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| L519 Beautiful late 19th century York County, Pennsylvania original mustard yellow painted blanket chest with turned feet. Very fine dovetailed case with applied molding around top, resting on shaped, turned feet. Super clean interior with lidded til inside. |
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| MS4 19th century Pennsylvania hanging wall shelf with three shelves and shaped ends retaining its original sage green painted surface. The graduated shelves are mortised into the sides and bear rounded front edges. Circa 1850s. |
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| M265 Mid-19th century New England original red painted tray top table with one board, scrubbed top surrounded with applied gallery molding, resting on tapered legs. The apron is fully mortised and pegged into the legs. Square head nail construction. |
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| M1186 Early 20th century original painted wooden Folk Art sign reading - "Ride the Champion 10c" - These colorful signs originally accompanied the mechanical coin operated horses made by Bally Company of Chicago, IL, who created a replica of Gene Autreys horse, "Champion" for children to ride and pretend they were a real cowboy! The original painted background is dark green, and features red lettering with yellow outlining. The circle with the price has a black background and the numbers are yellow with red outlining which is reverse of the lettering. The 'odd' shape of the sign is explained by the shape of the base of the ride where it was attached. |
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| M1167 Late 19th century New England wall box featuring shaped sides and a high arched back with hole for hanging bearing its old green painted surface. Small wire nail construction. |
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| M1181 19th century Pennsylvania hand woven Basket featuring early blue painted surface with a double wrapped thick wooden rim and a steamed and bent handle that is tightly woven into the basket. Basket has good weight and a nice, tight weave, with an interior bumped up bottom. |
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| 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. |
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| M1104 19th century Eastern Shore, Maryland diminutive Blanket Chest bearing original blue and black painted surface featuring a dovetailed case and a decoratively cut out applied bracket base with tall feet. Six-board yellow pine construction. Great small size. Circa 1850s. |
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| M1123 19th century Mid-Atlantic Washstand bearing its original blue painted surface. Stand features an applied gallery with opening for the basin and shelf below, and rests on tall, very delicate tapered legs that are mortised and wooden pegged into the apron. Circa 1840s-1850s. |
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| M1182 Early 19th century original apple green painted pine one door cupboard with picture frame molding surrounding front. One board, square head nail construction with evidence of pith saw marks on back. Clean interior with shelving. Circa 1800-1820s. |
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| M1166 Small tin grater featuring a coarsely punched tin grating panel attached to a shaped wooden back with a decorative carved fan at the top and chip carved accents on both top and bottom. Circa 1880s-1900. |
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| M1184 19th century hand painted wooden butter paddle depicting a snowy landscape with a mill surrounded with barren trees and a waterwheel below a full moon. Slight glittery accents to the paint in the scene and a natural patina handle. |
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| **SOLD** M1169 19th century Pennsylvania wooden Wall Box retaining its original mustard painted surface, featuring sloping sides with a hole in back for hanging purposes. Circa 1870s-1880s. |
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| M1183 Wonderful 19th century Pennsylvania original green painted one door cupboard with full size dovetailed drawer above. Cupboard features a decorative cut out base, and the shaped overhang of the top is made to appear as a molded edge. Clean, natural patina interior with four stationery shelves. The wood is pine with square head nail construction. Circa 1850s-1860s. |
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| M1180 Very nice 19th century Pennsylvania Gathering Basket with original dry blue painted surface, steamed and bent notched handle, and single wrapped double- rim featuring a thick inner rim, and slightly bumped up interior for weight distribution |
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| M1179 Fantastic, large 4-fingered Shaker oval pantry box with 4 finely shaped tapered fingers bearing original Windsor green painted surface. Steamed and bentwood constructed with a pine top and bottom and very thin maple or birch sides held in place with extremely tiny square nails and brass tacks. |
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| **SOLD** M1147 Miniature wooden bowl with early old dry blue painted surface and natural patina interior, resting on a defined raised footed base. Bowl features a lipped rim with incised ring, slow turned lathe marks and an age crack with a tiny rope repair. |
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| M270 19th century Pennsylvania signed original blue painted wooden Lantern featuring four bubbled glass panels contained within a wooden pinned and post construction frame. The initials "FH" |
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| **SOLD** M1170 Early 19th century Pennsylvania peg rack with five nicely shaped wooden pegs bearing early old blue painted surface. Beaded edge along top and bottom. |
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| M1173 Fantastic very early 20th century Country Store bakery counter display case with lithographed tin advertising “Freihofer’s Quality Cakes” “A cake for every taste POUND SPONGE FRUIT”.Circa 1913 – 1920s. |
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| M1171 Early 19th century Pennsylvania original gray painted Wall Shelf. Classic lines with nice, applied molding underneath the top and squared-off front corners and a rounded edge surrounding the top. Circa 1850s |
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| RM1650 Early 19th century Eastern Shore, Maryland wooden bowl bearing original blue painted surface. The interior of the bowl has natural patina and features several previously glued cracks with “make-do” metal patches covering the cracks across the bottom. Found in Dorchester County, Maryland. Circa 1840s. Out of round. |
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| **SOLD** M1175 19th century wooden Gathering / Peach Basket bearing early original dry blue painted surface. Basket features wide hand-woven oak wooden slats in a cross hatched / diamond pattern and a solid wooden bottom. The slats are secured with steamed and bentwood bands at the rim and the bottom that are attached with age-appropriate tacks. |
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| **SOLD** M1178B 19th century Pennsylvania Dry Measure bearing original old mustard painted surface. Thick walled staved and bentwood construction secured with two metal bands. Branded “2 QTS. DRY” on the bottom. These were used in general stores to measure out dry goods such as grains, sugar, etc. |
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| M1140 19th century New England Apothecary featuring 30 dovetailed drawers retaining the original dry, salmon painted surface. Dovetailed case with square head nail construction drawers and mortised stretchers. One of the drawers retains handwritten dates along its top edges – “March 2nd 1864” and April 30th 1868”. This versatile piece can be hung on the wall or used on a sturdy flat surface. |
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| **SOLD** M1143 Late 18th to early 19th century Mid-Atlantic original blue painted one drawer Hepplewhite table featuring one board top with inlaid wood border resting on tall, delicate tapered legs. The apron is mortised into the legs and secured with wooden pegs. The drawer is dovetailed and retains its original wooden knob. Circa 1790-1820. |
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| M1128 19th century hand turned wooden bowl bearing early old blue painted surface with prominently lipped rim (~ 1 1/8” tall lip) and evidence of slow lathe turnings throughout. Bowl rests on a slightly raised footed base and retains great natural patina interior with wear indicative of years of use. Out of round. |
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| M1138 Mid-19th century Eastern Shore, Maryland original red painted one door storage cupboard resting on cut out front feet and half-moon cut out ends. The clean interior bears the same original red painted surface as exterior. Front corners of the cupboard are rounded, and the top board is also rounded to match. The wood is pine with square head nail construction. Circa 1860s. |
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| **SOLD** M1151 Great example of early wrought iron hearth ware with original surface and patina that dates from the mid to late 18th century, circa 1750-1780. Though this design is commonly referred to as a “Broiler”. |
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| M1133 Pennsylvania one drawer table with Sheraton-style turned legs that are mortised into the apron. Table bears old blue painted surface over original green paint. The wood is pine with square head nail construction. Circa 1860’s. |
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| M201 Nice! Very early 19th century punched tin Lantern, with original dry black painted surface. Hinged door opens for easy access to interior candle socket – which is cleated through the bottom. Attached round tin handle at top. Circa 1800. |
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| M1156 Early handmade solid wooden Mallet bearing hand painted Sailboats. Signed by artist in lower right corner. |
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| M127 Early 19th century wooden Peel Board / Cutting board with shaped handle and hole for hanging with scant remnants of its original mustard painted surface. Great patina, wear and chop marks are indicative of age and use. The wood is pine, one board construction with no cracks. |
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| 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. |
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| M1122 Early 19th century New England blanket chest retaining old blue painted surface. Six board, square head nailed construction with boot jack cut out feet on each end. The lid features a chamfered edge and mortised stretchers beneath the lid are what have kept it from warping / twisting over the years. Clean, natural patina interior with till. The wood is chestnut. Circa 1820s. |
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| **SOLD** M1155 Cast iron Trotting Horse doorstop with nicely detailed double-sided embossed features, resting on a sturdy base. Solid cast iron with nice patina to original black surface. Circa 1920s-1940s. |
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| M1152 Fantastic example of early wrought iron hearth ware, this example is exquisite in form and design and dates from the mid to late 18th century, circa 1750-1780. Commonly called a "Broiler", they were used at the foot of an open-hearth fireplace to allow for direct cooking. This example bears a series of curled decorations that would not only function as a support but also absorb the radiant heat and allow for a more uniform cooking platform. |
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| M1162 Figural cast iron Duck shaped knock-down Shooting Gallery Target bearing remnants of several layers of weathered white painted surface and original cotter pin and base. Remains in good working condition. Circa 1920s. |
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| M1153 Early 20th century Trade sign advertising “La France Shoes For Women”. Metal front on a wooden framed back. La France Shoe Company was established in Lynn, Massachusetts in the early 20th century and became a national brand that was iconic between 1900 and the 1920s for their elegant, tailored women’s shoes with ‘comfort arch’. |
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| M1163C Paper mache’ Pig shaped candy container with original curly tail – marked “GERMAN” on bottom. Constructed of paper mache’ / composite material with removeable head and painted eyes and mouth/teeth details. Circa 1890-1900. |
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| M1163 Resting Holstein Cow with glass eyes and wooden horns – Marked “Made in Germany” on bottom. Constructed of papier mache composition material. Circa 1920s-1930s. |
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| M1163B 19th century papier mâché rabbit candy container depicting a Rabbit sitting upright. Head lifts off. Has stick legs with a hand painted nose and mouth and blue painted accents to its coat. Unmarked. |
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| M1160 Miniature Widgeon Decoy hand carved and painted by Lloyd J. Tyler (1898-1971) of Crisfield, MD. |
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| M1164A 18th century Steel Food Chopper with wooden handle. Marked "BRADES CO" on stem. Circa late 1780s -1800. |
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| M1157 Cast Iron letter clip / paper clip depicting a Frog on Lilypad. Original surface with great patina. Circa 1880s-1900. |
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| M1141 19th century Pennsylvania original blue painted bench with rounded ends and double drop aprons that are mortised into the splayed legs that end in decorative cut out feet. One board pine construction. Circa 1840s-1850s. |
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| M1134 Pennsylvania lidded wooden Firkin in the original dry blue painted surface, featuring tongue and groove softwood staved sides, overlapping joint wooden bands secured with small tacks and steamed and bent wood handle with wood peg attachments. Clean, natural patina interior. Found in Pennsylvania. |
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| **SOLD** M1131 Late 19th century small Pennsylvania wall shelf with decorative cut out ends and scalloped edge along the front bearing old blue over the original blue painted surface. The wood is pine. Mortised ends/shelves. Circa 1870s–1880s. Image Properties |
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| *SOLD* M1149 Early 19th century lathe turned wooden bowl with original old dark blue paint inside and outside featuring a lipped rim and slow turned lathe marks throughout – resting on a footed base with hand hewn center. Out of round. No cracks. |
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| M1142 19th century Pennsylvania Hanging Corner Cupboard with the original dry red paint, the shelfs are mortised into the sides, with a painted interior that is nice and clean. The backboards are held in place with handmade nails. |
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| M1121 Early 19th century Pennsylvania original red and blue painted diminutive blanket chest with dovetailed case and applied bracket base with cut out feet, six board dovetailed construction with applied molding surrounding the lid. The molding and bracket base are secured with wooden pegs. Clean, natural patina interior with small, lidded till. Circa 1800 |
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| M1129 19th century original blue painted wooden bail handle pantry box with remnants of maker’s stamp (“REUBEN HYDE / WINCHENDON”) on top, center of lid. Sturdy, thick wooden swing handle is attached with large buttonhead wooden pins, and the thick walled, overlapping steamed and bent wood sides are secured with tacks. |
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| **SOLD** M332 19th century Apple Basket in old blue painted surface having fantastic form. The basket is sturdily constructed of oak splints with a swing bail handle. It has a wooden bottom from which each slat is attached with small iron nails securing each slat. Remains in superb original condition with an extremely fine surface displaying oxidation and very light wear. Circa 1880 - 1900. |
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| M1144 Identified original blue painted lidded wooden bucket – Stamped on bottom – “Improved and Warranted, by JAMES WHITCHER….HOOKSET, N H” with arched wire bail handle and turned wooden grip. The thick, solid wood lid is rimmed by a ¾” tall metal band secured with hand forged tacks. The interior is old natural patina. Tongue and grooved staved construction held in place with ¾” tall metal bands. |
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| **SOLD** M1137 19th century cast iron Hitching Post on its original post from an estate in Chestertown MD. upright fixture with a top ring for tying horses |
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| M1126 Fantastic identified, dated and award winning Mid-Atlantic hand-hooked rug featuring a woman in a garden with a large red bird and oversized strawberries along with the initials “JTK” and date “2008” being hooked along the bottom edge. A First-Place Blue Ribbon dated 2008 from the Maryland State Fair Timonium is attached. Vibrant colors of wool strips are tightly hand hooked on Monk’s cloth. Mounted and ready to hang. |
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| **SOLD** M1145 19th century original blue painted bucket from Pennsylvania with arched wire bail handle and turned wooden grip. The interior is old natural patina. Tongue and grooved staved construction held in place with thick wire bands. |
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| M1114 19th century Pennsylvania original red painted wooden Lantern. Four bubbled glass panels are contained within a wooden pinned and post construction frame. Hinged door allows easy access to the candle. |
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| M1132C Hand carved wooden fish decoy, believed to be a representation of a Burbot fish, with yellow and black hand painted surface and stationery tin fins. Intricately carved single barbel on chin is characteristic of the Burbot – which is also known as the Freshwater Cod. |
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| M1116 Early 19th century, Pennsylvania, (Circa 1820) original blue painted, 12 tin Pie Safe With the original hand punched tins in the star pattern, The Pie safe boasts beautiful pith sawed three board back, and rests on tall legs. It has a Clean, natural patina interior, with three fixed shelves. |
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| *SOLD* M1111 Early 19th century blue painted wall box with decoratively cut out back, hinged lid and drawer below. The old blue paint is over its original paint decorated surface. Dovetailed case and drawer – with both having divided interiors. Circa 1840’s. |
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| M1127 Jerry Martin tin student lamp with old red paint and adjustable double socket electrified candles resting on a sand-filled conical base. Stamped “JM 2014” on bottom of base. |
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| *SOLD* M1118 19th century thick-walled wooden mortar and pestle with simple turnings and remnants of incised rings, bearing early mustard yellow painted surface. The pestle, which appears to be original to the mortar, also has remnants of mustard paint. The interior of the mortar and the pestle both bear wear indicative of extensive use. |
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| M1112 19th century large candle Lantern bearing original old blue painted surface. Lantern is glass and tin construction with a hinged door, smoke ventilator chimney bearing a crimped cover and round tin handle with folded edges attached to top with heavy wire. |
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| *SOLD* M1117 Mid-late 19th century wooden footed compote retaining its old blue paint. The raised lip around the top edge and wonderful turnings gracefully encircling top and bottom add a decorative look to this functional piece. |
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| M1115 Exceptional, rare, scalloped rim 18th Century Wedding Band push-up hog scraper candlestick featuring stamped decoration. Tin with brass wedding band and stamped decorations. Finger curl remains intact. |
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| **SOLD** L343 Early 19th century New England wooden turned bowl retaining its old green painted surface. Bowl is slightly out of round, features a band around the rim and shows strong evidence of slow lathe turning on both the interior and exterior. Natural patina interior with a few age cracks that do not affect the integrity of the bowl. |
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| *SOLD* M1107 Fantastic Pennsylvania tightly hand-woven miniature oak splint egg / buttocks basket boasting woven details at the junctures of the two main ribs as well as along the bottom center of the basket. Main juncture of the basket is secured with a tiny tack on each side showing oxidation from age. This wonderful little basket retains original aged, natural patina surface. |
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| M325 19th Century Pennsylvania Hepplewhite one drawer stand featuring tall, delicately tapered legs retaining its old robin egg blue painted surface. The drawer is dovetailed front and back. Circa 1840s. |
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| M1125 Exceptional identified, dated and award winning Mid-Atlantic hand-hooked rug with a central floral and heart motif surrounded by a 5 ½” wide border featuring tall urns of flowers on each end and vines and flowers along top and bottom. The initials “JTK” and date “2007” are hooked within the center of the heart. A First-Place Blue Ribbon dated 2009 from the Maryland State Fair Timonium is attached. |
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| M1135 Pennsylvania splay leg stool bearing original salmon painted surface with scrubbed top. Double drop aprons are mortised into the legs which end in decorative cut out feet. |
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| M1120 19th century New England bail handle Pantry Box in the original red paint with wire bail-handle with turned wood grip. The overlapping steamed and bentwood sides are secured by small tacks. Natural patina interior. |
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| M1132A Mid-19th century hand carved Folk Art Patriotic Fish Decoy featuring original red, white and blue painted surface. Wooden body with tack eyes and tin tail and fins. Hand painted stars and stripes are featured on tail and each of the tin fins to match those on the body and around the head. Solid wood body with metal weight embedded into the fish’s underbelly. |
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| M318 Beautiful mid-19th century Lancaster County, Pennsylvania original mustard and green painted two-piece stepback cupboard boasting an unusual form with a high waisted base (40 ¾” tall). Applied wide cove cornice molding surrounds the top. The upper section has a cut-out pie shelf and two fully mortised 6-pane doors that open to reveal a clean painted interior with shelves and applied plate grooves/stops. The base boasts two dovetailed drawers over two, fully mortised raised panel doors that open to a clean interior with shelves for added storage. Stepback rests on tall cut out feet. Circa 1850s. |
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| **SOLD** M285 19th century original blue painted Mortar and Pestle. Each part is turned from one solid piece of wood. The interior of the mortar retains wonderful natural patina. Very sturdy with good weight. |
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| **SOLD** M280 Original painted Folk Art Duck Weathervane. Wooden body with tack eyes and tin tail and wings. Mounted in an original white painted architectural wooden base for display purposes. |
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| **SOLD** M250 Late 19th century Pennsylvania Dry measure in early dry blue painted surface. Thick walled staved and bentwood construction secured with two metal bands. Branded “4 QTS.” Along the top edge and bears an original brass label that reads: “FROM MICHELL’S SEED HOUSE 518 MARKET ST PHILA.” Great wear and patina from age and years of use. These were used in general stores to measure out dry goods such as grains, sugar, etc. |
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| **SOLD** M264 Mid 19th century New England Apothecary Cabinet – featuring a very unusual layout with a hinged door to the left with interior shelf and a series of ten (10) drawers to the right in a 3 over 2 over 2 over 2 over 1 configuration, with the top 3 drawers having divided interiors. The case and drawers are dovetailed construction with the drawer stretchers/dividers being mortised. The woods are pine and poplar. Extensive mouse/rodent holes and related damage to back and interior of drawers. |
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| **SOLD** M330 Original 20th century oil on canvas Folk Art Autumn Barn / Farm painting signed in lower right corner by the well-known Long Island Folk Artist Steve Klein (b. 1965). This fantastic painting depicts a large central Barn with cows and domestic geese among rolling hills with a nearby pond with an early motorcar passing by. NOTE: Steve's works have been reproduced for cards, puzzles and many limited-edition prints. This is an ORIGINAL. Unframed. |
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| M271 Late 19th century Pennsylvania old blue painted wooden Lantern featuring three glass panels and a wooden panel with leather hinges contained within a wooden pinned and post construction frame resting on four short legs. Vent hole on top is covered with rusty old piece of punched / pierced sheet iron. A wrought iron wire bail handle on top. |
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| M1105 Tin countertop bin for storing Tea. The tole painted decoration is hand painted in mustard, green and black on a red-colored background. Original white porcelain knob remains intact on slanted hinged lid. |
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| M317 Small 19th century Pennsylvania blanket chest bearing original red painted surface with dovetailed case and applied, dovetailed bracket base with molded edge and cut out feet. Applied molded and mortised edge surrounds the lid. Lidded glove till inside. There are several names, and the date 1887, handwritten inside the chest. Pine, six board construction. |
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| J72 19th century Wall Box, in the original Windsor green paint featuring tombstone shaped back with hole for hanging. The box bears a very thin, flush/flat applied molding with mitered front corners around the front and sides |
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| M307 Late 18th to early 19th century Wooden Foot Stove / Foot Warmer bearing original red painted wooden frame, punched tin panels and hand-forged twisted iron bale handle for easy carrying. |
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| **SOLD** M315 Stunning 18th century identified Pennsylvania Chippendale blanket chest retaining old blue over original blue painted surface with a dovetailed case and two dovetailed drawers resting on a high applied bracket base with dovetailed feet. Lid has breadboard ends and molded edge. The wood is pine, six board dovetail construction. Clean, natural patina interior boasts a lidded till with beaded edge and a hidden drawer below. The back of the drawer is signed “William Pearson I am” on one side and the name “Charles Sopris” is etched in the opposite side. Circa 1780s. |
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| **SOLD** M1106 Wonderful, extremely detailed Salesman Sample wooden Box Wagon with "Luggage" bearing its original green, red and mustard yellow polychrome painted surface. |
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| M274A Sturdy 19th century tightly hand-woven round gathering basket with single wrapped rim in original dark red painted surface. Thick steamed and bent, notched handle is woven into the sides of the basket. Tightly woven, significantly bumped up bottom interior to help with weight distribution and enhance airflow for gathered items. |
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| **SOLD** M328 Unique early horseshoe and hand forged wrought iron figural horse door knocker. Detailed face and ears. |
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| M322 Single sided wooden sign that reads: “Horse & Cattle Food For Stock” “Purely Vegetable” “Keeps All Kinds Of Stock In A Healthy Condition” “Best That Money Can Buy”. Original green painted letters and edges on a mustard yellow background. Found in Pennsylvania. |
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| D127 18th century Eastern Shore Virginia (circa 1760 - 1780 ) ,Child's ladder back chair, with the original black paint, three slats in the back that are pegged, with a nice little finial on top. |
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| M1101 Super metal Trade Sign advertising “Hendlers Ice Cream - The Velvet Kind”. Sign is in great condition with original blue, yellow, white and gold painted surface and remnants of sign maker’s mark remains in lower right corner “M….5711”. Hendlers was manufactured in Baltimore, Maryland - started in 1905 – and grew into one of the most famous and iconic brands, being sold in over 400 stores throughout the state at the Company’s peak. |
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| M326 Early 19th century Pennsylvania original red painted Hooded Cradle with canted, dovetailed case resting on shaped rockers. There is a decorative cutout handle on each side and shaped sides below the hood. The interior of the cradle is painted red also. |
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| M301 Early 19th century original red painted Pennsylvania blanket chest with dovetailed case, applied bracket base and molded edge around lid. Clean, natural patina interior with lidded till inside. A large early circular picture of the legendary American Standardbred pacer horse named “Dan Patch” who set the world record for the fastest mile by a harness horse at 1:55 remains intact inside the lid. Circa 1830s. |
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| M319 Beautiful mid-19th century fourteen (14) tin Pennsylvania Pie Safe with original red painted surface. All tins are original – with each tin featuring geometric circular patterns in the center with quarter circles in each corner. The wood is pine with pegged and square head nail construction. Circa 1850s. |
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| M167 Handmade Hearth Broom with hand-hewn handle and intricately woven top. Before 1797, brooms in America were homemade. Tree branches were often used to sweep the floor and clean the ashes from the fireplaces. Sometimes crude brooms were fashioned by tying something on a stick or handle – such as straw, hay, fine twigs or corn husks. |
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| **SOLD** M238C 19th century hanging tin wall Sconce bearing an early green painted surface with wonderful rounded, fan-shaped, crimped and fluted top. |
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| M306 19th century Pennsylvania gathering basket in early old lipstick red paint. Single wrapped, double rim with tightly woven sides. Steamed and bent, notched handle is woven into the sides. |
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| **SOLD** M324 Unique carved wooden book shaped box with hinged Cover/Lid retaining its original mustard and brown painted surface. This “book” is made to appear all the more realistic with its rounded binding |
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| M309 Original late 19th century hand painted oil on canvas rendition of a Child”. Which features a young boy in a distinctive red doublet holding a small bird. It bears Provincial Art Authority stamps on its reverse |
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| M321 19th century Pennsylvania hand woven gathering basket with original green painted surface featuring a sturdy rectangle shape with a single wrapped, double rim and a steamed and bent, deeply notched handle that is woven into the sides. |
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| M305 Late 19th century mirror with molded metal-wrapped decoratively shaped frame with very early silvered back looking glass and scalloped edged tin comb box below. Original hand painted surface retains tole painted floral motifs. |
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| M320 Pennsylvania wooden Lantern featuring four glass panels contained within a wooden post construction frame retaining an old red painted surface. Tiny, looped wire hinges on the door. The make-do hood that protects the internal flame from wind/rain is created with part of an old metal can. A wire bail handle is attached to the top. |
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| **SOLD** M314 Early 20th century long wooden Pennsylvania Trade Sign – Advertising "Pasteurized Milk A. Augusto Tel. PA.2.5275 Plains Dairy". Single sided, featuring original hand-painted lettering done in white with black shadowing on a red painted background. The back of the sign also bears its original red painted surface. |
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| **SOLD** M323 Excellent early 20th century Hand-hooked Rug from Maine depicting a Rooster crowing at the rising morning sun with a house in the distance with smoke from a cozy morning fire escaping the chimney. Vivid colors of various wool fabrics are very tightly hooked on old burlap. The maker’s creative placement of colors adds a feeling of depth to the overall scene. A border of multiple rows of browns creates the appearance of a frame to this unique rug. Not mounted. |
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| M263 19th century New England painted Apothecary with ten (10) drawers in a nine-over-one configuration retaining its old mustard yellow painted surface. The wood is pine with square head nail construction. Circa 1850s. |
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| ET2 (G340) Nice, sturdy late 19th century Lancaster County, Pennsylvania original mustard grain painted Harvest Table. The apron is mortised and pegged into the turned legs. Great wear. Circa 1860s-1880s. |
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| *SOLD* M273 Early 19th century Pennsylvania small sized hand-woven berry basket bearing its wonderful original olive green painted surface. Single wrapped double rim with tightly woven sides. The wooden steamed and bent, notched handle is sturdy and tight. In good condition with great surface. |
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| M269 Very rare and unusual, late 19th century Pennsylvania wooden Lantern featuring four glass panels contained within a wooden post and pinned construction frame boasting old oyster white painted surface. Tiny wire loop hinges allow the door to open freely for access to the crudely made circular sheet iron grease/oil lamp rather than a regular candle socket. |
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| M310 19th century Western Pennsylvania region Wax Sealer canning crock with four (4) cobalt blue stripes decorating the front. Circa 1875. Slightly tapered sides with wax sealer rim. |
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| M262 19th century Mid-Atlantic flat wall cupboard bearing early blue painted surface. Unusual layout with two doors over one door configuration. The wood is yellow pine with square head nailed construction. Remnants of beaded edges by the door openings. Clean, natural patina interior - with inside of top featuring three fixed shelves, and interior of bottom featuring two fixed shelves. |
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| *SOLD* L406 19th century New England 12 drawer Apothecary in original Windsor green paint with dovetailed case and drawers, resting on an applied bracket base with decoratively cut out feet. |
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| M276 19th century Pennsylvania original red and black painted and decorated box with hinged lid and clean, natural patina interior featuring a dust molding edge. Box retains what appears to be the original lock and hinges. |
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| M308 Exceptional early 19th century identified and dated, hand-stitched sampler by “Catharine O Hevius Aged 11 years January 29th 1828”. Sampler is stitched with what appears to be cotton threads over linen material and boasts blues, green, brown, and ecru colors. Features a central verse entitled “On Education” above her identification and the full Bible verse of “Prov. 31st chap 30. 31st verses” below. This fantastic work is surrounded by an intricate vine and flowers along all four edges. |
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| J446 Fantastic double sided wooden trade sign advertising “Hay’s Restaurant” with a painted hand pointing the direction. The lettering and directional on each side is hand painted in original black paint with green highlighting / shadowing on a white background |
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| M312 Hand carved and painted Baltimore Oriole – signed on bottom “Rich Moretz” – (b. 1976) of Havre de Grace, Maryland. Mounted on a wooden base for display purposes. |
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| M288 Unique Folk Art carving featuring two individual, nicely detailed and hand painted, Swans in full flight. Unsigned. Mounted on branches attached to a barnacle covered piece of driftwood. |
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| M287 Hand carved Folk Art Fish Decoy featuring original painted and decorated surface with carved details for mouth and gills. Signed with initials and dated ’98 on underside of tail. Solid wooden body with stationery tin fins with painted details to match the body, glass eyes and metal weights embedded into the underbelly. |
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| **SOLD** M266 Fantastic 19th century unusual wide, open well blue painted Pennsylvania drysink. The wood is pine with square nail construction resting on cut out feet. The two fully mortised doors open to reveal a clean interior with a single fixed shelf. |
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| M275 EXCELLENT early 20th century small sized hand-woven splint gathering basket – possibly of North Carolina origin – bearing the original black and red painted surface. The rectangular form boasts tight weave with a double wrapped, double rim with handle that is woven into the sides and secured with a small tack on each side. |
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| **SOLD** M261 19th century Western Pennsylvania region Wax Sealer canning crock with TEN cobalt blue stripes decorating the front. Circa 1875. Cobalt stripes alternate with straight and squiggly lines which adds to the visual appeal of this crock. Slightly tapered shoulder with beaded edge and a flat wax sealer rim. |
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| **SOLD** M295 19th century Pennsylvania Slip-Decorated Redware Bowl with lipped edge bearing beautiful deep reddish orange color with yellow slip decoration. Wear commensurate with age. |
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| **SOLD** M267 19th century hanging cupboard bearing two raised panel doors and original blue painted surface. The wood is pine with two fully mortised raised panel doors, and dovetailed case with square head and small wire nail construction. Original turn knob secures the doors closed. Natural patina interior. Removeable shelf (later addition) inside the left door, whereas the right contains an open interior. |
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| M294 20th century Folk Art lidded document box – signed and dated “Charlotte Doyon 1991” on bottom. Great original artwork hand painted on all sides and top of lid. The words “LOVE” and “This heart of mine, shall be thine” painted among the detailed artwork on the front panel. All wooden with removeable lid in vibrant colors including black, green, red, and salmon on a mustard background. |
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| M290 Early 19th century framed handwritten Steam Boat Ledger for Ham Deliveries – Dated 1831. This original document indicates the names and 14 individual delivery addresses for a total of 108 hams in all. It is signed and dated “Wm Black Jr – Apr 19 1831”. The reverse has an open area in the matting so the handwritten address can be viewed. It reads: “Mr. John Miers – Philadelphia Steam Boat – with 108 hams”. |
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| **SOLD** M297 19th century Pennsylvania hand woven splint Gathering Basket in original blue painted surface. Very sturdy basket with shallow sides and a double steamed and bent rimmed opening with a 1 1/8” wide steamed and bent handle secured with tiny tacks and a tin “T” bracket on each side of the handle-basket junction for added support. |
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| M292 Lifelike Folk Art carving of a baby Black-capped Chickadee perched upon a branch – signed and dated “Rosalyn Leach Daisey 1989” on bottom. All wooden, hand carved and painted, with exceptional details. |
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| M291 Folk Art Carved Frog Decoy carved by Ryan Dockiewicz (b.1974) of Cape Charles, Virginia. Signed and dated ’09 on bottom. This talented Virginia carver is known for utilizing his imagination to create Folk Art fish and decoy carvings featuring oversized eyes and brightly colored paint patterns. Mounted on a wooden stand for display purposes. |
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| M293 Exceptionally detailed hand carved and painted Folk Art carving of a Chickadee with a sunflower seed perched on an ‘Iron’ Railroad Spike (all wood) signed and dated “Ciesielski 2001” on the bottom. The carver, Vincent A. Ciesielski (b. 1938 – d. 2021) of Harrisburg, West Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, is known for his realistic, superb details in each lifelike carving. |
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| L166 Unique late-18th century to early 19th century Lancaster County, Pennsylvania original red painted two-piece stepback cupboard boasting an unusual configuration resting on an applied dovetailed bracket base with decorative cut out feet. The layout of the top consists of two fully mortised and pegged split panel doors that open to reveal shelves with plate grooves and a spoon rack along the shelf fronts. The layout of the lower part of the cupboard consists of two dovetailed drawers over two panel doors with five smaller dovetailed drawers in the center.. Circa 1780 – 1810. |
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| L236 Early 19th century hand forged iron tabletop rush light with counterweight arm to keep the rush grippers tight. Mounted in a turned wooden base with remnants of original red paint. |
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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. Natural patina interior. |
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| **SOLD** G670 19th century original blue painted pantry box with steamed and bent sides secured with tiny wooden pegs and tacks. Great natural patina inside. |
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| K1854 Mid-19th century York County, Pennsylvania one door cupboard with original blue painted surface and turned feet. The fully mortised door is surrounded with a crisp beaded edge and opens to reveal a clean, natural patina interior. Case is dovetailed at the bottom. Circa 1850s. |
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| J421 19th century wooden bowl with lipped rim, distinct turnings and slightly tapered / raised foot bearing a beautiful original blue painted surface and natural patina interior with evidence of slow turnings and chop marks from use. Slightly out of round. Very sturdy – with tight age crack to rim. |
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| K165 19th century cobalt blue decorated 2-Gallon Stoneware Crock attributed to Peter Hermann (1825-1901) of Baltimore, Maryland. |
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| M284A Hard cover book – “The Light of The Nations” by Charles F. Deems. D.D., LL.D., Pastor of the Church of Stangers New York, and President of the American Institute of Christian Philosophy. Illustrated. New York: Gay Brothers & Co. 14 Barclay Street. Copyright, 1884, by C.F. Deems. 755 numbered pages. |
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| M284B Leather bound books – Volumes I, II, III, IV and V. – “The American Review: A Whig Journal of Politics, Literature, Art and Science”. “To Stand by the Constitution”. New-York: George H. Colton, 118 Nassau Street (Circa 1847, 1846, 1846, 1848, 1848.) |
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| *SOLD* M284C Leather bound Holy Bible – containing the Old and New Testaments. Printed by D. Fanshaw, No. 20 Slote-lane, New York – 1820. Handwritten inside the front cover reads: “Mary Ellen Wilson’s – Presented by her Affectionate Grand Father Dec 26th 1823”. “Mary Ellen Wilson’s” with “(Mother of Mrs. Wm. H. Gates)” is handwritten on top of the cover page. |
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| M278 Early 19th century Pennsylvania Settle / Wood Box circa 1800-1820 bearing old mustard yellow painted surface with double lift lids, a raised back, lollipop cut out and shaped ends resting on half-moon cut out feet. The wood is pine with “T” nail and square head nail construction. Great wear from years of use. |
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| M247 Fantastic 18th century New England stretcher base tavern table circa 1770 in original old red painted surface with scrubbed top. The boards on the two-board top are a full 1” thick and are secured to the base with large rosehead nails. The apron, legs and stretchers are fully mortised and pegged. Stretchers are original and show great wear. |
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| *SOLD* M255 18th century William and Mary Chest over drawers with snipe hinged lid in original dry blue paint. American, Circa 1720 chest with two false drawers over two dovetailed drawers with mortised stretchers. One board construction. Applied molding to the lid with till inside. Two board back secured with rose head nails. |
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| M237 Exceptionally well made tightly hand-woven gathering basket bearing its original white painted surface. This fantastic basket features double steamed and bent rims that are double wrapped and a thick, steamed and bent handle that is notched and woven into the sides of the basket. Woven bumped up bottom interior to aid with weight distribution and enhance airflow for gathered items. |
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| **SOLD** M244 19th century wooden Butter Churn retaining early blue paint. Staved sides secured with metal bands and notched handmade wooden lid that fits snug around the top handle. The round plunger bottom with holes is attached to the shaft and all parts are original. Circa late 1800s. |
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| M236 Rectangular gathering basket in original robin egg blue paint. Extremely sturdy woven basket boasts double steamed and bent rims that are double wrapped and a thick, steamed and bent handle that is notched and woven into the sides of the basket. The bottom of the basket features 1 ¼”- 1 ½” wide woven slats. |
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| M239 Excellent example of an early 18th century – identified - New England original green painted Sea Chest bearing a hand painted Mariner’s Compass on top of the lid and a variation of one on the inside of the lid. The front panel bears two hand painted flags facing each other. Lidded till inside bears the name “J. A. Lanham” painted in green along the edge of the till’s lid. Six board construction with “T” nailed case and interior strap hinges are secured with rosehead nails. The interior bears natural patina. Original rope and wooden Becketts (handles) remain intact. |
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| RM1647 Pair of hanging wall sconces featuring a brass flaming torch motif mounted on an oval wooden backplate with each of the candle arms constructed of bent and curled, “US” marked Bayonets. One of the sconces features two bayonets with nickel plated surfaces |
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| **SOLD** M259 Super, early 19th century original green painted miniature blanket chest featuring a dovetailed case with cut out applied bracket base on all four sides. Clean natural patina interior. Combination of “T” and square head nail construction. |
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| M257 19th century original blue painted Stool featuring a nice cut out design on each leg/end of the stool. The legs are double mortised through the top. Very sturdy. Circa 1840. |
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| M233 19th century Pennsylvania original yellow painted Wall Shelf. Classic lines with nice, applied molding underneath the top, rounded front corners and a chamfered edge along the bottom. Very sturdy. Circa 1850s. |
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| RM1646 Miniature rib and split oak hand-woven egg / buttocks basket in original green and white painted surface featuring single wrapped rim with Eye of the Wind God detailed weaving at junction of the two major ribs that construct the handle and rim. |
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| M252 19th century punched tin Lantern retaining original worn, gray painted surface. Door, which is “hinged” with wire loops, opens freely for easy access to interior candle socket and retains its original working hasp closure |
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| M238A 19th century Pennsylvania Mirrored Glass and Tin Eighteen-Point Moravian Star Lantern with hook at top for hanging purposes and hinged area to access interior for candle illumination if desired. |
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| **SOLD** M238B 19th century hanging tin wall Sconce with wonderful rounded, fan-shaped, crimped and fluted top and deep convex circle on the back. Circa 1810 - 1820.Hole on back for hanging and a demilune dish holding a single rolled edge candle socket. |
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| M241 Late 18th century Delaware Bow-back Windsor armchair retaining beautifully worn black over original salmon painted surface. Sturdy steamed and bent arms end in carved knuckle handholds. One board seat. Nice turnings. Great wear. |
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| **SOLD** M166 Very early 19th century New England Wooden Firkin bearing its exceptionally beautiful original dry blue painted surface. A small note taped inside reads: “Firkin – Purchased at Sturbridge Antiques Charlton Rd. Sturbridge, Mass. |
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| **SOLD** L489 Large, early 19th century hand turned solid wooden Dough Bowl bearing original dark blue painted surface with prominently lipped rim and evidence of slow lathe turnings throughout |
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| **SOLD** M251 19th century original blue painted wooden Lantern featuring four bubbled glass panels contained within a wooden pinned and post construction frame Circa mid-1800s. |
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| M228 Canvasback Drake wide billed sleeper decoy carved by Charlie Joiner (1921-2015), Chestertown Maryland. Original painted surface. |
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| L263 U.S. Patriotic Radiator Cap Parade Flag Holder with shield on front and slots for 5 flags (included) – mounted on a handmade solid wooden base of unique design resembling a ball atop a stepped side pyramid. Circa 1920-1930s. |
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| M256 18th century Small wooden stool featuring decorative cut out legs that are fully mortised through the top. Old red painted surface over the original gray paint. |
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| **SOLD** J354 Early 20th century Folk Art Ship Model attributed to Lloyd Tyler of Crisfield Maryland bearing its original red, black and white painted surface. |
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| M243 Octagon shaped handmade wooden Kaleidoscope. Constructed of oak wood with a dark finish and tiny wire nails encasing bright glass pieces. Unsigned. Early 20th century. |
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| K29 Exceptional Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Folk Art hand carved wooden Eagle boasting deeply carved details to the feathers, feet, eyes and beak. . Great piece of Americana Folk Art. |
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| M245 Cobalt decorated stoneware wax sealer crock – possibly of Virginia origin – featuring straight sides with slightly tooled shoulder and wax sealer rim constructed of dark clay with a hand painted cobalt blue tulip on opposite sides. Circa 1870s. |
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| RM1645 Late 19th Century hanging Spoon Rack/ wall Box. One single back board with a cut out design at the top in original blue painted surface with hand painted decorations of Pennsylvania Dutch influence. There are two levels of spoon holders for holding up to a total of nine (9) spoons, over a candle box with shaped sides. |
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| **SOLD** RM1644 Miniature rib and split oak hand-woven egg / buttocks basket in original dark green painted surface featuring single wrapped rim with Eye of the Wind God detailed weaving at junction of the two major ribs that construct the handle and rim. |
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| L409 Late 19th century Pennsylvania tapered leg side table with drawer and shelf below, bearing old gray painted surface. The wood is pine with square head nail construction – with the legs and apron being fully mortised and pegged and the drawer being dovetailed. Circa 1860s. |
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| **SOLD** M246 Late 19th century Caroline County, Maryland original mustard painted bench with bootjack cut out feet and double drop aprons with shaped ends and original angled supports below the seat. The wood is yellow pine with wire nail construction. Very sturdy. Circa 1870s-1880s. |
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| M200 Original Folk Art Fruit Arrangement attributed to Doris Stauble (1917 - 2007) of Wiscasset, ME. Doris was a documented folk artist who created arrangements from 19th century Victorian millinery supplies. This arrangement is in good condition and consists of an abundance of lemons and artificial foliage arranged in a shallow woven basket |
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| M187 Mid-20th century Folk Art painting of young girl in blue dress with beaded necklace, holding a black cat. Signed by artist “A Glazier” in lower right corner. Oil on artist board, displayed in a handmade, painted and decorated wooden frame. Arthur Glazier (1928-2015) was from East Berlin, Pennsylvania. |
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| M216 19th century hand carved wood Rabbit hugging an Oversized Egg with large bow Papier Mache mold retaining its original surface. Solid hand-carved wood construction with great details, and a large surface crack from age and drying of the wood. |
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| M206 Late 18th century Pennsylvania Sheraton red painted two board top pine Worktable resting on nicely turned legs. Rosehead nails. The apron is fully mortised and pegged into the legs. |
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| M232 Hand carved Heron Decoy – signed “C.H. Colby” of Maine with glass eyes and original surface, mounted on a great piece of sturdy driftwood. Circa 20th century. Evidence of a few glue repairs, otherwise in good condition. |
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| M230 Brandt Decoy in a preening pose - carved by Gary Crossman ( d 2007) of Chincoteague, Virginia. Decoy bears tack eyes and original painted surface with its original weight and staple intact on bottom. |
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| **SOLD** M231 Hand carved Dowitcher Decoy – signed “C.H. Colby” of Maine with glass eyes and original surface, mounted on a great piece of sturdy driftwood. Circa 20th century. Fantastic piece of Folk Art! |
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| **SOLD** M221 Spectacular 19th century hollow-bodied Copper Rooster Weathervane featuring a bold Rooster perched in a crowing stance atop a large hollow bodied Ball. Exceptional details throughout – especially to the beak, face, feet and feathers. Hand crafted from molded copper, featuring a verdigris patina caused by long term exposure to the elements and evidence of being shot at in several areas. Mounted on a later wooden base for display purposes. |
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| M207 Early 19th century Pennsylvania set of four matching plank bottom Chairs with paint decoration. The background color is black with green decoration. The crest of the chairs feature fruit and leaves, in blue and white, red and gold. A flower motif adorns the middle crest and wide decorative striping adorns the seats. All four Chairs are matching, have great painting and are in great condition. Circa 1830 – 1850. |
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| M147 Mid-19th century Pennsylvania three drawer stand featuring dovetailed drawers and half-moon cut out feet in original red painted surface. Unusual configuration. Square head nail construction with mortised/dovetailed drawer stretchers. Circa 1850s. |
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| **SOLD** L32 Early 19th century wooden bowl bearing its beautiful original light blue painted surface. Nice hand / slow turned lathe marks visible throughout with a carved lipped band around top edge and great natural patina interior. |
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| M188 Arthur E. Glazier (East Berlin, Pennsylvania, 1928-2015) Folk Art oil painting on artist’s board depicting a portrait of a woman with dark hair in long spiral curls sitting in a red chair. This painting showcases the jewelry being worn by the lady - with special details to the collar, broach, long chain and watch and drop earring. Framed in a handmade, paint decorated wooden frame. Signed “A.U.A. A. Glazier” in the lower left corner. |
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| **SOLD** M225 19th century Pennsylvania cobalt blue decorated salt glazed stoneware Butter Crock – attributed to Remmey (Philadelphia). Nice, small size with applied lug handles. Hand brushed cobalt leaves decorate front and back with the handles on each side also swathed in cobalt blue. |
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| **SOLD** M222 Fantastic, early, tightly hand-woven miniature oak splint egg / buttocks basket boasting woven details at the junctures of the two main ribs as well as along the bottom center of the basket. Retains original aged, natural patina surface. Great size and condition! |
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| M226 Small sized late 19th century tin candle lantern featuring colorful red, blue green and yellow stained-glass panels and one etched pattern panel. Handmade curled tin feet and a distinctive circular handle atop the decorative hooded top. Singular small sized candle socket inside. |
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| **SOLD** M211 Exceptional 18th century identified Pennsylvania framed hollow-cut silhouettes of a woman and a man facing each other against a black background. The name “Hugh Wilson” is written in pencil below the man. The birds eye maple frame with gold gild accents and an early ring intact on top for hanging purposes all appear to be original. Circa 1790 – 1810. |
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| M229 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by Charlie Joiner from Chestertown, Maryland. Circa 1960's. Original staple, ring and weight intact on bottom. Signed “Charlie Joiner Chestertown, MD 1962” on bottom. Appears to be original painted surface. |
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| **SOLD** RM1643 Maryland high-head Canvasback Drake decoy by unknown carver. Retains early iron keel weight and staple on bottom. Surface appears to be a second coat of working paint. This decoy has influences of the Holly family of carvers. |
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| M208 Early 20th century red painted wooden wheelbarrow. It is mortised and pegged with handmade hardware. It has a beautiful wood and iron wheel and iron straps. There are two sides that may be detached and replaced with ease. |
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| M219 Hand painted Folk Art Winter Landscape Painting featuring a snowy Village scene with a large, centrally located red schoolhouse boasting a US flag atop, surrounded by trees, houses, children playing in the snow and several horse-drawn buggies, sleighs and a caboose-shaped wagon. Oil on Artist’s board with vivid colors and fantastic details throughout. Signed by artist - “MONCRIEF” in lower right corner. Handwritten note on back reads “From Bill & Chris Moncrief 1997.” |
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| M218 Hand painted and meticulously detailed Folk Art Winter Landscape Painting featuring a group of three shops advertising - “Meats”, “Post Office” with US Flag, and “Millinary”, along with a horse-drawn wagon advertising “Fruit” in foreground. Oil on Artist’s board. Signed by artist - “MONCRIEF” in lower left corner. Handwritten note on back reads “From Bill & Chris Moncrief Dec 2000.” |
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| M196 Late 18th century Pennsylvania red-painted worktable with two-board top over a full-sized dovetailed drawer, bearing a shelf and a second full-sized dovetailed drawer below. All original. The wood is pine with rose-head and square head nail construction. Circa 1790s-1800. |
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| M190 Folk Art painting by Arthur E. Glazier (East Berlin, Pennsylvania, 1928-2015). Oil painting on a reclaimed wooden breadboard depicting a young girl in a striped mustard dress with 2 cats - a black and white one and a grey tabby. Artist’s signature – ‘A. Glazier’ - along the bottom. |
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| M165 Very early 20th century Country Store Showcase bearing its original pumpkin painted surface features a wooden frame with glass panels, a removeable wooden lid on top, and a hinged lift lid on one side. “JOHN BOYD CO - LYNN MASS” is branded inside along the top edge, with the number ‘2760’ stenciled in black close by. A large black lettering stencil covering the bottom reads: “This case is loaned for the display of REVERE BEACH POTATO CHIPS ONLY – and is the property of John Boyd Company – Lynn Mass. No. 2760 – 1912.” |
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| M215 Hand carved Shore Bird bearing glass eyes and its original hand painted surface. Mounted in a roughhewn solid wood base for display purposes. Unknown carver. |
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| **SOLD** M224 Late 19th century Folk Art Carved Wood Barber Pole with original red and white painted surface. |
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| M214 Pair of Canvasback Duck Decoys carved by Captain Jess Urie (1901-1978), Rock Hall, Maryland with original surfaces. Both decoys retain their original weights, staples and rings. Jess Urie made his living by fishing and running charters. He was a perfectionist and all of his birds had extensive feathering and wing painting. |
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| **SOLD** M164 Late 19th century Pennsylvania wooden double sided Game Board with Parcheesi on one side and Checkers on the other. Retains untouched crackled surface with polychrome colors including red and black on a mustard painted background. One board construction with applied molding on all sides. |
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| M198 Hand painted oil on canvas depicting a barn scene with two dogs trying to get a mouse inside a punched tin lantern hanging in the upper left corner – signed “J.S.H. ‘06” lower right corner. Unframed. |
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| M175 19th century Pennsylvania round wooden cutting board with lollipop shaped top bearing remnants of blue painted edges and natural patina surface on each side with evidence of chop / slice marks from years of use. |
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| M162 Small Cobalt Decorated Stoneware Lidded Jar featuring Tulips and “1/2” (in freehand) on front. Dark brown glazed interior. |
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| M143 19th century Pennsylvania Stool in its old blue paint over the original red paint with the initials “H F” on the bottom of one apron. Drop aprons with shaped ends adorn both sides of the stool. Legs are single mortised through the top and end in boot jack cut-out feet. |
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| M163 Beautiful 19th century Baltimore, Maryland Peter Herman one gallon Crock Pitcher – stamped “I” just below the spout. This stunning stoneware pitcher was made in Baltimore circa 1850 – 1870s. It is decorated in cobalt with a two-stemmed flowering plant, |
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| *SOLD* M191 Folk Art oil painting by Arthur E. Glazier (East Berlin, Pennsylvania, 1928-2015) depicting a scene of a Quilting Bee. This wonderful artwork is hand painted on a reclaimed wooden bread board and is prominently signed “A. Glazier” along the bottom border. |
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| M182 Two small, heavy cast iron garden flower urns bearing their old black painted surfaces. These are very similar; however, they are not an exactly matched pair. |
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| **SOLD** M197 Beautiful hand-woven and hand-knotted wool tribal Persian Rug with distinct vertical arrangement of striking geometric double diamond designs as a large central medallion in very desirable reds and blues. This style rug originated in the weaving areas of Shiraz/Afshar. |
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| **SOLD** M176 Mid-19th century Pennsylvania Apple Box in old green painted surface, featuring nicely canted sides with square head nail construction. Very sturdy. |
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| M177 Early 19th century Pennsylvania wooden framed looking glass with the original early silvered mirror encased in a molded edge frame retaining its original red painted surface. Heavy, thick glass with losses to the silvering – indicative of age. The wood is pine. The frame is square head nail construction |
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| RM1642 Early 19th century muzzle loading Pistol with working action and original ramrod. Solid wooden stock with brass accents. Beautiful condition. No visible maker’s marks. Circa 1840s. |
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| M172 Late 19th century Noodle board, found in Pennsylvania. These were sometimes referred to as a Dough Board, as these boards were used for multiple purposes such as on a kitchen counter for rolling out dough. A gallery is attached with early wire nails. The tapered edge gallery, as well as the bottom, bears the original red painted surface. Circa 1860s – 1880s. |
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| M148 Early 19th century miniature Blanket Chest retaining original dry red painted surface. Six-board pine with dovetailed case and applied moldings to top and bottom, resting on turned feet that are mortised through the bottom. Square head nail construction. Natural patina interior – with the name “Kay Floyd” written in several areas inside. Circa early 1800s. |
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| **SOLD** M173 Late 19th century Pennsylvania rectangular shaped hand-woven splint basket bearing its original blue painted surface. This nicely woven split ash basket features canted sides and a single-wrapped double-rim with a hand-hewn, notched, steamed and bent handle. Circa 1880-1900. |
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| **SOLD** RM1641 Large early 20th century Hourglass bearing old red painted surface. Blown glass encradled in a wooden base and top with three turned spindles. The sand runs approximately one hour. |
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| M168 Early 20th century Pennsylvania wonderfully detailed Windmill / Whirligig depicting a Man Milking a Cow in original paint – including red, white, blue, green, black and yellow – in good working condition. Circa 1930's. Mounted on a solid wooden base for display purposes. |
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| RM622 Mid-20th century Americana V for victory wooden shield in original red, white and blue paint – with metal plate bearing the number 5 in the center of the blue wooden star. This is from a small town in Illinois and was used to display the number of local Service Men and Women serving their country from the town. Great piece of Americana. |
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| M193 Mid-20th century Folk Art Painting depicting a theatrical setting featuring a Circus performer dressed as a Jester / Harlequin character wearing a blue body suit with bright yellow stars and a white ruffle collar while balancing on an orange-colored ball while a small dog wearing a matching white ruffle collar and yellow conical shaped party hat adoringly watches. Signed by artist on lower left side “A. Glazier”. Arthur Glazier (1928-2015) was from East Berlin, PA. |
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| M192 Folk Art painting by Arthur E. Glazier (East Berlin, Pennsylvania, 1928-2015). Oil painting on a reclaimed wooden bread board depicting a Lady wearing a bonnet and dark clothing – holding a book in her left hand. The border is painted to appear as if it bears a paint-decorated frame. Artist’s signature - A. Glazier - signature in the bottom right corner. |
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| **SOLD** M174 Late 19th century Pennsylvania Country Store Wooden Barrel with Lid bearing original taupe color painted surface and clean, natural patina interior – signed on bottom. The staved wooden sides are held in place with hand-hewn, steamed and bentwood bands that are attached with square head nails and small wire nails. Signed on bottom. Circa 1890s to 1900. |
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| **SOLD** M179 Mid-19th century Shaker wooden bucket stamped “JK” on bottom. Bucket features iron diamond-shaped bail plates, wire bail with turned wood handle, chamfered bottom and tongue and grooved softwood staved sides secured with two iron bands bearing nice old yellow paint over original blue paint with great wear and patina on outside and natural patina interior. |
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| M181 Large, round early 19th century Pennsylvania wallpaper Hat Box / Bandbox. The pasteboard box is covered on the exterior with wallpaper bearing leaves and botanical motifs on an ecru and salmon color patterned background. Interior is covered with several Harrisburg, Pennsylvania newspapers dated 1837. The bottom is covered with newspapers dated 1836 and 1837. |
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| M180 19th century Pennsylvania wallpaper Hat Box or Bandbox – identified inside the lid “Miss Fannie S. Reist”. The oval pasteboard box is covered on the exterior with wallpaper bearing linear stripes with a floral pattern on a tan background. Interior is covered with a two-toned tan printed wallpaper. An original tassel remains in place on front of box. |
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