19th C. Grain-Painted Document Box

Fabulous grain painted document box measuring 12"x7"x6".  Square nail construction.  Retains its original hinges and lock.  Aside from gentle wear consistent with age, the only apology is an old repair to an age crack on the top.  A truly lovely box!     $750

          

Early Covered Treen Container

Lovely small treenware covered container made of apple or pear wood in very fine condition. Found in Massachusetts. The top has a tiny handle with the letter "I" carved into it and is decorated with 2 pairs of carved concentric circles.  There is quite a bit of old writing in black on the underside of the lid, including: Boston, Mass written in several places, Old South..., and what may be initials of former owners. Measures approximately 2 1/2" tall to the top of the handle and approximately 3 1/2" in diameter across the top.    $595

         

19th C Pine Valuables Box w/ Heart Escutcheon

19th C pine valuables box from Pennsylvania with an old surface which appears original. The box retains its original brass hinges and lock and is constructed with square nails. And, it has a wonderful heart escutcheon and a wall papered interior. Measures approximately 19" X 9" X 8".  $395

Early 19th C Mortar & Pestle

What makes this mortar and pestle stand out besides the terrific small size, great form and fine condition? The mortar is initialed "WA" and dated 1819. It is also quite heavy~ possibly lignum vitae? I was told that this mortar & pestle came out of a Nantucket estate. $250

    

Rare Shaker Hanging Sieve

Diminutive Shaker sieve with original woven horse hair in excellent condition. Believed to be from a NH community. Measures approximately 11" high and 6" wide.  $350

    

Covered Dough Box

Large covered dough box with dovetails, square nail construction, and heart shaped handles. In a super old surface and in nice solid condition. Dough box measures 30" X 16.5" X 12.5".   $495

American Ash Burl Bowl

Lovely early 19th C turned ash burl bowl with an incised collar, a small foot and a terrific smooth feel. Chopping marks can be seen in the interior. Upon close inspection, faint traces of yellow paint can be seen on portions of the exterior. Has several small tight cracks at the rim. Measures 10 1/2" in diameter and stands 3 3/8" tall.   $2400

Stone Fruit

We have a great assortment of early stone fruit, which usually includes apricots, peaches, oranges, pears, lemons, apples, tangerines, figs, bananas, strawberries, walnuts, cherries and grapes. Please call or email with photo requests.

Purple Grapes (1)                                                         $95 each

Green Grapes (2)                                                          $95 each

Cherries (2 clusters)                                                     SOLD

Apple (3), Peach (5), Pear (3), Strawberry (1)              $50 each

Apricot (4), Green Fig(4), Lemon(2)                              $45 each

Orange -large(1), Plum(1), Walnut(2)                            $45 each

Banana (2)                                                                    $45 each

Orange -small(3), Tangerine(1)                                    $30 each

**The numbers in parentheses refer to the quantity currently available for sale** 

19th C. Grain Painted Document Box

Lovely 19th C. dovetailed grain painted document box with gold pin striping and a brass eagle handle showing great patina. Handle looks to have been with the box for quite some time but there are small holes in the lid (that can only be seen from the inside) indicating that there may have been a different handle at some time. Paint is good and strong but does show some expected wear, particularly on the edges of the box's top. Measures 15 3/4" X 12" X 7 1/2"   $495

    

19th C Round Pantry Box

"C S Allen's Tea Box"

Sturdy 19th C pantry box constructed with copper tacks and wood pegs measuring 8" in diameter and 4" tall. An old note on the inside of the lid reads "C S Allen Tea Box he...to Mae in 1842 He died 1904". The original paint is dark green with a very old second layer of worn paint that looks like it might have been black. This pantry box is in very good condition with only a couple of small chips around the wooden pegs at the base and one missing copper tack at the bottom of the lap. Displays the wear the primitive lover would expect and hope to see from a well used utilitarian item!    $450

         

18th C. Leather Document Box

A wonderful small embossed leather document box. The leather is in good condition for its age. The leather hinges are long gone, but the leather across the back of the box is still complete (the lid is still connected to the box). Hasp is broken. Measures 10" X 5 3/4" X 3 1/4".  $325

         

Early Pantry Box in Brown Paint

19th C. round pantry box with two opposing fingers. Measures 8" in diameter and 3 1/4" tall. This is a nice solid pantry box and is in very good condition. This pantry box has a great feel-- it is very smooth from over a century of being handled and used. Remnants of the spice that had been stored in this pantry box are still evident on the bottom. Paint shows some wear consistent with use and there are a couple of tiny nicks to the edge of the lid, as well as a couple of small random paint splatters.  $595

    

Bone Dice Cup and 2 Tiny Dice

19th C diminutive bone dice cup stands just under 2" tall. It is decorated with a band at the top and incised lines at the middle and the bottom. The base has a label from a jeweler, with the name of Young, Watchmaker & Jeweller, and what looks like a picture of an eagle, but it is difficult to read due to wear. Each die measures about 5/16" across. $175

         

19th C Treen Bowl

Shallow treen bowl dating from the 19th C. This doesn't look like it has ever had a finish or paint, just a nice natural surface. Has a great smooth feel inside and out. Measures 10 1/2- 11 1/4" in diameter and stands just 2" high.  Has a small crack starting at one edge.  $195

19th C. Knife Box in Green Paint

This sturdy knife box has great old green paint, canted sides, and dovetailed construction (even the handle is dovetailed into the sides). Shows signs of normal use with some paint wear and has a small very old chip to the base at one corner. Measures 16 1/2" X 11" X 7 1/2" (to the top of the handle).   $225

19th C. Knife Box in Attic Surface

This knife box has canted sides, an elegantly curved low set handle and a nice attic surface. It is constructed with small cut nails and is in very good condition, showing the typical nicks and scratches from use. The knife box measures 16" X 9 1/2" X 4".   $175

Small Feather Basket

Basket with wonderful form dating from the early 20th C. In excellent condition with a lovely patina and only a 1" section of rim wrap missing. Stands 7 1/4" tall.  $195

Terrific Two Handled Basket

Lovely basket tapering from round to a square base with great patina and in wonderful condition. Has 2 notched handles and a double wrapped rim. Minor staining on the bottom. Measures approximately 12" in diameter and 7" tall to the top of the handles.     $295

 

Super Handled Basket with Wooden Bottom

This basket is very well made with a double wrapped rim, notched handle, and a wooden bottom.  It is sturdy, has a great patina and is in excellent condition!  The basket stands 9" high (14" to the top of the handle) and measures 14" in diameter.  $395

    

Signed Splint Market Basket

Lovely market basket with a notched handle and a double wrapped rim. In excellent condition, with only two small pieces of rim wrap missing, and a super patina. Signed on the handle Howard H. Davis. Measures approximately 19" L X 13" W X 11" H (to top of handle)     $295

    

Small Cast Iron Garden Urn

This is just the loveliest small garden urn, perfect for a table top or on a garden wall. It comes from the Cincinnati, Ohio area and is in very good condition. Paint is a chippy silver and it probably has had numerous repaints over the years. Remnants of a salmon paint can be seen on the interior. And, it has a little bit of rust, but nothing unexpected for an item exposed to the elements. Stands 11 1/2" tall on a base that is 4 1/2" square. The diameter at the rim is 7 3/4" with an opening 6" across.  $215

19th C Redware Pudding Dish

19th C redware pudding dish most likely from Pennsylvania in very good condition with no cracks, chips, or repairs. Measures 8 1/2" in diameter and is 2 3/4" deep.     $175

19th C. Pewter Basin 

This 19th C. Pewter basin is unmarked and is believed to be American. It has acquired a nice patina over the years and is in good shape showing evidence of use (knife marks, minor dings, etc...). It may also have had one early small repair or possibly just a minor in the making imperfection (1 1/2" by 3/8" that just looks a little different but also has the same patina and knife marks as the rest of the basin). This pewter basin measures 8" in diameter and 2" high.  $175

19th C Ale Muller

19th C ale muller in very good condition. Approximately 8" tall with a 4 1/2" diameter at the rim.    $195

19th C. Pennsylvania Cooking Tools

Three 19th C Pennsylvania wrought iron cooking tools: a skimmer, spatula, and meat fork. All in very good condition and all are decorated with circles on the handles. The skimmer and spatula look to have been made by the same hand. The decoration on the meat fork is slightly different, with varying sized circles and incised lines on the handle. The meat fork also has an old collection number on the back.  These look fantastic hanging by the fireplace. A great price for three pieces!    $275

    

Late 19th- Early 20th C. Iron Finial

Great 2 piece iron finial with chippy silver paint. Weighs 7 pounds and stands 10 1/2" tall.   $150