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. 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

    

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

    

Diminutive Chopping/Dough Bowl

Small New England chopping bowl in natural surface with no damage or repairs, just lots of good honest use.  $250

Pair of Children's Soapstone Boot Warmers

Found in Vermont, a terrific pair of hand carved soapstone boot warmers measuring just under 6 inches long. In very nice condition.  $150

PA Covered Rye Basket

How often do you find a Pennsylvania rye basket with a cover and a handle? This is a terrific basket with a handle worn smooth from use and it is in very good shape.   $350

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

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

         

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

         

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)                                                    $50 each

Apple (2), Peach (5), Pear (3), Strawberry (0)              $50 each

Apricot (4), Green Fig(3), Lemon(2)                              $45 each

Orange -large(1), Plum(0), Walnut(2)                            $45 each

Banana (1)                                                                    $45 each

Orange -small(2), Tangerine(1)                                    $45 each

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

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 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

         

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.  SOLD

    

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

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

    

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