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H952C 19th century turned wooden Mortar and Pestle in original black painted surface. Nicely turned shape with simple incised ring around the outside and a molded interior lip surrounding the opening of the Mortar.
H952C 19th century turned wooden Mortar and Pestle in original black painted surface. Nicely turned shape with simple incised ring around the outside and a molded interior lip surrounding the opening of the Mortar.
J234 19th century original gray painted Mortar and Pestle. Each part is turned from one solid piece of wood. Both the pestle, and the interior of the mortar, retain wonderful natural patina. Very sturdy with good weight. No cracks. The Mortar measures 8” tall x 6” diameter bottom with a 2 1/4” wide band around the bottom before the sides curve around the bowl and taper back in to a 6 ¼” diameter top. Pestle appears to be original to the mortar and measures 12” long with wear indicative of years of use.
J234 19th century original gray painted Mortar and Pestle. Each part is turned from one solid piece of wood. Both the pestle, and the interior of the mortar, retain wonderful natural patina. Very sturdy with good weight. No cracks.
H954B 19th century wooden turned mortar and pestle in original old dark mustard painted surface. It is a simply turned design and shows wear indicative of use. The pestle, which appears to be original to the mortar, has the original old patina surface. Several surface cracks from age, however only one tight crack appears to go all the way through the top. Measurements: 5" top diameter x 4 ¼” bottom diameter x 8" tall. The Pestle measures 10 1/4" long.
H954B 19th century wooden turned mortar and pestle in original old dark mustard painted surface. It is a simply turned design and shows wear indicative of use.
H954B 19th century wooden turned mortar and pestle in original old dark mustard painted surface. It is a simply turned design and shows wear indicative of use. The pestle, which appears to be original to the mortar, has the original old patina surface. Several surface cracks from age, however only one tight crack appears to go all the way through the top. Measurements: 5" top diameter x 4 ¼” bottom diameter x 8" tall. The Pestle measures 10 1/4" long.
H954B 19th century wooden turned mortar and pestle in original old dark mustard painted surface. It is a simply turned design and shows wear indicative of use.
**SOLD** K83 19th century Pennsylvania mortar and pestle bearing original, dry blue-gray painted surface. Nicely turned solid wood with rounded rim and decorative raised rings encircling the mortar, resting on a footed base. The pestle has a gracefully shaped turned handle with bulbous end that shows extensive wear from years of use. Natural patina interior. No cracks.
**SOLD** K83 19th century Pennsylvania mortar and pestle bearing original, dry blue-gray painted surface. Nicely turned solid wood with rounded rim and decorative raised rings encircling the mortar, resting on a footed base. The pestle has a gracefully shaped turned handle with bulbous end that shows extensive wear from years of use. Natural patina interior. No cracks.
J270 Early 19th century Mortar and Pestle with original bittersweet red painted surface. Very simple turnings, with faint remnants of incised lines around the bowl and base areas. Vertical open age crack along one side of bowl. Base of pestle, and inside of mortar, shows extensive wear and great natural patina from years of use. Measurements: 6 ¾” tall x 4 ¾” diameter. Pestle measures 9” long.
J270 Early 19th century Mortar and Pestle with original bittersweet red painted surface. Very simple turnings, with faint remnants of incised lines around the bowl and base areas. Vertical open age crack along one side of bowl.
G11 19th Century red painted New England Trencher. Spectacular early hand-hewn Trencher. It retains a fantastic original dry red worn painted exterior surface with great patina. The inside of the Trencher shows great wear and looks like it was used as a chopping bowl. Measurements: 20 ¾” long x 12” wide x 4 5/8” Tall
G11 19th Century red painted New England Trencher. Spectacular early hand-hewn Trencher. It retains a fantastic original dry red worn painted exterior surface with great patina.
 
H323 19th century wooden bowl with original dry mustard paint. Bowl is slightly out of round with a broad top rim that gently tapers and shows prominent evidence of slow lathe turnings. Great natural patina interior with wear indicative of years of use. Measurements: 8 ½” x 9 ½” diameter (out of round) x 2” deep. Rim around top is ½” wide.
H323 19th century wooden bowl with original dry mustard paint. Bowl is slightly out of round with a broad top rim that gently tapers and shows prominent evidence of slow lathe turnings.
J414 Late 18th century slight beehive bowl with distinct turnings, a lipped rim, and slightly raised foot bearing a beautiful dry red painted surface and natural patina interior with evidence of slow turnings and extensive chop marks. Slightly out of round. Very sturdy. Measurements: 8 3/4" x 9 1/4" diameter (out of round). Height varies between 2" and 2 1/4" tall.
J414 Late 18th century slight beehive bowl with distinct turnings, a lipped rim, and slightly raised foot bearing a beautiful dry red painted surface and natural patina interior with evidence of slow turnings and extensive chop marks. Slightly out of round.
**SOLD** RM1409 19th century Pennsylvania original blue-green painted wooden bowl, American, mid-19th century, A lathe-turned bowl, slightly out of round, Retains an nice untouched painted surface with good patina, and old natural patina
**SOLD** RM1409 19th century Pennsylvania original blue-green painted wooden bowl, American, mid-19th century, A lathe-turned bowl, slightly out of round, Retains an nice untouched painted surface with good patina, and old natural patina
F431 19th century North Carolina oval Trencher / Dough Bowl with original gray painted exterior and natural patina interior. Interior retains evidence of chop / slice marks
F431 19th century North Carolina oval Trencher / Dough Bowl with original gray painted exterior and natural patina interior. Interior retains evidence of chop / slice marks
H486 – 19th century hand painted wooden butter paddle depicting trees and a fence surrounding a Church with snowcapped roof. Unsigned.
H486 – 19th century hand painted wooden butter paddle depicting trees and a fence surrounding a Church with snowcapped roof. Unsigned.
**SOLD** RM1404 19th Century Pennsylvania extraordinary wooden bowl in old blue paint over the original blue paint. Bowl boasts a chamfered interior lip with a distinct molded rim around the top outer edge. Image Properties
**SOLD** RM1404 19th Century Pennsylvania extraordinary wooden bowl in old blue paint over the original blue paint. Bowl boasts a chamfered interior lip with a distinct molded rim around the top outer edge. Image Properties
H218 LEHNWARE SUGAR BUCKET A mid to late 19th century oak lidded sugar bucket by Joseph Long Lehn (1798-1892) of Elizabeth Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
H218 LEHNWARE SUGAR BUCKET A mid to late 19th century oak lidded sugar bucket by Joseph Long Lehn (1798-1892) of Elizabeth Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
**SOLD** H481 19th century hand painted wooden butter paddle depicting a snow scene with a house with snow covered roof, fence and barren trees, along with a person on a horse surrounded by three small dogs in the lane.
**SOLD** H481 19th century hand painted wooden butter paddle depicting a snow scene with a house with snow covered roof, fence and barren trees, along with a person on a horse surrounded by three small dogs in the lane.
**SOLD** H485 – 19th century hand painted wooden butter paddle depicting small barren trees surrounding a small cabin with snowcapped roof and fenced-in snowy yard. White paint covers the entire handle, back of the paddle retains a natural, dark patina. Unsigned.
**SOLD** H485 – 19th century hand painted wooden butter paddle depicting small barren trees surrounding a small cabin with snowcapped roof and fenced-in snowy yard. White paint covers the entire handle, back of the paddle retains a natural, dark patina. Unsigned.
H484 – 19th century hand painted wooden butter paddle depicting a snowy landscape scene with barren trees alongside an icy body of water with faint outlines of snow-covered roofs of houses in the background.
H484 – 19th century hand painted wooden butter paddle depicting a snowy landscape scene with barren trees alongside an icy body of water with faint outlines of snow-covered roofs of houses in the background.
H458 Early 19th century beautiful turned wooden bowl with original blue painted surface. Unusual turned ring at base resting on a small, raised foot that measures 5 ¾” diameter. The distinct wear on each side is indicative of where hands have held/carried this bowl during many years of use.
H458 Early 19th century beautiful turned wooden bowl with original blue painted surface. Unusual turned ring at base resting on a small, raised foot that measures 5 ¾” diameter. The distinct wear on each side is indicative of where hands have held/carried this bowl during many years of use.
**SOLD** H388 19th century wooden scoop hand painted and decorated with a nighttime Nautical scene. Painting includes detailed rigging on the ship's mast and sails, a cloudy sky with the moon peeking through clouds and reflecting on the water
**SOLD** H388 19th century wooden scoop hand painted and decorated with a nighttime Nautical scene.
H440 Mid 19th century unusual metal Bowl with the original robin egg blue painted exterior and black painted interior, found in Ohio.
H440 Mid 19th century unusual metal Bowl with the original robin egg blue painted exterior and black painted interior, found in Ohio.
H466 - 19th Century Pennsylvania extraordinary wooden bowl in original salmon paint. Bowl boasts a chamfered interior lip with a distinct molded rim around the top outer edge and rests on an ever so slightly raised foot.
H466 - 19th Century Pennsylvania extraordinary wooden bowl in original salmon paint. Bowl boasts a chamfered interior lip with a distinct molded rim around the top outer edge and rests on an ever so slightly raised foot.
**SOLD** H127 Spectacular original dry red painted wooden turned bowl - out of round, excellent wear and patina indicative of age and use. Very thick and sturdy.
**SOLD** H127 Spectacular original dry red painted wooden turned bowl - out of round, excellent wear and patina indicative of age and use. Very thick and sturdy.
**SOLD** RM1338 Diminutive red painted wooden bowl with slightly raised foot and defined inner lip around top.
**SOLD** RM1338 Diminutive red painted wooden bowl with slightly raised foot and defined inner lip around top.
H97 Wonderful New England wooden bowl, hand turned bowl is out of round footed in the original red painted surface strong evidence of slow lathe turning,, and resting on raised foot.
H97 Wonderful New England wooden bowl, hand turned bowl is out of round footed in the original red painted surface strong evidence of slow lathe turning,, and resting on raised foot.
**SOLD** RM1367 Early 19th century hand turned wooden bowl retaining its old blue paint. . Thick walled with incised rings around the inner and outer edge of the rim. Evidence of slow turnings and nice wear visible on the outside.
H165 Early 19th century Wooden turned Bowl Small size, out of round ,with the original dry mustard paint on the outside and painted on the inside , and shows wonderful lathe marks,
H165 Early 19th century Wooden turned Bowl Small size, out of round ,with the original dry mustard paint on the outside and painted on the inside , and shows wonderful lathe marks,
H1052 Early wooden footed turned bowl retaining original green and bittersweet painted surface. Remnants of paint decoration on interior and around the top edge of the bowl. Distinct beaded lip encircles the middle of the outer edge of the bowl where the paint colors separate. Measurements: 9” x 9 ¼” diameter x 4 ¼” tall. (The footed area is ½” tall.)
H1052 Early wooden footed turned bowl retaining original green and bittersweet painted surface. Remnants of paint decoration on interior and around the top edge of the bowl. Distinct beaded lip encircles the middle of the outer edge of the bowl where the paint colors separate.
G810 Beautiful late 18h century original dry Red painted beehive turned wooden bowl with great turnings, nice lipped edge and incised foot Out of round. Measurements: 9 3/4" x 10" diameter x 3" deep
G810 Beautiful late 18h century original dry Red painted beehive turned wooden bowl with great turnings, nice lipped edge and incised foot Out of round.
**SOLD** RM1339 Early wooden bowl with nice turnings, lipped edge and beautiful blue paint. Out of round.
**SOLD** RM1339 Early wooden bowl with nice turnings, lipped edge and beautiful blue paint. Out of round.
RM1365 Early to mid-1900's Wooden wine bottle with cork bottom in dry red painted surface. Originally used for aging wine. Old cork stopper still intact. Image Properties
RM1365 Early to mid-1900's Wooden wine bottle with cork bottom in dry red painted surface. Originally used for aging wine. Old cork stopper still intact. Image Properties
**SOLD** RM1343 Wonderful 19th Century small footed bowl in the original bittersweet paint.
**SOLD** RM1343 Wonderful 19th Century small footed bowl in the original bittersweet paint.
 
*SOLD* G563 Eastern Shore, Maryland hand chopped Trencher in the original oyster white paint, which is a very hard color to find. Features an early “make-do” repair to one corner and a great worn surface. Circa 1840.
*SOLD* G563 Eastern Shore, Maryland hand chopped Trencher in the original oyster white paint, which is a very hard color to find. Features an early “make-do” repair to one corner and a great worn surface. Circa 1840.
372 Pair of treenware spice / trinket boxes attributed to the Lancaster-Lebanon County region of Pennsylvania. Both turned wood boxes have tightly seated, slightly domed lids with tiny porcelain knob buttons, red sponge paint accents and are in overall good condition with dark patina and wear from use. Both boxes have a narrow rim foot. (NOTE: The lid on larger box is cracked/glued.)
372 Pair of treenware spice / trinket boxes attributed to the Lancaster-Lebanon County region of Pennsylvania. Both turned wood boxes have tightly seated, slightly domed lids with tiny porcelain knob buttons
 
H1053 Original blue painted “Tankard” style treenware lidded box – featuring steamed and bentwood sides secured with woven reeds and tacks. Wooden handle. Chamfered edge around lid. Lid opens to reveal a clean, natural patina interior. Measurements: 9 ½” x 7 ½” x 5 3/8” tall.
H1053 Original blue painted “Tankard” style treenware lidded box – featuring steamed and bentwood sides secured with woven reeds and tacks. Wooden handle. Chamfered edge around lid.
G302 New England small wooden Beehive painted Bowl, out of round , ca. late 18th to early 19th century. Bold form, with small rim tapering subtlely downward, showing strong evidence of slow lathe turning, and resting on raised foot. Under base shows expected and desired chisel marks where the block was removed after turning.
RM1280 19th century wooden bowl with original dry red paint. Bowl is slightly out of round with a broad top rim that gently tapers and shows prominent evidence of slow lathe turnings. Early age crack as pictured.
RM1280 19th century wooden bowl with original dry red paint. Bowl is slightly out of round with a broad top rim that gently tapers and shows prominent evidence of slow lathe turnings. Early age crack as pictured.
S76 Early Salmon painted dovetailed measuring box (1/2 peck) wonderful dry painted surface.
S76 Early Salmon painted dovetailed measuring box (1/2 peck) wonderful dry painted surface.
*SOLD* T346 Pennsylvania original blue painted Cutlery Tray , with a nice high handle, the inside of the tray is showing wear from use, flared sided, circa 1850
*SOLD* T346 Pennsylvania original blue painted Cutlery Tray , with a nice high handle, the inside of the tray is showing wear from use, flared sided, circa 1850
D532 19th century breadboard and knife, the breadboard has a beautifully worn patina. The carving “Bread” along with a flower was done by a skilled carver. The bread knife is from the same era and has a simple carving of the word 'bread' to one side of it.
G221 19th century wooden turned Compote . The original untouched surface is just wonderful Notice the shaped stem, beautifully turned bowl
G248 Outstnding Late 18th./early 19th. century, New England. Just fabulous size and surface, I don’t know how it could get better. The trencher is a very heavy wood, I might suggest Chestnut. It is very difficult to tell because of the painted surface. This trencher has the best dry, dry red paint outside.
*SOLD* G406 American, probably New England, ca. early 19th century , showing strong evidence of slow lathe turning. Under base shows expected and desired wear to the dry original gray paint is the first coat and the original coat
*SOLD* G406 American, probably New England, ca. early 19th century , showing strong evidence of slow lathe turning. Under base shows expected and desired wear to the dry original gray paint is the first coat and the original coat
G236 A mid to late 19th century paint decorated bucket from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Arched wire bail handle with turned wooden grip. The interior is old natural patina, exterior painted with an overall grained mustard color over a yellow ground having a distinct and unusual diagonal tendril-like combed decoration. Two iron bands secure the staves. In generally good condition having minor imperfections commensurate with age and use. Measurements: 12" diameter x 9" tall.
G236 A mid to late 19th century paint decorated bucket from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Arched wire bail handle with turned wooden grip. The interior is old natural patina, exterior painted with an overall grained mustard color over a yellow ground having a distinct and unusual diagonal tendril-like combed decoration.
 
G303 Nice small size original painted wooden bowl in beautiful dry windsor green paint, out of round excellent condition from a private MD collection
G303 Nice small size original painted wooden bowl in beautiful dry windsor green paint, out of round excellent condition from a private MD collection
G304 19h century Pennslyvania Wooden bowl in dry robin egg blue paint over the original darker blue with a wide band around the top and a slightly raised foot
G304 19h century Pennslyvania Wooden bowl in dry robin egg blue paint over the original darker blue with a wide band around the top and a slightly raised foot
A467 19th century walnut Cutlery Box wih a high arched cut out heat shaped handle , with scalloped sizes , canted sizes, with a one board nail on bottom with square head nail, dovetailed case, in original dry surface circa 1820
A467 19th century walnut Cutlery Box wih a high arched cut out heat shaped handle , with scalloped sizes , canted sizes, with a one board nail on bottom with square head nail, dovetailed case, in original dry surface circa 1820
Late 18th century wooden bowl in beautiful worn, dry original red paint. Hand turned out of round with wide band around the top. Very unique flattened edge on opposite sides of the top opening that appear to have been created/used for propping the bowl steadily on its edge to scrape contents from inside the bowl. Natural patina interior reflects wear chop marks and cracks indicative of age and use. Out of round at 16 1/2" X 17 1/4 " diameter x 5” deep.
Late 18th century wooden bowl in beautiful worn, dry original red paint. Hand turned out of round with wide band around the top. Very unique flattened edge on opposite sides of the top opening that appear to have been created/used for propping the bowl steadily on its edge to scrape contents from inside the bowl. Natural patina interior reflects wear chop marks and cracks indicative of age and use.
**SOLD** F218 This is a wonderful example of a 19th Century wooden cutlery tray/ knife box . What makes this piece a real standout is the scalloped nicely executed cut out handle . The tray is constructed from pine with square nails and canted sides attaching to a one-board bottom.
**SOLD** F150 Early 19th century fine walnut cutlery tray / knife box. Circa 1820. Having two deep sections with raised divider with heart shaped pierced central carrying handle. Constructed of walnut wood with a canted dovetailed case. This tray retains its original patina.
D595 19th century Ironing Board with original red paint. The wood is pine. Beautiful old original patina. A hook has been added for hanging. Circa 1860.
D595 19th century Ironing Board with original red paint. The wood is pine. Beautiful old original patina. A hook has been added for hanging. Circa 1860.