/4" long not including the blade, which is about 1" long. It is in wonderful antique condition, with a mellow aged patina, but no chips, cracks, or repairs. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 395 including shipping and insurance

Near Mint Vtg. Black & White Gingham Lady's Bonnet

For sale is a vintage lady's bonnet completed in a large black and white checked gingham. It has 2 sets of ties, one behind the cap, and the other at the bottom. It measures about 16" long when flat, 13" front to back, and 17 1/2" across when fully open. It is in near mint condition, with no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 38 including shipping

Near Mint Antique PA. Amish Black Bonnet

For sale is an antique Amish black bonnet, or possibly mourning bonnet that I acquired in Pennsylvania some time back. It has 2 sets of ties, on the back of the cap, as well as in the front. The bonnet measures about 18 1/2" long when flat, 11" front to back when flat, and 13" across when fully open. The ties on the cap are each about 18" long, and the ones in the front are each about 14" long. The bonnet is in very nice antique condition, with no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 58 including shipping

Dear Antique Homespun Bonnet w/Detachable Cap

For sale is a very dear and rather unusual antique bonnet that I believe is made of a very small check homespun, and trimmed with pink rickrack. What is unusual about it is that the cap is held in place on the brim with buttons so that it can be detached. In addition, it feels like there is thin cardboard inside the brim to help it keep its shape. The bonnet measures about 13 1/2" long 8 1/4" front to back when flat, and 10 1/2" across when fully open. The ties are each about 10" long. The piece is in nice antique condition, with a few areas of light brown staining, and some edge wear on the ties, but no missing buttons or other issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 58 including shipping

Near Mint Vintage Handmade PA. Red & White Bonnet

For sale is a wonderful vintage red and white gingham, possibly homespun, bonnet that I acquired in Pennsylvania, and that I'm sure was made there as well. It appears to be cotton linen, but I don't know if it is actually homespun or not. The piece measures about 12 1/2" long including the ruffle, 13" front to back, and the opening is about 8" across. There are 2 sets of ties, one in the front, each of which measures about 22" long, and one on the back behind the neck, each of which measures about 12" long. The bonnet is in near mint condition. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 58 including shipping

19th C. Reverse Painted Silhouette of Gentleman

Price: 345 including shipping and insurance

Vintage Black Forest Folk Art Spoon w/Goat ++

For sale is a wonderful vintage hand carved folk art spoon that was made in the Black Forest region of Germany or possibly Switzerland. This one is somewhat unusual, and depicts what I think is a goat with rocks behind, and a flower, possibly edelweiss. The spoon measures about 10" long, and the bowl is about 2" wide. It is in very nice vintage condition, with a warm aged patina, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 45 including shipping

Vintage Folk Art Carved & Painted Bird on Spool

For sale is a very nice vintage hand carved and painted folk art bird that has been in my collection for a while. It is painted tan, red, black, and orange, and has wire legs. The bird sits on a perch that has been placed on an old factory spool. The piece measures about 13 1/4" tall, and the bird itself is about 5" long and 2 1/2" tall not including the perch. It is in nice vintage condition, with signs of age, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 145 including shipping and insurance

Depression Era Folk Art Cornhusk Doll Family w/Dog

For sale is a very naive vintage Depression era Black family, called "The Shuck Family" on the box lid. Each doll is made of cornhusks, including a hound dog lol. Included in the family are Grandpa who is holding a walking stick, Dad who is holding a fishing pole, Mama who is wearing a turban, and 3 children, 2 girls, and a boy. All are very primitive, and the family came in a Chase & Co. Lozenges wooden box. In addition to the name of the family, the lid says "For Edgar D. Sargent, George A. Sargent" with another word that I can't quite make out. The dolls range in size from about 7" to 3 1/2" tall, and all are in nice, but definitely primitive vintage condition. The box measures about 9 3/4" x 5 3/4" x 3 3/8". Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 165 including shipping and insurance

Near Mint Antique Girl's Shirting Fabric Bonnet

For sale is a very dear antique young girl's bonnet that I acquired in Utah. It is made of a brown and white shirting fabric, I believe, and measures about 11 1/2" long, 8" front to back when flat, 11" across when fully open, and the ties are each about 9 1/2" long. The piece is in near mint condition, with no issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 95 including shipping

Antique Blue & White PA. Homespun Lady's Bonnet

For sale is ai very nice antique Pennsylvania blue and white homespun lady's bonnet that I have had for several years. It has a sweet ruffle at the crown, and there are cardboard stays on the interior to help it hold its shape. The bonnet measures about 15" long, 11 1/2" front to back when flat, 19" across when fully open, and the ties are each about 18" long. It is in very nice antique condition, with a bit of very minor fading and a couple of tiny brown spots, but no holes, rips, etc. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 65 including shipping

Antique Folk Art Butterfly/Moth Painted Pen Wipe

For sale is a very sweet antique handmade folk art butterfly or moth pen wipe that I acquired from New York state. The piece is primarily made of velvet, and the lower layer of fabric is wool felt. The piece measures about 6 1/2" long and 3 1/4" tall, and is in nice antique condition, with no really significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Silk on Linen Elizabeth Wagner Sampler

For sale is an antique 19th century silk on linen sampler that was made by a girl named Elizabeth Wagner, age 10 years. I acquired it from a sale in Pennsylvania, but I don't know if it is from that area, or even if it is American or not. It also has the name HLPS School, but I don't know what school is being referenced. The sampler displays several different upper and lower case versions of the alphabet, and a simple border. The sampler is housed in a simple black painted frame, and measures about 18 3/4" x 18 1/4" with sight measurements of 16 1/2" x 16". It is in nice antique condition, with just one area of damage in the center that includes a fairly small area of repair, as well as a small amount of missing stitches. It should be noted that the piece was removed from the frame for examination, and new paper backing and wire hanger were added. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PENDING 325 including shipping and insurance

Antq. 1814 Ohio Folk Art Fraktur w/Parrots, Info

For sale is a fabulous antique dated 1814 fraktur, possibly a taufschein, that has the name Morris Mueller, along with the the town of Bath, Ohio, as well as 2 other names, Aaron Mueller and Sophia Point. The information is inside a large heart with large parrots perched on each side, what looks like the sun with a face in the middle, as well as other flowers etc. There are 2 hearts near the bottom, one of which says Summit County, and the other Ohio. The piece was completed on very thin onion skin type paper, and has been placed in a faux painted frame. In addition, when the piece was examined, there was a piece of cardboard with a bit of background information saying that the names on the piece were ancestors of a woman named Dorothy Howland Drummond. The framed piece measures about 17" x 15 1/4" with sight measurements of 13" x 11 1/4". It is in nice antique condition, with overall toning, but no really significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PENDING 595 including shipping and insurance

Antique 1864 Mary Kauffman Linen Show Towel

For sale is a very sweet antique dated 1864 linen show towel that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that may have been made there as well, although I can't completely verify that. The top panel has birds and urns of flowers along with the name Mary Kauffman. The panel is attached to a textured linen and there is decorative fringe at the bottom. The piece measures about 44" long and 17 1/2" wide, and is in nice antique condition, with a bit of light gray staining at the top, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 65 including shipping

Antique Sara Kinig Linen Show Towel w/2 Dates

For sale is a very nice antique linen show towel that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that may have been made there, but I can't completely verify that. It was made by Sara Kinig, and has urns of flowers, or possibly very stylized trees. In addition, the initials "BS" flank the year 1827, and the year 1864 is between the first and last name. The towel measures about 50" long and 18" wide, and is in nice antique condition, with some light brown staining on the urn of flowers at the top, and apparently at one time there were hearts embroidered in the top corners that are long gone with only shadows of them remaining. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 65 including shipping

19th C. Show Towel w/Urns of Flowers

For sale is a very nice antique 19th century show towel that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that may have been made there, although I can't verify that. It is done in 2 different color palettes, shades of brown at the top, and red on the bottom. Images depicted appear to be urns/vases of flowers, some quite stylized, and there is fringe on each end. The towel measures about 55" x 18 3/4", and is in very nice antique condition, with no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 65 including shipping

Antique 19th C. Linen Susana Beiler Show Towel

For sale is an antique 19th century linen show towel that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania a year or 2 ago, and that I believe was made there as well. It has made of a textured linen, and the name Susana Beiler is at the top flanked by flower buds and a tulip in the middle, as well as simple fringe at the bottom. The towel measures about 47" x 17 1/2", and is in very nice antique condition, with no significant issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 45 including shipping

Antique 1820 Brown Homespun Show Towel w/Heart

For sale is a sweet antique dated 1820 show towel that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that may have been made there, although I can't completely verify that. It is made of what I believe is brown homespun, and has a heart with the initials "LS" underneath. There is fringe at the bottom, and the piece measures about 55" x 17". The piece is in very nice antique condition, with no significant issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 65 including shipping

Antique 1826 Rebeca K. Hirsch 1826 Show Towel

For sale is an antique dated 1826 homespun linen show towel that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that may have been made there, although I can't completely verify that. In addition to the year, the name Rebeca K Hirsch is at the top, and below that are urns of trees/flowers, along with the initials "RH". There are 2 rows of fringe at the bottom. The piece measures about 54" x 16 1/2", and is in very nice antique condition, with overall light toning, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 65 including shipping

Antique 1910 Linen Show Towel w/Redwork Peacock

For sale is a wonderful antique dated 1910 linen show towel that I have had for several years. It is done in redwork embroidery, and features a peacock sitting on a flowering branch, as well as a flower garland design on one end, and the initials "FHK" by the date on the other end. The piece measures about 39" long and 17 1/2" wide, and is in nice antique condition, with a bit of fairly light brown staining on the dated end, but no holes, rips, etc. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 55 including shipping

Antique Homespun Bolster Pillow Cover w/Initials

For sale is an antique homespun bolster pillow cover that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania a year or 2 ago, and that may have been made there as well, although I can't verify that. It is very simple, with the only adornment being the initials "EN" on one end. It closes with 1 tie in the center, and measures about 52" 21 1/2". It is in nice antique condition, with overall very light toning, a few small spots, and a couple of very small, not really noticeable holes. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 65 including shipping

Antique 1829 Homespun Show Towel w/Trees, Initials

For sale is one of a group of antique homespun show towels that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania a year or 2 ago. This one is dated 1829, and has stylized trees/flowers, as well as several sets of initials including "WB", "BB", and "RF". In addition, there are hearts in the top corners. The piece measures about 38" x 17", and is in nice antique condition, with very light overall toning, as well as some missing stitches that were done in brown thread. In fact, the heart design in the upper left corner is completely gone, although you can see where it was. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 65 including shipping

Vintage Dresden Wreath w/Holiday & Animal Motifs

For sale is a fabulous vintage, possibly antique, brass Dresden wreath that I acquired in Nampa, Idaho, recently. It has more images on it than any that I have ever seen including Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and Valentine's Day designs, as well as many different animals including buffalo, lions, bears, and more. I am unsure if it is an original made in Germany in the late 1800's to early 1900's, or if it was made in France in the 1970's-80's, but either way it is wonderful. The wreath measures about 14 1/2" in diameter, and is in nice vintage/antique condition, with nothing missing or any signs of repair. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 395 including shipping and insurance

Vintage Wool Felt Spotted Dog Stuffed Toy

For sale is a sweet vintage, possibly antique, wool felt spotted dog stuffed toy that I acquired in Pennsylvania a couple of years ago. It may have been made there, but I don't know for sure. It has embroidered facial features and claws, and I believe it is stuffed with either cotton or wool. The dog measures about 6 3/4" tall, 7 1/2" long nose to tail, and 2" wide, and is in nice, but vintage/antique condition, with surface dirt and other signs of age, but no holes, etc. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 195 including shipping and insurance

Sweet Vintage Wool & Mohair Dog Stuffed Toy

For sale is a very sweet vintage, possibly antique, dog stuffed toy that has been in my collection for quite a few years. The body is tan/beige wool, and the ears and tail are curly mohair. In addition, it has black faceted glass bead eyes, hand embroidered nose and mouth, and is stuffed with cotton. The dog measures about 8" tall, 10 1/2" long nose to tail, and 3" wide, and is in nice vintage/antique condition, with some surface dirt and wear to the fabric, and one seam split on the underside that reveals the cotton stuffing, but it is stable and not coming out. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 195 including shipping and insurance

Rare Signed Antique Copper Bird Pie Vent Whistle

For sale is an unusual antique folk art copper bird pie vent whistle. I originally thought that it was for a tea kettle, but have come to find out that it is a pie vent. It has been in my collection for quite a few years, and the beak opens and the tail moves. It is signed "Soon Mfg., V-N AUGA CONN., PATD 3015 USA. The piece has been placed in what looks to be a custom dovetailed wooden base. The entire piece measures about 5 1/2" tall, the bird is about 3" long, and the base is about 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 2 1/4". It is in nice antique condition, with an aged patina, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Folk Art Wrought Iron Ladle w/Heart Design

For sale is a very nice antique 19th century folk art hand made wrought iron ladle with a heart design that came from a collection in Ohio. It measures about 17 1/2" long, and the bowl is about 4" in diameter and 1 1/2" deep. The ladle is in nice antique condition, with a dark patina and some rust and pitting on the interior of the bowl, but it displays very well. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 195 including shipping and insurance

Vintage Painted Chalkware Mama Sheep & Lamb

For sale is a very sweet vintage, possibly antique painted chalkware depiction of a mam sheep and her lamb that I found in a vintage store in Boise, Idaho. I believe that it is solid cast, as it is somewhat heavy, and measures about 9 1/2" long, 7" tall, and 4 1/4" wide on the bottom. The piece is in nice vintage/antique condition, with a few rubs, but no noticeable chips, cracks, etc. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 125 including shipping and insurance

Diminutive Antique PA. Chalkware Standing Dog

For sale is a wonderful small size antique chalkware standing dog figure that came from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that I'm confident was made there as well. It has painted details, and measures about 4 3/4" tall, 4 1/2" long, and 1 3/4" wide on the bottom, and is in nice antique condition, with signs of age including minor wear and surface dirt, as well as minor imperfections from when it was cast. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 150 including shipping and insurance

Old Out of Round Wood Bowl in Original Blue Paint

For sale is a terrific vintage, possibly antique out of round wooden, possibly maple, bowl in what I believe is original robin's egg blue paint that I acquired at a vintage store in Boise, Idaho. It is out of round, and measures about 11" x 10" x 2 1/2" tall, and is in nice vintage/antique condition, with signs of age and use including a tight stable crack, but it displays very nicely. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 125 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Folk Art Faux Painted Spice Box

For sale is a fabulous antique 19th century red and brown faux painted spice box that I acquired from Canada, and it was most likely made there as well. The lid and each side is painted differently, and I believe it is of mortised construction. In addition, there are still tiny pieces of what I believe are cloves inside the box, and it retains the aroma of the cloves. The bottom is unpainted, and the piece measures about 5 1/8" long, 3 7/16" wide, and 3 3/16" tall. It is in fabulous antique condition, with nice paint craquelure, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 325 including shipping and insurance

Antique Table Cover w/Initials "DH" Ex Herr

For sale is an antique what I believe is an embroidered table cover that was formerly in the collection of Donald and Patricia Herr. It has many rows of embroidered sort of flowers, as well as the initials "DH" (I think lol) in one corner. The piece measures about 33" x 31", and is in nice antique condition, with a few light brown spots, and a few missing stitches on the initials, but it displays nicely. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 58 including shipping

Antique PA. Gray Chambray Lady's Bonnet

For sale is a sweet antique gray chambray lady's bonnet that I acquired in Pennsylvania a few years ago. I believe it is treadle machine sewn, and measures about 14" long, 10" front to back from the crown, and 11" across at the neck when fully open. The ties are each about 11 1/2" long. The bonnet is in nice antique condition, with a few small holes on the ties, but no really significant issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 75 including shipping

Near Mint 19th C. PA. Mourning Print Lady's Bonnet

For sale is a wonderful antique 19th century lady's bonnet in a mourning print that I acquired in Pennsylvania a few years ago. It is completely hand sewn, has a beautiful long back, is trimmed with ruffling all the way around, and cardboard stays inside to help hold its shape. The bonnet measures about 18" long from the back, 11" front to back, and 11" across the cap/crown when open. The ties are each about 13" long. The bonnet is in near mint condition, with no issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 150 including shipping and insurance

Antique Painted Redware Sheep Bank

For sale is a terrific antique painted redware bank that I acquired from Maryland, but that may have been made in Pennsylvania, although I can't completely verify that. I have never seen this form before. It measures about 7" long, 6 1/2" tall, and 2 1/2" wide, and is in very nice antique condition, with signs of age, but no significant issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 325 including shipping and insurance

19th C. PA. Folk Art Slaw Board w/Heart Cutout

For sale is a wonderful antique 19th century primitive Pennsylvania folk art slaw board or kraut cutter with a heart cutout. It is constructed with hand cut nails, and has 2 blades. The piece measures about 18 5/8" long, 7 3/4" wide, and 1 3/8" side to side, and is in nice antique condition, with expected signs of age and use including a dark patina, rust, etc. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 195 including shipping and insurance

19th C. PA. Folk Art Slaw Board w/Scalloped Crest

For sale is a fabulous and rather unusual antique 19th century Pennsylvania primitive folk art slaw board or kraut cutter with a scalloped crest. It appears to be painted a very dark red almost brown, rather than being stained, and it has a single blade. It also appears to be constructed with hand cut nails, although there has been a repair or 2 over the years done with round head nails. In addition, there is a large hole for hanging, as well as what looks like a plug below the hole, possibly where there was a knot hole that had to be filled in. The piece measures about 20 3/4" long, 8 1/2" wide, and 1 1/8" side to side, and is in nice, but antique condition, with nice signs of age and use including paint wear and rust, as well as the previously mentioned repairs. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 245 including shipping and insurance

Antique PA. Folk Art Running Horse Scherenschnitte

For sale is a wonderful and rather unusual antique folk art running horse scherenschnitte that I acquired from Pennsylvania, and that I'm confident was made there as well. It is mounted on cardboard, and housed in a terrific antique comb painted frame. In addition, when the piece was removed for examination, I found information indicating that it was purchased at auction in 1937, most likely indicating that it was already an old piece. The framed scissor cutting measures about 11 1/4" x 11" with sight measurements of 8 1/4" x 8". It is in nice but antique condition, as it is permanently mounted on the cardboard, and can't be removed unless done so by a conservator. There is a bit of light staining on the cardboard, and there is light toning on the piece. In addition, acid free backing was placed behind the cardboard, and a new paper backing and wire hanger were added that replaced the original wooden backing. The frame is wonderful, but does shoe some expected age related wear. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PENDING 325 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Folk Art Floral Watercolor

For sale is a charming antique 19th century folk art watercolor that depicts red and white flowers, possibly forget-me-nots and a peony. It is unsigned, and is housed in a black painted frame. The framed piece measures about 8 1/4" x 7" with sight measurements of 6 3/4" x 5 1/2". It is in very nice antique condition, with light toning, but no areas of restoration or other issues. The piece was removed from the frame for examination, and acid free backing was added, so of course, the paper backing and wire hanger are new. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 195 including shipping and insurance

Vntg. PA. Folk Art Felt Pillow w/Parrot & Flowers

For sale is a charming vintage handmade folk art appliqued wool felt pillow that depicts a parrot perched on a floral branch that I acquired a couple of years ago in Pennsylvania, and that I'm confident was made there as well. The piece has an applied scalloped felt border, and the back is felt as well. I am not sure what it is filled with, but I think it might be feathers. It measures about 15 1/2" long, 12" wide, and 3" front to back, and is in nice vintage condition, with a few areas of possible moth damage, but it displays very nicely. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 85 including shipping

Dtd.1806 Sgnd. Sampler w/ Poem, Birds, Flowers++

For sale is a wonderful antique sampler that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, although I think that it might be English, as there is what looks like a crown at the bottom. I believe the sampler is done in silk thread on homespun linen. The piece is signed "Mary Gribbens's Sampler made in 1806", and there is a poem at the top that says "May I with innocence & peace, My fleeting moments spend, And when the tolls of life shall case (cease), With calmness meet my end." Elements of the design include birds, several types of flowers, trees, and what I think are sheep that are each inside a box at the bottom. It has a floral vine border, and is housed in a fairly modern black painted frame that makes a nice presentation. The framed sampler measures about 19 3/4" x 17 3/4" with sight measurements of 16 1/4" x 14 1/4". It is in very nice antique condition, with a tiny bit of leeching of the brown "F", and a tiny bit of damage along the top edge, barely noticeable, but mentioned for the sake of complete accuracy. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 425 including shipping and insurance

Antq. 1827 Scandinavian Mallet w/Religious Motifs

For sale is a terrific antique dated 1827 Scandinavian primitive folk art carved mallet, or at least that's what I think it is, lol. It is curved on one side with scribed religious designs, as well as the date of 1827, and the initials "RIA". There are scallops on one end, and sort of notch carvings around the perimeter. The other side is flat. The tool measures about 15" long, 5 1/4" wide, and 1 1/2" thick, and is in antique condition, with significant signs of age and use including tight cracks and wormholes. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 245 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Folk Art Carved & Painted Parrot

For sale is a fabulous antique 19th century folk art carved and painted parrot that has been in my collection for several years. I purchased in from a seller in New York state, but I suspect that it is from Pennsylvania, although I can't completely verify that. The bird has brass tack eyes, its head is movable, and it is mounted on a 19th century iron letter spike. The piece measures about 12 1/2" long beak to tail, 7" tall including the stand, and 2 1/2" wide. It is in nice antique condition, with signs of age, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 245 including shipping and insurance

Antq. 1793 Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Fork Tool

For sale is a terrific and very early dated 1793 Scandinavian folk art fork tool of some kind that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania. The date is scribed in the handle, and there is a little "well" below flanked by cross hatching. The other side has naive scribed waves with what look like pinwheels or possibly flowers, and there are 13 tines in all. The piece measures about 17 1/4" long including the handle, 10" wide, and 1 1/4" thick, and is in primitive antique condition, with significant signs of age and use. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 245 including shipping and insurance

Early 19th C. Scandinavian Folk Art Bird Form Saw

For sale is a wonderful and unique antique primitive Scandinavian folk art small saw in the form of a bird that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania. It dates to the late 18th or early 19th century, and is scribed with religious symbols on one side, so I am unsure what its original use may have been. The tool measures about 11 1/4" long, 6" tall from the end of the handle, and 3/4" wide, and is in very nice antique condition, with a warm aged patina, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 245 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Folk Sailor's Art Bone Busk w/Scrimshaw #2

For sale is one of 2 antique 19th century folk sailor's art bone busks with scrimshaw that I acquired last year. This one has the design of a young girl on one end, and a mother and her 2 children on the other that appear to be in swimming attire. It measures about 13 1/4" long and 1 3/4" wide, and is in nice antique condition, with an aged patina, but no chips or other flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 345 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Folk Sailor's Art Bone Busk w/Scrimshaw #1

For sale is one of 2 antique 19th century folk sailor's art bone busks with scrimshaw that I acquired last year. This one has the design of a dancing sailor with a whale above and an anchor below. It measures about 9" long and 1" wide, and is in nice antique condition, with an aged patina, but no chips or other flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 345 including shipping and insurance

Darling Antique Country Star Crib Quilt

For sale is a darling antique country star crib quilt that has been in my private collection for a while. It is a winter weight piece, and is treadle machine pieced and rather naively hand quilted in wonderful early fabrics. I believe that it is filled with an old blanket, and measures about 37 1/2" x 25 1/2". It is in nice antique condition, with signs of age, but no really significant flaws, although there is a small hole on the back only that doesn't show when displayed. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 325 including shipping and insurance

Vintage PA. Folk Art Tin Heart Cheese Mold #2

For sale is one of 2 vintage, possibly antique, Pennsylvania folk art pierced tin heart shaped cheese molds that I acquired in my travels. This one has 2 flowers at the top, and measures about 5 3/4" long including the handle, 4 1/2 wide, and 4 1/2" tall including the attached feet, and is in very nice vintage/antique condition, with a dark patina, but no loose solder or other issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 225 including shipping and insurance

Vintage PA. Folk Art Tin Heart Cheese Mold #1

For sale is one of 2 vintage, possibly antique, Pennsylvania folk art pierced tin heart shaped cheese molds that I acquired in my travels. This one has a radial design in the center, and measures about 8" long including the handle, 7" wide, and 3" tall including the attached feet, and is in very nice vintage/antique condition, with a dark patina, but no loose solder or other issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 225 including shipping and insurance

Antique Folk Art Oil Portrait of Jack Russell Dog

For sale is a very sweet antique folk art oil portrait of a Jack Russell dog. It is painted on artist's board, and is housed in a wonderful deep faux painted frame with a gold inner liner. The framed painting measures about 13 3/4" x 12" with sight measurements of 9 1/4" x 7 1/2". It is in very nice antique condition, with minor wear on the frame, but no significant issues. It should be noted that there is a small "o" in the lower left corner, but I don't know if it is some kind of signature or not. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 245 including shipping and insurance

Darling Near Mint Antique Shirting Fabric Apron

For sale is a darling antique lady's apron that is handmade of shirting fabric. It has a pocket on the right, and is trimmed with white rickrack. The apron measures about 21" long, 35" wide at the bottom, the waist is about 15" across, and the ties are about 20" long. It is in near mint condition. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 42 including shipping

Vntg. PA. Folk Art Appliqued Birds & Flowers Quilt

For sale is a wonderful vintage, possibly antique, folk art quilt that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that was stated as having been made in Northampton County, PA. It is hand appliqued and hand quilted, and the central designs depict 2 floral wreaths, a fanciful bird sitting among yellow tulips, and a double headed bird with a heart shaped body and its wings outspread sitting in a laurel wreath. There is a swag border with a sawtooth design on the edges, and another wide border with sprigs of flowers, as well as large squares in the corners with a star inside a circle on the interior. It is a summer weight quilt, and measures about 81" square. It is in very nice vintage condition, with no stains, etc., but there is one leaf on the bottom that has some fabric missing which is shown in picture 5, as well as a little bite on the binding on one side. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 725 including shipping and insurance

Antq. Composition Dapper Gentleman Candy Container

For sale is an antique composition dapper Black gentleman candy container that I recently acquired from Maine, although I think that it is most likely German. The man is dressed all in white and is carrying a bag in his right hand. The piece measures about 5 1/4" tall, 2 1/2" wide, and 2" front to back, and is in nice antique condition, with signs of age and use including surface dirt and a tight stable crack on his left side that doesn't detract from its display. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 265 including shipping and insurance

Antique Tall Lady's Brown Homespun Ruffled Dress

For sale is a wonderful antique lady's dress that I believe is made of brown homespun that I acquired a few years ago in Ohio. It was made for a tall and thin woman, and has ruffled sleeves, a ruffle below the waist, and 3 rows of ruffles at the bottom. Approximate measurements are as follows: length - 61", waist - 27", bust - 35", neck opening - 6" across, sleeve length - 22", and sleeve opening - 4 1/2" across. The dress is in antique condition, with a few small holes and areas of repair, the most noticeable of which are on the elbow area of both sleeves. However, at least in my opinion, the dress is very worthy of display, and the imperfections are a testament to its age and use. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 195 including shipping and insurance

Antique Silk & Velvet 1/2 Puzzle Ball Pin Cushion

For sale is a very nice antique late 19th to early 20th century handmade folk art 1/2 puzzle ball pin cushion. It looks like a Pennsylvania piece, but I didn't acquire it there, so I don't know for sure. It is made of pink silk, I believe, black velvet, and has buttons at each juncture that are covered in a cream ribbed fabric. In addition, there is decorative stitching completed in orange, and straight pins with black bead tops have been added on the top to add a decorative detail. The piece measures about 4 1/2" in diameter on the bottom, and 3" tall, and is in very nice antique condition, with some minor fabric wear. wear to the decorative stitching, surface dirt, and some pinholes, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 95 including shipping

Antq. Folk Sailor's Art Beaded Velvet Pin Cushion

For sale is a wonderful antique folk sailor's art beaded velvet pin cushion that I found in the Midwest. It has a heart in the center with a cross inside, and the words "Forget Me Not" around it. There is a beaded anchor in one corner, and other what I believe are nautical symbols in the the rest of the corners, and the piece is trimmed with lace. In addition, the backing is cotton/linen. It is filled with either sawdust of emery dust, and measures about 8 1/2" long, 6 1/2" wide, and 2 1/2" front to back. The piece is in nice, but antique condition, with fabric wear, fading, some missing beadwork, and areas where the lace has come loose, but it displays very well. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 125 including shipping and insurance

Antique Folk Art 6" Religious Motif Butter Print

For sale is a very unusual antique hand carved folk art butter print in a religious design that most likely depicts a saint or other holy figure, with writing on either side, but I don't know what language it is. I acquired it from a sale in Pennsylvania, but I think that it is most likely Eastern European, possibly Greek Orthodox, although I don't know for sure. There is a religious symbol on the back as well, and the piece measures about 6" in diameter on the front, and the handle on the back is about 2 3/8" x 2 1/8". The piece is in very nice antique condition, with signs of age, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 195 including shipping and insurance

Antique Harlequin Design 2 Tier Sewing Stand

For sale is a fabulous antique handmade folk art 2 tier sewing stand that I acquired from a sale in New York state. It is completed in an inlaid harlequin design, has 10 acorn finials of various sizes, the smallest of which are probably for holding thimbles, as well as 2 pin cushions made of 3 different fabrics in brown, gray, and cream. It has porcelain knobs on the drawers, and the drawers are hand dovetailed. In addition, the top lifts off for storing sewing items, and the top is held in place with tiny little latches. There are additional applied decorative elements, and there is a scalloped skirt on 3 sides, with the back completed in a reverse scallop design. In addition, there are 3 holes in the front that are made of bone, I believe, and the middle one is enhanced with abalone or mother of pearl. The sewing stand measures about 9" tall, 11 1/4" long, and 8 3/4" wide, and is in nice, but antique condition, with surface wear and other signs of use, but no really significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

Vintage Mennonite Rag Stuffed Dog Signed "Nona"

For sale is a darling vintage handmade folk art rag stuffed dog that I acquired from California. I believe that he is Mennonite, and he appears to be made of linen, sports a gold grosgrain ribbon with a brass bell around its neck, has naively embroidered facial features, and is signed "Nona" on the bottom. I don't know if that is the name of the maker or the owner. The dog measures about 7" tall, 9" long, and 4" wide, and its tail is about 4" long. He is in nice vintage condition, with some surface dirt and a few stains, but no really significant issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 150 including shipping and insurance

Huge 10" PA. Folk Art Velvet Starfish Pin Cushion

For sale is a wonderful and huge antique folk art brown and black velvet starfish pin cushion or hatpin cushion that I acquired in Pennsylvania, and that I'm confident was made there as well. The reason I think that it may have been a hatpin cushion is because of both the size, and what looks sort of like a hat on the top. It is filled with either sawdust or sand, and measures about 10" in diameter on the bottom, and about 7" tall. It is in very nice antique condition, with signs of age including minor fabric wear, as well as one tear/rip, but basically very nice. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 195 including shipping and insurance

Antique Working Baby in Cradle Pipsqueak Ex Smith

For sale is a wonderful and rare form baby in cradle pipsqueak toy that was formerly in the collection of Curtis and Linda Smith. the baby has lace around his/her neck, and is swaddled in a nice old blue and white calico cotton fabric. The cradle is painted composition or cardboard, and I believe that the bellows is kid leather. Although it is unmarked, I'm certain that it is German. The piece measures about 4" long, 3" tall, and 3" wide, and is in nice working condition, with nice signs of age, but no significant issues, although the front rocker has been replaced. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 495 including shipping and insurance

Diminutive Antique Knife Box in Original Red Paint

For sale is a wonderful and small size antique knife/cutlery box in original red paint. I acquired it from Pennsylvania, and I think that it was most likely made there as well, although I can't verify that. It has a nice turned and scribed handle, and has canted hand dovetailed corners. The box measures about 5" tall including the handle, 9 3/4" long, and 6 1/2" wide, and is in very nice antique condition, with signs of age and use, and one corner has a piece missing that looks like there was a knot in the wood that came off in the making of the box. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 225 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Trencher in Old Bittersweet Paint

For sale is a fabulous antique 19th century wood trencher in old, most likely original bittersweet paint. The piece is hand hewn, and measures about 19 3/4" long, 13 1/4" wide, and 5 1/2" tall, and is in wonderful antique condition, with signs of age and use, including an old notch/chip in one corner that may have been in the making. It should also be noted that the piece may have been waxed to protect the painted surface. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 595 including shipping and insurance

Near Mint Antique Folk Art Mitten Needle Case

For sale is a very dear antique Victorian folk art needle case in the form of a lady's ruffled mitten. It is made of wool felt that has a beaded flower design on one side, and the ruffle is a brocade ribbon or fabric. The piece measures about 3" long and 1 7/8" wide from the ruffle, and is in near mint condition, with no issues. Please look carefully att the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 75 including shipping

19th C. Wood Plate w/ Folk Art Painted Farm Scene

For sale is a charming antique 19th century folk art painted wood plate that depicts a farm scene with log buildings, a well, stone wall, and a Black man and woman in the center. The year "1776" is painted at the bottom, and according to the information I received, it may have been painted for the Centennial, but I don't know for sure if that is correct. The piece measures about 7 1/2" in diameter, and is in nice antique condition, with signs of age, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 245 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Pantry Box in Old Paint w/Initials "JP"

For sale is a terrific antique 19th century round pantry box in old, possibly original, bluish green paint. I acquired it from Virginia, and it could be Shaker, but I'm no expert, so I don't know for sure. It has finger lap joinery, the initials "JP" are carved into the lid, and there is a name carved on the bottom of the box, but I can't quite make it out. In addition, the nails may be hand cut, but I don't know for sure. The box measures about 7 1/4" in diameter, and 3" tall, and is in very nice antique condition, with signs of age and use, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 375 including shipping and insurance

Antique Folk Art Stringed Instrument Gnocchi Maker

For sale is a really unique antique primitive folk art gnocchi maker in the form of a stringed instrument that I acquired from a seller in Missouri, and that I believe is Eastern European based on the name written on the back. There is also a date written on the back, but I can't really make it out. The piece measures about 7" long, 3" wide, and 3/4" thick, and is in nice antique condition, with signs of age and use, but overall nice. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 165 including shipping and insurance

Antique Patchwork Crib Quilt in Early Fabrics

For sale is the best antique patchwork crib quilt in a myriad of nice early fabrics, including a novelty print with a fishing theme that depicts bobbers, creels, and fishing nets. I found it in Iowa, and it is completely hand pieced, hand quilted, hand bound, and the backing is a fabulous graphic red and cream geometric print. It is a fairly thick quilt, and is filled with cotton. The piece measures about 36" x 30 1/2", and is in very nice antique condition, with no significant issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

Antq. ca. 1900 Pantry Box in Old Paint w/Oranges

For sale is a fabulous antique ca. 1900 pantry box in old, possibly original green paint, with hand painted oranges and orange blossoms on the lid. The box measures about4 1/4" tall and 8 3/4" in diameter, and is in very nice antique condition, with minor paint wear, but no significant issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 195 including shipping and insurance

Antique Black & White Checked Apron w/Ruffle

For sale is a darling antique black and white checked apron with a ruffle at the bottom that I acquired in my travels. I may have found it in Pennsylvania, but I don't remember for certain. In addition, the fabric could be homespun, but I don't know for sure. The apron has a pocket on the right side, and measures about 34" long, the waist is about 18 3/4", and the ties extend about 6". It is in very nice antique condition, with one tiny hole below the pocket, but no other notable flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 65 including shipping

Antique Young Child's Shirting Fabric Dress

For sale is a very sweet antique young child's or infant's dress/gown that I acquired in my travels. It is completely hand sewn of shirting fabric, and has a ruffled collar and empire waist. Measurements are as follows: length - 21 1/2", empire waist - 10" across, neck opening 3 1/2" across, sleeve length - 7 1/2", and sleeve opening - 3" across. The dress is in nice antique condition, with no holes, rips, or stains, and just a bit of damage on the back of the collar on one side. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 75 including shipping

Antique Young Child's Double Pink Calico Dress

For sale is a darling antique double pink calico young child's or infant's dress that I acquired in my travels. It is primarily treadle machine sewn, with a round neck and no defined waist. The dress fastens with a single snap at the top on the back. Measurements are as follows: length - 18", under arm width - 11 1/2", neck width - 3 3/4" across, sleeve length - 8 1/4", and sleeve opening - 5" across. It is in very nice antique condition, with no significant issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 95 including shipping

Vintage Tramp Art Sewing Box in Old Paint

For sale is a very nice vintage, possibly antique, folk tramp art navy blue and gold painted sewing box that I acquired at an outdoor market in Hailey, Idaho, which is considered the Sun Valley area. It is chip craved in a way that looks sort of like waves, has turned wood handle on the drawer, and retains its original dark navy blue velvet pin cushion on top. The box measures about 9 1/2" long including the handle, 6 1/4" wide, and 5 1/2" tall including the pin cushion, and is in very nice vintage/antique condition, with signs of age and use, including dirt between the crevices of the chip carving, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 125 including shipping and insurance

Vintage Hand Carved One Piece Rolling Pin

For sale is a vintage, possibly antique hand carved one piece rolling pin that I acquired in Washington state. I think that it is maple, but I'm not positive. It measures about 14" long and 6 1/4" in circumference, and is in well used vintage condition, including 2 small holes where a previous owner may have added hooks and ribbon/string for display. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 48 including shipping

Antique 1802 Flax Hetchel w/Initials & Tulip

For sale is a terrific antique dated 1802 primitive folk art flax hetchel that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that I would think was most likely made there as well. It has a very stylized tulip design on one side, along with the initials "AS", and on the side with the date, the initials "MBJL". There are also little curlicue designs on each end of the punched tin, and the original wood cover is still with the piece. The piece measures about 12 1/2" long, 4 5/8" tall, and 3 1/2" wide, and is in primitive antique condition, just the way you want to find such items. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 150 including shipping and insurance

Chunky Antique Primitive Leaf Design Butter Print

For sale is a rather unusual chunky antique hand carved primitive folk art butter print that at least to me, looks like 4 fern leaves that form a cross. It has a piecrust border, and at some point someone drilled a hole for display. In addition, it never had a handle. It measures about 3 1/4" in diameter and 1 3/4" thick, and is in nice antique condition, with an aged patina and surface dirt, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 55 including shipping

Antique PA. Homespun Full Length Apron

For sale is a very nice antique homespun full length apron that I acquired in Pennsylvania, and that I'm sure was made there as well. This one is a gray and white check, has 2 pockets on the front, and fastens with buttons in the back. It measures about 45 1/2" long, the waist is about 32" , and the straps in the back are about 15" long. The piece is in very nice antique condition, with no holes or rips, and just a brown spot on the front that I think would soak out. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 85 including shipping

Antique PA. Homespun Bib Apron

For sale is a very nice antique homespun bib apron that I acquired in Pennsylvania, and that I'm sure was made there as well. This one is a dark blue and white check, has a pocket on the right, and fastens with buttons at the top and ties in the back. It measures about 49 1/4" long, the waist is about 23 1/2" across, the bib is about 14" high and 12" wide at its widest point, and the ties are about 17 1/2' long. The piece is in very nice antique condition, with no holes or rips, and just a couple of brown spots that I think would soak out. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 85 including shipping

Antq. Homespun Apron w/Embroidered Paisley Design

For sale is a very nice antique blue and white homespun apron that I acquired in Pennsylvania. It has an embroidered sort of paisley design, and there is a pocket on the left that also has embroidered details. The apron measures about 29 1/2" long, the waist is about 34 1/2", and the ties are each about 17" long. It is in nice antique condition, with one small hole, and a couple of small brown spots, but it displays very nicely. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 65 including shipping

Darling Antique White Polka Dot Child's Dress/Gown

For sale is a darling antique child's dress or gown that is made of white polka dotted fabric. It has a lace "V" and pleats at the top on both the front and back, as well as lace on the ends of the sleeves. It fastens with 4 buttons on the back, although 2 buttons are missing. The dress measures about 24 3/4" long, 13 1/2" wide from the arms, the neck opening is about 3 1/4" across, and the sleeves are about 7 1/2" long with 3 1/4" openings. It is in nice but antique condition, with no stains, but there are a couple of holes on the back where the buttons used to be, one being about 1 1/2" long, and the other fairly small, both of which I think could be repaired if desired. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 65 including shipping

Sweet Antique Young Child's Shirting Print Gown

For sale is a very sweet antique young child's gown that I acquired in my travels. I believe is made of a shirting print, and it has a high collar trimmed with lace, as are the sleeves. It fastens in the back with a single button, and measures about 23" long, 14" across arm to arm, the neck opening is 3" across, and the sleeves are about 5 3/4" long with a 3" opening. The gown is in very nice antique condition, with no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 85 including shipping

Antique PA. Calico Seed Bag

For sale is a very sweet antique handmade calico seed bag that I acquired in Pennsylvania, and that I'm sure was made there as well. The drawstring appears to be a shoestring, and the bag measures about 6" tall and 6 1/2" wide when fully open. It is in nice antique condition, with no holes or rips, but there are brown spots on both sides. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 85 including shipping

Lg. Antique Primitive Folk Art Scoop w/Bird Handle

For sale is a wonderful antique 19th century naive primitive folk art scoop with the handle in the form of a bird's head that is most likely Scandinavian. It has been in my collection for several years, and I believe it is made of pine. It is large in size, measuring about 13 3/4" long, 12 1/2" wide, and 4 1/2" front to back. The piece is in very nice antique condition, with a warm aged patina, and some wormholes around the bird's head, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 245 including shipping and insurance

Antq. 1837 Folk Art Tape Loom w/Scribed Decoration

For sale is a terrific antique dated 1837 folk art tape loom that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, but I would guess that it is most likely Scandinavian. It has the initials "R.A." or possibly "B.A.", and there is fairly elaborate scribed decoration on both the front and back of the piece. It measures about 9 3/4" tall and 7 3/4" wide, and is in nice antique condition, with a warm aged patina, and a few tight age cracks that don't detract from its display. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 595 including shipping and insurance

Antq. Slaw Cutter w/Hearts, Radial, Signed "W.B."

For sale is a charming antique primitive folk art slaw cutter or slicer that has been in my collection for quite a few years. I think that it is from Pennsylvania, although I don't know for sure. I also think that it dates from the early to mid 19th century. I believe that it is maple, and there are scribed hearts at the top and bottom, as well as a radial design in the center. There is a large "3" in the center of the top heart, as well as the initials "W.B." above. The piece measures about 17" long, 4 1/8' wide, and 1 1/4" thick, and is in nice antique condition, with a warm aged patina on the wood, overall rust and pitting, as well as a few missing teeth on the blades, but it displays very well. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions. or for additional photos.

Price: 195 including shipping and insuran

Tiny Antique Folk Art Topsy Turvy Doll

For sale is a wonderful and very small antique folk art topsy turvy doll that I just acquired in Logan, Utah. It is the smallest example that I have ever found, and it is completely hand sewn in nice old fabrics, as well as having hand embroidered facial features. It is stuffed with cotton, and measures about 8" tall to the bottom of the dress, and 7" wide hand to hand. The doll is in nice antique condition, with some brown spots on the black doll's dress, and some toning, as well as a few tiny spots/stains on the white doll. I did find one tiny hole on the white doll's right arm as well, but the doll displays very well. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 195 including shipping and insurance

Vintage PA. Folk Art Cats & Hearts Hooked Rug

For sale is a charming vintage folk art hooked rug that depicts 2 black cats with white front paws, and hearts in each of the corners. I acquired it from New Oxford, Pennsylvania, and I'm confident that the rug was made in PA. as well. It is hooked on burlap, and has a scalloped border. The rug measures about 36" x 23 1/2", and is in very nice condition, with no notable flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 425 including shipping and insurance

Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art Hearth Broom Doll

For sale is an unusual vintage, possibly antique, Scandinavian folk art hearth broom doll that I acquired in Ohio. She has a hand painted face with blue eyes and brown hair, and wears a bonnet trimmed with lace. The doll measures about 14" tall, and is in nice vintage/antique condition, with expected wear on her face, as well as surface dirt, possibly from ashes, on her bonnet. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 145 including shipping and insurance

Antique Folk Sailor's Art Bone Knife w/3 Hearts

For sale is a very sweet antique folk sailor's art bone knife that has been in my collection for a few years. It has 3 heart cutouts in the handle, as well as little incised circles with black and blue dots in the center. The piece measures about 6 1/2" long and 1 1/2" wide, and is in very nice antique condition, with a mellow aged patina, but no chips, cracks, or repairs. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

Large 9 7/8" Vintage German Man Cookie Cutter

For sale is a nice vintage, possibly antique, large size tin cookie cutter that depicts a man wearing a hat that is marked Germany on the back, along with the numbers 3029 and 25. It measures about 9 7/8" tall, 4 5/8" wide, and the cutting edge is about 1". It is in nice vintage/antique condition, with a dark patina, as well as minor rust and pitting. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 95 including shipping and insurance

Large 14 3/4" Vintage Standing Woman Cookie Cutter

For sale is a very nice large size vintage, possibly antique, folk art tin cookie cutter in the form of a woman standing with her hands on her hips. I think that it is most likely German, and measures about 14 3/4" tall 7" wide, and the cutting edge is about 1". It is in nice vintage/antique condition, with a dark patina and some minor rust and pitting. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 110 including shipping and insurance

13 3/4" Vintage German Man in Hat Cookie Cutter

For sale is a terrific and large size vintage, possibly antique, folk art tin cookie cutter in the form of a man wearing a sort of stovepipe hat that I believe was made in Germany. It has the number 3460 impressed on the back, and measures about 13 3/4" tall, 5" wide, and the cutting edge is about 1". It is in nice vintage/antique condition, with a dark patina, and minor pitting and rust. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 110 including shipping and insurance

Large 10 1/2" Vintage Tin Double Ax Cookie Cutter

For sale is an unusual vintage, possibly antique, large size tin double ax cookie cutter that I acquired at an outdoor market in Indiana a few years ago. It may be from Pennsylvania or possibly Germany, but I don't know for sure. It measures about 10 1/2" long, 3 3/4" wide, and the cutting edge is about 1". The piece is in nice vintage/antique condition, with signs of age including minor rust and pitting, but no loose solder or other issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 65 including shipping

Vintage PA. Strawberry Make-Do Pin Cushion

For sale is a wonderful vintage folk art strawberry make-do pin cushion that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that I'm sure was made there as well. It has a large central strawberry with 6 smaller ones dangling from the sides, all completed in red wool fabric and green wool yarn. The piece is filled with a combination of cotton and rags, and sits on a blue pressed glass base that was most likely either an oil lamp or possibly a candlestick. In addition, where the pin cushion meets the base, there is a metal cylinder that has been painted green with cream polka dots. It measures about 11" tall, with a base that is 4 1/2" in diameter. The large strawberry alone is about 7" tall, and the small strawberries are about 2 1/2" long. The make-do is in nice vintage condition, with some moth holes and other signs of age, but it displays very well. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 195 including shipping and insurance

Antique 11 1/2" Tall Comb Painted Firkin

For sale is a terrific antique primitive comb painted firkin that I acquired in Nebraska. It has a wonderful swirl design on the lid, and measures about 11 1/2" tall not including the handle, 11 1/2" in diameter on the top, and 12" in diameter on the bottom. The handle rises above the lid about 5 1/2", and is 1" wide. The firkin is in nice antique condition, with nice signs of age and use including a couple of very tight stable cracks on the lid, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 395 including shipping and insurance

Antique Primitive Firkin in Old Black Paint

For sale is a terrific antique primitive firkin bucket in old black paint that I acquired in Utah. The handle has been left in its natural state, and there is a make-do repair on the top where the original wood banding has been replaced with galvanized metal. This was done a long time ago, as the repair has been completed using old hand cut nails. The firkin measures about 8 5/8" in diameter on the top, 9 1/8" tall, and 9 3/4" in diameter on the bottom. It is in nice, but antique condition, with the previously mentioned repair, paint wear, and other signs of age and use. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 325 including shipping and insurance

Antique Folk Art Topsy Turvy Doll in Early Fabrics

For sale is a charming and nice early antique folk art topsy turvy doll that came from New England, and that may have been made there as well, although I don't know for sure. The doll is made of nice early calico and shirting fabrics, and is stuffed with either cotton or wool . It measures about 12" tall, and is in nice, but antique condition, with some toning and brown spots, as well as a hole in the White doll's skirt, which isn't visible when displayed. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 150 including shipping and insurance

Antique Folk Art Straw Stuffed Circus Elephant

For sale is a terrific antique naive folk art circus elephant stuffed toy that came from Minnesota, and may have been made there as well. I think that it may be Amish or Mennonite, but I can't completely verify that. It is completely hand sewn of gray striped wool. has charcoal gray wool ears and tail, button eyes, a black rayon (I think) saddle trimmed with red wool yarn, and is stuffed with straw. The toy measures about 9 1/4" tall, 11 1/2" long, and 3" wide, and is in nice antique condition, with expected fabric wear, and its right front leg bends quite a bit because there is an area at the top where there is no straw, but I think that could be redistributed. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 275 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Framed Folk Art Woven Hair Memorial

For sale is a charming antique Victorian folk art framed woven hair memorial that I acquired from a sale in Connecticut last year. On the back, there is information indicating that a previous owner acquired it from Sandwich Antique Center in Sandwich, Massachusetts in 2015. It appears that 3 different colors of hair were used to form a sort of very stylized bow shape, and in the center, there is a flower with smaller flowers on each side. The piece is housed in a lemon gilt shadow box frame, and measures about 6 5/8" x 5 1/2" x 1 1/2", with sight measurements of 4 1/8" x 3". The piece itself is about 3 1/4" x 1 3/4". The piece is in nice antique condition, with age related wear on the frame, but no significant issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 275 including shipping and insurance

Antique Primitive Painted Pantry Box #2

For sale is one of 2 antique primitive painted pantry boxes that I believe were made, or at least painted by the same person. They are both painted a dark reddish brown with mustard dots/strokes. Both measure about 6 1/2" in diameter and 2 3/4" tall, and are in nice antique condition, with signs of age and use, but no significant issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos. Also, if you are interested in both pieces, I can offer a better price.

Price: 195 including shipping and insurance

Antique Primitive Painted Pantry Box #1

For sale is one of 2 antique primitive painted pantry boxes that I believe were made, or at least painted by the same person. They are both painted a dark reddish brown with mustard dots/strokes, and the lid on this one is embossed "Orlando,?????, Mass." Both measure about 6 1/2" in diameter and 2 3/4" tall, and are in nice antique condition, with signs of age and use, but no significant issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos. Also, if you are interested in both pieces, I can offer a better price.

Price: 195 including shipping and insurance

Antique Folk Art Heart in Hand "A Mother's Gift"

For sale is a charming antique Victorian folk art picture that depicts 3 scissor cut heart in hand designs along with what looks like a bookmark that says "A Mother's Gift". I acquired it from a dealer friend in upstate New York quite some time ago. The piece is housed in a period veneered frame, and measures about 10 7/8" x 8 7/8" with sight measurements of 8 1/2" x 6 1/2". Each hand is about 3 1/2" x 1 3/4". The piece is in nice antique condition, with some light toning on the bookmark, as well as some chips on the veneer. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 325 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Folk Art Heart Form Hair Love Token

For sale is a wonderful antique 19th century folk art heart form love token or memorial that is made out of woven hair. I acquired it from a sale in Connecticut last year. The hair appears to come from at least 2 different people, and has been woven into flower shapes. There is also a lock of hair in the center that is tied with a silk ribbon, and the entire composition is housed in a period dark red/brown painted frame. The framed piece measures about 9 1/2" x 7" with sight measurements of 6 3/4" x 4 1/2". The heart itself is about 5" x 3 1/2". The piece is in nice antique condition, with some dirt and toning on the paper, as well as age related wear on the frame. It should be noted that acid free backing was placed behind the composition, and a new backing and wire hanger were added. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 275 including shipping and insurance

Antique 1820 Scituate, MA Sampler by Lydia Otis

For sale is a wonderful antique dated August 1820 sampler that was made by Lydia Otis, who the sampler states was born in Scituate, MA on February 5, 1809. According to information that came with the sampler, it came from the historic Otis Homestead. Several versions of the alphabet have been embroidered, as well as urns of flowers in the lower corners. There is also a religious verse that I can't make out very well, but a typed note that came with the sampler will be included that has most of the verse. I don't think that the frame is original. The framed sampler measures about 19 1/4" x 12 3/4" with sight measurements of 16 1/4" x 9 3/4". It is in nice antique condition, with overall toning and one area of minor damage. In addition, it should be noted that the sampler was removed from the frame for examination, and acid free backing was added before replacing the paper backing and wire hanger. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 425 including shipping and insurance

Antq. Folk Portrait of Boy w/Riding Crop

For sale is a charming antique 19th century watercolor folk portrait of a young boy holding a riding crop. It is housed in what I believe is the original burl frame with the original metal loop hanger, and measures about 7 3/4" x 6" with sight measurements of 5 1/2" x 3 3/4". The image alone is about 4 1/2" x 2 1/4". The portrait is in very nice antique condition, with overall very light toning on the paper, but no significant flaws. It should be noted that it was removed from the frame for examination, and acid free backing was placed behind the image before replacing the paper backing. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 325 including shipping and insurance

19th C. British Silhouette of Child w/Provenance

For sale is a wonderful antique British silhouette of a boy holding a riding crop with provenance that I acquired recently. According to information on the back, as well as additional information provided by the seller, it depicts Arthur Campbell Bulkey Praed (1846-1901) of London. His father, John Praed (1799-1876), was an English first-class cricket player. The silhouette is cut paper with painted details, and is housed in an antique, possibly the original frame. The framed piece measures about 6 5/8" x 5", with sight measurements of 5 5/8" x 4". The image alone is about 5 3/4" x 2 1/2". The silhouette is in very nice antique condition, with very light overall toning, and minor wear on the frame, but no significant flaws. It should be noted that the piece was removed from the frame for examination, and acid free backing was placed inside before a new paper backing and wire hanger were added. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 325 including shipping and insurance

Antq.1840-50 Shaker Huswif Sewing Rollup Ex Hatch

For sale is a wonderful antique ca. 1840-1850 Shaker huswif sewing rollup that was previously in the collection of well known dealer Pat Hatch, who specializes in Shaker items. It is completely hand sewn, is primarily made of wool, has a center pocket for storing sewing implements, and 4 layers for needle and pin storage. I think the backing is polished cotton, although I don't know for sure. The piece folds up nicely into an envelope shape, and measures about 7 3/4" long when open, 3 1/2" wide, and 3" long when folded. It is in very nice antique condition, with no issues on the interior, and just a few areas of minor wear on the back. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 265 including shipping and insurance

20" Antique German Mooing Cow Pull Toy Still Works

For sale is a fabulous antique German mooing cow pull toy that I have had for several years. I purchased it from a dealer friend in Provo, Utah. It is made of animal hide, has what I think are composition horns, glass eyes, and has a painted fabric collar with a metal buckle around its neck. It sits on a red stained wooden platform that retains its original wheels. The toy measures about 20" long 12" tall, and 5 1/2" wide, and is in very nice antique condition, with expected signs of age, and it still moos! Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 725 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Norwegian Folk Art Wedding Spoon Whimsy

For sale is a wonderful antique 19th century Norwegian folk art wedding spoon whimsy that I acquired from a sale in Wisconsin. The spoon has 2 carved chains with little sort of box shapes on the ends that have rather intricate carving on them. The spoon measures about 5 1/2" long not including the chains, which are each about 4 1/2" long. The bowl of the spoon is about 3" long and 2 1/4" wide. The piece is in wonderful antique condition, with a warm patina, but no breaks or other issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 125 including shipping and insurance

Ca.1820 Folk Art Iron Trivet w/Flower Pot & Snakes

For sale is a fabulous and rare antique American folk art wrought iron trivet that came from an Americana & folk art collection in California. It dates to about 1820, and has the pierced design of a flower pot, and the handle is in the form of twisted snakes, although the heads almost look like birds. There are also nice curlicues on the sides, 3 feet, and a cast iron floral medallion on the underside. The piece measures about 11" long, 5 1/2" wide, and 2" tall, and is in wonderful antique condition, with a dark aged patina, but no serious issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 575 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Double Sided Mill & Checkers Gameboard

For sale is a wonderful antique 19th century primitive folk art double sided gameboard that I acquired from a sale in Connecticut. One side depicts a mill game in mustard yellow with a very dark red and black faux painted background. The checkers side is done in red, mustard, and black with black stenciling on the ends. In addition, the ends of the board are round with finials on the corners. The piece measures about 25 1/2" long, 15" wide, and 1" side to side from the finials, and is in very nice antique condition, with great signs of age including wonderful paint craquelure. It should be noted that one of the finials is a new replacement, but you'd be pretty hard pressed to determine which one. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 325 including shipping and insurance

Antq. Amish Folk Art Table Rug w/Hearts, Bluebirds

For sale is a charming and naive antique Amish folk art table rug that I acquired from a dealer friend in Maryland, and that I believe was most likely made in Pennsylvania. It is made of a variety of wool fabrics, and the designs include squares, circles, hearts, and bluebirds. The rug measures about 39" x 22 1/2", and is in nice antique condition, with a naive look, but no noticeable flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 225 including shipping and insurance

Antq. Folk Art Cat's Tongue Rug w/Flowers & Birds

For sale is a very sweet antique folk art cat's tongue rug that came from New Hampshire. It has appliqued flowers and 2 little white birds at the top, and is made from wool fabric, probably from an old suit, as well as wool felt, all laid on a burlap backing. It measures about 32" x 20 1/2", and is in antique used condition, with areas of wear and repairs, but at least in my opinion, it would still display well in your primitive decor . Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions or for additional photos.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Composition Bird Pipsqueak #4 (Pigeon)

For sale is one of 4 antique 19th century composition bird pipsqueaks that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that were formerly in the collection of Francis and Marybeth Mastropaolo, who were from Macungie, Pennsylvania. This one is a pigeon, I believe, and measures about 3 3/4" tall, and the squeaker is about 3 3/4" x 1 1/4". It is in nice antique condition, with minor wear, and the squeaker still works! Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos

Price: SALE PRICE 245 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Composition Bird Pipsqueak #3 (White Bird)

For sale is one of 4 antique 19th century composition bird pipsqueaks that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that were formerly in the collection of Francis and Marybeth Mastropaolo, who were from Macungie, Pennsylvania. This one is a white bird, possibly a duck, I believe, and measures about 4 1/2" tall, and the squeaker is about 2 7/8" x 1 3/4". It is in nice antique condition, with minor wear, and the squeaker still works! Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos

Price: SALE PRICE 245 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Composition Bird Pipsqueak #2 (Duck)

For sale is one of 4 antique 19th century composition bird pipsqueaks that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that were formerly in the collection of Francis and Marybeth Mastropaolo, who were from Macungie, Pennsylvania. This one is a mallard duck, I believe, and measures about 4 1/8" tall, and the squeaker is about 2 1/8" x 1". It is in nice antique condition, with minor wear, and the squeaker still works! Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 245 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Composition Bird Pipsqueak #1 (Canary)

For sale is one of 4 antique 19th century composition bird pipsqueaks that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that were formerly in the collection of Francis and Marybeth Mastropaolo, who were from Macungie, Pennsylvania. This one is a canary, I believe, and measures about 6" tall, and the squeaker is about 2 1/8" x 1 1/8". It is in nice antique condition, with minor wear, and the squeaker still works! Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 245 including shipping and insurance

Antq. 1807 Brechall Watercolor Birth Certificate

For sale is a wonderful antique 1807 folk art watercolor fraktur birth certificate made for Esther Schock that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that was previously in the collection of Francis and Marybeth Mastropaolo, who were from Macungie, Pennsylvania. The piece was done by Martin Brechall, who was active from 1783 to 1830. In the center, there is German writing about the birth, and on each side, there is a heart with more German writing. In addition, there are radials in the corners, as well as flowers all the way around. The piece is housed in a fairly modern frame, although it suits it well, and measures about 17 3/4" x 14 3/4" with sight measurements of 16" x 13". It is in nice antique condition, with a few creases and/or tears, but it displays very well. It should be noted that the paper backing does have a couple of tears that have been taped together. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 895 including shipping and insurance

Antique Painted Cutlery Box w/Abstract Design

For sale is a very nice antique primitive folk art cutlery box in its original oxblood red, almost brown paint with abstract designs on all four sides completed in white. There is also white stringing on the handle, and the bottom is unpainted. The piece has canted sides and square nail construction. It measures about 13 3/4" long, 9 1/8" wide, and 5 3/4" tall from the middle of the handle. It is in nice antique condition, with great craquelure and oxidation around the nails, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 195 including shipping and insurance

Antique Well Used PA. Folk Art Eagle Butter Print

For sale is a wonderful antique 19th century folk art eagle butter print that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that I'm sure was made there as well. It is made of a single piece of wood, and has nice fairly deep carving. There is a cylindrical handle on the back, and the piece measures about 3 1/4" in diameter and 1 1/2" front to back. It is in well used antique condition, and interestingly, it has 5 tiny holes scattered throughout the design. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 125 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Primitive Folk Art Mail Play Checkerboard

For sale is an antique 19th century primitive folk art checkers gameboard that I acquired from a sale in New England. It is painted black, red, and mustard yellow, and it appears to have been made from an old door or some kind of architectural remnant. In addition, there are numbers on the squares for playing by mail. The piece measures about 14 1/8" x 13 3/4" x 1 1/8" thick, and is in nice antique condition, with great craquelure, as well as other signs of age. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 195including shipping and insurance

Antique 19th C. Folk Art Hi-Q Gameboard

For sale is a terrific antique 19th century folk art Hi-Q gameboard that I acquired from a sale in New England. It is polychrome painted on a rather thin poplar board, and there are radial designs on each of the ends of the design. In addition, there is a hole on one end for hanging, and there is a grid pattern on the back, although I don't know why. The gameboard measures about 15 3/4" x 10 1/8" x 1/4", and is in very nice antique condition, with signs of age, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 225 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Copper Food Mold w/Squirrel Design

For sale is a fabulous antique 19th century copper food mold with the central design of a squirrel holding a nut that I acquired in Iowa. It has a metal hanging loop at the top, but I found no maker's marks on it. The piece measures about 4 3/4" in diameter on the top, 4 1/4" deep, and 8 1/4" in diameter on the bottom. It is in wonderful antique condition, with an aged patina, including some verdigris, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 265 including shipping and insurance

Antique Well Turned Lignum Vitae Mortar & Pestle

For sale is a wonderful antique 19th century lignum vitae mortar and pestle that I acquired from a sale in Virginia, although I don't know where it was made. The mortar has wonderful turnings, a dark original surface, and measures about 6 3/4" tall and 5 1/4" in diameter. The pestle has scribed line, has a wonderful sphere shape at the end of the handle, and measures about 10" long. The set is in very nice antique condition, with signs of age and use, including craquelure on the mortar, but no significant issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 325 including shipping and insurance

Antique Mortar & Pestle in Old Black Paint

For sale is a wonderful antique 19th century primitive mortar and pestle in old, possibly original black paint. I acquired it from a sale in Virginia, but I don't know where it was made. The mortar has a rather unusual 3 tiered carved base, and measures about 7" tall and 5 1/4" in diameter, and the pestle measures about 9 1/4" long. The set is in nice antique condition, with nice signs of age including minor paint wear and surface dirt, as well as a small tight crack on the base, barely worth noting, but mentioned for the sake of complete accuracy. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 325 including shipping and insurance

Antq.19th C. Painted Mortar & Pestle w/Moon Design

For sale is a really unique antique 19th century primitive folk art mortar and pestle with the painted design of what I believe is supposed to be the moon, or possibly the setting sun. I acquired it from a sale in Virginia, but I don't know for sure where it was made. The moon/sun is painted white, which is surrounded by a wonderful sky blue, and brown below. The interior of the mortar as well as the end of the pestle are painted pink, and all of the paint appears to be original. In addition, there are nice scribed lines on the handle of the pestle. The mortar measures about 8 1/4" tall, and 4 3/4" in diameter, and the pestle is about 7 1/2" long. The set is in nice antique condition, with nice signs of age and use, including appropriate paint wear and surface dirt, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 375 including shipping and insurance

Antq. Southern Buttocks Basket in Old White Paint

For sale is a wonderful antique, likely early 20th century, buttocks basket in old, possibly original white paint. I acquired it from a sale in Virginia, and information stated that it was likely made in the Valley of Virginia, possibly for tourists. The basket measures about 12 1/4" long, 9" wide, and11 1/2" tall, and is in nice antique condition, with signs of age and use including paint wear and surface dirt, but no noticeable breaks or other flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 275 including shipping and insurance

Antq. PA Folk Art Painted Apple Box w/Deer & Horse

For sale is a fabulous antique Pennsylvania folk art apple box centerpiece with naively painted images of a running horse on one side, and a deer on the opposite. The background color is a dark robin's egg blue, and according to the seller, the paint is milk based. The box has canted sides, and is constructed with handmade nails. In addition, there is the name "Johannes Spitler" written on one handle, and the year 1787 on the other. Based on my research, I am unsure if this is a work by Spitler, as it seems much more naive than other works I have seen. That said, it is an old piece, most likely 19th century. It measures about 12 3/8" long, 12 3/8" wide, and 8" tall, and is in nice antique condition, with nice signs of age, including paint wear, oxidation around the nails, etc. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 825 including shipping and insurance.

Antique 8 Point Star Quilt in Early Fabrics

For sale is a terrific antique 8 point star quilt that I found in Washington state. It is machine pieced and hand quilted in a diamond grid pattern using wonderful early red and brown print fabrics. The backing is a solid light brown fabric, the quilt is bound using a double pink calico, and it is very thinly filled with cotton. The piece measures about 85" x 74", and is in nice antique condition, with areas of visible pencil lines, one small spot on the front, and uneven minor fading and a few spots on the back, but no holes, rips, or repairs. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

Antique Primitive Stirring Paddle w/Heart Cutout

For sale is a wonderful antique primitive folk art paddle that I believe was made for stirring, although it could have possibly been some type of weaving tool. It has a heart cutout on the top, and down the sides there are 13 pairs of holes. The piece measures about 19 3/8" long and 2 7/8" wide, and is in nice antique condition, with an aged patina and signs of use, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 195 including shipping and insurance

Antique European Wash Bat in Original Blue Paint

For sale is a wonderful and well used antique European folk art wash bat in original blue paint that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania. Although undated, I'm sure it is from the 19th century, and it has a radial/flower design at the top of the handle, as well as double hearts and a radial/circle design on the paddle. In addition, there is chip carving around the perimeter of the paddle. The piece measures about 13 3/4" long, 4 1/4" wide at the bottom, and 2" front to back, and is in well used antique condition, with significant paint wear, but no chips, cracks, or repairs. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 395 including shipping and insurance

Antique Folk Art Paint Decorated Pantry Box

For sale is a wonderful antique primitive folk art decorated round pantry box that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that may have been made there, although I don't know for sure. It has a charming sort of abstract cross and leaf design completed in white, red, yellow, green, and blue. The box is constructed with both nails and wooden pegs, and there is additional decoration around the rim of the lid and on the bottom of the box. It measures about 8 1/2" in diameter and 3 5/8" tall, and is in very nice antique condition, with nice signs of age and use, but no chips, cracks, or repairs. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 325 including shipping and insurance

Antq. Folk Art Book Form Scherenschnitte Valentine

For sale is an exquisite antique Victorian folk art valentine that has been in my collection for awhile. I think that it is Italian based on my research into the writing on it. It is a heart shaped book that when opened, reveals wonderful 3-dimensional scherenscnitte, with watercolor flowers and Italian writing. The exterior is silk with beadwork, and the floral side has Italian writing, while the cross side has Latin writing. The book is trimmed with lace, and there is silk ribbon at the top and bottom. The valentine measures about 3 1/4" tall not including the ribbon, and 3 1/2" wide, and is in wonderful antique condition, with signs of age, but no significant issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

Ca. 1880 W. PA. Folk Art Wall Box w/Heart & Stars

For sale is a wonderful antique ca. 1880 Western Pennsylvania folk art wall box that I acquired from a dealer friend recently. The box portion is in the form of a heart that almost looks like it has a face on it, and there are applied stars mounted on circles on the top corners, as well as other circular designs in the middle and at the bottom. In addition, a few areas of have been painted or stained green, and there is an eye screw on the back for hanging. It is constructed using old hand cut nails, as well as wooden pegs, and there is one screw on the back. The piece measures about 13" tall, 8" wide, and 3" deep, and is in nice antique condition, with a dark aged patina, and other signs of age and use including one star with a bit of the point missing, which looks like has been that way for a long time. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions. or for additional photos.

Price: 425 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Folk Art Box w/Birds, Swag, Original Key

For sale is a fabulous antique 19th century folk art painted dome top box with birds flanking an urn with what I think is a fruit tree on the lid, and a swag design on the front that I acquired from a collection in Pennsylvania. There is a note inside indicating that it was purchased at the Jim Burke November 1989 York, PA., show, and that it is similar to Bucher boxes, however, according to the seller, it is thought to be French. I don't know for sure, but I would certainly lean towards a European origin. There is additional painted decoration on the sides, and the back and bottom are painted blue. There is a small wire handle on the top, wire hinges, and the original key and locking mechanism are still in place. (The key hangs on a piece of wire on the interior, and I didn't attempt to remove it.) In addition, it is lined with paper. The box measures about 15 5/8" long, 9 3/4" wide, and 9" tall, and is in nice antique condition, with expected paint wear, and a tight stable crack on the bottom, but it displays very well. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 795 including shipping and insurance

Antique 1838 PA. Charles Young 4-Color Coverlet

For sale is an antique dated 1838 4-color coverlet that was made by Charles Young from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. It has a center seam, alternating rows of roses and what look like sunflowers, on 2 sides there are potted sunflowers, and on the bottom edge there are birds. The top edge is narrowly hemmed. The coverlet measures about 92" x 84", and is in nice antique condition, with minor age-related wear, including one small area where the middle seam needs to be resewn, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions or for additional photos.

Price: 325 including shipping and insurance

Antique PA Lancaster Co.Peter Leisey Coverlet

For sale is a terrific antique 3-color coverlet that was made by Peter Leisey of Lancaster County, PA, most likely in the 1840's. According to my research, at least one of his pieces is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This one has a center seam, alternating rows of roses and what look to me like sunflowers, a sort of leaf and vine border on 2 sides, and a simple diamond border on the other 2 sides. There is fringe on 3 sides, and the top is narrowly hemmed. The coverlet measures about 89" x 72", and is in nice antique condition, with some minor age-related wear, but no holes, rips, noticeable stains, or repairs. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions or for additional photos.

Price: 325 including shipping and insurance

Vtg. Ky. Folk Art Miniature 2-Tone Buttocks Basket

For sale is a very sweet vintage, possibly antique Kentucky folk art miniature buttocks basket. It is very nicely made, and has dark stained splits woven into the design. The basket measures about 4 1/2" tall including the handle, and 4 1/2" in diameter, and is in very nice vintage/antique condition, with a bit of fading on the dark stained splints, but no breaks or other flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 175 including shipping and insurance

Lg. 9 1/4" Antq. PA. Folk Art Horse Cookie Cutter

For sale is a terrific and very large size antique Pennsylvania folk art tin horse cookie cutter. It has a strap handle, and measures about 9 1/4" long, 5 3/4" wide, and 2 3/4" front to back including the handle. The cutting edge is about 7/8". The cutter is in very nice antique condition, with an aged dark patina, and a bit of rust, but no loose solder or other issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 110 including shipping and insurance

Late 19th C. Folk Art LeMoyne Star Crib Quilt

For sale is a wonderful and graphic antique late 19th century crib quilt in a LeMoyne star pattern that came from New England. It is hand pieced and hand quilted in nice early calico fabrics, and it is thinly filled with raw cotton, as you can see the seeds when the quilt is held up to the light. It measures about 46 1/2" x 39 1/4", and is in nice, but antique condition, with some discoloration and a few small spots on the front, as well as some brown stains on the back, but no holes, rips, repairs, or significant edge wear. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 395 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Primitive Wash Stick w/Stars, Hearts++

For sale is a 19th century primitive hand carved folk art wash stick with a stars, hearts, & diamonds design. I acquired it from a sale in Connecticut, but I don't know where it was made. It has a small carved handle, and barley twist carving down the shaft. It measures about 32 1/4" long, 2 3/4" wide, and 1" thick, and is in nice antique condition, with signs of age and use, including a small section missing from the handle, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 275 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Primitive Folk Art Wash Stick w/Stars

For sale is a 19th century primitive hand carved folk art wash stick with a stars design. I acquired it from a sale in Connecticut, but I don't know where it was made. It has a "U" shaped carved handle, and notch carving on the sides. In addition, it comes with a metal display stand. It measures about 29 1/2" long, 3 1/4" wide, and 1" thick, and is in nice antique condition, with signs of age and use, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 275 including shipping and insurance

Antique Ca. 1900 Oak Leaves & Berries Crib Quilt

For sale is a terrific antique ca. 1900 folk art crib quilt in an unusual oak leaves and berries pattern. It is hand appliqued and hand quilted, and is filled with raw cotton batting, as you can see cotton seeds when the piece is held up to the light. The quilt measures about 34" square, and is in very nice antique condition, with no holes, rips, or repairs, and only one very small barely noticeable brown stain on one side. It should be noted that the berries were most likely originally red, but have very evenly faded to brown. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

Antique Folk Art Silhouette of Woman

For sale is a charming antique folk art painted silhouette of a woman that I acquired in the Pacific Northwest. The woman appears to be wearing a lace bonnet, and although it is hard to see in the pictures, details of her clothing have been painted on in a shiny black over the flat black of the image. On the back, there is a label with what looks like an inventory number, which is also written on the wood. The piece is housed in what I believe is the original oval frame with its original glass, and measures about 5" tall and 4 1/8" wide. It is in very nice antique condition. with nice signs of age, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 195 including shipping and insurance

19th C. PA. Folk Art Eagle w/Shield Butter Print

For sale is a terrific, and fairly large size antique 19th century Pennsylvania folk art eagle with shield chest butter print. The eagle is clasping 3 arrows, and there are leaves on each side, as well as a scribed double border. The print has a short bulbous handle, and measures about 4 5/8" in diameter, and 2" front to back. It is in nice antique condition, with an aged patina and a couple of small very tight age cracks. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 325 including shipping and insurance

Lge. PA. Folk Art Fern & Daisy Butter Print

For sale is a wonderful 19th century Pennsylvania folk art one piece butter print with the hand carved design of fern leaves and flowers, which I believe are daisies. There is a small leaf design above, and the design is framed in a hexagon shape with a single leaf in each corner. In addition there is a pie crust design around bot the hexagon and the perimeter of the print. It has a rather short bulging handle on the back, and measures about 5 1/2" in diameter, and 2 1/2" front to back. It is in nice antique condition, with an aged patina, and one small very tight and stable crack that doesn't take away from its display at all. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 325 including shipping and insurance

Antique Folk art Fish on Platter Pen Wipe

For sale is a fabulous antique, second half of the 19th century, handmade folk art fish on a platter pen wipe that I acquired from a sale in Connecticut It is made of mohair, velvet, and wool felt, and the fish has a glass eye. The piece measures about 4 1/2" long, 3 1/2" wide, and 1/2" tall. It is in very nice antique condition, with signs of use including ink stains, and a few moth holes, but nothing visible on the image. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 395 including shipping and insurance

Antique Folk Art Kid Leather Hand/Glove Pen Wipe

For sale is a fabulous antique 19th century folk art hand/glove form pen wipe that is made of kid leather with wool fabric on the inside that I acquired from a sale in Connecticut. The hand has a red fabric bow around the wrist, and the edges are scalloped. The piece measures about 4 1/2" long, 2" wide at the bottom, and 1 1/4" front to back on the bottom. It is in nice, but antique condition, with signs of age and use, but it displays very well. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

Antique Folk Art Black Velvet Butterfly Pen Wipe

For sale is a very sweet antique butterfly pen wipe that has been in my collection for several years. It is made of black velvet with red embroidered details, the underside of the butterfly is cream colored silk, and there are 2 layers of off white wool underneath for wiping one's pen. The piece measures about 3 1/4" tall and 3 1/4" wide, and is in nice antique condition, with signs of age including wear to the velvet, as well as toning on the lighter fabrics, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 165 including shipping and insurance

19th C. PA. Primitive Striped Drawstring Seed Bag

For sale is a very sweet antique 19th century Pennsylvania primitive drawstring seed bag that is completely hand sewn using a terrific brown, red, and cream striped fabric. I believe the blue drawstring is an old shoestring, although I'm not positive. The bag measures about 4 3/4" x 3 1/8", and is in nice antique condition, with signs of use including some brown stains mostly near the bottom, but no holes or rips. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 125 including shipping and insurance

Very Rare Antique PA. Rye Basket Suitcase

For sale is a very rare antique handmade primitive folk art rye basket suitcase. I purchased it from a well known Maryland dealer, and I've never seen anything even similar to it before. It has a leather buckle closure, and also wire loops that connect to keep the piece closed as well. The piece measures about 24" long 14" wide, and4 1/2" tall, and is in nice antique condition, with some areas of expected wear and grime from use, but no holes, etc. It should be noted that the leather buckle closure does have damage, and isn't functional, but the pieces closes just fine. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 895 including shipping and insurance

Rare Lg. Antq Primitive PA. Rabbit Cutting Board

For sale is a fabulous antique, most likely late 19th to early 20th century, primitive folk art rabbit form cutting board that has been in my home for quite a few years. I purchased it in Ogden, Utah, but it originally came from Pennsylvania. I have never seen a rabbit cutting board before, and it is also quite a large size. The piece measures about 18 1/2" long, 12 1/2" tall, and 1 1/8" thick, and is in nice antique condition, with signs of age and use, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 225 including shipping and insurance

Antique Scandinavian Folk Art Tine Box w/Bird

For sale is a fabulous antique Scandinavian folk art tine box that I acquired from a collection in Missouri. It has a terrific very stylized painted bird on a branch on the lid, and there are leaves and flowers around the perimeter. A fairly simple palette was used, and colors include black, white, yellow, grayish green, and blue. The box is constructed in the traditional way, with thin wooden strips used to hold both the box and lid together, as well as wooden pegs. The piece measures about 15 3/8" long, 9 1/2" wide, and 6 3/8" tall. It is in nice antique condition, with nice signs of age, including even wear where the lid was taken on and off, and a few missing pegs. It should also be noted that it has been reinforced with a few later nails, but the box is very solid. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 275 including shipping and insurance

Antique Abstract Deer/Stag Hooked Rug

For sale is a terrific antique abstract deer or stag hooked rug that has been in my collection for quite a while. It is hooked in fabric strips on burlap, and is bound with what looks like fabric from an old suit. The rug measures about 39" x 24 1/2", and is in nice antique condition, with some surface dirt, but no noticeable flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

Antique Folk Art Lions & Bird Hooked Rug

For sale is a fabulous antique hooked rug that depicts 2 lions facing each other with a blue and white crested bird above them. It is hooked using wool fabric strips on burlap, and there are maple leaves in the corners, as well as well as a rose sprig at the bottom. The rug measures about 41" x 28", and is in nice antique condition, with a bit of minor damage along the bottom edge, but it displays very well. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: $325 including shipping and insurance

Vintage Naive Folk Art Deer/Stag Hooked Rug

For sale is a wonderful vintage naive folk art hooked rug that depicts to deer/stags facing each other. It is completed in beige/tan and an almost teal blue color palette, and although they are rather hard to see, the are triangles around the perimeter. The rug measures about 37" x 27", and is in nice vintage condition, with signs of age on the front, but no missing hook work, stains, etc. It does look like it may have had some restoration in the past, as there is a large piece of burlap sewn on the back, and someone added a strip of velcro for hanging. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

Antq. PA Folk Art Tulip 2 Piece Butter Mold

For sale is a fabulous antique 19th century primitive folk art 2 piece butter mold with a wonderful carved Pennsylvania style tulip, so I'm confident that it was made in that area. It is made of walnut, the box is hand dovetailed, and the entire piece has a wonderful old dry surface. The box measures about 7 1/2" long, 5" wide, and 2 3/4" tall, while the print itself is about 4" square and 1/2" thick. The image of the tulip alone is about 3" tall and 2 1/8" wide. The piece is in very nice antique condition, with a warm patina, but no chips, cracks, etc. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 265 including shipping and insurance

Unusual Antique Black Painted Tin Oil/Fat Lamp

For sale is what I think is a rather unusual antique black painted tin oil or fat lamp that I acquired at an outdoor market in Hailey, Idaho, which is considered the Sun Valley area. It has a turned up spout on the front, and a forged iron hanger at the top. It measures about 8" tall not including the hanger, 3" in diameter on the bottom, and 3 1/2" front to back including the spout. The hanger is about 4" long. The lamp is in nice antique condition, with a nice old crusty surface, a few dents on the bottom, as well as a bit of rust here and there. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 125 including shipping and insurance

Antique PA. Primitive Starfish Make-Do Pin Cushion

For sale is a sweet and small size antique folk art starfish form make-do pin cushion that has been in my collection for a few years, and that I originally found in Pennsylvania. I'm confident that it was made there as well. The starfish has 8 arms, and each one was originally covered in silk, but it has almost completely worn away except on one arm. The cushion has been placed on a tiny blown glass candle holder, and measures about 4" tall, 3 3/4" in diameter from the cushion, and 1 1/2" in diameter on the base. It is in antique condition, with the previously mentioned wear, but no chips, cracks, etc. on the base. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 95 including shipping

Vtg. PA Primitive Spice Box in Old Gold Paint

For sale is a very nice and rather unusual vintage, possibly antique, handmade folk art 6-drawer spice chest that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that I'm sure was made there as well. It is made of pine, and primarily stained dark, but the nicely scalloped top and the framing around the drawers is painted gold, which I have never seen before, and it appears to be old, if not original. In addition, In the middle of the top, there is an incised circle that looks like the sun, or possibly a sunflower. All of the drawer pulls are hand carved wood, and I think that the drawers are mortised. The piece measures about 12 5/8" tall, 7 7/8" wide, and 3 1/2" deep, and is in nice vintage/antique condition, with nice signs of age, including some filler or glue on the back, but it displays very well. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 325 including shipping and insurance

Antique Primitive Turned Wood Mortar & Pestle

For sale is a very nice antique primitive turned wood mortar and pestle that I acquired in Pennsylvania, and that may have been made there as well, but I can't verify that. It has nice form, with scribed lines along the sides of the mortar, as well as nice turnings at the top of the pestle. The mortar measures about 5" in diameter on the top, 7 1/8" tall, and 4 7/8" in diameter on the bottom. The pestle is about 2 1/4" in diameter on the bottom, and 8 3/4" long. The entire piece is in nice antique condition, with a dark patina, and a few chips on the bottom of the mortar, as well as nice signs of use on the interior and the end of the pestle. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 125 including shipping and insurance

Antq. 1849 Scherenschnitte w/Hair, Tulips, Hearts

For sale is a very sweet antique dated 1849 folk art scherenschnitte love token/valentine, that has hearts and tulips in the design, as well as locks of hair that are from the names that are written in the middle, which are Moses, Delight, Coral, Caroline, Charles, Eleanor, George, and Charlott. There are also the letters H,A,F,Z,I, and M. around the center. The piece is mounted on black paper, placed in what I believe is a period frame, and the beveled wood backing is still intact. It measures about 12" x 11", with sight measurements of 9 1/4" x 8 1/4". The image itself is about 6 3/4" square. The piece is in nice antique condition, with no significant flaws, although there is a crease in one corner, barely noticeable, but mentioned for the sake of complete accuracy. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, of for additional photos.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

Antique Signed Band Sampler w/Chickens, Dogs+++

For sale is a wonderful antique folk art band sampler that I acquired recently in Pennsylvania. It was made by Patty Spaulding, and comes from the collection of Betty Burgess in Truemanville, Nova Sotia, Canada as documented on the back. I am not sure if it is a Canadian sampler, but I suppose that it could be. It could also be from Pennsylvania, but again, I just don't know. It is completed with cotton or possibly wool thread on what I believe is homespun, and depicts the alphabet twice, in one set using double sets of letters (AA,BB, etc.) as well as other names and initials. In addition there are images of rooster, hen, trees, fruit baskets, dogs, and a large very stylized tulip, as well as other images. It is housed in simple, but appropriate frame, and measures about 17 3/4" x 9 3/8", with sight measurements of 15 5/8" x 7 1/4". The piece is in nice antique condition, with overall toning, and a few missing stitches, but it displays very well. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

Antique Seed or Button Bag in Early Fruit Print

For sale is a very sweet antique drawstring seed, or possibly button bag that I acquired from a seller in New York state. It is made of a wonderful old fabric in a grid pattern with images of fruit in some of the corners, as well as plus signs formed by dots inside the squares. I think that the drawstring is a shoelace, and the bag measures about 15" long and 7 1/4" wide, and is in nice antique condition, with some minor light brown staining on one side, and a couple of tiny black spots on the other, which might have been in the making of the fabric, although I don't know for sure. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 135 including shipping and insurance

Antique Unframed Silk on Linen Adam & Eve Sampler

For sale is a wonderful unframed antique, early to mid 19th century silk on linen sampler that I acquired in Indiana. I think that it is English, although it could be American. There are urns of flowers, trees, dogs, birds, and a single peacock above the apple tree, in addition to other images, as well as an intricate border. A cotton backing has been applied to protect the sampler. It measures about 16 1/2" 13 1/4", and is in nice antique condition, with overall toning, as well as evidence that it was framed in a previous life. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 375 including shipping and insurance

Antique Silk on Linen Sampler w/House, Tulips+++

For sale is a naive antique, likely early to mid 19th century, unframed silk on linen sampler. I think that it is American, although I can't verify that so it could be English. There is a large house at the top flanked by trees and single flower stems, with the alphabet below that is flanked by urns of what I think are flowers. Below is a large urn of tulips, flanked by baskets or possibly urns that have single stem flowers, as well as 2 more urns of flowers, tiny trees, what look like very stylized single tulips, and 2 tiny what I believe are rabbits. The tiny trees and rabbits are a tan/light brown on the left, and almost the same color as the linen on the right, which makes them almost blend in. There is a triangular border, and the same design divides the piece approximately in half. In addition, the sampler has been sewn onto an ecru cotton backing. The sampler measures about 20 3/4" x 15 1/2", and is in nice antique condition, with light toning, and holes in the corners, as well as 2 others in the middle on the right which aren't noticeable because of the fabric backing. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 275 including shipping and insurance

Antique 1857 Folk Portrait of Boy & Horse Pull Toy

For sale is a charming antique dated 1857 folk art watercolor portrait of a young boy dressed in red pulling his horse pull toy. In addition to the date, the painting is signed "W. Hopkines". In addition, it is housed in a nice old frame with a metal loop hanger at the top. The framed painting measures about 9" x 8 1/2", with sight measurements of 6 1/4" x 5 3/4". It is in antique condition, with overall toning and a few spots, a small tear in the upper right corner, and it appears that it was folded at one time before it was framed, but despite its flaws, at least in my opinion, it is very worthy of display. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 495 including shipping and insurance

Antique 18th C. Wrought Iron 20 1/2" Toaster

For sale is a very nice antique 18th century primitive folk art wrought iron toaster that I acquired from a sale in Maine. It has nice curlicue designs, 3 feet that are riveted in place, and it swivels for toasting. The piece measures about 20 1/2" long and 13 1/2" wide, and is in nice antique condition, with signs of age and use including a dark patina, as well as minor rust and pitting, but it displays very well. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

Antique 1870's Well Quilted Flower Basket Quilt

For sale is a charming antique ca. 1860's-1870's flower basket quilt that came from Ohio. It is hand pieced, hand appliqued, and elaborately hand quilted in grid and feather wreath designs, and I believe it is thinly filled with raw cotton, as you can see the occasional cotton seed when the quilt is held to the light. The quilt measures about 78" x 76", and is in nice antique condition, with some minor wear on the binding, very light toning, and a few very light spots, not noticeable, but mentioned for the same of complete accuracy. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 425 including shipping and insurance

Vintage Folk Tramp Art Cupboard w/Hearts, Leaves

For sale is a wonderful vintage, possibly antique, folk tramp art small size cupboard/cabinet that I acquired in Illinois. It is made of old cigar boxes, has applied hears, leaves, and diamonds, the drawer pulls and door latch are white porcelain, and the hinges appear to be some kind of cloth tape. The piece measures about 13 1/2" tall, 10 1/2" long, and 5" deep, and is in nice vintage/antique condition, with a warm patina, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 395 including shipping and insurance

Antq. 1851 Red & Cream Coverlet w/Eagles, Deer ++

For sale is a graphic antique dated 1851 coverlet that I recently acquired, and that was previously in a New York collection. It is a double weave piece, and has a large center medallion, eagles, deer, birds, buildings, pears, leaves, flowers, and scrolls all around the medallion. There is a small empty box on one side, and on the opposite side the box has the initials "AMC", but I have no information on who the maker was. There is no center seam or fringe, and the coverlet measures about 90" x 87". It is in excellent condition, with a tiny pull or 2, and there is some very light toning on the lighter side of the piece, but no holes, rips, stains, or repairs. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PENDING 450 including shipping and insurance

Lge. Vintage Herb Gathering Basket in Orig. Paint

For sale is a wonderful vintage, possibly antique, large size herb gathering basket that I acquired in Boise, Idaho. It retains some of its original yellow paint, and measures about 19 1/2" long, 15" wide, and 11 1/2" tall including the handle. It is in nice vintage/antique condition, with expected wear from age and use, particularly on the handle and interior, but no missing splints or areas of noticeable damage. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE 125 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Folk Art Beaded Floral Make-Do Pin Cushion

For sale is an authentic 19th century folk art make-do pin cushion that has been in my collection for several years. It is completely handmade, and there is a beautiful beaded floral design on the top, as well as tan velvet trim around the perimeter. The piece measures about 9" tall, and 4 1/8" in diameter on the base. It is in very nice antique condition, with nice signs of age including fabric wear, particularly on the velvet trim, as well as a few small holes in the cushion. There are a few stray threads on the top, but I don't see any missing beads. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

Antq. PA. Spoon/Mortar & Pestle Holder in Old Red

For sale is a terrific antique primitive combination spoon and mortar and pestle holder that I acquired in Pennsylvania, and that I'm sure was made there as well. It is painted a dark red color, which I think is original, or at least old. and there is a drawer in the middle with a metal wire ring handle, slots for 14 spoons, as well as what I think is a towel bar at the bottom, although I'm not positive. In addition, it appears to be made with old hand cut nails. The rack measures about 18" tall, 17 1/2" wide, and 3 1/2" deep, and is in nice antique condition, with wear to the paint, as well as nice craquelure, and there is nice oxidation around the nails. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 195 including shipping and insurance

19th C. Folk Art Scissor Cut Valentine w/Writing

For sale is a very endearing 19th century scissor cut valentine or love token that has been in my collection for a few years. It is rather naively done, with the main design being a circle of hearts with writing in sepia ink. It is in English, but much of it is rather hard to decipher, but 2 of the hearts say "This is a heart", and the center says "Here I goe around the ring that has no end". The piece has been placed on a black background, and housed in an appropriate, but fairly modern gold frame. The framed valentine measures about 14 1/4" x 13 1/2", with sight measurements of 12" x 11 1/4", and the piece itself measuring about 7 1/2" in diameter. It is in nice antique condition, with some toning, mainly around the folds, a few light spots, but no really significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 275 including shipping and insurance

Early 19th C. Folk Art Painting of Children & Dog

For sale is a charming antique early 19th century folk art watercolor painting that depicts 3 children and their dog under a cherry tree. One child appears to be picking cherries, and there is a basket of cherries on the ground. The boy on the right is holding what I believe is a buttocks basket full of oysters. The painting is housed in an appropriate, but fairly recent wood veneer frame, probably from the 1980's-90's, and is behind a double mat. The framed painting measures about 10" square, with sight measurements of 4 3/4" square. It is in very nice antique condition, with some toning and a few small brown spots at the top, but it displays very nicely. The paper backing is a new replacement. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 375 including shipping and insurance

Antq.19th C. Folk Art Sewing Stand Thread Caddy #3

For sale is one of 3 antique 19th century folk art sewing stands/thread caddies that I have found in my travels. This one has a blue and white gingham pin cushion trimmed with blue chenille, and holds 6 spools of thread using wooden dowels. It measures about 9' tall and 3 3/4" in diameter on the bottom, and is in nice antique condition, with signs of age and use, and one dowel has been repaired. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 135 including shipping and insurance

Antq.19th C. Folk Art Sewing Stand Thread Caddy #2

For sale is one of 3 antique 19th century folk art sewing stands/thread caddies that I have found in my travels. This one is round, has a velvet tomato pin cushion top, and has 7 metal rods for holding thread. It measures about 8" tall, and 4 7/8" in diameter on the bottom, and is in nice antique condition, with nice signs of age and use, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 150 including shipping and insurance

Antq.19th C. Folk Art Sewing Stand Thread Caddy #1

For sale is one of 3 antique 19th century handmade folk art sewing stands/thread caddies that I have found in my travels. This one is an empire style, I believe, and has a drawer in the front, bun feet, a floral fabric pin cushion, and metal rods with wooden handles that hold spools of thread. The piece measures about 8 1/2" tall including the pin cushion, and 4 1/4" square on the bottom. It is in nice antique condition, with signs of age and use, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 150 including shipping and insurance

Antique PA. Primitive Yarn Winder w/Orig. Weight

For sale is a terrific antique, and very sculptural, Pennsylvania yarn winder that still retains its original weight. It measures about 17" in diameter and 7" side to side, and is in nice antique condition, with a dark aged patina and good indications of use. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 195 including shipping and insurance

Near Mint Antique Late 19th C. PA. Fan Quilt

For sale is a fabulous antique late 19th century handmade fan quilt that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that I'm sure was made there as well. It is hand pieced and hand quilted in a wonderful variety of early fabrics, and I think that each fan is unique. Duplicate fabrics are used, but not in the same combination. In addition, the quilt has a nice wide green calico border, and the backing is homespun. The top is turned to the back to form the binding, and it is a summer weight quilt with very thin or possibly no batting. The quilt measures about 72" x 70", and is in near mint condition, with no holes, rips, stains, or repairs. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 475 including shipping and insurance

Antique PA. Leaf & Square Quilt w/Sawtooth Border

For sale is a wonderful antique folk art quilt that I acquired in Pennsylvania, and I'm sure was made there as well. I believe it is hand pieced, the leaves are hand appliqued, and hand quilted in wonderful old green, red, and yellow calico fabrics. It has large blocks that I'm calling square and leaf pattern, inside a grid, and there is a sawtooth border. The quilt is filled with cotton batting, and the back is a sort of blue and brown plaid cotton. It measures about 80" x 79", and is in nice antique condition, possibly unused, although there is an area of brown staining on the back, and there is edge wear, not all the way around, but in some areas of the binding. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

Near Mint Antique PA. Victorian Silk Huswif

For sale is a beautiful antique 19th century Victorian folk art silk huswif/sewing rollulp that I acquired from a sale in Pennsylvania, and that I'm sure was made there as well. It has 3 pockets, there is blue velvet and a pink bow at the top, and the backing is a wonderful old black and white woven fabric. In addition, the binding is a dark teal colored knit. The piece measures about 18 1/2" long including the hanger at the top, and 5" wide, and is in near mint condition, with no significant flaws. I found one small blue silk piece that has separated, but it is not noticeable at all, and is shown in the second photo. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 325 including shipping and insurance

Antiq. 1889 Velvet Bag w/Embroidered Flowers

For sale is a beautiful antique Victorian dated 1889 velvet embroidered bag that I believe was made as a wedding gift or love token. It has the initials "M.A." above the date, and the top and bottom have embroidered flowers which I believe are forget-me-nots and possibly fuchsia flowers. There is multi-colored silk cording all the way around the perimeter with loops in each corner, the bag is lined with fabric, possibly gabardine(?), and there is a hook and eye closure. It measures about 8 1/2" square, and is in very nice antique condition, with no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: 275 including shipping and insurance

Antiq. PA. Dough Bowl-Original Butterscotch Paint

For sale is a terrific antique Pennsylvania dough bowl in original butterscotch paint that I acquired at an outdoor antique market in Southeastern PA. It is somewhat out of round, and measures about 12" in diameter and3 1/2"-4" deep. It is in nice antique condition, with a dark patina on the interior, and there are 2 old tight and stable cracks, but they don't take away from the integrity of the piece. In addition, the bowl appears to have been coated with polyurethane/varnish to protect the paint. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: 275 including shipping and insurance

Antiq. PA. Large Check Embroidered Homespun Apron

For sale is a wonderful antique blue and white large check homespun apron that has been in my collection for awhile, and that I originally found in Pennsylvania. It has white "chicken scratch" embroidery at the bottom and the ends of the ties, and is mostly hand sewn except for the hem and the ends of the ties. The apron measures about 29 1/2" long, 43 1/2" wide at the bottom, 16" wide at the waist, and the ties are each about 38" long. It is in very nice antique condition, with no holes, rips, stains, or repairs, and just a couple of areas where the embroidery has pulled away from the fabric, an easy fix, but I'll leave that to the new owner. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: 95 including shipping

Antique PA. Ocean Waves Blue & White Calico Quilt

For sale is a stunning antique folk art quilt in an ocean waves pattern that I acquired in Pennsylvania, and that I'm sure was made there as well. It is hand pieced and hand quilted using blue and white cotton calico, and the white calico on the back is turned to the front and treadle machine sewn to form the binding. It is a summer weight quilt, with very thin or no batting, and measures about 93" x 83", and is in very nice antique condition, with no holes, rips, or repairs, and one area of mostly light brown staining, that would most likely soak out, but I'll leave that to the new owner. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or if you would like additional photos.

Price: 395 including shipping and insurance

Petite Antique PA. Blue & White Homespun Apron

For sale is a charming antique blue and white homespun apron that I acquired in Pennsylvania, and that I'm sure was made there as well. It is treadle machine sewn, a pocket on the front, and the bottom has 3 large scallops. It is small in size, but not quite child size, measuring about 19 1/4" long, 19" wide at the bottom, 13" wide at the top not including the ties, which extend from each end about 10". The apron is in very nice antique condition, with some light toning, but no holes, rips, stains, or repairs. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: 85 including shipping

Antiq. Centennial Era Wallpaper Box w/Yellow Birds

For sale is one of the most charming antique wallpaper boxes that I have ever owned. It has the design of yellow and white birds, most likely parrots, perched on flowering branches. The bottom and interior are covered in newspaper that dates to the US centennial of 1876 and is from the "Saturday Night" edition of a Philadelphia paper. In addition, on the bottom there is a stamp that says "Florence L. Burlingame, Chepachet, Rhode Island". The box measures about 15 3/4" long, 13 1/4" wide and 11" tall, and is in nice antique condition, with some expected wear, including a small puncture, and a some water stains on the lid, but very little missing wallpaper. It should also be noted that the bottom has been reinforced over the years, and is currently quite stable. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or to request additional photos.

Price: SALE PRICE $235 including shipping and insurance

Antique 19th C. Norwegian Folk Art Wedding Spoon

For sale is an exceptional antique Norwegian wedding spoon love token that I acquired in Wisconsin. It dates to the 19th century, and has 2 chains at the top, each of which has a sort of crown shape on the end. The spoon measures about 10 1/2" long, and the bowl is about 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" not including the handle. It is in wonderful antique condition, with a warm patina, but no noticeable issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: 135 including shipping and insurance

Antique Huswif Sewing Roll-Up Early Fabrics

For sale is a terrific antique huswif sewing roll-up that has been in my collection for awhile. It has 5 pockets, each made of a different solid fabric, and enhanced with decorative stitching. In addition, the backing is a nice old striped print, there are little bows around the outside, and a ribbon hanger at the top. The piece measures about 20 1/2" long and 5 1/4" wide, and is in very nice antique condition, with no holes, rips, stains, or repairs. The bows do show some wear, and one is missing on the bottom. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: SALE PRICE $250 including shipping and insurance

Antiq. Primitive Wood Mallet - Lavender/Pink Paint

For sale is an antique super primitive wood mallet that I found on a recent trip to the Midwest and East Coast. It is hand made, and has scribed lines on both the handle and head. It is primarily painted a lavender pink color, but there is a black stripe on the top. The piece measures about 11 3/4" long, and the head is about 2 1/2" in diameter. It is in well used primitive antique condition, with a fairly large area on the top of the head where wood is missing, as well as other signs of age. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: 85 including shipping

Antique Folk Art Eagle & Shield Butter Print

For sale is an antique folk art eagle butter print that I have had for quite awhile in my private collection. I think that it was probably made in Pennsylvania, but I can't completely verify that. The eagle has a shield chest, and is encircled with carved triangles. The piece has never had a handle, and measures about 3 5/8" in diameter and 1" thick, and is in nice antique condition, with an aged patina, as well as a few tiny chips and stress cracks. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: SALE PRICE $265 including shipping and insurance

Antique 4 1/4PA. Folk Art Eagle Print

Antique PA. Primitive Folk Art Radial Butter Print

For sale is a wonderful antique 19th century Pennsylvania primitive folk art butter print in a pinwheel or radial design with smaller radials in between each "petal". It has a separate hand carved handle, and measures about 3 3/4" in diameter, and 2 1/4" front to back. It is in nice antique condition, with signs of age and use, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: SALE PRICE $245 including shipping and insurance

Sweet Antique Pinprick Watercolor of Girl w/Flower

For sale is a charming very small size antique 19th century folk art pinprick watercolor, ink, and pencil depiction of a young girl holding flowers standing in the grass. It is housed in a black painted frame with a metal loop hanger. The framed piece measures about 4 3/4" x 3 3/4" with sight measurements of 3 7/8" x 2 7/8". The image itself is about 3" tall and 2" wide. The piece is in very nice antique condition, with no significant flaws. It should be noted that the frame is newer than the watercolor. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: 495 including shipping and insurance

Rare Antique Dated 1798 Homespun Table Cover

For sale is a rare antique homespun table cover, I believe, that has embroidery in one corner that says" Anno 1798, with what I believe is the maker's name, which looks to be Eastern European. The piece is trimmed in lace, and measures about 82" x 66". It is in very nice antique condition, with no holes, rips, noticeable stains, or repairs. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: 225 including shipping and insurance

Antique Working German Birdcage Pipsqueak Ex Smith

For sale is a very sweet antique German birdcage pipsqueak that has 3 composition birds inside, one yellow, one, blue, and one red. This piece was previously in the collection of Curtis and Linda Smith. The birds are perched on what looks like some kind of dried plant, all with their wings outspread. The cage is made of thin wire and some type of natural straw or other fiber, and the bellows/squeaker is wood and paper. There is what looks like an inventory number on the bottom, as well as a sticker with remnants of writing on it. The pipsqueak measure about 6" tall and 2 3/4" in diameter on the bottom, and is in very nice antique working condition, although the squeak isn't really very loud. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: SALE PRICE $275 including shipping and insurance

Antique PA. Multicolor Silk Huswif Sewing Roll-Up

For sale is an antique handmade huswif/sewing silk rollup that I acquired in Pennsylvania, and that I am sure was made there as well. It is hand sewn, and has 8 pockets that are made of a nice variety of silk fabrics in pink, yellow, and blue, some of which are brocades. At the bottom there is a 6-layer semicircle for holding pins and needles. In addition, I looked at the interior of the piece, and it looks like the back has been reinforced with striped linen fabric, possibly homespun. There is also paper on the reverse side of each pocket. The sewing pocket measures about 20" long and 4 1/2" wide, and is in nice antique condition, with some fading on the back, and the felt has detached about 1" from the bottom of the pocket, an easy fix for the new owner. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions, or for additional photos.

Price: 185 including shipping and insurance

Ca. 1900 Red & White Floral Quilt for Poster Bed

For sale is a terrific antique ca. 1900 red and white quilt for a poster bed with appliqued flowers as well as a swag design around the perimeter. It is quilted in a variety of designs including stars, various types of leaves, flowers, as well as diagonal lines and small circles. It is filled with raw cotton, and you can see seeds when the quilt is held up to the light. The backing fabric is the same as the front, and at some point, a wide casing was added for display. The quilt measures about 78" x 72", and is in very nice antique condition, with a few very light stains, mainly on the back, and only mentioned for the sake of complete accuracy. There are no major issues. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions including requests for additional pictures.

Price: 495 including shipping and insurance

Antique Signed Folk Art Bird Tree Scherenschnitte

For sale is a very sweet framed folk art scherenschnitte that depicts a bird tree. I think that it may have been made in Pennsylvania, but I can't completely verify that. The piece is signed "John Mahaffey", and is housed in an old gold painted frame. The framed piece measures about 8 5/8" x 6 7/8" with sight measurements of 7 5/8" x 5 7/8". It is in nice antique condition, with nice signs of age, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

Ca.1840 Silhouette of Girl w/Book attr. Hubard

For sale is a charming antique ca. 1840 painted silhouette of a girl holding a book. I was told that it was an unsigned Hubard piece. It is in a period walnut veneered frame with a metal hanger at the top. The framed piece measures about 9 3/4" x 7 1/2" with sight measurements of 7 1/2" x 5 1/4". The image itself is about 6" high and 3" wide. The piece is in very nice antique condition, with expected and appropriate signs of age, but no significant flaws. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

Working Antique German Exotic Bird Pipsqueak

For sale is a wonderful antique German exotic bird pipsqueak/squeak toy in working condition that has been in my collection for a few years. The bird is made of composition covered in velvet, wool felt, real fur, and feathers, and sits on a wooden base with a paper bellows. The piece measures about 6 3/4" tall, the base is 5 1/2" long and 3" wide, and the bird itself is about 5 1/2" long. It is in nice antique working condition, although there are tears and repairs on the bellows. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: SALE PRICE $250 including shipping and insurance

19th C. PA. Folk Art Bandbox w/Tulip Design

For sale is a wonderful antique 19th century folk art pantry/bandbox that I found in Ohio, but that was made in Pennsylvania. It is constructed with splints and wooden pegs. On both the lid and sides, there is a very stereotypical PA. Dutch style design of red tulips with yellow centers, and almost comma shaped leaves on the lid. The box measures about 17 1/2" long, 8 1/2" wide, and 5 3/4" tall, and is in nice but antique condition, with a dark aged patina, an area of missing wood on the top, as well as expected wear around the edges on both the lid and box. There is what looks like a crack on the lid, but I believe that 2 pieces of wood were used in its construction, as when you look on the inside, the line is very straight, and the grain doesn't quite match. In addition, there have been a few areas where nails have been added for reinforcement. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: SALE PRICE $275 including shipping and insurance

Antique Folk Art Flower Design Stumpwork Table Mat

For sale is a very nice antique folk art stumpwork 6 petal flower design table mat, or possibly small lap robe. Each block is completed on a variety of different fabrics, measures about 6 1/2" square, and there are 30 squares in total. The backing fabric is black wool flannel, I believe. The entire piece measures about 39 1/4" x 33", and is in very nice antique condition. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: 235 including shipping and insurance

Antique 1829 Fraktur Bookplate w/ Shield & Tulips

For sale is a wonderful antique folk art watercolor fraktur bookplate with German writing and a sort of shield and tulip design at the bottom completed in red, yellow, green, and blue. I believe that it is most likely from Pennsylvania. It is dated January 26th, 1829, and has been placed on acid free backing. It is housed in an antique frame with a metal loop hanger, and measures about 9 1/8" x 6 3/8" with sight measurements of 7 1/8" x 4 3/8". The fraktur itself is about 6 1/4" x 3 3/4", and is in nice antique condition, with minor toning and stains, as well as minor wear around the edges. The frame is also in nice condition, and a new paper backing has been added. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance

Antique 1838 Fraktur Bookplate w/Bird, Tulips

For sale is a wonderful antique dated 1838 watercolor fraktur bookplate with what I think is German writing, and a red and blue bird flanked by red and blue tulips at the bottom. I think that it is most likely from Pennsylvania, and has been placed on acid free backing, and housed in an antique frame. The framed piece measures about 9 5/8" x 7" with sight measurements of 7 5/8" x 5". The fraktur itself measures about 6 1/4" x 3 1/2", and is in antique but nice displayable condition, with minor toning and stains, as well as areas of damage around the edges. The frame is in good condition, and a new paper backing has been added. Please look carefully at the pictures, and contact me with any questions.

Price: 295 including shipping and insurance