Auction Date: November 6, 2020
Auction Time: 4:00 PM
Auction Date: November 7, 2020
Auction Time: 9:00 AM
Auction Type: Antique & Americana Auction
Auction Location:
50 Durlach Road, Ephrata, PA
12 embossed tinware kitchen accessories
ca. 1890-1900; both crafted from roll press formed sheet tin: Asian design sheet solder constructed handled utensil tray with round handle center tote, 10 3/4"x 8"x 5 1/2", Condition: originally had brass/gold wash, extensive rust; clip assembled three-piece comb rack with mermaid figure holding mirror and playing with hair on back and comb on front of pocket, 6 1/2"x 2 1/4"x 6", Condition: surface rust
$50.00
22 tin boxes
ca. 1870-1920; factory made hinged-lid box with loop handle, black tole paint with stencil "Cake" in red and gold on front, 12 1/2"x 9 1/2"x 8 1/2", Condition: wear from use, scratching to surface; Vim Tea trade advertising book shaped hinge lid box with lithograph tin in red and brown with gold lettering, 9 1/2"x 7 1/4"x 3 3/4", Condition: wear from use, scratching to surface
$45.00
3Lot of 5 parquet turned housewares
ca. early-mid 20th century; all glued up mixed wood species and turned: large compote with narrow turned foot and flared rim, 8 1/4"d, 5 1/4"h, Condition: cracked rim; ring stand with round base, 1 3/4"d, 5 3/4"h, Condition: good; letter opener, 1/2"d, 10"l, Condition: good; sock darning egg with maple handle, 1 3/4"d, 5 1/2"h, Condition: good; large footed cup/box, 5"d, 4 3/4"h, Condition: probably missing lid
$25.00
4Hill's alphabet blocks & hen on nest candy container
ca. 1890-1930; complete set of painted letter blocks in original slide lid box with lithograph decorated lid of two children playing with blocks, by S.L. Hills & Son, Brooklyn, NY, 6"x 6"x 1", Condition: small crack to slide trim, otherwise mint; Japanese/German composition painted hen on cardstock, wire mounted to woven basket candy container base, 3"d, 3"h, Condition: good
$110.00
5Fine red & black printed Santa Claus handkerchief
ca. 1870s; white cotton with black printed scene of oversized Santa stepping over city dwelling roof, carrying Christmas tree in left hand with sleigh and reindeer in background with a red checker print border, based off Harper's Weekly engraving from 1869, 12"x 10 3/4"; Condition: some soiling spots
$300.00
6Group of household primitives
ca. 1880-1900; Merryman Patent combination lamp patented by Franklin W. Merryman, Baltimore, MD 4-22-1884 with press form reflector/wall mount and tin can shaped reservoir with ring tote and clear chimney, 3 3/4"x 4"x 7 1/4", Condition: reservoir possibly altered; twisted wire star shaped hot plate with ring feet, 6 1/2"d, 1/2"h, Condition: surface rust; twisted shallow wire footed basket with ring base and wire loop rings, 7"x 1 1/2", Condition: very good
$55.00
75 pieces of marquetry turned woodenware
ca. 20th century; all turned from glue up strips of mixed hardwoods: pair of tall candlesticks, vase shaped with side ring handles, 2 1/2"x 4 1/2"x 9 1/2", Condition: good; pedestal footed compote with flared rim, 6 1/2"d, 4 3/4"h, Condition: good; footed wine goblet, 2"d, 5"h, Condition: chips to rim of goblet; darning egg, 2"d, 3"h, Condition: good
$30.00
87 assorted primitives
ca. mid-late 19th century; tubular tin plunger "paper pop gun"; tin chamberstick; twisted wire spring coil meat fork with meat push mechanism; wood handle bread knife with carved handle; pressed tin hen on nest; wood turned plumb bob with metal tip; candlewick shears; Condition: fair condition with surface wear
$40.00
9Tray of assorted metal primitives
ca. 19th century; Stubb's patent twisted wire and spur barb wire sample, 19"; triangular grater with tubular handle marked "Fish Scaler", 1 1/2"d, 9"h; tin forge molder's vaporizer cup with blow tube, 3 1/2"d, 7" tube, 3"; two Rockwell's patent tin chambersticks, 6"d, 3 1/4"h; twist top tin ice cream dipper, 2 1/2"d, 7 1/2"l; Condition: fair condition, most have surface rust
$40.00
1012 assorted pieces of gray graniteware
ca. 1890-1930; set of six small shell shaped food molds, 3 1/4"d, 1 1/4"h; funnel, 4"d, 4 3/4"h; embossed ABC plate, 6 1/4"d; pie plate, 9"d, 1 1/4"h; three matched rectangular bread pans, 9 1/2"x 4 1/2"x 3"; Condition: all have some surface rust
$50.00
11Chrysolite color enamelware teapot
ca. 1900-1910; press metal round kettle with gooseneck spout and loose wire handle with wood grip, the pot with dome lid and ball knob in flowing green/blue enamelware coating, 10 1/2"d, 4" spout, 8 3/4"h; Condition: several surface chips, extensive interior rust
$95.00
12Blue agateware double boiler
ca. 1900-1920; medium-blue marbleized design enamel coated double boiler with single lid/cover and each kettle with wood grip wire swing handles, 10"d, 10 1/2"h, Condition: some chips to base of kettle & extensive chips to lid
$80.00
13Emerald enamelware large roasting pan
ca. 1900-1910; three-part roaster with vented handled lid, handled base and lift out tray with flowing green and white enamel, 19"x 12"x 7 1/2"; Condition: some surface chips to edges, overall good
$230.00
144 various graniteware wall mount soap dishes
ca. 1870-1910; shell base pan with two loop hanger; rectangular pan base with removable drain tray; press-form oval pan base with rounded basin; press-form rectangular basin with four raised grids, all gray enamel coated; 5 1/4"- 6 1/4"x 2 1/4"- 3 1/4"; Condition: all with some rust & minor chips
$40.00
1510 assorted pieces of gray graniteware kitchen items
ca. 1870-1910; including: two two-handle footed colanders; two handled mugs; small bowl; Turk's turban food mold; two round pans with one having a lid; handled straining pan and blue enamelware handled ladle/dipper; Condition: some chips to some surfaces & minor rust spots
$25.00
162 wrought iron stove pipe rests
ca. 18th-20th century; early wrought iron pipe rest for atop a ten plate stove with disc foot, rod support and arch shaped bracket, 10 1/2"x 3 3/4"x 17 1/2", Condition: normal rust from use, good; later re-creation for same use but for sill mount support, the rest with strap foot with screw holes and rod-worked heart motif with support and arch, 14"x 1 1/2"x 14 1/2", Condition: rust & pitting from use
$50.00
173 household iron items
ca. 19th-early 20th century; early wrought iron heart motif snow bird stop with mount strap, 4 3/4"x 9 1/2"x 4 3/4", Condition: heavy pitting & rust; cast iron Victorian shutter stop with lady's bust and screw shank support, 1"x 5 1/4", Condition: unused, very good; late cast and assembled ember tongs with heart motif grips and spring operated joint, 14 1/2", Condition: good
$55.00
182 wrought iron items
ca. 18th & 19th century; wooden handled "footman" small cooking tripod with spear/snake's head feet rivet mounted to heart and scroll motif rack, the wrought handle through wooden grip, 16 1/2"x 6 3/4"x 8 1/4", Condition: Normal wear from use, as found; early 19th century iron rest with light gauge triangular bent rail and cut-out feet with clip-set sawtooth edged fish shaped iron plate, the rest with socket mount and turned wood handle, 12"x 4 1/2"x 2", Condition: some rust & pitting, normal wear from use
$65.00
192 wrought iron wagon brake handles with heart motif tops
ca. 19th century; one 41" & one 52"; Condition: extensive rust & pitting
$40.00
202 heart handled fireplace tools
ca. 18th-19th century; both topped with heart motif accents: one rod-work fire poker with spear in heart top, 2"x 38 1/2", Condition: good; early 18th century hearth shovel with rod shaft spear/diamond flatwork grip and heart shaped top, 7"x 36", Condition: heavy pitting & split to shovel head
$80.00
213 flag pole/tree stands
ca. 1890-1910; Merk's patent 9-7-1891 Christmas tree holder with three feet, 12"d, 5"h, Condition: pitting & rust, possibly missing socket; unsigned tree molded three foot tree stand with narrow socket that has stop screw and lower leg brace screw, black painted, 12"d, 7 1/2"h, Condition: very good; socket stand with embossed cast four claw foot base and tubular socket with three stop screws, 6 1/2"d, 7 1/2"h, Condition: good
$55.00
222 primitive items
ca. 1870-1910; tin house shaped barometer with cast resin figures on wire that appear in door as weather changes, the house is a Lovejoy's improved weather house" with green, red and gray paint and transfer flower accent, 6 1/2"x 3 3/4"x 8", Condition: some surface paint loss, 75% original condition; counter display box with hand painted seeds and bulbs on lid, the box in box-joint construction with lid on brass hinges, 10 3/4"x 9 1/2"x 3 1/4", Condition: interior trade advertising is partially removed
$110.00
23Spring coil mounted store doorbell
ca. 1860-1880; small brass bell with coil metal spring mount and secondary brass ormalu covered spring back ringer with exterior crank, 2 3/4"d, 10 1/2" overall length; Condition: possible parts missing, normal wear
$60.00
242 cast iron bird shaped shooting targets
ca. 1870-1900; black painted full form bird with rectangular base, 5 1/4"x 1 1/2"x 3"; white painted song bird with wide tail on pedestal base, 4 1/4"x 1"x 3 1/2"; Condition: both show use as targets
$110.00
255 assorted cast iron bird shaped shooting targets
ca. early-mid 19th century; various makers and sizes: three full body case and two half body cast, 2 3/4"- 4 1/4"x 1"- 1 1/4"x 1 3/4"- 2 1/2"; Condition: all retains partial surface paint & shows extensive use
$140.00
26Fibreware kerosene pedestal lamp
ca. 1880s; made from composition wood form cast font and foot on turned hardwood stem with a clear chimney and foot with maker's mark on cardstock inset, 5 1/4"d, 16 1/2"h; Condition: composition is painted to look like wood
$50.00
272 red toleware store tins
ca. 1850-1870; both lidded tin cans with red tole paint, black stencil lettering and hand painted shadowing: smaller size coffee can, 8"d, 8"h, Condition: lower dent to side, extensive paint flake loss, no handle; larger size tea can, 8 1/4"d, 9 3/4"h, Condition: extensive paint flake loss, no handle
$50.00
283 vintage spice tins
ca. 20th century; small orange and black lithograph tea caddy stamped "S.A.ILSley & Co." with round tin cap, 3"x 3"x 3 3/4", Condition: very good; cardstock and tin container with blue lithograph paper covered side, revolving tin cap lid and six spices in one can, 4"d, 5 1/2"h, Condition: minor roughness to paper surface; screw cap can with lithograph print "Pure Mustard" and check print on side, 4 1/4"d, 7 1/4"h, Condition: lid is rusted
$110.00
294 various kitchen primitives
ca. mid 19th-early 20th century; homemade narrow corn slaw board with single board base, slot mounted edge and mounted side rails; wood frame punched tin grater board pat. 8-8-1871; W.G. Fawcett, Salem, OH punch tin two side grater board; tin trade advertising grater board for "Pickerings Furniture & Carpets" with wire loop hanger; Condition: as found, some rust spots
$65.00
30Tray of assorted tin/kitchen primitives
ca. 19th & 20th century; canned set of 17 graduated round cutters; stack of disc cut pressed cup plates; handle fluted edge cookie cutter with revolving center, pat. June 22, 1876; loop handle "ladyfinger" biscuit cutter; three assorted figural cutters; wood handled nail/pin letter marker; three various small figural food molds; small tin scoop; handled skimmer funnel; Condition: as found
$85.00
31Pierced tin draining/steam pan
ca. mid-late 19th century; rolled sheet tin, wire braced and solder constructed tin spouted handled pan with raised bun feet, compass star piercing, wire hinged upper steam draining plate, the pan with mounted wire brace handle, 11 3/4"d, 1 3/4" handle, 3 1/4"h; Condition: some holes to bun feet & some surface rust & pitting
$130.00
323 animal tin cookie cutters
ca. early 19th-early 20th century; all sheet tin form molded and soldered to pan back: one odd shaped deer with oversized round body and short legs, Condition: normal wear, minor pitting; seated squirrel with large tail and two vent holes, Condition: normal wear, minor pitting; late seated rabbit with mounted strap handle, Condition: extensive rust to surface
$70.00
336 figural tin cookie cutters
ca. 19th-mid 20th century; all sheet tin form shaped and soldered to a pan/sheet metal back: free-formed oak leaf with roll molded handle; fluted edge leaf with two interior hearts and strap handle; handled seven point star; grange symbol with keystone and wheat design; unknown six tear drop shaped cutter; late pine tree; Condition: some have extensive rust
$30.00
343 figural tin cookie cutters
ca. 19th century; all rolled sheet tin, mold shaped and soldered to a pan/sheet back with vent holes: heart shape, Condition: surface rust; large fiddle shape, Condition: loose solder joints; tulip with rectangular base, Condition: loose solder joints
$30.00
35Automatic vacuum percolator tin tea kettle
ca. 19th century; factory made percolator pot with two-part press molded spout, small pan base, large cup percolator top with lid and molded strap handle on bead molded pot, 5 1/2"d, 11"x 16"; Condition: some surface rust spots
$80.00
3611 assorted pieces of gray graniteware
ca. 1880-1920; two speckled round plates & pie plate, 7 1/2"- 8 3/4"d; round strainer, 7 1/4"d; two rectangular bread pans, 9 1/4"x 5 1/2"x 2 1/2"; round lunch kettle with tin lid, 6 1/2"d, 6"h; round kettle with unmatched lid, 6 1/2"d, 5"h; rectangular bake tray, 12"x 8"; handled dipper, 4 1/2"d, 13 1/4"h; handled skimmer pan with spout, 9 1/2"d, 6 1/4" handle, 5 3/4"h; Condition: all as found with some chips & minor rust
$65.00
372 gray graniteware coffee pots
ca. 1890-1920; both handled pots with angled spouts: large pot with tin dome lid on wrap wire hinge, 6 1/4"d, 9"x 10", Condition: surface rust to lid; smaller pot with graniteware domed lid on pin hinge, 5 1/2"d, 8"x 9 1/4", Condition: some pitting to base but overall very good
$50.00
387 gray graniteware kitchen primitives
ca. 1880-1920; wall pocket match safe with two pockets; sick room feeder/scoop; round bottling funnel; small handled cup; child's berry pail with original tin lid and wire handle; Lalance & Grosjean Mfg. Co. stamp melon shaped mold with wire loop handle tin lid; melon shaped food mold with wire loop handled tin lid; Condition: some rust & minor chipping
$55.00
394 pieces of gray graniteware
ca. 1880-1920; including; two large handled funnels with one having a paper label for Nesco Royal; handled pitcher/measure with markings; 3 quart milk pail with tin knob on tin lid; Condition: all have some rust spots
$60.00
40Group of 9 assorted pieces of gray graniteware
ca. 1880-1940; including; six muffin pan; eight pop-over muffin pan; small chamber pot; two handled fry pans with one having a pour spout; angel food cake pan; large round kettle with loose wire handle and tip handle; two basins with one having original Leader Pure Enamelware label; Condition: good
$40.00
416 assorted pieces of tinware
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; handled ice cream measure with soldered cast metal handle; two-part roasted chicken/turkey shaped food mold; footed match safe with hinge lid and side wall strike; tubular sausage/pastry press with wood plunger; lamp shade with six shell shaped pressed panels on wire loop; wire handle two egg poacher in hinged form; Condition: fair-good
$50.00
426 assorted pieces of tin kitchen primitives
ca. 1900-1940; loop handle round cheese grater; two-part "what's it" egg poaching pan with loop handle; handled canning funnel; six-point star shaped cake pan; two flared fluted side cake pan with compass star design accent; Condition: all have rust spots
$70.00
43Pierce & punch decorated tin barn lantern
ca. 18th-19th century; rolled sheet tin and solder constructed half round reflector candle lamp with round can ventilator and rear wire hinge access, the reflector with heart and diamond design punchwork, 9 1/4"x 4 1/4"x 12"; Condition: poo with extensive rust & parts missing
$230.00
44Rare tin wall mount fluid lamp
ca. 1830-1860; rare remnant of lighting with a volatile mix (alcohol and turpentine): the lamp designed to burn with a single stem, large can shaped reservoir with brass screw cap, conical funnel to cylinder burner assembly with threaded single stem copper burner, the assembly with a lower vent tube and case bracket support, 14"x 4"x 9 1/2"; Condition: light surface rust, overall good
$85.00
452 wire work utility piece corner dryer & hot plate
ca. 1890-1910; both wire framework with solder construction: primitive hanging corn dryer for eight small popcorn cobs, 11", Condition: surface rust; round floret hot plate made from twisted wire around center ring, 6"d, 1/2"h, Condition: surface rust from use
$45.00
46Large tin ham hock shaped roast pan
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; unsigned high side, handled roasting pan with inset tin lid with strap handle, roaster shaped like large ham hock in rolled tin sheet with wire braced rim and solder construction, 24"x 13 1/2"x 9"; Condition: some surface rust
$55.00
4710 assorted tin kitchen primitives
ca. 1880-1910; loop handled overhead grater, 4"x 3"x 2"; two heart shaped cookie cutters with one having a loop handle; two round biscuit cutters with one having a loop handle; five-point star cookie cutter with ring handle; handled fluted edge donut cutter; three fluted edge cutters with one having a loop handle; Condition: as found, minor wear, some rust spots
$25.00
48Ironstone dessert service in Scallop shape
ca. 1851; dessert service in footed scalloped shape: serving dish, 2"x 9 3/4"x 10 1/2", Condition: some rim discolorations; eight individual dishes, two impressed on the base "T&R Boote" with diamond registration for 1851, English Staffordshire, 1 1/2"x 7"x 7 1/2", Condition: 1" rim line; another 1" bruise on foot ring & 1/4" foot ring flake; another with several 1/4" rim flakes; another with a 5/8" foot ring chip; several with rim discolorations
$300.00
49Pierced ironstone dessert bowl & undertray by J.W. Wood
ca. 1855; footed dessert bowl on a pedestal, pierced and molded with ridges, ivy leaves and vines and black ink backstamp "Ironstone China/Pearl/J. Wedgwood", 7 1/4"x 9"x 11 1/4", Condition: discoloration spots; matching undertray with same backstamp, English Staffordshire, 10"x 13 1/4", Condition: spots of glaze losses & discoloration
$500.00
502 pieces of English & American white ironstone
ca. 1835 & 1875; footed, covered neo classical form sauce tureen with deep square reservoir with ovolo corners and molded acanthus leaf handle bosses on a conforming pedestal, supported by four prominent clawed feet, angular domed lid with flower knob and ladle cutout, both with black ink backstamps "Mason's/Patent Ironstone/ China", 8 1/2"x 5 3/4"x 6", Condition: flea bite edge flakes, some wear on edges & slight spots of discoloration; molded leaf compote on a round pedestal with black ink backstamp bison "Ironstone China/ KT&K" (Knowles, Taylor & Knowles, E Liverpool, OH), 4 3/4"x 8 1/4"x 8 3/4", Condition: (2) 3/8" under rim flakes
$120.00
512 pieces of English & American white ironstone
ca. 1850 & 1875; Gothic shaped deep bowl compote with decagon rim, acanthus type scroll handles, conforming pedestal, impressed "Porcelain/Opaque" with black ink backstamp of royal arms and "Ironstone China/ I. Meir & Son" (John Meir), 8"x 9 1/2"x 10 3/4", Condition: some wear on edges; oval platter with cut out crescent handles, molded legend "Give Us This Day/Our Daily Bread" with wheat and shell motifs, black ink backstamp "Ironstone China/ Knowles, Taylor/and/Knowles", 1 3/4"x 10"x 12", Condition: 1/2" line at handle
$210.00
522 pieces of white ironstone
ca. 1875; molded shallow bowl in grape clusters and leaves design with open rustic vine handles, 1 3/4"x 10 1/4"x 11 1/2", Condition: good; molded ribbed and scalloped petal form compote on a round pedestal with black ink backstamp bison "Ironstone China/KT&K" (Knowles, Taylor & Knowles, E. Liverpool, OH), 9 3/4"d, 5"h, Condition: 1/2" under rim flake
$90.00
53Homer Laughlin white ironstone cake stand
ca. 1885; round white ironstone cake stand with a molded rope edged scalloped skirt on a round pedestal with blurry black ink backstamp of Homer Laughlin, E. Liverpool, OH, 10"d, 4 1/4"h; Condition: discolored
$150.00
54Adams Rose variant cup, saucer & plate
ca. 1845; handleless cup and saucer with blue brushed Adams Rose variant pattern, 4"d, 2 1/2"h cup, 5 3/4"d, 1 1/4"h saucer, Condition: cup with glaze losses on rim edges, saucer with discolored crazing; red brushed Adams Rose variant pattern with corrugated rim border, 9 1/4"d, Condition: discolored, 1/4" rim flake, spots of rim glaze losses
$45.00
553 pearlware dishes
ca. 1825; Queens Rose deep dish with sectional border of four diapered reserves and four floral vignettes, 8"d, 1 1/4"h, Condition: slight service marks on overglaze enameled design & wear to rim; pair of plates with foliage and hops design in brown, green and olive green with brown rim, stilt marks similar to Spode factory products, English Staffordshire, 7 3/4"d, Condition: 1 1/2" rim line, slight wear to overglaze enamel
$60.00
563 yellowware Rockingham glazed pieces
ca. 1875-1885; oval frame with old mirror, rounded ogee type moldings, 8 1/2"x 9 1/4", Condition: frame is good, mirror has lost much of its reflectivity; small wall pocket with half round conical pocket attached to an elongated pierced leaf form slab, 2"deep, 4"x 7 1/4" slab, Condition: some edge flakes on reverse; math holder with glazed cylinder mounted on a tooled match striking disk, 3 1/2"d, 2 1/4"h, Condition: restored disk rim
$300.00
574 pieces of Rockingham glazed yellowware
ca. 1870-1890; English Toby Philpot shaped creamer, 6"x 3 1/2"x 3 1/2", Condition: 1/4" flake on foot (kiln removal); mug with slightly concave sides, 3 1/2"d, 3 1/4"h, Condition: good; small mixing bowl with molded bead and arch band, 5 1/4"d, 2 3/4"h, Condition: some surface wear; barrel shaped tankard with upper and lower section impressed rings, 5"d, 6 1/4"h, Condition: good
$40.00
584 pieces of Rockingham glazed yellowware
ca. 1860-1885; two scalloped rim pie plates with interior wedge corrugations, 1"h, 7 3/4" & 8"d; molded squarish serving dish with ribbed and scroll border, 1 1/2"x 9"; oval platter, 10 1/2"x 13 1/4"; Condition: all with typical wear consistent with age
$55.00
59Stoneware bird figurine
ca. 1885; pie bird with iron wash salt glaze, molded (two halves) with a tooled surface, cardinal variety bird on an oval pedestal, 3 3/4"x 1 3/4"x 4 1/4"; Condition: good
$150.00
60Miniature redware crock
ca. 1890; slightly bulbous crock with a flattened rim, reddish-brown lead glaze with a few iron spots, 1 3/4"d, 1 3/4"h; Condition: minor wear on rim
$80.00
613 quart cobalt decorated covered stoneware crock
ca. 1910; three quart Bristol glazed cylindrical covered stoneware crock with a molded rustic pebbled surface with raised cobalt decorated flower and leaves motif and impressed "3", two side brackets for a wire bail handle, over hanging lid with a recessed button knob, molded top surface with five flower-like designs on the pebbled surface, 7"d, 6 3/4"h; Condition: 3/8" rim flake, 5/8" & 3/8" edge chips on lid flange, wire bail handle is extremely corroded & wooden grasp is eroded, 1/2" firing defect in base
$55.00
62Yellowware covered casserole & pitcher
ca. 1915 & 1925; Blue and Indian Red sponged Bristol glazed covered cylindrical casserole having a banded rim with pair of tab ear handles, interior lid ledge, wedge corrugated base, concave lid with recessed button knob, 7 1/2"d, 4"h, Condition: some interior stress lines; squat Bristol glazed cylindrical pitcher with four molded bands and a raised floral and foliage stem in a blue-gray color and rope edged open angular handle, American earthenware, 6"d, 5 1/4"h, Condition: good
$45.00
633 pieces of Majolica Ear of Corn pattern
ca. 1890; creamer, cylindrical creamer with a slight bulge in yellow corn cob form with green husk bottom and open handle, 3"d, 4 3/4"h, Condition: 1/4" foot ring flake; covered syrup with hinged Britannia lid, leaf and scroll finial, cylindrical with slight budge in yellow corn cob form with green husk bottom and open handle, 3 1/2"d, 6 1/2"h, Condition: 1/2" base spider; covered cannister, cylindrical with slight bulge in yellow corn cob form with green husk bottom, dome shaped lid, yellow kernels with green husk open loop knob, American earthenware, 4 3/4"d, 6 3/4"h, Condition: 5/8" lid flange line, 1/2" lid rim bruise & (3) 1/4" rim glaze flakes
$80.00
642 pieces of American yellowware
ca. 1890; round footed mixing bowl having a rounded banded rim and rounded foot, decorated with two white bands above two brown rings, 10 1/4"d, 5"h, Condition: 4 interior glaze flakes (from kiln removal); squat covered cylindrical canister with shallow rounded foot, decorated with a white band bordered with a pair of brown rings, hanging flat disk lid with recessed button knob, also decorated with a white band bordered with a pair of brown rings, 6 1/2"d (total), 5"h (total), Condition: 3/8" knob chip
$70.00
65German nodding chicken squeak toy
ca. 1870-1900; chicken body is form cast papier mache with bright polychrome paint accent and mounted to coil spring legs, the chicken with tan body, yellow tail, purple neck and red cap; the legs mounted to wooden and cloth tape bellows base, 3 3/4"x 1 1/2"x 6 1/4"; Condition: minor paint chips to beak, operating squeak box
$140.00
66Small bird shaped pin cushion
ca. 1880-1900; expertly crafted with mixed silk and cotton fabrics: the bird with burgundy upper body, white/cream belly, black wings and burgundy tail lined with brown fabric; the bird with black bead on white fabric eyes, green yarn stick accent to wings, cap, "berry in mouth" and along lines of fabric patchwork, bird with fold and mount brown feet and string hanger, 5 1/4"x 1 1/4"x 2 1/2"; Condition: good
$350.00
67Fine blue calico applique on white pillowcase
ca. 1870-1880; unbleached cotton case with hemmed opening and large "Compass Ball & Oak Leaf" design applique, the applique in dark blue print calico fabric, attributed to Mennonite Community, 16"x 25"; Condition: very good
$90.00
68Early German reclining cat squeak toy
ca. 1870-1890; form cast papier mache body of a mother cat with two young, polychrome paint and flocking felt covering, gray tabby cat with small kitten cast on right side and separate small mounted figure, mounted to a two-part wood and cloth tape bellows, 4 1/2"x 2"x 4 3/4"; Condition: some paint cracking to cat's lower back, non-operating squeak box
$130.00
69Framed ink & watercolor accented scherrenschnitte for Thomas Newsom
ca. 1840 dated; scissor cutting is sawtooth circular shape with tulip and sawtooth edge hearts with four facing "love doves" on outside border, the English penmanship verses speaks about wise living and completes with "To the Cross Cling" figures outlined in watercolor with interior octagon reading "Presented to Thomas Newsom as a requiem for spelling and deferring words, Feb. 14, 1840" with name/initials on tulips of artist "Eryl Herb", 13 1/2"x 14" framed; Condition: central hole & some separation to creases
$300.00
702 stitchwork balls
ca. 1880-1920; Amish red and blue wool fabric puzzle ball pin cushion with cotton stitch accents, 3"d, Condition: some soiling & some minor moth holes; rattle ball with colorful crocheted yarn cover in diamond design, 3"d, Condition: some fading & soil spots
$220.00
71Early German reclining sheep squeak toy
ca. 1850-1880; form cast papier mache sheep with polychrome cream paint with various accents, the sheep with small leather ears, mounted to a two-part wood and cloth tape bellows, 4 1/2"x 2 1/4"x 4 3/4"; Condition: possibly reglued to back, overall very good
$140.00
72Framed ink & watercolor Geburts & Taufschein by John George Busyaeger
ca. 1829 dated; fine scrivener work record for Jacob Eisemann, son of Peter & Elizabeth Eisemann, born July 17, 1802 and baptized Aug. 26, 1821 by J. Michael Stect; signed and dated by artist with colorful watercolor tulip with blue leaves and pomegranate wreath around text, topped by two handled urn in center, framed in a brown grain painted frame, 18 1/4"x 15" framed; Condition: vertical roll creasing, left edge with central tear, framed as found with no restoration
$375.00
732 stuffed bird pin cushions
ca. 1860-1900; both birds solid color fabric stitch assembled bodies with black bead eyes, thread wrapped pin beaks and stitched mounted folder paper wings and tails, the paper with scissor clip accent: bird straw stuffed purple velvet fabric with pink paper, Condition: some damage to paper wings; black cotton fabric with cotton stuffing, red paper wings and tails, Condition: good; 4 3/4"-5 3/4"x 1"- 1 1/4"x 2"
$350.00
74Small Maple Leaf pattern doll quilt
ca. 1860-1880; with four matched panels of brown calico maple leaves with red prints bars, brown dyed linen side block and calico print corner blocks, bordered with a brown calico print cotton and back of salvaged print fabric, 15 3/4"x 15 3/4"; Condition: some holes to back of quilt, soiling spots
$80.00
75Early German boy with dog squeak toy
ca. 1850-1880; form cast papier mache figure of a kneeling boy hugging a reclining dog with polychrome paints, dog in tan and black, the boy wearing an orange jacket and gray paints, mounted to two-part wood and cloth tape bellows, 4"x 2 3/4"x 3 1/2"; Condition: paint loss to boys hair, otherwise very good
$350.00
76Framed print "Heroes of the Colored Race"
ca. mid 19th century; central portrait of Frederic Douglas flanked by Blanche Bruce and Hiram Rhodes Revels surrounded by vignettes depicting the mid 1800s and other political and military leaders including Lincoln & Grant; published by Geo. M. Rewell & Co., Cleveland, OH, 32 3/4"x 24 1/2"; Condition: staining to print, minor wear to frame
$800.00
773 Victorian pin cushions
ca. 1880-1920; two silk fabric with cotton bat stuff and paint accent: one red and yellow peach (?), Condition: some minor fraying to fabric; yellow with red accent apple with twine stem, Condition: soiling; orange taffeta with stitch line puff work pumpkin with cotton bat stuffing and true pumpkin stem, Condition: fabric separation, soiling & bug holes; 2 1/2"- 3 1/4"d, 1 1/2"- 3 1/2"h
$75.00
782 small patchwork doll quilts
ca. 1850-1900; earlier patchwork quilt of unbleached cotton and printed calico fabrics with six matched eight-point block star patches, central two-X band and band with striped calico print fabric, the back of salvaged linen, 8 1/4"x 13", Condition: top has minor soiling spots, back with extensive fraying & quite fragile; small nine patch doll quilt with five patchwork eight-point star blocks and four check print blocks, banded with mixed calico fabrics and back matching brown check print blocks, 10 1/2"x 10 1/2", Condition: fading & soiling
$75.00
792 German squeak toy figures
ca. 1850-1890; mold cast papier mache with polychrome paint decoration and mounted to bellows base: colorful seated hen with flapping wing mechanism and hen with high tail feathers, 4 1/4"x 2 1/2"x 4 3/4", Condition: damage to one wing, operating squeak box, good; colorful seated tan and brown dog with raised ears and orange collar, 3 3/4"x 2"x 5", Condition: some separation of body from base, operating squeak box, minor paint loss to one ear (numbers on base similar to Musselman Collection)
$400.00
80Group of assorted Christmas ornaments & collectibles
ca. 1870-1920; group of four PA German figural cookies in box marked 1876, Christmas Cookies from Edna Erb, all with base cookie having applied accent and color decoration including goat, bird, swan and horse, Condition: extensive age & some minor damage & discoloring; two walnut base tin candle holders for hanging on Christmas tree, Condition: good; hang-on tin candle holder with two birds facing, Condition: good; four small tin ornaments: shovel, dust pan, horn and washboard, Condition: good; two mercury glass ornaments: flower basket and acorn, Condition: good; wallpaper boat shaped ornaments in red, white and blue colors, Condition: good
$75.00
81Large coiled rye straw bowl shaped basket
ca. 18th-19th century; large size utility basket of coiled rye straw with oak splint banding, flat bottom, rounded side with tight banded rim coil, 16 1/4"d, 6"h; Condition: excellent condition, retains original small corn cob plug, nice patina
$180.00
82Lot of household primitives
ca. 19th & 20th century; early silk fabric tea cozy having a domed cover with burgundy outer and tan cloth interior with heavy padding, the cover embroidered with butterfly and flower basket design, 12 1/2"d, 8"h, Condition: some separation at seams, light soiling; tea cozy made with feed bag printed material with block patches on outside and interior white with blue flower print fabric and banded with calico prints, 11"x 7 1/2"x 10 1/2", Condition: some soil spots; sawn and carve accented pig shaped cherry wood cutting board with carved curled tail, eye socket and snout wrinkles, 18 1/4"x 7 3/4"x 1", Condition: repaired leg; cast iron "The Novelty Lift" tong type kettle lifter, 11", Condition: good; wooden hide skinning board, 4"x 12", Condition: good; two corn husking pegs on leather tongs (one bone and one wood), 3 1/4" & 5"l, Condition: good
$290.00
832 figural iron doorstops
ca. 1890-1930; both unusual forms with painted accents: hog/boar on rectangular base with white and black paint decoration, unattributed maker, 7 1/2"x 1 1/2"x 6 1/2", Condition: some surface chips & rust; early two-part lightweight sand cast doorstop of a yellow painted songbird perched on branch of four limb tree, thread mounted to a four foot pedestal base, unattributed maker, 5"x 2 1/4"x 7", Condition: excellent patina
$600.00
843 various kitchen tools
ca. 1850-1920; rocker mincing knife with saddle wood grip and two stems; center stem rocker knife with egg grip; patent 1871 tenderizer with cast iron frame, wood grip and spring back rod; Condition: as found
$60.00
855 assorted sewn/knitted items
ca. 1830-1900; rare marble paper weight with inset finely stitched and bead accented punch paper "Berliner work" of reclining dog in stitched and beaded surrounding, the stitchwork in dyed yarns and inset into marble rectangular paperweight, 5 1/4"x 3 1/2"x 3/4", Condition: minor bead loss to stitched picture; early checkerboard design wool yarn stitchwork pin pillow with linen back, 3 3/4"x 3 3/4"x 3/4", Condition: minor fraying to back corner; small pin book with beadwork floral design covers, interior cloth and cardstock covered cotton bat, 1 3/4"x 2 1/4"x 1/2", Condition: interior fabric separation; felt covered pin book with interior stenciled rose wreath on silk interior, the cover in burgundy felt fabric, 2 1/2"x 3 3/4"x 1/2", Condition: interior wool pin page has thinning; pair of knitted lady's wrist warmers in tan color knitted with finger tips enclosed, 7 3/4", Condition: some soiling
$35.00
86Victory Canary Songster" by Risdon Mfg. Co.
ca. 1910-1920; small pressed brass bird whistle with the bird beak and tail free hinged to move when whistle is blown by steam with original slide-over box for Risdon Mfg. Co., Naugatuk, Conn., 5"x 2 1/4"x 1" box; Condition: box has extensive soiling, bird is good
$75.00
87Factory made heart accented food mold
ca. 1880-1910; tin press mold and soldered ring-shaped cake food mold with pointed heart shaped molds around large central ring, pan with wire ring hanger, 6 3/4"d, 2 1/2"h; Condition: good
$65.00
88Early parrot shaped tin cookie mold
ca. early-mid 19th century; tin plated rolled steel form shaped parrot, solder mounted to sheet plate back with two vent holes, 7 1/2"x 5 1/4"x 3/4"; Condition: some light surface pitting, overall very good
$60.00
892 pieces of tinware
ca. 19th-early 20th century; tubular spouted lamp filler with strap brace spout and mounted strap handle, 4 1/4"d, 9"x 7 1/4"; Kreamer two part double boiler with tin lid and rivet mounted cast metal handles, 6 3/4"d, 5 1/2" handle, 8 1/2"h; Condition: as found, some minor rust spots
$40.00
90Tin and glass box candle lantern with punch pierce decorated back
ca. 1800-1830; rolled tin, solder constructed lantern with four small cone feet and double arch top with heat deflector and wire handle, glass panels with tin arch rail guards, slide-up panel nail punched with pierced compass star design and corner radiant accents, 6 3/4"x 6"x 11"; Condition: some rust, 2 glass panels damaged, unknown if punch work is original but has good oxidation
$250.00
912 tin bird shaped cookie cutters
ca. 19th century; fine love doves on perch with sheet/pan back, the birds formed facing each other with cut-out area between bird's breasts, 4 1/2"x 2 3/4", Condition: surface is rough; primitive song bird with large tail, unusual construction of cutter nailed to wood form, 4 1/4"x 3", Condition: surface rust & some damage to form
$350.00
922 small coiled rye straw round baskets
ca. 19th-20th century; both coiled rye straw with hickory splint banding: one nesting basket in haphazard construction, 6 1/2"d, 2 3/4"h, Condition: dark color from age; small late basket with flared sides, 4"d, 1 1/2"h, Condition: good
$35.00
93John H. Mead press juicer & tin dust pan
ca. 1873-1874; wooden framed and cast metal juicer housing marked "John H. Mead, pat July 15, 1873" with wooden frame, press arm and seat cast metal cup with lower grate, 12 1/2"x 5 3/4"x 6 3/4", Condition: good; trade advertising lithographed tin dust pan with tubular handle and pan with almanac for 1874 & N&C Taylor Co., Phila advertisement, 10 1/4"x 11 3/4"x 3 1/2", Condition: paint loss to trade advertisement, minor warping from use
$110.00
94German heavy glass wall mount salt box with wood lid
ca. 1930s; form molded heavy clear glass wall pocket with half round front and feather accent wall mount with brass grommet cover of hole, the box with wooden hinged lid on screw pin, 7"x 4 1/4"x 8 1/4"; Condition: very good
$55.00
95Large reclining lamb shaped two-part chocolate mold
ca. 1920-1950; press-form molded sheet metal with two clip clamps, the lamp in full body shape hollow form for chocolate, 13"x 5 1/2"x 9 1/2"; Condition: missing clip clamps, no bottom, normal wear to surfaces
$160.00
96Turnbull's patent "The Novelty Scale"
ca. July 24, 1877 patent; ornamental cast iron open frame three foot spring-operated family scale with ornamental shield front with brass inset register, openwork cast round plate and black paint, 7 1/4"x 7"x 7 3/4"; Condition: overall good, minimal rust & paint loss
$170.00
97Red tole painted tinware wash basin & spittoon
ca. 1850-1900; both rolled tin sheet, wire braced and solder constructed with red paint: two handle child's wash basin in oval shape with red paint and hand painted floral decoration and gold striping, 20 1/2"x 15"x 7 1/4", Condition: extensive wear, rust holes to base; press form and roll sealed round bottom spittoon with red tole paint and gold leaf banding, 7 1/4"d, 4 1/2"h, Condition: some denting & minor rust spots
$40.00
982 early tin figural cookie cutters
ca. early-mid 19th century; both sheet tin with form molded solder construction: fine walking hog with raised tail and eye punch, cutter with mounted roll molded handle, 5 3/4"x 1"x 3", Condition: very good; pecking hen with fluted tail, large comb on head and beak, 3 1/4"x 1/2"x 3 1/4", Condition: extensive rust
$110.00
994 tin figural cookie cutters
ca. 1880-1920; all sheet tin, form shaped and soldered to a sheet pan back with ventilator hole: primitive seated rabbit; primitive fish; flying eagle with fluted accent to outstretched wings and tail; primitive comical seahorse(?); Condition: some surface rust, overall good
$40.00
1004 assorted bird shaped tin cookie cutters
ca. 19th-early 20th century; all sheet tin form shaped and soldered to pan/sheet metal back with ventilator holes: left facing turkey with fluted large tail feathers and three various unknown songbirds; Condition: some rust spots to surfaces
$35.00
1013 bird shaped tin cookie cutters
ca. 19th-early 20th century; all sheet tin form shaped and soldered to pan/sheet metal backs: primitive hissing swan with raised tail feathers and lower outstretched neck; standing goose with outstretched wing and fine shaped arched neck and head; primitive nesting turkey with fluted tail feathers; Condition: turkey with rust & rough surface
$50.00
102Round rye straw fruit basket
ca. 18th-19th century; fine crafted coiled rye straw basket with flat bottom and flared sides with uniform sloped stacked banding of hickory splint with narrow tight banded rim coil, 7"- 10 1/4"d, 4 1/4"h; Condition: staining to bottom of basket & some damage to banding splints
$70.00
1034 various general store cannisters/tins
ca. 1840-1900; rolled tin sheet in soldered construction: round screw cap mustard cannister with red told paint and gold leaf stencil, 4 1/4"d, 7"h; screw cap square cannister with two color stencil trade advertising "Jewel Tea, H. Gerdes, Dayton, O" on red base paint, 5 1/4"x 5 1/4"x 7 1/2"; lithograph "Tea" round cannister by Chicago Stamping Co. with round cap, 4"d, 6 1/4"h; black/japanned round lidded sugar can with gold leaf transfer and lid hinged with ring pull, 7 1/2"d, 7 1/4"h; Condition: good
$90.00
104Toleware 8 drawer spice cabinet
ca. mid 19th century; rare form eight drawer chest in rolled tin sheet with soldered construction, applied roll molded crown and base trim, eight drawers with press-cut and formed oval front drawer with small cast knobs, early japanning and drawer fronts stenciled in English spices, 9"x 3 3/4"x 11 1/4"; Condition: unusual form, some paint loss & rust to lower left base trim, some solder separation to left upper crown
$120.00
105Large red tole lidded coffee can
ca. 1870-1890; round tin can with tight cover lid and loose wire handle in cup mounts, having red told paint with stenciled black and gold paint "Coffee" on side, 10"d, 10 1/4"h; Condition: surface is dry & paint is flaking
$50.00
106Red store cabinet tea tin
ca. 1850-1880; roll tin and solder constructed sloped front hinged lid cabinet box with wooden knob, the cabinet retaining red and black tole paint with gold leaf stencil accents "Japan" on lid, 9 1/2"x 9 1/4"x 11"; Condition: right hinge is missing, extensive paint loss
$25.00
107Round revolving toleware spice caddy
ca. 1850-1870; tinware revolving caddy with round foot and rivet mount cast metal handles, containing seven round tapered capped cannisters and retains partial original red and black tole paints with gold leaf accents, 8 3/4"d, 5 1/2"h; Condition: extensive paint loss
$160.00
108Rye straw oval loaf basket
ca. 19th century; loaf shaped utility basket with coil rye straw that is hickory splint banded having a flat bottom with flared side, 18 1/2"x 7 1/4"x 3 1/4"; Condition: primitive construction, good
$100.00
109Wooden flat brim hat form
ca. 1890-1920; softwood two-part mold with wood screw fastened oval upper and 3/4" thick lower wide rim (2 1/2"-3" wide), 10 1/4"x 12 1/2"x 3 1/2"; Condition: late brass hook on reverse for hanging, good
$300.00
110Rare Adam's Centennial coffee mill
ca. 1876; rare form, ball shaped mill on arch bracket legs marked Number 1 model in two-part construction with 4" crank handle with wooden knob and flip-over cap, [Note: Adams was a maker of wooden box base mills & possibly created the ball shaped mill for the Centennial Exhibition at Phila., PA]; 4 1/2"x 5 1/2"x 6 3/4"; Condition: some paint loss, but overall very good
$525.00
111Early key-wind tin bird in cage mechanical toy
ca. late 19th century; based on a French musical bird cage, this model in press mold tin with jointed bird on tree inside a domed wire cage, the cage with an ogee molded tin base with mounted cast lion paw feet and small spring wind clock work movement, 6 1/2"x 5 1/4"x 10"; Condition: originally had squeaker bellows for bird (needs repair), bird & base repainted, unknown if operating
$95.00
112French brass wire table basket
ca. 1910-1950; fine brass table basket with solid tray bases, tight over-wrap lower band and brass wire large open weave with looped edge that is wire mounted to oval rim band, 14 3/4"x 12 1/4"x 5 1/2"; Condition: very good, some water spots
$95.00
1135 various kitchen primitives
ca. 19th-20th century; turned maple ball handle masher; odd tin three-spout funnel with tin braced tubular handle with ring hanger; tin dipper with tin braced tubular handle; handled apple bake pan with handle riveted to pan; tin warming pan with tubular handle with post socket end; Condition: masher with some cracks; metalware with some rust spots & normal wear
$25.00
1142 rye straw baskets
ca. 18th-19th century; both coiled straw with hardwood splint banding: open handle round gathering basket with tight coils, flared round sides with open loop handles and tight wrapped rim coil, 12 3/4"d, 4 3/4"h, Condition: extensive damage to bottom, dark patina; utility goose egg shaped basket, 5"x 3 1/2"x 1 3/4", Condition: good
$110.00
1155 various kitchen primitives
ca. early 20th century; tinsmith adapted pie marker with seven portions and loop handle soldered to tin pie pan; tin three-foot steamer with wire loose handle; tin tubular handle pie knife/server; rectangular tray pan with 10 triangular compartments; cast pewter hinged ice cream mold with two birds on nest, marked S&Co. #177; Condition: as found with some rust spots, ice cream mold is very good with no damage
$40.00
116Pie stacker with wooden pies
ca. various; tinsmith made rolled sheet tin solder constructed rack with four feet, three pie rings soldered to two stems and an arch handle with tubular brace, 11 1/2"x 8 1/2"x 13 1/2", Condition: good; four various wood and resin cast pies with painted accent (all marked Henzel), 9 1/2"- 10 1/2"d, Condition: surface dust
$325.00
1174 metal kitchen primitives
ca. 1890-1910; Victorian style match safe with hinged lid lower compartment and pocket upper on ornate cast back, 3 3/4"x 2 1/4"x 6 1/2", Condition: some rust spots to right edge; C.D. Kenny Co. trade advertising cast iron pot scraper with raised handle leaf shaped scraper, 3 3/4"x 2"x 1", Condition: good; tin tubular cased egg timer with small glass inside tube and clip mount fluted edge round ends, 1 1/4"d, 2 1/2"h, Condition: good; ornate cast iron grape and leaf footed revolving glass egg timer on harp top stem, 3"x 2 1/2"x 3 3/4", Condition: good
$130.00
118Cast iron stove top revolving waffle iron
ca. mid-late 19th century; unsigned five heart design hinge two-part mold on 1 1/2" wide flange base with two loop handles, the mold with loop handle and interior with five matched hearts in diamond shape pattern, 12 1/4"d, 2"h; Condition: some exterior surface rust & soot residue, overall good
$60.00
1192 cast iron heart shaped molds
ca. 19th & late 20th century; vintage two-handle pan with nine heart shaped molds and two long slot pour marks on base, 10 1/4"x 8 1/2"x 1", Condition: good, minimal rust; late reproduction handled star center, six heart design pop-over mold pan, poorly cast with thick grinding marks on rim, 8 1/2"d, 5 3/4" handle, 2 1/4"h, Condition: reproduction
$40.00
120Group of 4 tools
ca. 1870-1900s; combination mincing knife and meat tenderizer with adjustable angle head on open frame handle (unknown maker), patent pending, Condition: good; nipper with blades riveted to cast iron hinged handles, patented Feb. 22, 1875, Condition: good; cast iron combination opener patented Dec. 28, 1875, Condition: claw tooth on handle damaged; spring coil on wire tong pot scrubber, Condition: rusted surface
$45.00
1213 cast iron primitives
ca. mid-late 19th century; rare McDowell patent meat broiler pan with grease catching trough and two spout on handled rectangular pan, patented by John McDowell, Cleveland, Ohio, 13 1/2"x 14 1/4"x 2", Condition: very good; C&O dust pan with hanger clips, patented March 16, 1880, 8"x 10 1/4"x 1 1/2", Condition: hole in pan; heart motif #19 flat iron with hand wrought loop handle, 7 1/2"x 4"x 4 1/2", Condition: some surface rust
$230.00
1225 assorted household tools
ca. late 19th & early 20th century; rare 1892 Seltzer Specialty Co., Lebanon, PA combination egg beater/potato masher; Perfect Kanning Kit, pat 1814014 combination jar lifter/opener; double end combination whisk broom/pan; wire straining frame with porcelain handle; wire handle sheet metal warming plate; Condition: all with wear from use & some rust spots
$90.00
1233 early cast iron cookware with heart accent handles
ca. 18th-early 19th century; early sand cast pieces with slot pour mark: small handled sauce kettle with flat top heart top handle, 5 3/4"d, 4 1/4" handle, 3 1/4"h, Condition: probably missing lid; two similar form round griddle with rounded rim and open loop heart shaped handle, 10 3/4"d, 2 3/4" handle, 1 1/4"h & 10 1/4"d, 2 1/4" handle, 1"h, Condition: all normal surface pitting from use, one with some warping from heat
$130.00
1247 assorted kitchen primitives
ca. 19th & 20th century; four various pie lifters: unknown maker wire loop and coil spring on long turned handle; unknown maker swing cradle lifter on twist wire shaft with turned handle; wing and wire loop tong type; ice tong type with spring coil operator tong riveted to arched clamp; wire and wood jar lifter/tongs; wire and tin handled dough cutter; coil spring and wood handle whisp; Condition: good
$60.00
1255 assorted pieces of tinware
ca. 19th century; all rolled sheet tin, wire brace and soldered construction: tin handled pitcher with flange foot and partial patent date on handle, Condition: extensive separation; conical shaped horn with ring handle, Condition: good; tin round kettle with loose wire handle and tin lid, approx. three quart, Condition: some rust to lid; "Silver's Pudding Mould, Brooklyn" hinged lid mold with embossed tag on lid and ring mount in approx. one quart size, Condition: good; lidded four quart pudding mold with ring handles and spears tip mounted hasps, Condition: dent to base rim
$55.00
126Sheet metal bed pan & peach peeler
ca. 1880-1920; Sinclair Scott Co. cast iron peach peeler with heart motif crank wheel and gear wheel, 6"x 8 1/2"x 9", Condition: good with turnscrew table mount; oversized tin bed pan with pour spout, wire ring handles and upper surface sloped to opening, 12 3/4"x 16"x 6 3/4", Condition: good
$25.00
127Set of silver plated flatware, Holly pattern with additions
ca. 1920; set of silver plated flatware (130 pieces) in Holly pattern by D.S. Spaulding, Manfield, MA with 18 dinner forks, 7 fish/salad forks, 12 cocktail forks, 13 dinner knives, 6 fruit knives, 6 luncheon knives, 18 teaspoons, 6 dessert spoons, 5 tablespoons, 12 bouillon spoons, 12 butter spreaders, pair of sugar tongs, pair of butter knives, 3 buffet/meat forks, lettuce fork, pair of berry spoons, pair of nut/sugar spoons, cake breaker, pastry server, gravy ladle and sauce ladle; along with a matching quadruple silver plated bread tray by Forbes Silver Co, Meriden, CN and similar pattern sterling silver seafood cocktail fork; Condition: slight wear & oxidation, a few pieces are monogrammed
$190.00
128Group of Gaudy eight petal magenta flower
ca. 1835; with copper lustre highlights: rectangular covered teapot with cut corners, scalloped parapet rim and oval flower knob, 6 1/2"x 5"x 6 1/4", Condition: glaze roughness on spout rim, spot of overglaze enamel loss, 1/4" chip & flea bite flakes on interior rim, lid with a number of 1/4" rim flakes; handleless cup and saucer, 3 1/2"d, 2 1/4"h cup, 5 3/4"d, 1 1/4"h saucer, Condition: cup with some edge wear, saucer with spot of rim restoration; indented round plate with impressed heart on base, 8 1/4"d, Condition: 1/4" rim bruise, slight edge wear
$45.00
1294 Gaudy Welsh type pieces
ca. 1850-1880; small bulbous form six lobed pitcher with three colored floral design in blue, green and burnt orange with copper lustre highlights and non-flattering presentation name "Robert Idle Watkinson", crudely glazed, 4 1/4"d, 5 1/2"h, Condition: edge wear & making of a 1/4" rim line; round waste bowl with interior floral and fruit motifs within a swagged outline, 6 1/4"d, 3"h, Condition: 5/8" rim line; pair of cheese plates with central sunburst design and stylized bulbous motifs in blue, burnt orange and pink lustre, 6 3/4"d, Condition: spots of glaze losses from kiln removal
$190.00
130Group of porcelain Gaudy Welsh items, Tulip pattern
ca. 1855; apple shaped gobular covered teapot with open loop finial and six spreading feet, 6 1/4"d, 7 3/4"h, Condition: 3 1/4" open stress line at spout seam, 3/8" interior stress mark at lower handle juncture; matching covered sugar, 5 1/2"d, 7"h, Condition: 3/8" interior rim chip & 1/8" flake; matching creamer, 3 3/4"d, 5"h, Condition: good; biscuit plate, 9 3/4"x 9", Condition: small glaze blemish on rim; side plate, 6"d, Condition: rim restoration; child's cup and saucer, 2 1/2"d, 1 3/4"h cup, 4"d, 3/4"h saucer
$25.00
131Group of Late Adams Rose pattern items
ca. 1900; in black, blue, green and red, some with black ink backstamps of the Royal Arms and "England" and also "Staffordshire", also others impressed with George Jones, Crescent Pottery mark: covered bulbous teapot with open loop finial, acanthus handle terminals, 6"d, 8 1/2"h, Condition: lid appears to be a marriage (sugar bowl lid), slight discoloration; matching covered sugar bowl with pair of open loop side handles, 5"d, 6"h, Condition: some discoloration; oval sauce boat, 5 1/2"x 3"x 9", Condition: thin glaze, imperfect coverage on edges; waste bowl, 5 1/4"d, 2 1/2"h, Condition: slight edge wear; oval platter, 9 1/4"x 13 1/4", Condition: good; six plates, 8 3/4"-9"d, Condition: some discoloration; six handleless cups and saucers, 3 3/4"d, 2 1/2"- 2 3/4"h cups, 5 3/4"-6"d, 3/4"-1"h, Condition: some discoloration & edge wear
$200.00
1326 miscellaneous ceramic items
ca. 1845-1880; squat bulbous creamer with full floral design in blue, green and magenta with copper lustre highlights, 4"d, 4 1/2"h, Condition: 1/4" spout rim glaze flake & spot of edge wear; slightly scalloped edged plate with seven petal magenta flower design with black, green, purple and yellow additions, 9"d, Condition: good; matching smaller plate, 6 1/4"d, Condition: 1/4" rim flake; slightly scalloped edged plate, six petal magenta flower design with black and green additions, 7"d, Condition: slight edge wear; squat mug with black transfer of a squirrel and robin, overglazed in brown and green and green and magenta, 3 1/2"d, 3 1/4"h, Condition: kiln removal spots on rim; Continental figural porcelain thermometer with a boy and girl holding a basket in front of a bower containing a dual gauge thermometer in Centigrade and Fahrenheit, all behind a scallop reservoir, overall colored in blue, brown, purple red and yellow with gilt highlights, 4 1/2"x 2 1/2"x 3 1/4", Condition: dirty but appears to be in tact
$55.00
1332 porcelain items
ca. 1870 & 1900; pierced, footed dessert bowl with four rows of diamond and fan openings and a scalloped rim on three legs, 9 1/4"d, 3 3/4"h, Condition: good; oval hand painted platter with green ink backstamp "Limoges/V.C./France", winter scene with a pair of blue birds and a sparrow among trees and grasses, unknown artist signature, colored in black, blue, browns and umber with gilt rim, 12 1/4"x 17 3/4", Condition: worn rim
$25.00
134Group of porcelain Gaudy Welsh items
ca. 1850; child's mug in Grape pattern, 2"d, 2"h, Condition: some edge wear & discoloration; squat mug in Grape pattern, 2 3/4"d, 2 1/2"h, Condition: good; Flower Basket pattern (#291), 3 3/4"d, 2"h cup, 5 1/2"d, 1"h saucer, Condition: saucer with 1/4" rim bruise; Vine pattern (#13), 3 3/4"d, 2 1/4"h cup, 5 3/4"d, 1"h saucer, Condition: good; unknown Aster-like flower pattern (#31), 3 3/4"d, 2"h cup, 5 3/4"d, 1"h saucer, Condition: saucer with 1/8" stress mark
$50.00
1355 English Staffordshire earthenware plates
ca. 1835; pair of Early Adams Rose pattern plates with scalloped rims and impressed "Adams", 9 1/4" & 9 1/2"d, Condition: good; scalloped rim plate with beaded border, black spatted maroon flower fruits with black, green and purple buds, leaves and tendrils, 10 1/2"d, Condition: spots of glaze losses on cavetto; scalloped rim plate in Cabbage Rose pattern in black, green, magenta and yellow, 10 1/2"d, Condition: spots of rim restoration, wear on rim & cavetto; matching scalloped rim plate in Cabbage Rose pattern, 9"d, Condition: some rim wear
$120.00
1362 pieces of English copper wheel engraved double walled silvered glass
ca. 1855; covered sugar bowl in squat bulbous form with engraved seed heads, tendrils and foliage having a fitted cover with acorn finial, 4 3/4"d, 5 1/2"h, Condition: tarnishing & deterioration consistent with age; footed baluster form pitcher in engraved grass/fern design having a solid uncolored glass handle with molded terminal, 4 1/4"d, 6 1/4"h, Condition: good
$75.00
1373 pieces of painted double walled silvered English glass
ca. 1855; ringed beaker with a beige painted floral band featuring a pink rose and a blue eight petaled flower, both with a bud and foliage, 3 3/4"d, 4"h, Condition: some wear; candle holder with a fat disk base, spiky flowers with green blade foliage on whitish bands, 4 1/2"d, 5 1/2"h, Condition: some wear; tall baluster form vase with large painted band including multi-colored leaves, foliage, flowers and a red beetle, 5"d, 12 3/4"h, Condition: some tarnishing & deterioration consistent with age
$50.00
138Group of painted English double walled silvered glass
ca. 1855; gilded interior cup with painted band of berries, leaves and tendrils, applied solid uncolored glass handle, saucer with gilded interior disk and painted border of grassy blades, 3 1/2"d, 3 1/4"h cup, 5 1/2"d, 1 1/4"h saucer, Condition: cup has some deterioration consistent with age, saucer with loss & deterioration of gilt & silver surfaces; footed goblet with a flared bell bowl with gilded interior, balustroid stem and terraced foot, exterior fully painted with leafage, berries and tendrils and rings on bowl, stem and foot, 3 1/2"d, 5 3/4"h, Condition: good; covered sugar with round tapered bowl on a terraced foot, three white thickly painted leaf clusters and tendrils, overhanging, inset lid with bulbous composite finial/knob, also painted with three thick white leaf clusters, berries and tendrils, 5 1/4"d, 6 1/2"h, Condition: some spotting consistent with age
$65.00
1392 unusual English double walled silvered glass items
ca. 1855; multi-ribbed pedestal candle support having a baluster profile with inset metal (silvered brass?) tray, 4 1/2"d, 4"h, Condition: loss of luster; unusual figurine of a seated woman and standing girl in a devout pose with painted faces, hands and feet, the book and chair painted with unreadable embossed letters at rear base of pedestal, 2 3/4"d, 6"h figurine, Condition: some paint losses
$50.00
1403 large Victorian era Christmas ornaments
ca. 1880-1920; lithograph and embossed tin wall clock with pendulum, 3"x 3/4"x 4 3/4", Condition: good, surface scratches & some bending; green hot air balloon with square basket with cotton string holders, 2 3/4"d, 4 3/4"h, Condition: minor surface damage to balloon; basket of blown glass strawberries with basket containing eight berries with paint accent, 4"x 2 1/2"x 3 3/4", Condition: wear & paint loss to berries
$350.00
141Framed needlework memorial for Esther E. Nichols
ca. 1848 dated; urn on stand with willow tree pattern and black letter cross-stitch, the maker used mixed wall and cotton thread reading "In memory of Esther E. Nichols who died May 28th A.D. 1848, aged 55 years. Peacefully sleeping), framed in a small black frame, 6 1/2"x 7 1/2" framed; [Note: Esther Nichols (1793-1858) was found in census record in Perry Lake Co., OH, wife of Pineas Nichols]; Condition: some dark water spots & tear/crease in lower right field
$75.00
1422 doll quilts
ca. 1870-1920; patchwork diamond back design doll quilt in unbleached cotton diamonds with quilt hearts in mixed calico print fabrics, ten red stripe calico print fabric blocks, the back and binding in red stripe print calico fabric, 14 1/2"x 11 1/2", Condition: some soiling, fading & some fraying to fabrics; red embroidered figures on nine cotton blocks, bound and backed with cotton and red cotton ties, 17 1/2"x 16 1/4", Condition: some soiling
$30.00
143Framed ink & watercolor English birth & baptism certificate of Joseph Stover, Montgomery Co., Ohio
ca. 1864 dated; Fraktur style certificate with pillar design capped with birds resting on a gold painted turning, topped with hummingbird feeding on flower in large flower arrangement, inside each column is a "seeing eye"; the certificate for Joseph Stover, son of Elias Stover and Sarah Ann, his wife, born in Jefferson Twp, Montgomery Co., Ohio, framed in a stained molded frame, 16 1/4"x 19 3/4" framed; Condition: horizontal roll creasing, lower center tape residue, minor lower right edge paper loss
$260.00
144Bag of 14 embossed tin Victorian Christmas tree candle holders
ca. 1880-1910; mostly pinch-on candle holders in die-cut and press-embossed tin with some having paint accents including: two suns with faces, two Christmas trees, urn of flowers, long tail bird, man on high wheel bicycle, castle spires, woman in dress, Santa with Christmas tree, child on rocking horse, 1 1/4"- 3 1/2"x 1 1/2"x 2"- 2 3/4"; Condition: good
$280.00
1452 shaped pin pillows
ca. 1880-1910; both cloth and cardstock stitch constructed with cotton bat stuffing: rectangular wallpaper covered tapered tray base cushion with theorem style giant rose painted felt cover, the base appears signed but illegible, 3"x 2"x 1 3/4", Condition: fading; fine pear shaped blue silk and striped felt covered covers with ribbon tie top, 2 1/2"x 3"x 3/4", Condition: very good, still contains pins
$130.00
146Framed 19th century memorial print of Harriet V. Olds
ca. 1836 dated; early colorized lithograph print of a grieving woman at memorial urn on a pediment, printed on paper with "In memory of" and applied hand written tag reading "Harriet V. Olds… born Dec. 5, 1818 ... died July 31, 1836", framed in a complex mahogany molded frame, 18 1/4"x 15 1/4" framed; Condition: some water spots & soiling
$95.00
1473 floral & bird design crewelwork pillows
ca. 1900-1930; each crewel work and loop hook stitched on black velvet fabrics and stuffed: one brightly accented "Birds on Fountain Birdbath" design with puff/tufted flowers on stems, birds with glass/button eyes, black dyed linen back and single fringed edge, Condition: some fading & surface dust; later parrot on flowering tree stem design with loop fringe binding and silk back, Condition: very good; older blue and red bird on tree branch with green accent band, snap-button opening taffeta back and bird with large glass button eye, Condition: some fraying to back & some light fading
$210.00
1483 German papier mache bird on wire ornaments
ca. 1870-1900; each bird form cast papier mache with polychrome paint accents and wire leg mounted to wooden perch on wire hangers: partridge type bird with peacock feather tail feathers, 3"x 2 1/2"x 5 1/4", Condition: normal wear with minor paint loss; blue and red bird with long wooden carved tail, 2"x 3 1/2"x 5", Condition: normal wear with minor paint loss; pair of yellow painted birds perched facing each other with wood tail feathers, 2 1/4"x 3 1/4"x 3 3/4", Condition: wire hanger loose, normal wear with minor paint loss
$210.00
1495 assorted bird pinch-on Christmas tree ornaments
ca. 1900-1930; blown milk glass long-tail with wire leg mounted to pinch clamp, Condition: paint loss; painted milk glass long tail on coil wire mounts, Condition: as found; wooden and polychrome painted song bird with blue wings, red cap and coil wire legs to pinch clamp, Condition: as found; cloth stuffed bird with die-cut embossed wings, coil spring legs to pinch clamp, Condition: as found; embossed tin bird with raised wing and coil spring legs to pinch clamp, Condition: missing tail feathers
$90.00
150Small fabric bird pin cushion
ca. 1850-1870; made from salvaged woven wool fabric, the maker with separate weft on tail and cap, stitched eye, stitched loop line accent and coiled calico fabric leg, 3 1/4"x 1/2"x 1 1/4"; Condition: minor soiling
$290.00
151Toleware domed lid document box
ca. 1810-1840; tin sheet metal box with solder construction, domed lid with wire handle, hinged on wire wrapped hinge and has hasp stop; the box with original translucent japanning and fine freehand paint decorated large flowers on front with accent flowers in corners and fern fronds, the lid and sides decorated with yellow brush stroke banding, 9 1/4"x 5 1/2"x 6 1/2"; Condition: some fading & light loss, overall 85% original surface intact
$625.00
152Pair of chalkware pear shaped banks
ca. mid-late 19th century; hollow form cast plaster-of-paris pears with coin slots and polychrome paint accents, both 3"d, 3 1/2"h; Condition: both missing stems, 1 with 70-80% paint intact, 1 with 55-60% paint intact
$160.00
153Wallpaper covered arch top trunk
ca. 1840-1870; dovetail constructed softwood trunk with arch top on wire and clip hinges, the chest with small chest lock and added Victorian era handles, covered with printed wallpaper, 20 1/2"x 12 1/4"x 11"; Condition: wallpaper loss to edges, good
$40.00
1542 small rectangular toleware trays
ca. 1810-1840; trays in tin sheet metal octagon rectangular shape with flared wire braced sides: dated 1834 on base with original japanning and fine floral banding on tan background, the bottom swatch signed by group of several individuals (possible class to teacher) with one drawing of young woman, 8 3/4"x 6"x 1/2", Condition: unknown region for group but names are Berks Co. families, 80-90% original surface intact; original japanning base with gray-cream based tulip and floral leaf banding with large yellow flowers, 8 3/4"x 6"x 8 1/2", Condition: paint loss and light surface rust, approx. 70% original surface intact
$500.00
155Excellent toleware floral decorated coffee pot
ca. 1810-1840; lighthouse shaped flanged base domed lid tin pot with goose neck spout, applied wire braced strap handle with half round brace, dome lid with spade and wire hinge and brass knob, coffee pot with translucent japanning and original floral design that covers each side of pot and a simple brush stroke to the lid, 6 1/2"d, 10 1/4"h x 10 1/2"; Condition: excellent
$5,200.00
156Vintage PA German chalkware poodle dog figure
ca. 1840; hollow form molded plaster-of-paris standing poodle dog on rectangular raised base, the dog with scratch accented mane and base, retaining original paint accents to ears, eyes and tip of tail, 5 1/2"x 2 3/4"x 5 1/2"; Condition: minor paint loss
$200.00
157Brown painted mortised footstool with heart cut-outs
ca. 19th century; brown painted with legs having half-round feet with heart cut outs and apron sides flush set, 15"x 8 1/4"x 7 3/4"; Condition: water stains to top & chipped edge, probably walnut wood
$80.00
158Toleware shaving mug with large floral design decoration
ca. 1810-1840; sheet metal solder construction tall tankard shaped shaving mug with applied strap handle, original translucent japanning and large round medallion with giant four petal floral design, fern frond accents and yellow brush stroke banding, 4"d, 2" handle, 5 3/4"h; Condition: good, 75%-85% original surface intact
$700.00
159Fine black toleware covered sugar & covered syrup
ca. 1820-1870; both tin sheet metal solder and wire braced construction: dome lidded sugar bowl with flange base, original japanning and fine pomegranate and floral pattern on gray banding, the lid with bright green, yellow and red four petal design with yellow brush stroke accents, Condition: excellent, 90-98% original surface intact; lidded syrup with triangular spout and wire braced strap handle, lid spade braced hinged, black japanning with pomegranate and floral leaf design, Condition: dent under spout, minor paint loss to lid and spots under handle, paint loss on handle
$650.00
160PA German chalkware seated dog figure
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; hollowware cast plaster-of-paris seated dog facing left on rectangular base with original painted accents of black tail and ears, green trim paint to base and painted accents to collar, mouth and eyes, signed on interior "Cora B. Smith", 5 3/4"x 4 1/4"x 9"; Condition: no damage, some surface dirt
$270.00
161E. Flane & Son, Marlboro Depot signed large wood firkin
ca. 1850-1880; cooper softwood lidded bucket with wooden pinned swing handle, the firkin with nail and clip fastened wooden bands, lightly varnished, softwood lid and bottom, tongue and groove tapered staves, lid impressed by maker, 15 1/4"d, 14 1/4"h; Condition: 1 crack to oak swing handle, steel wafer clip repairs to cracks in lid
$95.00
162Black toleware tea caddy & tumbler
ca. 1810-1860; both sheet tin and solder construction with wire bracing: flared tumbler with wire braced rim, original black japanning, orange/red and yellow brush-stroke swag band around lip, 3 1/4"d, 4"h, Condition: some surface wear, 70-80% original surface intact; Pennsylvania flat top tea caddy with tin round cap/lid, original brown translucent japanning with single pomegranate medallion on one side with green and yellow frond accent, 3 1/2"x 2 1/2"x 4 1/2", Condition: lid has solder loss, rust to base, 60-80% original surface intact
$210.00
163Fine toleware domed lid document box
ca. 1810-1840; tin plate sheet metal solder and wire brace construction box with domed lid on tin wrapped wire hinge, lid with original brass bale handle with reinforced mount brace, lid with original tin hasp, original translucent japanning, fine two flower band on gray background on front, sides with yellow free-hand stars, lid with yellow paint fern frond design and brush stroke band around rim, 8 1/2"x 4"x 6 1/4", Condition: minor paint loss to domed lid concentrated to right side, 85-95% original surface intact
$600.00
164PA chalkware bird on nest figure
ca. mid-late 19th century; hollow form cast plaster-of-paris figure of a bird facing right resting on a basket/urn base with original polychrome paint decoration, yellow painted body with yellow-green wings, red pinstripe accent and the beak and eyes painted black, 5 1/4"x 2 1/2"x 5"; Condition: some paint loss to wings & head of bird, minor scratches on pediment base
$375.00
165Early black painted child's ladderback chair
ca. 1850; small ladderback chair with two slat back, early duplicator lathe turned legs and posts with ball tops, chair retaining original herringbone weave splint seat, leg stretchers painted black with red and gold accents, 10"x 8 1/2"x 17"; Condition: seat is very brittle, some damage no repairs
$40.00
166Black toleware domed coffee pot with polychrome paint decoration
ca. 1810-1850; lighthouse shaped pot with flange base, domed lid on spade braced hinge, gooseneck spout and wire brace handle with half round bracing, dark brown/black japanning and large four-part floral and pomegranate design on each side of pot with bright red, pink, green and yellow paint accents; the flange with yellow three petal banding and lid highly accented with yellow brush strokes, 6 1/4"x 9"x 10 1/2"; Condition: minor paint wear to spout, handle and minor paint flake loss to left side, minor denting below knob on lid
$975.00
167Fine octagon toleware waiter/tray
ca. 1820-1850; octagon tray with wire braced flared rim, crystalized tray bottom with fine bright color red and yellow floral pomegranate hand painted band on cream background, the rim with black japanning with yellow brush stroke banding, 12 1/4"x 8 1/2"x 1/2"; Condition: minor scratches underneath, 90% original surface intact
$500.00
168Early PA chalkware polychrome painted parrot
ca. 1840-1870; large size hollow form cast plaster of paris figure of a parrot perched on a ball pediment base, the parrot with fine detail accent to wings, tail and body with original bright color paints of yellow body, green wings and red tail feather, 4 1/2"x 3 1/2"x 10 1/2"; Condition: some paint loss on cap of bird; minor paint wear to wings; casting flaw to top of pediment edge; overall very good
$975.00
1692 wooden kitchen items
ca. 1850-1930; drilled and ship carved walnut apple butter stirrer with six hole perforated head, 9 1/4"x 3 1/2"x 3/4", Condition: missing rod handle; fretwork star and hearts design softwood hot plate with round cog wheel edge, 5 1/2"d, 1/2"h, Condition: fairly late piece, good
$140.00
170Early carved cherry kitchen spoon with bird top handle
ca. late 18th-early 19th century; rare form handled top with cut-out carve accented standing duck, the spoon handle with off-set bird's beak hanger and spoon with excellent patina from use, 19 1/2"; [Provenance: ex-Mary Louise Thornton Collection]; Condition: excellent patina, very good
$260.00
171Fine black toleware round tea cannister
ca. 1810-1840; large tea cannister with tin sheet and solder construction that has round domed cap, original dark translucent black japanning and central red pomegranates, yellow-green frond design band, yellow pinstriping around base and transitional slope, the cap with yellow brushstroke accents, 4 1/4"d, 8"h; Condition: some crackling to pomegranate berries, minimal paint loss near base, 85-95% original surface intact
$290.00
172Fine black toleware tea caddy
ca. 1820-1850; tin sheet and solder constructed tea caddy with round flat top cap, dark japanning and upper gray base band with bright red and yellow flower banding, yellow brush stroke swag, shoulder and cap with yellow brushstroke accent, 3 1/4"x 2 1/2"x 5"; Condition: very good, 95% original surface intact
$400.00
173Chalkware polychrome painted bird
ca. late 19th century; small size hollow form cast plaster of paris figure of a small song bird perched on a ball topped pediment base with yellow painted body, gold accents to wings and red accents, 4 1/2"x 2"x 6"; Condition: good, very little paint loss
$375.00
174Hand carved rope maker's "fid"/peg with inset name panel
ca. mid 19th century; carved lignum vitae rope dressing tool with small recessed hand written name card below glass that reads "A Dunn", 7 3/4"x 1"x 1/2"; Condition: cap of fid with copper ferrule for receiving cap that is missing on handle
$75.00
175Round poplar pie board with heart cut-out handle
ca. late 19th-20th century; small size round pie board with round top handle with heart shaped cut-out, 11 1/2"x 3/4"x 16 1/4"; Condition: nice patina from use; greased/oiled surface & cutting marks, overall very good
$190.00
176Toleware domed lid document box
ca. 1810-1840; tin sheet , solder and wire brace construction with dome lid on tin wrap wire hinge and tin hasp, lid with wire ring handle, box with original japanning with large three berry/pomegranate frond design on front with flower and frond band, side and lid with free-hand yellow brushstroke accents, 8 3/4"x 4 1/2"x 5 1/2"; Condition: paint separation & loss to lid, front & side of box good, lid surface 40% intact, other surfaces 70%
$190.00
177Toleware coffee pot with floral medallion decoration
ca. 1810-1840; tin sheet, solder and wire brace construction with hinged domed lid, angle tubular spout and wire brace strap handle, the lid spade tip wrap wire hinged with coiled tin knob, pot with original dark translucent japanning and decorated with round tulip medallion on each side with yellow brush stroke trim, yellow floral frond band and lid with fine brush stroke accents, 4 3/4"x 8"x 8"; Condition: some paint separation to lid, 80-90% original surface intact
$700.00
178Fretwork chicken pattern fold down shelf
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; fret sawn birch wood folding wall shelf with half-round shelf, oak leaf pattern lower and hen with peeps upper wall board, 12"x 6 3/4"x 18"; Condition: minor damage to one leaf, brown stained
$650.00
179Fine chip carved wood ladies busk of Hannah Fisher
ca. 1780 dated; finely carved walnut slat with smooth finish, finely carved with compass wheel star, heart, blooming flower and pinwheel designs; [Note: attributed ownership to Quaker Hannah Fisher, daughter of John Fisher, member of Buckingham Meetinghouse, Bucks Co.]; 2"x 1/8"x 13 1/2"; Condition: small hole drilled near tip, excellent condition, very rare to find one like this
$1,300.00
180Black toleware rectangular lunch box
ca. 1810-1850; small tin sheet, solder and wire brace construction flat top box with hinge lid on wrapped wire hinges, wire ring handle and tin hasp, box with black tole paint and rare lyre design with flowers and berry on front of box, lid's rim with yellow brush stroke coiled ribbon design, 6 1/2"x 3 1/2"x 4", [Note: Illustrated in American Painted Tinware by Martin & Tucker Vol. II pg. 12]; Condition: paint loss to lid & light fading with some paint loss to front, 60-75% original surface intact
$250.00
181Black toleware needle case
ca. 1820-1870; two part tin sheet and solder constructed tubular needle case with tubular cap, original black japanning and spiral design paint decoration in red and yellow, 1/2"d, 9 1/2"; Condition: slot extends down 7" from case rim, minimal paint loss, some fading to design, 75-85% original paint intact
$130.00
182Small wooden lidded firkin
ca. 1850-1880; wooden banded bucket with pegged oak swing handle, tongue and groove tapered sides, oak copper nail and clip fastened bands, pine lid and bottom, 10 1/4"d, 10"h; Condition: small crack to handle, unpainted & unvarnished
$120.00
183Rare paint decorated tramp art style planter basket
ca. 1890-1910; planter basket crafted from salvaged lathe and fruit crates with flared sides that have carved silhouettes of birds with intricate chip carved and applied blooming flowers, top rail with chip carved button on the four corners, flower with leaves on center of rail and paint decoration, 14"x 11 1/2"x 8"; Condition: surface has extensive crackling to paints, hole in upper rail possible sign that it was hung as a hanging planter at one time
$500.00
184Parrot pattern red spatter cup & saucer
ca. 1840; handleless cup and saucer, Parrot pattern in black, green and red, English Staffordshire earthenware, 4"d, 2 1/4"h cup; 6"d, 1"h saucer; Condition: cup with some restoration to rim chips, slight discoloration, 1 1/4" line at cavetto/not through
$100.00
185Star pattern blue spatter plate
ca. 1845; blue spatter plate, Star pattern with three color (blue, green and red) of a six point star within a sixteen point sunburst outline, 14 panel English Staffordshire ironstone, 8 1/4"; Condition: some rim discoloration and slight glaze losses
$95.00
186Holly Berry pattern spatter creamer, cup & saucer
ca. 1840; blue spatter baluster form creamer with strap handle, 3 1/4"d, 3 1/2"h, Condition: restoration to rim, spout & handle edge flakes, some discoloration; purple spatter handleless cup and saucer with a nicely spattered saucer rim, 4"d, 2 1/4"h cup, 5 3/4"d, 1 1/4"h saucer; Condition: good
$350.00
187Tulip pattern blue spatter plate
ca. 1845; with two cornflowers in black, blue, green and yellow on twelve panel English Staffordshire ironstone, 9 1/2"; Condition: some spots of discoloration, 1/8" rim glaze flake & spots of edge wear
$350.00
188Thistle pattern brown spatter cup and saucer
ca. 1840; handleless cup and saucer, Thistle pattern in black, green and red, English Staffordshire earthenware, 4"d, 2 1/4"h cup, 5 3/4"d, 1 1/4"h saucer; Condition: cup with 2 minor rim glaze flakes (kiln removal)
$575.00
189Peafowl pattern red spatter creamer
ca. 1840; red spatter creamer, Peafowl pattern in black, blue, teal green and red in eight panel baluster form with scroll handle, English Staffordshire earthenware, 5 1/2"x 3 1/2"; Condition: good
$425.00
190Star pattern blue spatter waste bowl
ca. 1840; blue spatter waste bowl, Star pattern with six pointed star in green, orange and red, round taper sided bowl on a rounded base, English Staffordshire earthenware, 4 3/4"d, 2 3/4"h; Condition: slight discoloration
$140.00
191Tulip pattern blue spatter plate
ca. 1845; blue spatter plate, Tulip pattern in black, blue, green and red, twelve panel English Staffordshire ironstone, 8"d; Condition: flea bite edge flakes, some restoration to blue petal tips
$65.00
192Hollow Star pattern blue spatter cup & saucer
ca. 1840; handleless cup and saucer with eight point hollow star in red, English Staffordshire earthenware, 4"d, 2 1/4"h cup; 5 3/4"d, 1 1/4"h saucer; Condition: saucer with 1 3/8" base line (not through)
$70.00
193Blue border spatter platter with blue transfer
ca. 1850; blue border spatter octagonal platter with blue transfer of three horsemen and a falconer, English Staffordshire earthenware, 9"x 12"; Condition: slight edge wear with some glaze losses
$120.00
194Fine scissor cutting silhouette of birds in cage attributed to Sarah H. Foster
ca. 1840s; delicate scissor cutting in wreath shape with ivy leaf vine exterior, interior with hanging bird cage with three birds above plant stand with five various potted plants, the upper portion with "swag drape" design, framed behind glass above black background, reverse cardstock marked "From Miss Sarah H. Foster of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Sept 21st 1847", 4 3/4"x 4 3/4" glass; Condition: some foxing spots, overall very good
$250.00
195Large folk art carved "full size" golden pheasant
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; male golden pheasant carving mounted on a large carved base with carved and plaster molded legs, three-part glued and carved body with mounted long carved tail, shaped and carved wings, shaped and carved cap, bird brightly painted with red breast, golden neck and cap with black stripes, dark tip wings and tail, bird with painted eyes and beak, 26 1/2"x 5 1/2"x 14"; Condition: surface dirt, evidence of glued body parts, carver unattributed, neat folk art form
$525.00
196Fine ink & watercolor Fraktur heart design birth & baptism record by Alexander Taylor
ca. 1829; fine Fraktur with heart shaped textbox with black, yellow and red cross-hatch watercolor, the lower center with large blooming tulip and birds on flower stems in lower corners, the certificate for Mari Anna Krumm, daughter of Johannes & Catarina (Fenstermacher) Krum, born in Trumball Co., Ohio on May 20th, 1829 and baptized June (?) 1829 by Peter Mannenschmidt, signed by artist Alexander Taylor and dated Dec. 3, 1829, 15"x 12 3/4" framed; Condition: roll creasing, small tear to center top & minor soiling, excellent scrivener skills
$2,550.00
197Unsigned fine carved songbird on twig base
ca. mid 20th century; expertly carved full size Blue Throated Nightingale with glass eyes, fine detail carved feather accent to tail and wing feathers, wire leg mounted to three twig stem base, fine painted blue throat, white belly and gray back with narrow white eye highlights, 5"x 3 3/4"x 3 3/4"; Condition: excellent
$220.00
198Blue painted slide lid box attributed to Central PA, Dauphin or Schuylkill Co. with stencil & stamped print design lid
ca. 1800-1830; yellow pine and softwood dovetailed constructed slide lid box with interior till drawer and raised panel slide lid with mold cove rim, half-moon thumb pull, beautifully decorated with three orange stenciled tulips on hand-painted black stems, cut-sponge offsetting lines of orange and black designs, the large tulips with hand painted stipple accents, the rim and edge of the lid with off-setting black and orange S-shaped brush stroke banding, the sides and ends undecorated with light blue-green base paint and peg fastened bottom, attributed by form to Dauphin or Schuylkill Co., PA, 16 1/2"x 9 1/2"x 6 1/2", [Note: figure 10 pg. 12 "The PA German Collection" at Phila. Museum of Art]; Condition: normal surface wear to paints, left edge dado has lineal crack but solid, unsigned and no evidence of signature on interior
$6,200.00
199Star shaped pin cushion
ca. 1870; piece-work constructed eight point star made from mixed calico print cotton fabrics, the star with cinched center with fabric accent and tips with cut calico fabric and red print calico fabric loop hanger, 5 1/2"d, 1"h, Condition: good
$200.00
200Early German seated cat squeak toy
ca. 1850-1880; cast papier mache seated cat with polychrome paint decoration and flocking felt covered, mounted on two-part wooden and leather bellows base with yellow eyes, 3"x 2 1/4"x 5 1/2"; Condition: leather in-tact but squeak box not operating
$180.00
201Framed pencil & watercolor portrait entitled "Carleine"
ca. 1840-1870; unsigned painting following the style of prints by N. Currier, drawn outline of young woman in open shoulder dress, holding a fan in hand with floral vine in hair and name in ink on bottom, 11 3/4"x 13 3/4" framed; Condition: extensive water stain to upper right corner
$30.00
202Folk art carved rooster on wire legs
ca. 1890-1950; softwood cut-out and carved body with mounted wings on twisted wire legs that has spread wire feet, rooster with high arch tail with carved accents and long stretched neck with added hackles and comb, body painted orange with black and gold spot accents and brown painted wings with blue and gold spot accents, 4 1/2"x 1 1/2"x 6 3/4"; Condition: comical painted design, glue repairs to head
$250.00
203Fine German Erzgebirge Noah's Ark with animals
ca. 1870s; antique Noah's Ark of pine with pin nail construction and cloth fastened hinged roof, the house mounted to flat pointed tip base and bright blue paint with hand painted windows, trim and roof; the roof with a hand painted dove with olive stem in beak, interior full of approx. 75 "Putz" type turned and carved painted wood animals and people, interior of lid marked in pencil "Sallie Rush Dec. 25, '76", 14"x 4 1/4"x 6"; Condition: crack across hinged lid, minimal paint loss & soiling, cloth tape hinge tearing, animal figures good - 1 noted having a broken leg
$575.00
204Large German seated dog squeak toy
ca. 1870-1880; mastiff type dog with operating wooden jar in papier mache and wood frame seated, the polychrome paint with yellow body and black/gray head, the base in two-part softwood with leather type bellows, 6 1/2"x 3 1/4"x 8 1/2"; Condition: minor fabric tear to leather tape, operational, glaze crackle to body of dog with minor paint touch-up noted
$270.00
205Framed ink & watercolor Fraktur birth & baptism record attributed to Daniel Otto
ca. 1790 dated; birth record with heart textbox and four matched parrots in corners, floral accented crown in upper center, the record for Ablona Phillips, born Feb. 13, 1790 in Miles Township, Centre Co., PA; the daughter of Johannes & Margreth (Biehrlesin) Phillips, on screen laid paper with four hand drawn parrots on flower stems having yellow heads and red and green wings, the heart shaped textbox with red watercolor outline and accented with ink and watercolor puffy flowers, 20 1/4"x 16 1/4" framed; Condition: some paper loss in center at creasing, fold creasing & some wear to paints at creases, appears mounted to additional paper
$12,000.00
206Folk art carved & paint decorated slithering snake
ca. mid-late 20th century; cut-out and carved yellow pine snake with raised head, dark painted eyes and spots along back of body outlined with green, marked in pen on base 12 13, 17"x 3 1/2"x 1 1/4"; Condition: some paint loss to surfaces from wear
$85.00
207Paint decorated folk art trick box with pin tip snake
ca. mid 19th century; softwood half round box hand carved with pin-hinge mounted carved snake with dovetailed slide lid, box with dark green paint with yellow pinstripes, hand painted goose in flower garden on one side and floral design on other, the snake black painted with spots, lid and edge of box floral accented, 3 3/4"x 1"x 2 1/4"; Condition: possible glue repair to snake; paint on slide lid is a little rough; pin hinge exposed to one side
$2,600.00
208Yarn knit globe on stand pin cushion
ca. 1890-1910; stuffed and mounted on home-turned oak stand, the globe with a knotted string framed with colorful wool yarn weft wrap in vertical bands, 3 1/4"d, 5 1/2"h; Condition: some minor fading & holes, stand has some powder post beetle damage
$150.00
209Early German elephant squeak toy
ca. 1860-1880; cast papier mache with polychrome paint decoration, depicted with gray paint and green brush under body, mounted on a two-part wood and leather tape bellows, 5"x 2 1/2"x 5 1/4"; Condition: some paint loss at mold line along back of elephant, some separation on elephant mounting to bellows, operating at time of cataloging
$290.00
210Framed Fraktur scherenschnitte Valentine
ca. 1800s; Valentine octagonal shaped snowflake with flower cut-out center, ink and watercolor poetic verses in heart design textboxes, each heart with off-setting black ink and red ink Fraktur written text the central flower with spiral written text to center point, the snowflake with watercolor accents, framed in a stained bead molded frame, 16 3/4"x 15 3/4"; Condition: fading to red text & partially illegible, some paper separation at creases & paper foxing
$525.00
211Small folk art carved & paint decorated bird on base
ca. 1900-1930; small single piece carving from hardwood with head perched facing left, smooth surface with gray body, orange painted wings with black accents, eyes and beak, bird with wire legs mounted to twig stem, mounted to cedar shingle base with fastened splint band, 2 3/4"x 2 3/4"x 5"; Condition: small paint chip from leg mount
$150.00
212Folk art carved eagle top "wick pick" with turned stand
ca. mid-late 19th century; single piece carved walnut eagle with top mount carved wide wings, gilded paint, eagle mounted to wire pick, loose mounted to turned walnut wood stand, 5"x 1"x 7 1/4" with 1 1/2"d stand; Condition: small chip to wing tip
$160.00
2134 paint silk fruit shaped pin cushions
ca. Victorian era; three stitch and tuft assembled painted silk with cotton stuffing: small apple with red and yellow paint accent and felt fabric die cut pressed leaves, Condition: light foxing spots to fabric; larger apple with red and yellow paint accent and die cut linen dyed leaves, Condition: very good; yellow apple with red accents and wire stem, possible signature and dated 1891, Condition: soiling spots; wood chip stuffed pear in five-panel stitch construction with yellow fabric and paint accent, Condition: 1 small hole & soiling spots; 2 1/4"-3 1/4"d, 2"-4"h
$160.00
214Early German cockatoo type bird squeak toy
ca. 1850-1880; with polychrome paint, coiled wire legs, white base paint with colorful blue, green, red and yellow paint to wing, cap and tail tips and mounted to a two-part wooden and paper type bellow base, 3 3/4"x 2"x 8 3/4"; Condition: overall good condition to bird, tears to bellow but operational at cataloging
$180.00
215Folk art carved & painted nodding parrot on stem
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; unsigned folk art carved bird with socket carved underside of belly, eight socket mounted red painted tail, parrot with carved beak and chip carved accent to tail and wings, the parrot with colorful paint accent mounted on swivel to twig stem, nailed to unstained bevel edge slab, 5 3/4"x 2"x 7 1/2"; Condition: extensive oxidation to unpainted surfaces, good sign of age
$260.00
216Framed ink & watercolor Fraktur house blessing of Wendel Houtz & wife Elizabeth
ca. 1830 dated; Fraktur attributed to George Heinrich Engelhard who worked primarily in Lancaster & Berks Co. titled "The Morning of Lot…", in fine ink pen outline and Fraktur verse with whimsical watercolor rose vine that infills the scriven lines, headings with watercolor infill and ribbon wrap/weave, although traditional high German script, work of Engelhard second generation immigrant, framed in a red grain painted frame, 16 3/4"x 19 1/2" framed; [Note: Wendel and Elizabeth Houtz lived in Lebanon Co.; Wendel is buried at Klopps Cemetery in Hamlin, Lebanon Co. near Lebanon/Berks Co. line]; Condition: creasing from rolling, upper and lower central tears, small tear to upper left and lower right side
$3,200.00
217Early German bird squeak toy
ca. 1850-1880; grassbeak type bird on stamp cast papier mache with polychrome paint, orange/red painted body with black cap, mounted to a two-part wood and cloth taped bellows; Condition: very good condition to bird, slight separation from base and non-operating squeak box
$250.00
218Small carved & paint decorated folk art bird on wood base
ca. late 19th century; single piece carved hardwood bird with open beak, raised tipped wing and long thin splint tail, the bird's body painted red with black painted eyes, wings and tail, beak gold painted, single wire mounted to softwood chip carved base and charred surface accent, 4 3/4"x 1"x 3"; Condition: possible bug damage to tail, great patina
$280.00
219Framed Geburts & Taufschein of John Heinrich Gerbrich by Daniel Peterman
ca. 1848 dated; Fraktur with German text in black and red ink with young ladies in colorful dresses in lower corners, holding tulip vines that have colorful birds resting on stems of flower, the record for John Heinrich Gerbrich, son of Jonas and Sabina (Schmidt) Gerbrich, born in Shrewsbury Twp., York Co., PA, baptized by Berg in 1848, signed by artist on bottom line, framed in a walnut molded frame, 16 1/2"x 18 1/4" framed; Condition: some minor roll creasing, overall very good
$3,600.00
220Paper mache hen on twig nest
ca. 1930; toy candy container with hand paint decorated cardstock/wallpaper hen with half egg base, set on splint twig and needle basket with rough sawn pine bottom, 5 1/2"x 3 3/4"x 5"; Condition: some damage to nest wrap, soiling to hen and minor damage to tail
$65.00
221Set of 3 Trump family printed Geburts & Taufscheins
ca. 1806-1848; all framed in matched tiger maple corner brace frames of family related printed from birth and baptism records: one printed by Salamon Sala, Canton, OH "wreath form" for Johannes Trump, son of Johannes and Sarah Trump, born in Stark Co., Ohio, 1817 with red ink infill and watercolor accent, 22 1/2"x 18", Condition: extensive roll creasing & dark soiling spots; one in the same form by same printer for Magdalena Ranck, daughter of Abram & Susanna (Werdenberger) Ranck born in Penn. on Oct. 20, 1806, 22 1/2"x 18", Condition: extensive roll creasing & dark soiling spots; one printed by Lutz & Sheffer, Harrisburg, for Amos Trump born April 23, 1848, son of Johannes & Maria (Ranck) Trump in Canton Twp., Stark Co., Ohio, 15"x 19", Condition: good with minor foxing
$375.00
222Leatherbound Philadelphia German New Testament with David Becker bookplate
ca. 1836 book; printed by George W. Wentz "Martin Luther's New Testament" with beautiful inset two-page Fraktur bookplate of David Becker; the pages banded with yellow watercolor and red outline, Fraktur work red outlined with yellow watercolor infill, the second page with beautiful poetical verse of faith and has colorful yellow breasted distelfink bird on bright blooming flower stem, possible work of Rapho Twp. schoolmaster Heinrich Keyser, [Note: Hess' Mennonite Arts fig. 69 & 70], 4 1/4"x 7"x 1 1/2"; Condition: some minor water stains to bookplates, some separation to binding
$2,500.00
223Leatherbound Philadelphia imprint with bookplate of Cathrina Riem 1827
ca. 1814-1827 bookplate; printed by G & D Billmeyer, Evangelical Lutheran "Lieder Sammlung" with copper plate engravings with beautiful ink and watercolor inset Fraktur bookplate, the bookplate with colorful green, red and yellow band with steeple accent, the fine eight-point star inside and eight-point star and two eight-point stars in lower corners, the name and year with red/green infill, attributed to Rapho Twp., Lancaster schoolmaster Heinrich Keyser, 4 1/4"x 7"x 1 1/2"; Condition: overall good, good binding, minor foxing to page of imprint
$500.00
224Late schoolbook imprint with pen & ink embellished bookplate by David M. Shanaman
ca. 1871; "…School History of United States" cloth bound with colorful penmanship inside leaf, signed "David M. Shanaman, North Annville" with Liberty Independence pennant, bird chasing butterfly, floral stems, scrolls, etc., 4 3/4"x 7"x 1"; Condition: cover is rough, bookplate is good
$80.00
225Leatherbound German imprint Gesang Buch with Fraktur bookplate of William Schantz
ca. 1860s imprint, 1863 bookplate; the book missing title page, but is later issue with fine colorful ink and watercolor Fraktur reading "This leader book belongs to me, William Schantz, given to me by his grandmother in 1863…" followed by poetical verse of faith by unattributed artist with penmanship following the style of Heinrich Keyser and small stars in upper corners, 5"x 7 1/4"x 1 1/2"; Condition: leather separation on binding, missing title page
$210.00
226Pair of early appliqued cotton pillowcases initialed E.K.
ca. 1830-1850; green and red flower appliqued design with four rose buds on stems on white cotton, cross-stitch initialed in turkey red "E.K.", the cases trimmed with white handmade zig-zag tape banding and interior mounted tape ties, 15"x 28 1/2"; Condition: minor darkening/soiling spots to one edge
$120.00
227Colorful printed linen "9 Patch Block" design quilt
ca. mid-late 19th century; fabricated from boldly printed linen fabrics with unmatched nine patch blocks and brown vine and blue print solid blocks, the quilt with red, green and brown printed border and brown calico fabric print back, 100"x 88"; Condition: extensive fabric fraying & loss to brown floral vine design, binding frayed
$150.00
228Embroidered pillowcase of Fannie Ebersol
ca. 1897 dated; white cotton case with buttoned opening that has lacework accent trim, the case cross-stitch embroidered in turkey red thread with maker's name having oversized and embellished starting letters and two facing birds on stem design accent, 20 3/4"x 24 3/4"; Condition: light staining, overall very good
$55.00
229Fine pair of patchwork pillowcases in Sunburst design
ca. 1830-1850; printed calicos and unbleached cotton fabrics with green and yellow calico diamond design border and interior white backed two sunburst design patches with green round center; white, red and yellow patchwork exterior, the back unbleached cotton with turkey red cross-stitch H.F., 16 1/4"x 30"; Condition: soil spots from use
$325.00
230Colorful printed mixed fabrics tied comforter
ca. 1900; patchwork top of mixed printed brown based fabrics, the border with floral leaf print interior, brown wool corner blocks and interior border of paisley and floral print border, the back in brown calico print and thick comforter stuffing with wool yarn ties and "puff balls", 68"x 88"; Condition: some fading, overall good
$210.00
231Fine cotton appliqued Flower Garden design privy bag
ca. 1840-1860; in unbleached cotton/linen weave with narrow side pocket access, decorated with dyed cotton and some calico print applique; the flower garden applique with twelve-point compass star design center and four stems with three blooming flower design, the bag with tape cloth hanging loops, 22 1/4"x 22 1/2"; Condition: some patches to applique are calico prints, some soiling spots & water spots, minor light fading
$300.00
232Printed calico's "Stepping Block" design doll quilt
ca. 1890-1910; green sawtooth border interior with large brown calico print outer border, with brown, gray and red calico printed fabrics, the back matched to border and hand-stitch quilting, 14"x 14"; Condition: no damage
$220.00
233Fine pair of "Orange Peel" applique pillowcases of Mary Ann Hollinger
ca. 1849 dated; unbleached cotton slip covers with red and yellow floral print calico applique "Orange Peel & Ball Design", the openings red turkey thread embroidered with "Mary Ann Hollinger" and dated 1849, attributed to PA Mennonite Community, 16"x 33 1/2"; Condition: overall good, minor soil spots
$825.00
234Pair of cast iron dolphin shaped andiron fronts
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; cast iron fronts with "dolphin" shaped high scrolled tail fins, mounted to late hand wrought bracket braces, attributed to Bradley & Hubbard, 7 1/2"x 4"x 14" each; Condition: each side with embossed L or R on reverse, some pitting & rust, fronts show pitting from use
$70.00
235Cast & wrought iron heart shaped waffle iron
ca. 18th-early 19th century; fine decorative heart shaped single waffle iron with cast iron plates, rivet mounted long handle wrought iron tongs with ring and hook closer, 5 1/4"x 4 1/2"x 30 1/2"; Condition: fine early hearthside pieces, normal pitting & rust from use
$220.00
236Large tin coffee pot
ca. 1870-1890; traditional lighthouse shape with ribbed design accent, pot in rolled sheet tin with wire brace and solder construction, with ribbed lower and bead rolled upper, angle mount tubular spout with hinged cap, wire braced strap handle and ribbed design lid with porcelain knob, the interior with removable ground filter/screen, 8"d, 11 1/2"x 10 1/2"; Condition: solder repair to spout, replaced knob on lid
$50.00
237Rare running fireman tin cookie cutter
ca. 1880-1910; tin form bent soldered to sheet metal back with punch release holes, the figure appears to be running and wearing a fire helmet, 3 1/4"x 6 1/2"x 3/4"; Condition: very good, minor rust spots
$300.00
238Lidded rye straw storage basket
ca. 18th century; traditionally shaped storage basket with tight wrapped single coil foot, swollen rounded side and original flat lid with two interior keeper coils and walnut splint wraps; Condition: good
$725.00
239Painted softwood barber shop shaving cup shelf
ca. early-mid 19th century; nail constructed softwood twelve hole shelf unit with decorative cut-out stained valance above each hole, the hanging cupboard with tongue and groove backboards, light blue painted interior and brown stained sides and trim, 21"x 5 1/2"x 19"; Condition: some damage to trims, valances & some stain peeling on sides
$375.00
240Fine punch decorated flax hetchel initialed R.D.
ca. 1831 dated; hetchel with tool decorated tin plate with tombstone arches on either end: one end with patriotic flying eagle nail punch decoration and is initialed R.D. with opposing end nail punch decorated 1831, the plate mounted to a side bead molded cherry plank with flute notches in end, the hetchel driven hand wrought nails through tin plate, 23"x 4 3/4"x 3 1/4"; Condition: clean, very good
$290.00
241Wrought iron hanging Betty fat lamp initialed E.D.
ca. mid 19th century; hand wrought round bottom spout lamp with flat work hanger initialed E.D., the lamp pan with sheet metal cover with hinged wick cap that has heart shaped knob, the lamp with hand wrought jamb peg and wick pick on wire chain, the initials placed on ball accent on hanger, 2 1/2"x 3 1/2"x 5"; Condition: unusual hinged cap on wrapped pin hinge, rust & some surface pitting, initials 1/4" punch strike
$210.00
242Round tin cheese mold
ca. 1880-1910; rolled sheet tin with wire brace and solder construction, round shaped mold with three mounted ring shaped feet, mounted ear handle, heart and round punch perforation and a rolled bead design, 6 1/4"d, 1 1/4" handle, 5 3/4"h; Condition: missing 1 handle & other crimped, some rust spots
$90.00
2437 tin leaf, tree & flower design cookie cutters
ca. 1880-1920; rolled sheet tin in soldered construction, all with sheet metal backs with vent holes: small tulip with handle; large leaf with handle; blooming flower with flat back; pine tree with flat back; three various leaf designs with flat backs; 1 3/4"- 4 1/4"x 2 3/4"- 4 1/2"x 3/4"- 2 1/4"; Condition: all good with minimal rust
$65.00
244Rare round coiled rye straw basket with two oak hoop handles
ca. 19th-early 20th century; following traditional forms with tight hickory splint wrapped coiled rye straw, single foot, bowl shaped and splint mounted chip carved and bent ears side handles, 9 3/4"d, 4 3/4"h; Condition: appears to be a vintage recreation
$400.00
245Wood banded oak store barrel with painted softwood lid
ca. early-mid 19th century; cooper oak dry good shipping barrel with oak bottom and slat bands, the bands split weave and nail fastened, barrel with stained and varnished exterior and has "make-do" salvaged green painted band box lid, 19"d, 29"h; Condition: dry-in separation, overall good
$150.00
246Fine set of 4 hand wrought quilting frame clamps
ca. mid 19th century; each C-clamp bent flatwork that has round thread socket, each with file work accent to edges, clamps and original machine bolt thread with rounded butterfly wing top turnscrew, 1"x 3"x 5"; Condition: as found, minimal rust
$75.00
247Hand wrought wagon heart shaped coupling pin
ca. 18th-early 19th century; hand wrought running gear center coupling pin with square point tip pin and large heart shaped head with file chamfered edge, 5 3/4"x 1/2"x 11"; Condition: some rust & pitting
$525.00
248Tin candle sconce
ca. 18th-19th century; rolled sheet tin and solder constructed single sheet cut and bent tray with 3/4 round reflector with raised round center and creased lines, the pan fluted on edge with tubular mount candle socket, 9 3/4"x 5 1/2"x 8 1/2"; Condition: some bending due to poor construction; normal wear from use
$200.00
2492 figural tin cookie cutters
ca. 1880-1910; rolled sheet tin formed and solder constructed with sheet metal backs: one form of large woman in full length dress wearing a small hat and hair in bun, 4 1/4"x 9"x 1/2", Condition: minor rust spots; standing gent smoking pipe and wearing coat tail with rounded hat, 3 3/4"x 8 1/2"x 3/4", Condition: minor rust spots
$290.00
250Coiled rye straw bee skep with original hickory band base
ca. 18th century; oak/hickory wrap rye straw coils, oddly shaped like a mushroom with the hickory splint foot having hickory splint fastener and thin slots for wrapping splint fastening to coils and holes in skep for hanging rack splints, 18"d, 15 1/2"h; Condition: missing carved cap cork, damage to wrap splints, some damage to lowest coil, excellent patina
$500.00
251Late Victorian era music box revolving tree stand
ca. 1900-1920; ornamental mechanically driven revolving tree stand with key-wind music box, ornamental cast iron tree socket on revolving spindle, four bun feet on stained wooden base, press form nickel plated brass cover over revolving mechanism and music box, attributed to J.C. Eckhardt, Germany, 14"d, 8 3/4"; Condition: good, with original key
$350.00
252Fine wriggle work tool decorated dough scraper for/by M.L.
ca. 1790-1830; attributed to Pennsylvania with form typical to Lancaster Co., PA, with rod shaped grip and bell shaped scraper, the one side of scraper with fine wriggle work engraved eagle with spread wings and a large blooming tulip, initialed M.L., the scraper with wriggle work banding as well, 4"x 4 1/2"x 4"; Condition: wriggle work decoration in good condition overall
$1,250.00
253French figural horse shaped butcher's cleaver
ca. 1900-1920; flat iron steel edged cleaver with solid handle and band sawn horse head cut-out with drilled eye, 14"x 6 1/2"x 1 1/4"; Condition: unsigned, late replaced wood & brass grips
$190.00
254Fine "Indian on Warpath" tin cookie cutter
ca. late 19th century; rolled sheet tin with solder construction of a Native American Warrior with feather head dress, mounted to a fold-braced sheet metal back with single vent hole, 5"x 7 1/2"x 1/2"; Condition: normal dark surface patina with minimal rust
$290.00
2555 figural tin cookie cutters
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; sheet tin form bent and solder constructed to pan back with vent holes including: one handled large twelve-point star sunburst, Condition: thick rust; four cutters without handles: two heart shaped, one signed W.G. Hull; one star shaped; one chalice shaped; Condition: other normal wear & minor rust
$30.00
2562 handled coiled rye straw round storage basket
ca. early 19th century; coiled rye straw with oak splint wrap, the round shaped basket with flat bottom, cylinder round shaped side and two open loop handles, 11"d, 5 3/4"h; Condition: very good
$325.00
257Make-do hollow log storage barrel
ca. 19th century; crafted from salvaged American Sycamore hollowed out log with a sawn and fitted oak plank bottom, wide single softwood plank lid, the lid mounted on a single driven nail as hinge bid and has shaved splint handle, 18"d, 30 1/2"h; Condition: appears used for grain storage, good
$425.00
2585 bird shaped tin cookie cutters
ca. 1880-1920; figural mold shaped and soldered to pan back with vent holes: one large duck shaped with mounted wide strap handle; primitive comical rooster; flying dove; song bird on perch; comical figure; Condition: some minor surface rust & pitting
$65.00
2595 figural tin cookie cutters
ca. 1880-1920; all form mold shaped and solder mounted to sheet/pan back with vent holes: handled basket with mounted strap handle; odd handled pitcher with lid; handled milk pitcher; harp/lyre shaped; deep cut fiddle shape; Condition: normal surface wear, some rust; Fiddle shape - thick surface rust
$80.00
260Rye straw oval loaf shaped basket
ca. 18th century; early oval basket with narrow tight wrapped hickory splint banding, flat bottom, flared side and tight wrapped rim coil, 10 1/4"x 7 1/2"x 3"; Condition: very good with good patina
$160.00
261Pair of decorative turned wood cannons on wood cradle
ca. 19th century; pair of large size turned cannons (similar to porch post carving) with bead accent on barrel, large turned rear and round knob tail, the cannons spindle mounted to original crafted wood cradles and added green painted box stand base, the cannon and cradle paint decorated, 34"x 15 1/4"x 28"; Condition: extensive cracking to cradle frame & some repairs around spindle, reproduction block base, both cannon & cradle appear original stained & varnished
$350.00
2622 prints
ca. 1860; one titled "Winter" "Shipyard Below Newburg Hudson River" in a gold leaf frame; the second titled "Rural Scenery", 9"x 7" overall largest; Condition: scattered foxing in margins
$30.00
263Watercolor print
ca. 1860; titled "Charles and His Dog Dash" published by B. Bramell, 572 N. Second St., Philadelphia in a later tiger maple frame, 7"x 7 1/2" overall; Condition: scratches through center of print, retains the original old glass
$160.00
264Shadow box
ca. 1850; black velvet lined box with a floral bouquet in a walnut frame, 9 1/2"x 11 1/2"x 2 1/2"; Condition: walnut frame retains a nicely rubbed down old finish
$40.00
265Plank seat arrow back chair
ca. 1860; in a yellow paint with pin striping and leaf designs, resting on bamboo type legs and stretchers, 17"x 14"x 33"; Condition: some wear to the original paint
$350.00
2662 piece corner cupboard
ca. 1850; in walnut with a molded top over two doors with six lights and butt hinges over the base with a single drawer with wooden pull, over two doors with recessed panels, butt hinges and cast iron locks, top and bottom, 54"x 32"x 79 1/4"; Condition: good, original
$2,100.00
2672 piece kitchen cupboard
ca. 1860; softwood with a paint decorated surface with a molded top over two glass doors with large butt hinges and cast iron exterior locks over the base with three drawers with enamel pulls, over two doors with matching cast iron locks and large butt hinges on straight bracket feet, 49 1/2"x 19"x 82 3/4"; Condition: 1 guide molding on right side bottom is missing
$280.00
268Apothecary cabinet
ca. 1880; in softwood with a paint grained surface, containing 12 drawers with cast iron pulls, the top with a swirling paint decoration and the drawers having a simulated oak decoration, 60"x 18 1/2"x 34"; Condition: in the original finish with minor edge scrapes & scratches
$750.00
269One drawer stand
ca. 1825; in poplar with a red wash and single divided drawer with pull, all on tapering legs, 18"x 16 1/4"x 27 1/2"; Condition: minor age & use wear
$130.00
2702 piece blind door cabinet
ca. 1835; in cherry with mahogany veneers, cove molded top over two doors with large fan carvings over the base with a single long drawer over two doors with recessed panels, flanked by half columns, resting on short turned feet, 43 1/2"x 20"x 87 3/4"; Condition: lock on top door replaced with a wooden pull, as is the lower door pull, top & bottom by association
$500.00
271Decorated blanket chest
ca. 1780; in pine with potted flower decoration surrounded by arches and flanked by columns, heart escutcheon on corners, left side till, strap hinges with lollipop ends, all resting on straight bracket feet, 52"x 23 1/2"x 23 1/4"; Condition: paint wear to top front, keeper & key are loose in till, interesting information comes with chest, small chip on front above key escuteon, feet appear original but with later paint, triangular outline on top where something was attached to accommodate lock
$6,200.00
272Red toleware oval lunch kettle/box
ca. 1810-1850; sheet metal tin rolled and solder constructed box with domed lid with ring tote, coiled tin hasp on wrapped wire hinge, box with original red tole painted ground and hand painted four berry/pomegranate design on front with black and yellow frond accents, lid with hand painted yellow and black frond design band, 7"x 5 1/4"x 5 1/4"; Condition: paint loss to berry/fruit design & along base, minor surface loss to lid, 70-85% original condition
$475.00
273Red toleware oval apple tray with crystalized bottom
ca. 1830-1850; rolled sheet metal with wire brace and solder construction, oval handled apple basket, the tray with original red tole ground sides with wide hand painted floral leaf band and yellow hand painted accents to half moon handles, the tray bottom with crystalized pattern with yellow painted band, possibly attributable to Fillery Shop of Pennsylvania, 12 1/2"x 8"x 3 3/4"; Condition: base has black japan ground, overall very good with minor paint loss
$4,200.00
274Large chalkware seated cat figure attributed to PA
ca. 1840-1900; hollow form cast plaster of paris figure of a seated cat on a round base with cat's tail wrapped around left leg, original accent paint to face, ears, collar, tail and base, surface smooth with cream/white paint, 5 1/2"x 4 1/2"x 9 1/4"; Condition: minor flaw to base rim
$825.00
275Miniature Empire two drawer sewing stand
ca. 1890-1910; mahogany and poplar wood pedestal base stand with four scroll cut feet and two drawers with glass knobs with partial label on interior "… Jesse 1916", 9 3/4"x 7 1/2"x 11"; Condition: large chip from rear left corner, some lower glue joint separation
$70.00
276Paint decorated clock shelf with drawer
ca. 1890-1910; "make-do" constructed shelf from salvaged rough sawn shipping crates in a cream ground with hand painted pink roses and green leaves, wide wall board, mounted sawn brackets, rounded corner shelf and drawer front lipped with a wooden knob, 17"x 5 1/2"x 11"; Condition: varnished with thick surface & darkened over time
$325.00
277Fine red tole lidded syrup dispenser/creamer
ca. 1810-1850; rolled sheet metal with wire brace and solder construction with triangular spout, wire braced strap handle and domed lid on spear tip braced hinge, the syrup with original red tole ground, white and red spinning pinwheel design on red background with yellow and black fronds tipped with red ball berry designs and yellow frond design on lid, 3"d, 4 3/4"x 4"; Condition: minor paint loss & some wear to paint, 80-85% original condition, small crease on left edge of handle
$3,000.00
278Fine red toleware coffee pot attributed to Harvey Filley Tin Shop, Phila.
ca. 1818-1853; rolled sheet tin with wire brace and solder construction with angled tubular spout, applied wire brace handle and dome lid on spear tip brace hinge; the coffee pot with original red told/japanning with oversized hand painted four color flower design with small berries, each panel fully decorated with green, yellow, red and cream paint, beautifully accented stippling in yellow paint, and lid and rim trimmed with yellow accents, 6"d, 9 1/4"x 8 3/4"; [Note: example sold at Austin & Jill Fine Collection in 2010 in this form for $49,000]; Condition: minor paint flaking from floral decoration, some small bending to handle, excellent piece
$17,000.00
279Chalkware religious angel with polychrome paint decoration
ca. mid-late 19th century; hollow form cast plaster of paris figure of an angel with clasped hands perched atop a molded pediment base with blonde hair, multi-color wings and polychrome painted base, 3"x 3 1/2"x 8 1/2"; Condition: minor paint loss, overall very good
$600.00
280Folk art frame with turtle doves crest
ca. 1900; fret sawn from single salvage fruit crate bottom having a square interior frame with corner mount outer gray painted frame, the crest fret sawn and carved of two perched fancy turtle doves with green and gray spot paint decoration, 7 1/2"x 1/2"x 11 1/2"; Condition: no damage, as found
$525.00
281Farmhouse painted clock shelf
ca. 1860-1880; homemade clock shelf in nail constructed softwood with shaped wall board and shelf, painted dark gray/green with added tin match box hanging on wall board, 16"x 5 3/4"x 8"; Condition: as found, no damage
$170.00
282Rare red tole snuff box
ca. 1810-1850; rolled sheet tin with solder construction rectangular box with arched hinge lid, original red tole ground and hand painted swan on pond design on lid with white swan, black bull rushes and gray-blue water, 2"x 1 1/4"x 3/4"; Condition: unable to open at cataloging, some paint loss under rim
$230.00
2832 red tole handle child's cups
ca. 1810-1850; both rolled sheet metal, wire and soldered construction with small applied handles, both attributed to same shop with yellow and black brush-stroke banding, 2 1/4"d 3/4" handle, 2"h, Condition: extensive use, some creasing to handle & scratches to tole surface; and 2"d, 3/4" handle, 1 3/4"h, Condition: minor wear & paint loss
$475.00
284Fine chalkware lady in broad brim hat figure
ca. 1830-1860; hollow form cast plaster of paris figure of a young woman wearing a broad brim hat, tight waist coat, billowy dress and long pantaloons on a square base; the figure with polychrome paint accents to hat, face, coat, trim of dress and edge of base, 3 1/4"x 2 3/4"x 9 3/4"; Condition: very good, paint accent to front of figure only, casting flaw on one side of pediment base
$525.00
285Bird shaped pie/cutting board
ca. mid-late 19th century; sawn from a wide softwood plank of a nesting hen with small head, drilled eye, large rounded body and small tail, 18"x 3/4"x 11 1/4"; Condition: early repair to damage to tail, extensive chopping/knife cutting marks to one side
$210.00
286Gray painted softwood stand
ca. 1880-1920; fret sawn "round floret" mounted to frame mount splayed peg legs, 7 1/4"x 6 1/2"x 3 1/4"; Condition: plate top is cracked, floret has glue repairs
$50.00
287Fine red tole tea cannister
ca. 1810-1850; rolled sheet tin and soldered constructed oval tea cannister with round cap, the cannister with original red tole paint and large pinwheel with six gray ball flower design on one side with gray, white and black paint accented with yellow and black, 4 1/2"x 3 1/2"x 6"; Condition: design single side with minor chipping to flowers & normal wear to cap, 85-90% original
$2,300.00
288Small red tole lidded syrup
ca. 1818-1853; rolled sheet tin with wire brace and solder construction with triangular spot, applied wire brace handle and domed lid on spear tip brace hinge, the syrup with original red tole painted ground, hand painted yellow and black floral frond vine band with yellow brush stroke accents to lid, attributed to Philadelphia "Filley" Shop, 3"d, 4 1/2"x 4"; Condition: missing spout cover, solder repair to bottom of handle, dark surface around rim from use & paint loss to handle
$375.00
2892 chalkware Christmas figures
ca. 20th century; cast hollow ware plaster of paris shepherd figure with sheep on shoulders (part of nativity set) with polychrome paint decoration, 2 1/2"d, 6 3/4"h, Condition: mass produced bisqueware figure; late era hollow cast chalkware Santa with hooded jacket, bag with toys, red painted coat and other paint accents, 3 1/2"x 2 1/2"x 8", Condition: possible reproduction with faux wear to surface of coat
$65.00
290Ring top walnut slaw board
ca. late 18th-early 19th century; sawn from a single plank with round rind shaped handle with chamfered edges, oak screw mount side rails and dark original patina, 7"x 1 3/4"x 18"; Condition: missing blade, good
$75.00
291Homemade swing arm rough grater
ca. mid 19th century; made from mixed wood with a plank base nail to sawn-out legs, punched tin grater sheet nailed to walnut arch cut frame, mounted to softwood upright, the grater box mounted to a lathe turned screw mounted swing arms, 16 1/2"x 5 1/2"x 12"; Condition: no major damage, as found, the grater with a "build it better" feel
$190.00
292Red toleware apple tray
ca. 1810-1850; rolled sheet tin in wire brace and solder construction, the rectangular base tray with arched ends, original red tole ground, crystalized tray bottom with 3/4" tulips with blue accent, flower leaf bands, ends banded with green leaf and red berry design with yellow ribbon design accents, 12 1/2"x 7 3/4"x 2 3/4"; Condition: some paint loss to tray bottom, ends & rim, 65-70% original condition
$280.00
293Red toleware hinged lid box
ca. 1850-1860; rolled sheet metal, wire brace and solder construction document box with coffer dome top hinge lid on wrapped wire hinge, rolled tin hasp and wire loop handle, the box with original red tole paint and floral design stencil decoration on front and gold and black banded lid, 9 1/4"x 7"x 7"; Condition: very good with minimal paint loss & minor chipping, 85-95% original condition
$110.00
294Fine polychrome decorated chalkware hen figure
ca. mid-late 19th century; hollow form cast plaster of paris hen figure with fine polychrome paint decoration, yellow base paint with black and red accents to wing and raised tail, the hen's comb and hackle in red paint, 6"x 3"x 7 1/4"; Condition: very good with minimal paint loss
$2,700.00
295Fine folk art carved accented utensil tray
ca. mid-late 19th century; wide two-pocket utensil tray from softwood with center handle, nail constructed with tramp art sawtooth/diamond chip carved corner rails and baseboard, applied sawn and intricate carved pieces on all sides, the end with three leaves, sides with fork, spoon, knife and two leaves, 12 3/4"x 9"x 5 1/4"; Condition: excellent tramp art accented form, no damage
$300.00
296Softwood lidded firkin
ca. 1870-1900; taper top bucket with pine bottom and softwood lid, the staves tongue and grooved, the firkin with copper nail and clip fastened oak bands, steam bent oak swing handle peg mounted to bucket with a stained finish, 12 1/2"d, 11 3/4"h; Condition: crack to lid band
$50.00
297Red toleware tea caddy
ca. 1810-1850; rolled sheet tin and solder construction oval shaped tea caddy with round cap, the container with original red tole ground and hand painted yellow and red accented peach design on dark red upper band with yellow brush stroke accents, 3 1/4"x 2 1/2"x 5 1/4"; Condition: yellow accents faded, extensive paint loss to cap & upper rim, 60-75% original condition
$230.00
298Red toleware store display box
ca. 1850-1870; rolled sheet tin box in wire brace and solder construction with sloped lid, small fold down front door, lid and front door hinged on wrapped wire hinge, the box with original red tole ground and gold leaf stencil with wading bird, dragonfly and frond pattern on lid, 6"x 4 3/4"x 5 1/2"; Condition: some surface scratches & soiling, 65-75% original condition, probably store display box
$100.00
299Chalkware Belsnickle figure
ca. late 19th century; hollow form cast plaster of paris figure of Christmas Belsnickle holding a straw "switch", the figure with dark polychrome paint coat and base with fine paint decoration to face and beard and red trim to coat, 3 1/4"x 3"x 7 1/2"; Condition: good, some paint loss to surfaces
$1,150.00
300NUCOA branded wooden kitchen bowl
ca. post 1883; duplicator lathe turned kitchen/butter bowl with wide thumb rail, interior with fine patina from use, exterior with band for NUCOA (early margarine company), 10 1/4"d, 2 1/2"h; Condition: hanger hole drilled near edge, good
$75.00
301Paint decorated wooden French horn
ca. Victorian period; crafted from wooden turned and nail mounted pieces, the French horn was possibly as a trade advertising piece with a green painted bell with flower accent and red painted tubing, 19"x 7 3/4"x 10"; Condition: good
$525.00
302Small red tole snuff box
ca. 1800-1830; rolled sheet tin, wire brace and solder construction small rectangular box with concave shaped upper, the box with hinged tight seat lid on pinned wrap-joint hinge, original red tole ground, lid decorated with floral design in white on blue oval background, 2"x 1 1/4"x 3/4"; Condition: extensive paint loss to surfaces from use, 40-50% original condition
$60.00
303Red tole apple tray
ca. 1810-1853; rolled sheet tin, wire brace and solder construction rectangular base tray with rolled arch ends, the tray with original red tole ground, tray bottom with cream color band with green leaf pattern and yellow interior accents, the ends with large gray, white and black ball shaped pomegranate with large gray leaf wings and yellow accents, 12 3/4"x 7 3/4"x 2 1/2"; Condition: surface scratches & some paint loss to corners, paint chips at some spots, 65-80% original condition
$200.00
3042 red tole small trays
ca. 19th century; both rolled sheet tin with red tole: early wire brace and solder constructed octagon calling card tray with original red tole, tray bottom with cream bands, hand painted green leaf and berry design with flowing ribbon yellow accent, 8 3/4"x 6"x 3/4", Condition: 85-90% original condition; late era press formed octagon tip tray with red tole and hand painted peach/apple design with green leaves, 4 1/2"x 3 1/4"x 1/4", Condition: 50-60% original condition
$240.00
305Adams Rose pattern blue border spatter plate
ca. 1845; blue border spatter plate, Adams Rose pattern in black, green and red, twelve panel English Staffordshire ironstone, 8"; Condition: flea bite edge flake & some edge wear
$65.00
306Pair of Peafowl pattern red spatter cup plates
ca. 1840; pair of red spatter cup plates, Peafowl pattern in black, blue, green and red, 3 3/4"; Condition: 1 with restoration to edge chips, 3/4" base spider (not through), small flakes on foot ring; other with 1/8" flake on foot ring
$100.00
3072 spatter border sauce dishes
ca. 1840; blue spatter border Adams Rose pattern in black, green and red, impressed "P Walker" (Podmore Walker & Co), 1"x 4 1/2", Condition: flea bite rim flake, spots of discoloration; red spatter border with round corrugated rim, Peafowl pattern in black, blue, green and red, 5"d, 3/4"h, Condition: good
$190.00
308Peafowl pattern overall red spatter plate
ca. 1840; round with corrugated rim, Peafowl pattern in black, blue, green and yellow, English Staffordshire earthenware, 9 1/4"d; Condition: 2 1/4" base spider (not through), colored over top rim chip, some spots of discoloration
$35.00
309Group of 3 spatter items
ca. 1840; three spatter items, Castle pattern or Silo and Tepee pattern/Mound (perhaps a child's version of hay and straw ricks): purple spatter handleless cup, 3 3/4"d, 2 1/4"h, Condition: some discoloration; red spatter saucer, 5 1/2"d, 1 1/4"h, Condition: some discoloration, wear on edges; twelve sided cup plate, 4", Condition: discolored
$50.00
310Star pattern overall red spatter plate
ca. 1845; 14 panel plate with six point star in blue, green and red within a 16 point outline sunburst, base impressed "Stone/China", English Staffordshire earthenware, 8 1/4"; Condition: good
$210.00
311Flower pattern red spatter border cup & saucer
ca. 1845; handleless cup and saucer with simple stamped six blue petal flower design with added red center, black stems and green foliage, English Staffordshire earthenware, 4"d, 2 1/4"h cup, 5 1/2"d, 1 1/4"h saucer; Condition: cup with 7/8" rim line, slight discoloration
$85.00
312Three color Schoolhouse pattern red spatter border plate
ca. 1840; Three Color Schoolhouse pattern in brown, green and red, English Staffordshire earthenware, 8 1/4"d; Condition: discolored, 3/4" foot ring chip, restored 1" rim chip
$200.00
313Peafowl pattern green spatter child's creamer, cup & saucer
ca. 1840; both in Peafowl pattern in black, blue, orangey-yellow and red, English Staffordshire earthenware: green spatter child's oval baluster form creamer, 3"x 2"x 3 3/4", Condition: discolored; child's olive green spatter handled cup, 2 1/2"d, 1 3/4"h and saucer, 4 1/4"d, 1"h, Condition: cup with kiln residue on rim & foot, discolored
$75.00
3142 blue spatter border plates in Pomegranate & Flowering Stem patterns
ca. 1845; Pomegranate pattern in black, blue, green, red and yellow, 8 1/2"d, Condition: some discoloration; Flowering Stem in purple, 9"d, Condition: some discoloration
$325.00
315Framed early PA scherenschnitte picture of "Little Red Riding Hood"
ca. early-mid 19th century; unsigned fine scissor cutting of white paper framed above black silk, the central scene with small girl in bonnet holding a basket facing a seated woman holding up book, a wolf sitting facing the woman in chair, surrounded by elaborate "bird tree" with facing doves above hearts in upper center and lower center, framed in a walnut frame, 11 1/4"x 1/2"x 9 1/2"; Condition: some minor paper separation, lower portion exhibits water stains & left edge foxing
$675.00
316Pair of carved & painted yellow finch birds
ca. 1920-1940; both shaped and carved birds with forked tails and narrow beaks, metal angled legs with die cut tin feet, each with brightly painted yellow body, black wing into tail, cap and eyes, with a varnished finish, 4 3/4"x 1 1/4"x 2 1/2"-3"; Condition: good
$725.00
317Stuffed duck shaped pin cushion
ca. 1870-1900; reclining duck stuffed, stitch assembled with brown print linen, stitch mount cardstock yellow beak, French loop stitch eyes, stitch mount stack paper cut nest and perched in back is a small blue glass bird shaped push pin, 5"x 1 1/4"x 2 3/4"; Condition: some fading, some paper loss to nest, overall good
$300.00
3182 wallpaper Valentine shadow boxes
ca. 1840-1870; cardstock and wallpaper covered with stitch construction frames: the pair of a bouquet of multi-colored roses made from tissue paper with fine accented green tissue leaves, the boxes accented with white and brown confetti to sides, both framed with early glass and gold floral accent wallpaper covering, 8 1/4"x 2 1/4"x 10 1/4"; Condition: both have some pressure compression to flowers, overall very good
$230.00
319Fine Lehnware covered saffron attributed to Joseph Lehn
ca. 1850-1870; turned poplar wood pedestal foot saffron cup with tight seated lid with rounded mushroom cap knob, with traits of Lehn's traditional form of a stepped gouge pedestal foot, band accent to collar of lid, excellent paint with salmon pink ground, stepped blue, green, red foot and stem, green rim collar, blue knob, traditional peony/cabbage rose design on stem on side of cup and strawberry vine on lid, the rim with Lehn's traditional pussy willow band, 2 1/4"d, 4 3/4"h; Condition: overall excellent condition, one noted thick paint spot to rim of lid - probably an early repair by Lehn after lid was dropped in shop, no other repairs noted
$1,950.00
320Large German seated cat squeak toy
ca. 1850-1890; papier mache cast seated cat with gray tabby cat polychrome paint with flocking felt cover, eyes in shiny yellow paint, mounted to wood and cloth tape two-part bellows, 4"x 2 1/2"x 7 1/4"; Condition: overall very good, minor touch-up to back, squeak box not operating
$190.00
321Framed ink & watercolor Fraktur birth & baptism record attributed to Conrad Trevitz
ca. 1829 dated; Dauphin Co. Fraktur with circular text box with sawtooth yellow and red watercolor accent, infilled with red ink Fraktur announcement, colorful birds on tulip stems in upper corners and green parrots on tulip stems in lower corners, the name and parents information is written in black ink announcing Elizabeth (Zellner daughter of Jacob & Latvina Zellner) born Lykens Twp., Dauphin Co., PA November 25th, 1829, baptized May 9, framed in an early walnut beveled frame, 20 3/4"x 18"; Condition: rolling damage to edge and creases from folds, glass in frame damaged, possibly rubber cement tack to cardstock back, some glaze crackling to frame
$1,450.00
322Folk art carved dove
ca. 1880-1900; softwood shaped and carved dove with shaped and narrow tipped wings and mounted tail, bird carved from one piece of pine, unpainted with extensive oxidation, on wire legs mounted to a beveled edge base, possible work of Truman Grover, Sandusky, Ohio, 9 1/2"x 3"x 7 1/4"; Condition: very good patina with extensive oxidation
$1,500.00
323Star shaped pin cushion
ca. 1900-1930; cotton bat stuffed eight-point star patchwork two-sided pin cushion with calico print cotton fabrics, the star with stitch-cinched fabric accent center and has calico fabric accent to tips of star and a printed red calico loop hanger, 5 1/2"d, 3/4"h, Condition: very good, appears unused
$350.00
324Wallpaper covered folk art wall pocket initialed S.S. B.S.
ca. 1855 dated; steeple cut wood wall board and cardstock mounted sloped pocket and wallpaper covered with bright colored blue border floral printed wallpaper, the pocket with small tape plate with initials (possible marriage gift) and dated, the pocket with red ribbon tie, 5 1/4"x 2 1/2"x 8 1/4"; Condition: minor paper loss to wallpaper cover on rear, overall good with small bump to left front of pocket
$190.00
325Small Lehnware miniature chest attributed to Joseph Lehn
ca. 1870-1880s; pine and poplar miniature dovetail constructed lift lid chest with small turned feet, lid hinged on iron butt hinges with band molding and small chest lock with Lehn's traditional brown paint and blue, yellow and red pinstripe panels on front, sides and lid; the front and lid with floral decal accents and sides with "young lady" decals, skirt trim and lid band decal accented in unusually small size, 8 1/2"x 5"x 6"; Condition: some paint crackling to surface of lid, overall very good
$1,150.00
326Early German seated dog squeak toy
ca. 1870-1890; German Pointer type dog with operating wood jaw, cast papier mache with polychrome white/brown paint, mounted to a two-part wood and leather tape bellow that operates dog's jaw when squeezed, 4"x 1 1/2"x 5"; Condition: crack to right side of dog, squeak box is non-operating
$130.00
327Framed scherenschnitte Valentine by Michael Rohrer
ca. Sept. 30, 1832 dated; cut from un-bleached paper, circular shaped with heart and tulip in linked chain design, the paper with eight pie shaped repeated designs, signed in ink "Michael Rohrer is my name and pen in the year of our Lord 1832, Sept. 30th", framed in a modern softwood molded frame, 17 1/2"x 20 1/4" framed; Condition: some damage to finial top on circle, minor tearing to crease folds; possibly work of Rev. Michael Rohrer, Medina Co., Ohio
$100.00
328Carved & paint decorated cardinal figure on perch
ca. mid 20th century; carved and paint decorated cardinal with glass eyes, wire legs mounted to a fruitwood twig, fastened to a molded and stained softwood plank base, 4 3/4"x 4 3/4"x 7 3/4"; Condition: good
$180.00
329Framed Berliner-work yarn on punch paper sampler
ca. 1885 dated; initialed "BHM" on green-gray punch paper with bright wool yarn stitch figures including: basket of flowers, cat, rabbit, butterfly, flowers and bird with red cross stitch border, framed in a gold leaf frame, 10 1/4"x 9 1/2" framed; Condition: some brown stains & 2 tears or separation noted
$85.00
330Fine wallpaper covered dresser box with lift off lid
ca. 1840-1870; cardstock stitch constructed box covered with bright multi-color rose and blue flower vine on red background wallpaper covering, the interiors with yellow wallpaper cover, the lid with French die-cut with floral bouquet, marked Savon Superfin Aubouquet, 8"x 5 3/4"x 3 3/4"; Condition: minor sagging to lid & 1 side has minor creasing, overall very good
$725.00
331Lehnware footed master salt attributed to Joseph Lehn
ca. 1850-1870; turned poplar footed master salt with wide cup and flared rim, Lehn's traditional stepped gauge molded foot with blue/black, green and red stem paint, the chalice with salmon painted ground and yellow interior, surrounded by strawberry flower on stem design, 2 1/4"d, 2 3/4"h; Condition: small flaking to rim of cup, foot shows use, some soiling, overall very good
$1,200.00
332Early German hen squeak toy
ca. 1850-1880; nesting hen papier mache with colorful polychrome paint with gray paint base, mounted to a two-part wood and leather type bellows base; Condition: overall very good with minor paint separation to tail feathers, small glue residue to bellow surface (possibly missing egg), squeak box operational at cataloging
$160.00
333Pennsylvania ink & watercolor folk art painting "Death of Captain Walker" by Henry Rock with framed almanac
ca. 1847-1849; watercolor painting of a battle scene with bearded man in gray coat and hat shooting captain through the head as soldier to left in Mexican-American war cap and outfit has gun raised above head, the rear of the scene depicting bayonet charge, bottom with German saying [translated] "Death of Captain Walker, Hail to the Man Who Dies in Field of Honor" in various colors, 10"x 10", Condition: possibly removed from cyphering/school book, some foxing, overall good; accompanied by The Old Rough & Ready Almanac printed in Phila. by Philip Borbeck with page 30 having a copper engraving by Beeler with match scene "Death of the Gallant Captain Walker" "The Thunderbolt of the Ranger" at Battle of Huamantla, framed in a mahogany hinged display case, [Note: Cpt. Walker served in Seminole Wars, Texas War for Independence & was killed while leading Texas Rangers on Oct. 8, 1847], Condition: modern case, some foxing to cover
$650.00
334Folk art carved pair of birds attributed to Luke Gottshall
ca. 1950-1960s; three part chip-carved birds with central body of long tail, shaped beak and carved eyes and two shaped and carved mounted wings, the birds with drill/nail punch accent, stained surface and painted beak, the birds mounted to wire coil spring legs mounted to a birch sapling base, attributed to Luke Gottshall, 10"x 5"x 7 3/4"; Condition: unsigned & unpainted
$30.00
335Square wallpaper covered sewing notion tray
ca. 1840-1870; fine form tray with square bottom and match arched flare sides in cardstock and stitch construction, covered with multiple layers of various brightly colored screen and roll printed wallpaper, 3"x 3" base, 6 1/2"x 6 1/2"x 1 3/4" outside; Condition: some minor wear to points of tray
$290.00
336Lehnware salmon color child's cup & saucer by Joseph Lehn
ca. 1870s-1880s; rare form turned willow/poplar wood cup and saucer set with Lehn's traditional salmon colored ground with band on rim and foot with blue/black paint pinstripes; the cup and saucer decorated with later era hand painted pussy willow design and accented with floral decals with partial paper label on base of saucer, 1 3/4"d, 1 1/4"h cup, 3"d, 1"h saucer; Condition: turning plate mount holes on base of cup & saucer, some paint loss to interior of saucer, pussy willow design poorly executed (poor eye sight)
$550.00
3372 small German squeak toy figures
ca. 1860-1890; both figures form cast papier mache with polychrome paint, 2 1/4"x 1 1/4"x 4 1/4", Condition: non-operating squeak box otherwise very good; blue peacock type bird with bright orange and green accent paint on round wood and leather tape two-part bellow base, 1 3/4"d, 4 1/4"h, Condition: some paint loss to left side on tail and cap, operating squeak box
$180.00
338Folk art theorem painting on velvet in a grained painted frame
ca. mid-late 19th century; stencil painted scene of two homes in background with large trees, reclining stag in foreground, painting with dry brush shadowing across top and bottom, framed in a red grain painted frame with mortise, tenon and pin construction by unknown artist, 13"x 12 1/4" framed; Condition: good
$400.00
339Acrobatic monkey on stick carving by Rev. Samuel Lehman
ca. 1920-1940s; whittled and wire jointed monkey dressed in a painted shirt and pants, carved by Preacher Samuel Lehman, Manheim Mennonite Church and mounted on an actuator that when push-up stick moves, monkey turns upside down, 1 1/2"x 16 1/2"; Condition: good
$210.00
340Lehnware footed egg cup attributed to Joseph Lehn
ca. 1850-1870s; Lehn's traditional stepped gouge turned molded foot with narrow stem and lipped edge on egg cup, turned from poplar/willow wood with traditional blue/black, green and red painted foot and stem, salmon painted base/ground, blue/black rim and yellow interior, the chalice surrounded with strawberries on stem design and fine leaf accents in brown paint, 1 3/4"d, 2 1/2"h; Condition: knot on edge foot makes it appear chipped but hairline crack extends to stem, normal paint wear
$375.00
341Framed ink & watercolor of a painted bucket by Joe Lehn
ca. 1860; of a yellow bucket with three metal painted bands, metal swing handle on diamond mounts and salmon painted interior, signed "Joe Lehn" (possibly Joseph Lehn, Elizabeth Township, Lancaster Co., PA) in an oak frame, the tag attached to reverse notes that this was bought at Pennypackers "Spears" sale Nov. 4, 1961, 14 1/2"x 12 1/2"; Condition: stain on top center
$170.00
3422 German squeak toys
ca. 1850-1890; both papier mache form molded on two-part bellows base: brown polychrome painted Tom turkey with spread tail feathers, Condition: tape on bellows is loose, minor glazing cracks to breast of turkey; standing dog with secondary boy figure mounted seated on dog's back with boy wearing a navy color coat and red cap, Condition: some paint chipping to boy's cap & minor cracking to one dog leg & to mount of box along back of dog, operating squeak box
$625.00
343Framed Fraktur bird drawing "Ein Amsel" by "Robin Artist"
ca. 1828; folk art style ink and watercolor bird with some egg tempera paint of a bird perched on a tree branch picking leaves, the bird with narrow beak, yellow head with loop accent around eye, yellow body with feather accents and red and brown wings, below tail and in upper right corner is a large four petal flower with pen hash accent and brown tip leaves, by southeast PA "Robin Artist", written below in ink "This was given to Minnie Yeager by her friend Esther Hoover 5-2-1878. It was made for Annie Hoover, 1828", 10 3/4"x 13"; Condition: on unbleached paper, very good with one dark spot in writing
$2,100.00
344Small folk art carved & decorated bird on wire leg base
ca. 1880-1900; artist carved single piece softwood bird with high tipped wings and fanned tail, green painted head and body, brown stained wings, eyes and beak painted a light color, bird mounted to twist coat hanger wire base, possible work of Truman Grover, Sandusky, Ohio, 5 1/2"x 1 1/2"x 3 1/4"; Condition: bird loose from wire leg base
$550.00
345Framed Henry Young ink & watercolor Fraktur
ca. 1852 dated; fine marriage scene with woman dressed in a yellow printed dress and man in full tail coat holding hands over small three legged stand with bouquet of flowers in left hand, text in English with birth and baptism record of Philip Stover, son of Michael & Margaret (Schultz) Stover, born Sept. 13, 1852 in Hains Twp., Centre Co., PA and baptised Dec. 2, 1852 by Rev. Monroe Alleman, framed in a brown grain painted frame, 12"x 14 1/2"; Condition: water spots & soiling, minor creasing to lower quarter
$2,650.00
346Folk art carved & painted chickadee bird on wood mushroom plaque
ca. mid 20th century; shaped and whittled bird painted chickadee with black push pin eyes and wire legs mounted to a twig on a wood mushroom wall plaque, 6 1/2"x 4"x 5 1/2"; Condition: very good, possible German import
$200.00
347Watercolor theorem style painting of a horse racing champion "Dexler"
ca. 1864-1890; unsigned theorem style watercolor on paper of a running dapple gray horse with colorful waist strap and brown reigns on a marbleized field and penmanship ink below "Dexter", the horse outlined stenciled with freehand accents to tail and mane, hand painted eyes, hooves and reigns, framed in a yellow painted walnut wood frame, 17 1/2"x 13 1/4"; Condition: some water damage to upper right corner, unsigned possibly by Emma Jane Cady
$350.00
348Folk art Moyer type carved bird on wire legs
ca. 1930-1950s; shaped and carved softwood bird with painted brown wing and tail, painted eyes and beak, unfinished body with varnish finish and twisted wire legs, 7 1/4"x 1 1/4"x 4 1/4"; Condition: thick varnish surface oxidized from age, darkened surface tone
$110.00
349Leatherbound Philadelphia imprint with bookplate of Elizabeth Mayer
ca. 1839 imprint, 1845 bookplate; Philadelphia printed by Kimber & Sharpless, German imprint of Luther's "New Testament" with bookplate glued inside front cover in ink and watercolor with tombstone yellow/blue text box with flower vines on arch and fine village with church house in lower field, floral central vine and reads "Elizabeth Mayer, on 18th November, 1845", the imprint including a secondary inset leaf of English Trade Publication advertising for Kimber & Sharpless, 4 1/2"x 7 1/2"x 1 1/4"; Condition: binding good with clasp, plate is very good
$210.00
3502 German language imprints
ca. 1811 & 1841; 1811 cardstock and leather bound imprint by Theo. F. Scheffer, Harrisburg, PA "Doctor Habermann's Christliches Gebet-Buchlein…" prayer book with illustration plate of man praying, 3 1/4"x 5 1/4"x 1/2", Condition: very good; leather bound with tin and tack embellished imprint by Johann Barr, 1841, Lancaster, PA "Die Ernsthafte Christenpflicht...", 3 3/4"x 5 3/4"x 3/4", Condition: some interior binding separation, overall good
$140.00
3514 various children's German imprints for schooling & catechism
ca. 19th century; Philadelphia imprint by Wm. G. Wentz "Catechisms oder Kurzer Unterricht Christlicher Lehre…", Condition: extensive wear; 1845 Philadelphia imprint by Conrad Zentler "Letherisches ABC und Naman Buchlein…", Condition: normal wear, illustration on both covers; 1832 Philadelphia imprint by Schaeffer & Koradi "Reformittes ABC und Namen Buchlein" with trade advertising on illustrated front cover, Condition: normal wear, good; 1885 Columbus, OH Lutheran Publishing House imprint "Schreiblesefibel für Dentsche Elementarschulen...", Condition: some binding separation
$25.00
352Fine pair of Friendship patchwork cotton pillowcases
ca. 1856 dated; white cotton binding and pleated opening with bright red and yellow calicos in octagon and block design patches with white square block patch interior signed in ink with names including: Mary Beck, Sarah Mease, Susanna Becker, Andy Zug (1856), 17"x 37"; Condition: minor soil spots & ironing scorch to reverse of 1 case, 1 small hole noted
$375.00
353Crazy patch comforter
ca. 1940-1960s; from mixed wools, cottons and upholstery fabrics, bound with cross-stitch yarns, some patches embellished with Traputo stuffed spiders that are creating webs, the spiders with cross-stitch yarn legs, one patch is black felt "man on the moon" patch with mixed fabric binding and a salvaged red and blue jacquard coverlet back, 78"x 62"; Condition: some feather stitch loss
$400.00
354Fine pair of "Mariner's Compass" patchwork pillowcases
ca. 1840-1860; cottons and blue floral print chintz fabric case with diamond mount white cotton field having a large block with beautiful "Mariner's Compass" piece worked with red and tan colorful calico prints, the corners of case having bright blue and red flower chintz pattern, the opening with cotton ties mounted, 17 1/2"x 22 1/2"; Condition: minor soiling spots, appears unused & unwashed
$525.00
355Large Mennonite Community appliqued privy bag
ca. 1850-1880; the case blue/gray printed calico with two tape loop hangers, fine green, yellow and red dyed cotton applique of "4 Budding Roses & Compass Wheel Center", 7 1/2"x 28 3/4"; Condition: extensive soiling & some fading, opening on end
$240.00
356Pair of rare, quilted applique pillowcases with cotton cord knotted fringes
ca. 1820-1850; non-bleached cotton with quilted white stitch top with appliqued four flower design having red dyed cotton and green and brown print calico fabrics, fine cotton cord netting and tassel fringe accent, 17 1/4"x 28"; Condition: some fraying to applique, fading red dye fabric, applique & soiling to white cotton fabrics
$110.00
357Fine log cabin style patchwork quilt
ca. 1870-1890s; unusual Diamond/Gemstone type pattern made with lineal strip (log patches) of mixed printed fabrics, the patchwork block all with red print square centers, border is all sloped pattern, back in fine red with black strip paisley print cotton and quilt with red cloth tape binding, 82"x 82"; Condition: minor fabric fraying to cloth tape binding, overall very good
$1,600.00
358Early pair of yellow cotton pillowcases with red calico applique
ca. 1830-1850; yellow dyed cotton cases with appliqued red printed calico fabric, large central four petal applique hearts in corner and radiant bands, 17"x 34"; Condition: some soiling marks to yellow, no noted damage/fading
$270.00
359Pair of blue & red calico print pillowcases in sawtooth design
ca. mid 19th century; two-sided cases of calico print fabrics with top having a red sawtooth design on blue print fabric field and trimmed with dark red print calico band, the back in bars design with tan floral print red calico print bands, 22"x 32"; Condition: some light soiling spots
$110.00
360Wrought iron spatula with decorative heart shaped hanger
ca. 1810-1850; rounded flat work spatula with arched flatwork handle that has open heart shaped hanger, the handle and heart with round punch strike banding, 2 1/4"x 1/4"x 10 1/4"; Condition: some surface rust, overall good
$70.00
361Early wrought iron pie crimper
ca. 18th-19th century; wrought iron file work round pie wheel, rivet into stirrup housing in long flat handle with wrapped hook hanger, 1 1/4"d, 10 1/2"l; Condition: pitting & surface rust
$95.00
362Early punched & pierced hearth cooking tin curfew/spark arrestor
ca. early 19th century; tin fire cover in rolled sheet tin with wire brace and solder construction, crescent moon shaped with applied strap handle, spark hood with machine rolled beading, two punchwork compass stars and decorative heart punched pierce work, the side with punch work circular shape and cloverleaf heart punch pierce work, 9 1/2"x 9 1/2"x 4 3/4"; Condition: excellent, never used over fire, "new-old product"
$475.00
3633 animal shaped tin cookie cutters
ca. 1880-1920; all rolled sheet tin in solder construction form shaped and mounted to a sheet metal back with vent hole including: horse with narrow nose, Condition: minimal rust & minor solder separation; large standing pig, Condition: minimal rust & minor solder separation; sheep dog with fluted work "wooly" fur, Condition: rust to surface
$50.00
364Large domed coiled rye straw bee skep
ca. early 19th century; skep with original steam bent hickory splint base with narrow access slot and banding slits in upper rail, the splint with small head nail fasteners, made from coiled straw with hickory splint wrap and hole for hanging splints, 16 1/2"d, 16"h; Condition: some wrapping splints damaged, overall very good
$475.00
365European "wag-on-the-wall" clock
ca. 19th century; clock with brass weight driven works in a small wooden box wall cupboard with floral painted tombstone arch wood dial having a cast iron weight and painted metal disc on wire rod pendulum, 9"x 6 1/2"x 12 1/2"; Condition: dial has dark toning & some surface chipping
$100.00
366Rare wrought iron heart shaped ice runner skates
ca. 18th-19th century; thick 1/4" stock ice runner skates that wrap to heart shaped shoe mounts, the wide wrapped heart shaped front with two small spurs and smaller back possibly missing spur, the rear portion of skate with ice beak brake, 11 1/2"x 3"x 2"; Condition: thick surface rust, unknown if edge was cut on runners, unusual design
$550.00
367Sign John Schmidt brass & iron ladle
ca. 1849 dated; diamond shaped flatwork handle with wrapped hook hanger and trowel tip mount, riveted to a large round brass ladle, the handle signed John S. Schmidt and dated, 5 1/4"d, 19 1/2" overall; Condition: appears 1 rivet repaired
$170.00
368Pierce work decorative two-handle colander
ca. mid-late 19th century; rolled sheet tin in wire brace and solder construction, the footed flared side colander with mounted strap handles and bead rolled side with star shape and floret decoration in bottom, upper florets and lines of punch pierced design, 11"d, 12 1/4"x 4 1/2"; Condition: some rust to surfaces
$50.00
369Tin "Star of Bethlehem" tree ornament
ca. mid-late 19th century; tinsmith created fine four-point star with expertly crafted narrow pyramid shaped points, cut and solder mounted to form star and crafted with wire loop hanger, 6"x 1 1/2"x 6 1/2"; Condition: some rust to surfaces
$375.00
370Rare wood based handled coiled rye straw storage basket
ca. late 18th-early 19th century; large size round storage basket of tight hickory splint wrapped coiled rye straw with hickory splint foot rail with nail fasteners, two rare ear handles and top coil with tight hickory splint wrap, 17"d, 22" over handles, 9"; Condition: good, does not have a lid
$600.00
371Orrville, Ohio wooden umbrella style drying rack
ca. 1870-1880s; walnut wooden interior revolving umbrella type drying rack with large round turned plate base, single stem and twelve arm slide up mechanism, makers mark branded to upper plate, 13"-45"d, 30 3/4"h; Condition: good
$110.00
372Rare wrought iron hearthside pot pusher
ca. 1730-1760; hand wrought concave shaped wide bar with tool decoration and wrapped end with mounted tool decorated strap handle with wrapped end, handle with single large rivet mount, the tool decoration in off-setting sawtooth design, 6 1/2"x 6 1/2"x 3 1/2"; Condition: good
$300.00
3732 perforated compass star skimmer ladles
ca. 19th-20th century; brass and iron skimmer ladle with wire braced brass sheet perforated skimmer with rivet mounted square and flat wrought iron handle with wrapped hook hanger, 5 1/4"x 20 1/2", Condition: minimal rust to iron handle; tin sheet oyster ladle with round wrapped wire braced head & tin wrapped wire framed rivet mounted handle, 6 1/4"d, 20 1/2"h, Condition: extensive rust to tin surfaces
$120.00
374Hobo tin basket
ca. 1900-1930s; cut and coiled salvaged tin can with wrapped wire rim with open loop, braided coil handle, the basket with solid can bottom, narrow cut and coiled upright sides, 5 1/2"d, 6"h; Condition: minimal surface rust
$190.00
375Fine eagle shaped tin cookie cutter
ca. 1880-1920; sheet tin cut, form shaped and soldered to pan back, the eagle with head turned to right, wing slightly spread and has talons on feet, the eagle with tubular eye marker, 4"x 5"x 3/4"; Condition: good, no damage
$475.00
376Rare coiled rye straw lidded basket with carved splint handle
ca. early-mid 18th century; basket with tight wrapped straw coils with single coil foot and flat coil lid; the lid with a splint mounted chip carved hickory handle, 8"d, 5"h; Condition: interior residue from either bee's wax or lye soap; basket originally had similar hickory handle and only chip carved mounts remain
$260.00
377A.G. Barler Mfg. kerosene parlor stove
ca. 1890-1920; tin and chrome plate cast iron fancy parlor stove with Ideal heater burner on brass reservoir, the stove with Eisenglass viewing windows and removable open grate "fancy" top that hides cooking plate grid, on a cast iron base, 15"d, 39"h; Condition: appears like new
$220.00
378Wrought round mincing knife with heart cut-out
ca. 18th-19th century; hand wrought stirrup handled mincing knife with shaved hickory wood grip, the blade with fine profile wide heart cut-out, 7 3/4"x 1 1/2"x 8 1/4"; Condition: crack to center of blade, handle possible replacement
$60.00
379Early wrought iron handle grid iron
ca. 18th century; hearthside grilling iron with wrapped front feet and split fork back feet, the grid iron with rare heart design on flat strap handle, the grid with ten bars riveted to leg straps, 11"x 20 3/4"x 5 3/4"; Condition: extensive pitting from use, overall good
$50.00
3804 tin animal shaped cookie cutters
ca. 1880-1920; all sheet tin cut form mold and soldered to pan/sheet back: tall giraffe with long neck and mounted strap handle, Condition: creasing to handle & small solder points loose; standing buck with antlers, Condition: normal surface wear, minimal surface pitting/minor rust; standing elephant with small trunk on folded brace sheet back, Condition: normal surface wear, minimal surface pitting/minor rust; fox with fluted busy tail, punch strike eye and floret punch strikes, Condition: normal surface wear, minimal surface pitting/minor rust
$180.00
381Punch decorated fruit/corn drying pan
ca. mid-late 19th century; sheet tin wire brace and solder constructed two level warming pan with lower level for water and upper for drying, the upper pan with compass star punched design, 13 3/4"x 9 1/2"x 1"; Condition: some pitting from rust, overall good
$65.00
382Small coiled rye straw round basket
ca. 18th-19th century; small tight wrapped utility basket with hickory wrap with flat bottom and rounded sides, 7 1/2"d, 3"h; Condition: good, some damage to rim
$60.00
383Zinc sheet mortar & pestle apothecary trade sign
ca. mid 19th century; post top mounted oversized footed mortar made from zinc sheet with solder construction and wooden turned (slide-in) ball handle pestle; the mortar retaining some of the original gold/gilded paint accent, mounted to wooden square post top assembly, 19 1/4"x 19 1/4"x 35"; Condition: extensive damage to base & some repairs noted, pestle is probably replaced
$350.00
3843 tin bird shaped cookie cutters
ca. mid-late 19th century; all sheet tin, cut and form shaped with solder construction to pan back: one primitive comical shaped duck with oddly placed tail feathers, Condition: some rust spots & loose solder joints; handled rooster cutter with large fluted tail feathers, Condition: good; finely crafted flying dove with fine fluted roll accent to wing feathers with a strap handle, Condition: very good
$95.00
385Fine wriggle work decorated tin coffee pot
ca. 1840-1860; rolled tin sheet, wire brace and solder constructed coffee pot with gooseneck spout, brass knob on flat domed lid and flange base, the sides with small wriggle work basket of tulips design and four bands, the handle with tubular brace and wrapped wire bracing riveted to pot, 6 1/2"d, 10 1/2"x 11 1/4"; Condition: lid hinge wire damaged, normal surface wear, minor rust spots
$425.00
386Round rye straw fancy table basket
ca. late 18th-early 19th century; tight wrapped rye straw coils with walnut splint banding, tight banding on single coil foot on narrow base, gradually round to tight banded rim coil, side with decorative coiled walnut splint undulating band and cross-weaver upper band, 13"d, 7 3/4"h; Condition: overall good with damage to decorative work coil walnut splints
$120.00
387Carved walnut wood bookshelf
ca. 1890-1920; arts and crafts inspired shelf with tree branch cut-out and molded ends and three shelves with shaped fronts, dado and nail construction with stain and varnish finish, 24 1/4"x 16"x 34 1/2"; Condition: bracket applied to lowest shelf, some minor damages to cut-out ends
$70.00
388Rare oval rye straw lidded leaf storage basket
ca. early-mid 18th century; coiled rye straw with hickory splint wrap, flat bottom, oval 12 coil straight wall sides and flat lid with two coil rim band, attributed to Pennsylvania, 20 3/4"x 15 1/2"x 8 1/2"; Condition: excellent early patina with extensive soiling dirt to exterior, some splint banding damage
$525.00
389Pair of Cincinnati, OH Britannia candlesticks
ca. 1850; attributed to either Sellew & Co (Enos, Osman & William Sellew, Cincinnati, OH) or Flagg & Homan (Asa Flagg & Henry Homan, Cincinnati, OH) one piece baluster shaft with distinctive raised Cincinnati ring, fixed bobeche and rounded stepped base, unmarked, 4 3/4"d, 9 3/4"h; Condition: good
$85.00
390Britannia teapot by Sellew & Co
ca. 1850; Britannia teapot with touch on base "Sellew & Co/Cincinnati" (Enos, Osman & William Sellew, Cincinnati, OH) in distinctive baluster form with raised ring, dome top with disk and bullet finial, rounded base and hinged lid, 6"d, 10 1/2"h; Condition: small dents
$45.00
391Pair of Britannia candlesticks by Flagg & Homan
ca. 1850; pair of Britannia candlesticks with raised cast mark on base "Flagg/&/Homan" (Asa Flagg & Henry Homan, Cincinnati, OH) having a one piece baluster shaft with distinctive raised Cincinnati ring, fixed bobeche and rounded stepped base, one base with a depression, 4 3/4"d, 9 3/4"h; Condition: slightly oxidized surface
$220.00
3922 Britannia teapots & covered sugar by Homan & Co.
ca. 1850; impressed on base "Homan & Co/Cincinnati" (Asa Flagg & Henry Homan, Cincinnati, OH) with respective size numbers: matching pear shaped hinged lid teapot and double handled pear shaped covered sugar, both with floral finials and raised belly rings, 5 3/4"d, 10 1/2"h teapot, 5"d, 7"h sugar, Condition: slightly oxidized surfaces; smaller pear shaped teapot with hinged lid and raised belly ring, 5"d, 8"h, Condition: squashed, crushed & dented foot
$35.00
393Britannia teapot by Sellew & Co
ca. 1850; with touch on base "Sellew & Co/Cincinnati" (Enos, Osman & William Sellew, Cincinnati, OH) in distinctive baluster form with raised ring, hinged dome top lid with wooden disk and Britannia bullet finial and a rounded base, 6"d, 10 1/2"h; Condition: good
$60.00
394Pair of Cincinnati, OH Britannia candlesticks
ca. 1850; one piece baluster shaft with distinctive raised Cincinnati ring, fixed bobeche and rounded stepped base, unmarked, 4 3/4"d, 9 3/4"h; Condition: 1 base slightly squashed
$50.00
395Britannia master salt & pair of Homan & Co. beakers
ca. 1850; Britannia master salt with bowl receptacle on a squat conical base, unknown maker, 2 3/4"d, 2"h, Condition: slight denting; pair of Britannia beakers marked on base "Homan & Co/Cincinnati" with tapered cylindrical vessels, ringed rim and faint base ring with chain of mini circles, 3"d, 3"h, Condition: slight dent & oxidized surface
$300.00
3963 Cincinnati Britannia items with 2 other items
ca. 1850; pear shaped creamer with raised belly ring, impressed on base "Homan & Co/Cincinnati", 3 3/4"d, 5 3/4"h, Condition: slightly oxidized surface; pear shaped lidded teapot with raised belly ring, acorn finial, hinged lid and impressed "Sellew & Co/Cincinnati", 5"d, 8 1/2"h, Condition: oxidized surface, handle reattached; single reed rim plate impressed "Sellew & Co/Cincinnati", 8"d, Condition: some service marks; Britannia covered syrup jug in tapered cylindrical form having a hinged round lid with disk and bullet finial and double "C" scroll handle, 4"d, 6"h, Condition: slight dents; pewter pepper castor in footed urn shape with ball finial, 2"d, 4"h, Condition: slight dents & oxidized surface
$60.00
397Britannia child's tea service
ca. 1850; charming American Britannia child's tea service with a pigeon breast form hinged lidded teapot, disk and bullet finial; creamer; covered sugar; waste bowl; six tea bowls and saucers; similar to Gleason's, Dorchester, MA; Condition: slightly oxidized surfaces
$270.00
398Pair of Cincinnati, OH Britannia candlesticks
ca. 1870; attributed to Henry Homan, Cincinnati, OH with a one piece baluster shaft, fixed bobeche and rounded stepped base, minute gadroon base ring and candle socket rim with candle push ups, 4"d, 7 3/4"h; Condition: oxidized surfaces, small dent in base
$70.00
399Blanket chest
ca. 1830; softwood chest with vibrant faux mahogany paint decoration and left side till, all resting on original turnip feet, 43 1/2"x 19 1/2"x 25 1/4"; Condition: butt hinges for top in need of screws
$210.00
400Rocking chair
ca. 1890; cushioned top with a shaped splat back, curved arms, deep seat and turned legs with rockers, 20 1/2"x 29"x 42"; Condition: tightening to back legs where they meet seat, horizontal crack where arm supports meet seat
$25.00
401Red cupboard
ca. 1840; in pine with a red wash, cove molded top over a single door with four recessed panels and a shaped skirt, 51"x 21"x 64 1/2"; Condition: both top side return moldings are missing, door hinges changed, cracks & chips to wood
$325.00
4023 pieces of matching root furniture
ca. 1870; two side chairs and side table with expected differences in contours of the rest, the side table with a very intricate wide base, 24"x 18"x 33" chairs, 15"x 15"x 26" stand; Condition: minor edge wear, furniture is solid & heavy, possibly Japanese teak
$700.00
403Wardrobe
ca. 1820; in poplar with a grain painted surface, molded top over two long doors with wood pulls, each door with a recessed panel over a long drawer with a wood pull, 51"x 16 1/2"x 76 1/4"; Condition: some chips to top molding, 1 drawer pull missing, very dirty but should clean up nicely
$450.00
404Blanket chest
ca. 1820; vibrantly painted chest with potted flowers surrounded by geometrically designed half circles and left side till, all resting on bold turned feet, 45 3/4"x 19 3/4"x 24 1/2"; Condition: hinges replaced, top cracks reinforced with wood strips, now with a professional repaint
$150.00
4052 piece kitchen cupboard
ca. 1800; in walnut with later coats of paint, the molded top over a frieze of dentil molding over two doors with 24 lights, resting on the base with three drawers over two doors, all on straight bracket feet, 66"x 21"x 90"; Condition: deterioration to feet, crack on right side of base, paint flaking, door pulls missing on base, left return font missing on base
$2,750.00
406American black toleware coffee pot with flower & pomegranate design
ca. 1826 dated; sheet tin, solder and wire braced constructed coffee pot with hinged dome lid on trowel tip brace hinge, angled tubular spout and applied strap handle, the pot with original dark japanning and each side completely covered by hand painted two large flowers and two pomegranate fruits with yellow brush stroke accent, the lid with yellow rope twist band and brush stroke accents, 6"d, 8 3/4"x 8 1/4"; Condition: slight denting to lower rim, lid & handle paint surface is dry with some roughness, 75-85% original surface intact, scratch signed on base
$750.00
407Fine toleware assembled set
ca. 1810-1840; both tin sheet, solder and wire brace constructed: domed lid sugar bowl with flange base, original japanning with gray based flower and pomegranate with green leaf band, foot with yellow brush-stroke lid with four petal painted design, 4 1/4"d, 4"h, Condition: good with minimal paint loss, 95% original surface intact; dome hinged lid syrup/cream with triangle spout, lid mounted on spade brace and wire hinge, original japanning with gray base flower and leaf swag band design, lid with fine yellow brush-stroke accents, 3"d, 4 1/2"x 4", Condition: good with minimal paint loss, 90-95% original surface intact
$1,450.00
408Black toleware handled shaving mug
ca. 1820-1860; tin sheet, solder and wire braced construction tapered mug with applied handle mug with original japanning with bright four-point star-flower design in red and gray with green and yellow accents, 3 1/4"d, 1 1/2" handle, 4 1/4"h; Condition: paint loss on handle, 70% original surface intact
$325.00
409Fine PA chalkware memorial type pocket watch holder
ca. 1850-1870; light hollow cast plaster of paris pediment arch design with large columns and seated child, the pediment arch in floral paint decoration, the columns with green, yellow and red wrapped design, 7 1/2"x 3 3/4"x 11 1/2"; Condition: minor paint wear, overall very good
$650.00
410Rare weaver's tenterhooks
ca. 18th century; sawn two-part hook and rail design stretcher for stretching fabrics in woolen mills; this tenterhook with tulip design cut-out end mounts on one side of rails with nail punch initials on plate "TH-IT", 2 3/4"x 1/2"x 39"; Condition: extensive damage to notches in hook rail, staining to tips of stretcher
$100.00
411Round hickory splint fruit grower's basket
ca. early-mid 19th century; expertly made rugged utility basket with thin knife shaved staves that peak on bottom of basket, a double splint rail with notch carved mounted steam bent hoop handle and uniform weaving splints, with early varnish, 14 1/2"d, 16"h; Condition: some weaving splint to bottom edge, overall good
$60.00
412Dark toleware coffee pot with four flower/berry paint design
ca. 1810-1850; tin sheet, solder and wire braced construction domed lid handled pot with angled tubular spout, lid spade tip and wire hinged with coiled tin knob, pot with original dark translucent japanning and decorated on either side with four berry/pomegranate and fine floral leaf design, rim and lid with yellow brush stroke accents, 4 3/4"d, 8"x 7 3/4"; Condition: some paint loss to lid, spout & handle, 50-60% painted surface intact
$550.00
413Fine black toleware apple tray with crystalized bottom
ca. 1810-1840; sheet tin, solder and wire wrap construction of rectangular flared high side apple tray with original black tole paint, brown crystalized accent bottom, wide gray based floral vine band around rim, 12 1/2"x 7 3/4"x 2 1/2"; Condition: some interior paint loss at seams, 75-85% original surface intact
$260.00
414Chalkware sheep on rectangular arched base
ca. mid-late 19th century; the form cast plaster of paris figure in solid cast "ewe" standing on rectangular hollow cast pediment base, the sheep with gray accent paint to wool and simple red and black accent paint to base, ears, eyes and muzzle, 6"x 3"x 5"; Condition: silk ribbon collar possible later accent, overall good, small dry-in line in base
$450.00
415Folk art painted wood tool box
ca. late 19th century; nail constructed poplar small tool box with hinged lid on iron butt hinges, hook-eye through lid keeper, red ground/base paint with black trim edge and undulating line pattern on front, sides and top, 13 1/2"x 6 1/4"x 7"; Condition: normal surface wear
$1,000.00
416Small wooden firkin
ca. 1870-1880; approx. 2 gallon firkin with tongue and groove staves, oak bands with wire clip and copper nail fasteners, softwood bottom and lid, lid with wooden pinned fastened band and peg for handle, light stain and varnish finish, 10 1/4"d, 10"h; Condition: missing swing handle, lower band loose, rim band has some pins missing
$25.00
417Fine toleware handle tankard/pint measure
ca. 1810-1840; sheet tin, solder and wire braced construction one pint tankard with wire braced strap handle, original dark translucent japanning and wide gray based floral leaf and pomegranate design band with fine detail accents, band accented with yellow brush strokes, 4"d, 2" handle, 6"h; Condition: excellent surface, 95%+ original surface intact
$1,100.00
418Black toleware sander & sugar shaker
ca. 1810-1840; both sheet tin, solder and wire braced construction: scrivener's sander, cylinder shaped with disc top and flange base, the top nail perforated, sander with original japanning and central red berry and yellow floral leaf banding, top with yellow star flower/design, 3"d, 2 3/4"h, Condition: very good with minimal paint loss; domed lid handled sugar shaker with original japanning, yellow and red brush-stroke banding and brush-stroke on cap, 2 1/2"d, 3 1/4"h, Condition: possibly coated with light varnish, surface is rough with wear to cap, 70% original condition
$300.00
419Polychrome paint decorated seated cat chalkware figure
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; hollow form mold cast plaster of paris figure of a cat seated on a square base with ears erect and tail curled, the cat with original polychrome and smoke decoration, yellow collar with spot decoration, cream base paint and black smoke accent, 3 1/4"x 2 1/4"x 6"; Condition: very good with minor paint loss
$3,200.00
420Fabric on paper silhouette in carved walnut wood frame
ca. 1820-1840; silhouette cut-out of black fabric of a young unknown gent in a high collar shirt with bow tie, framed in a sawn single piece and carved accented walnut frame with frame end and edge fluting, relief carved diamond, triangle and block patterns on each side rail, and a solid softwood nail back and stained with a varnish finish, 5 3/4"x 1 1/2"x 7"; Condition: silhouette very good, cracking to upper & lower ends of frame
$220.00
421Carved burle walnut wood butter paddle
ca. 18th-19th century; uniquely carved large butter paddle with fiddle scroll top handle and relief carved heart accent to lower edge of handle, early finish, 4 1/4"x 2"x 8 1/4"; Condition: hanger hole drilled in handle & central crack in scoop
$1,300.00
4222 black toleware small trays
ca. 1810-1840; both sheet tin, solder and wrap wire brace construction, octagon small bureau trays: fine black tole japanning with wide gray/cream flower vine band, rim with yellow brush-stroke band, underside of tray scratch signed by several individuals, 8 3/4"x 6"x 1/2", Condition: upper with minor paint loss at joints & bottom is a little rough, 80-90% surface remains; tray with original translucent japanning and single red "pinwheel lower" tipped with yellow accents with yellow pinstriping, 8 3/4"x 6"x 1/2", Condition: light surface rust & paint separation, 50-65% surface remains
$400.00
423Toleware oval tea caddy with floral band decoration
ca. 1810-1840; sheet tin and solder constructed oval shaped caddy with round cap, caddy with original japanning and gray based floral vine band around shoulder, band with bright red and yellow hand painted flowers and green frond/leaf accents, band accented with yellow swag with a brush stroke band, 3 1/4"x 2 1/2"x 5"; Condition: paint loss to cap & upper shoulder of caddy, 70-85% original surface remains
$190.00
424Chalkware reclining dog paper weight
ca. 1900-1930; solid form cast plaster of paris figure of a large size dog lying on a rectangular base, painted brown, the dog gray with black accents and painted eyes and collar, 8"x 3 1/2"x 4 3/4"; Condition: repair to 2 corners & small chip from nose
$35.00
425Turned burle walnut mortar & matched burle pestle
ca. 18th century; high cylinder shaped mortar with raised pedestal foot, the mortar in primitive form with beaded/gouge line accents, the pestle also turned from burle walnut wood with thick pouncer 3 3/4" wide grip and rounded knob, 4 3/4"d, 7 1/2"h mortar, 2 1/4"d, 8 1/2"h pestle; Condition: excellent form
$475.00
426Walnut slaw board with heart accented handle
ca. 1800-1840; single plank walnut slaw board with sawn fan shape top with cut-out heart design accent, board with hand wrought blade, hand cut slot and center flute molding nail mount rails, 7 1/2"x 1 1/2"x 20 1/4"; Condition: chip to right rail, blade has late screw mount, overall good
$290.00
427Fine Pennsylvania toleware trinket box with cabbage rose design
ca. 1810-1840; small size domed trinket box of sheet tin with solder and wire brace constructed lid, hinged on wrapped wire hinges, hasp, box with wire ring handle, retaining the original dark translucent japanning and exquisite ball "cabbage" rose on green leaf vine and outlined in yellow, the sides with angular red and yellow fern pattern design, lid with beautiful scroll design on front and swag with tassel design on side, the top with floral leaf accent, 6 1/4"x 2 3/4"x 3 1/2"; Condition: minor paint loss on lid, 90% original surface intact
$2,400.00
428Toleware shaving mug/measure with pomegranate & flower decoration
ca. 1810-1840; sheet tin, solder and wire brace constructed handled mug with translucent japanning and hand painted colorful three pomegranate and flower on green vine pattern, fine hand painted design with large flower and berries that cover entire surface from one edge of handle to the other, 3 1/4"d, 1 1/4" handle, 4 1/2"h; Condition: roughness to surface, possible lacquer applied that dried, surface remains intact, some light rust spots
$55.00
429Early PA chalkware memorial figure with paint decoration
ca. 1850-1880; light hollow form cast plaster of paris figure of an egg shaped memorial with child sitting on chair inside oval fan crested mausoleum on molded rectangular base, the figure with paint accent to child, chair, crest and trim of mausoleum, 5 1/4"x 3"x 8 3/4"; Condition: unpainted surface with soot residue, overall very good with minor paint wear
$160.00
430Primitive carved walnut "pow wow" doll
ca. 18th century; primitively carved from walnut wood of a woman in full length dress with hands grasping mid-section, the head with somewhat undefined features, often described in old German culture as a "birthing or fertility" doll, 2 1/2"x 1 1/2"x 8"; Condition: extensive wear to base & some chipping to hands & arms, excellent patina from being held
$600.00
4312 wooden book paper weights
ca. 19th-early 20th century; small carved walnut wood book shaped paper weight with relief carved raised straps on binding and recessed carved interior, 1 3/4"x 3/4"x 2 3/4", Condition: very good; inlayed mahogany book shaped paper weight/box with mahogany boards and binding with maple inlay flower accent to both boards and five line inlays to binding, the interior gold leaf painted in non-opening box construction, 3 1/2"x 1 1/4"x 5 3/4"; Condition: crackled finish to varnish
$210.00
432Fine American toleware hanging match safe
ca. 1810-1840; sheet metal and solder construction of small slope pocket mounted on fine cut-out mount, the back with arch top on small large cut-out stand, the arch fluted, match safe with black paint with red and yellow fern pattern brush-stroke around hanger hole with single red and yellow flower with leaves on front of pocket, back reads "Given to me 1887 by great grandmother Dolly (?) Gage", 4 1/4"x 1 1/2"x 7 1/4"; Condition: some creasing to wall mount, some rust at solder joints & some paint loss, 65-75% original surface intact
$140.00
433Black toleware octagon waiter serving tray
ca. 1810-1850; sheet tin, solder and wire braced construction with black paint japanning, the tray with wide accent band with cream base, bright red currant berries on vine pattern, tray accent interior and on rim with pinstriping, 12 1/2"x 8 3/4"x 1/2"; Condition: some light surface rust, paint is dry but present, 60-75% original surface remains
$200.00
434Early chalkware seated dog bank
ca. 1840-1880; light hollow form cast plaster of paris figure of a puppy with solid chalkware bottom and long narrow coin slot, paint accent to ears, eyes, muzzle and toes and a red silk ribbon collar, 6 1/2"x 4"x 5 1/2"; Condition: very good, no damage
$80.00
435Miniature cherry wood 2 drawer sewing stand
ca. 1840-1870; cherry with poplar and pine secondary woods, the stand with taper turned legs, nail and dado constructed drawers with cherry fronts and small cherry turned knobs, 6 3/4"x 6 3/4"x 9 1/2"; Condition: top missing original central mount pin cushion, some crackling to top
$170.00
436Key wound paddle boat
ca. late 19th century; paint decorated wooden paddle wheel boat with clockwork driven tin double paddle wheels mounted on each side of boat with key-wind clock works, three deck boat with tubular tin smoke stack, turned and painted walnut wheel house and added mahogany base string keeper, 24"x 8 1/4"x 11 1/4"; Condition: missing rudder, clock works as is, interior carved drive shaft missing drive line/belt, normal paint wear
$170.00
437Fine American toleware domed box with swag & tassel decoration
ca. 1820-1850; sheet tin, solder and wire braced construction of a box with dome lid on wrapped wire hinge, lid with wire handle and hasp, box with original dark japanning and colorful red swag drape with yellow tassels pattern on front, side decoration with yellow squiggle X, lid finely hand painted with yellow ribbon band and fern frond in corners, 8"x 3 1/2"x 4 3/4"; Condition: front design with some crackling to paint on drape red, minimal paint loss to lid, 90% original surface intact
$775.00
438American toleware coffee pot with large flower & pomegranate design
ca. 1810-1850; tinware dome lid coffee pot with flange base, gooseneck spout and applied wire braced handle, the pot with original dark brown/black japanning and each side of pot with hand painted ball cabbage rose, multiple currant or pomegranate designs all on a single stem with green leaves, yellow brush-stroke accents, lid and flange with brush-stroke banding and knob accented with star design, 6 1/4"d, 10 1/4"x 10"; Condition: very good, 90%+ original surface intact
$2,550.00
439Decorative "man chasing pig" weathervane
ca. 20th century; small interior decorative tin and wooden weathervane of a bearded man chasing a running pig atop a large butcher knife, the weathervane impress shaped cut-out and soldered, pig and man mounted to similar constructed wood handle knife, the vane placed on a wooden dowel in a painted wood base, 14 1/4"x 3 1/4"x 11 3/4"; Condition: man has mounted arms & painted accents, unknown artist, very good
$210.00
440American toleware domed lid document box
ca. 1820-1850; sheet tin, solder and wire braced construction of a box with domed hinged lid on wrapped wire hinge, brass loose bale handle and hasp, the box with original japanning and extensive hand paint decoration, the front with matched flower and pear designs in upper corners and lower band with pears on vine, sides with match half round pears and leaf design, the lid with yellow paint accents: rope twist rim band, pinstriping and fern frond design on lid, 9"x 4 1/2"x 6"; Condition: some minor paint loss, 70-85% original surface remains, hasp damaged
$500.00
441Small octagon toleware tray
ca. 1810-1850; sheet metal, solder and wire braced constructed octagon tray with flared sides, crystallized bottom and japanned rim; the tray with a 1" wide cream based band with hand painted currant and leaf vine design, the rim and interior pinstriped in yellow, 8 1/4"x 5 1/2"x 1/2"; Condition: surface of tray crackled, most of tray underside is missing, some soiling to surfaces
$120.00
442Blue spatter small pitcher in Strip & Festoon/Loop pattern
ca. 1840; blue spatter small baluster form pitcher in Strip & Festoon/Loop pattern, 4 1/4"d, 4 1/2"h; Condition: discolored, 1" rim line on spout, 2" spider in base, 2" interior stress mark that shadows the foot ring, 2 1/2' exterior stress line (not through) above the base
$130.00
443Pair of blue spatter border relish dishes
ca. 1845; blue spatter border elongated fan shaped relish dishes, 1 1/2"x 4 1/2"x 8 1/4"; Condition: 1/8" rim flake, some wear & discoloration
$40.00
4445 spatter children's cups & saucers
ca. 1840; Adams Rose pattern in black, green and red, Condition: good; Interior Peafowl pattern in black, blue, green, red and yellow with unusual design composition, Condition: 1/4" exterior stress mark above foot; two handleless cups: overall blue spatter in Interior Four Bud pattern, Condition: crazed exterior base; red spatter border with Tulip pattern in black, blue, green, red and yellow, Condition: good; blue spatter border saucer in Rooster pattern in black, blue, orange and red, Condition: 1/4" rim chip, 1 1/2" base spider
$400.00
445Overall red spatter sauceboat in Peafowl pattern
ca. 1840; red spatter oval footed sauce bowl with Peafowl pattern in black, blue, green and red, 5"x 3 1/4"x 8 3/4"; Condition: 1/4" spout rim flake, flea bite flake on tip of handle, spots of discoloration
$500.00
446Rainbow stick spatter border platter
ca. 1855; rainbow (blue, green and red) stick spatter border rectangular platter with cut corners, crude open diamond designs with dot in centers, arranged in rows around the boarder and also a central six point star motif, British Staffordshire ironstone, 9 3/4"x 12 3/4"; Condition: (2) 3/8" rim flakes & a 3/8" narrow rim chip, edge wear & discoloration
$140.00
4472 overall spatter creamers
ca. 1840 & 1850; blue spatter bulbous shape with obverse and reverse Adams Rose design in black, green and red, 3"d, 3 3/4"h, Condition: good; red spatter tapered octagonal shape creamer with a Primrose design in black, green, purple and orange, English Staffordshire earthenware, 5 3/4"x 3 1/4", Condition: slight edge wear & 3/4" rim edge poorly glazed
$190.00
448Adams Pansy blue edged open vegetable
ca. 1830; oval open vegetable with blue molded slightly scalloped fish scale and rope rim, interior Pansy motif in blue, brown, black, green and yellow, impressed on base "Adams Warranted Staffordshire" with spread eagle emblem, English Staffordshire earthenware, 1 3/4"x 7 1/4"x 9 1/2"; Condition: good
$350.00
4494 blue transfer cups & saucers
ca. 1825; four pearlware blue transfer handleless cups and saucers with park-like view of two women and a child with a great house in the background, rose and scroll border, blue ink backstamp "Stone China" on one, English Staffordshire, 3 3/4"d, 2 1/2"h cups, 5 3/4"d, 1"h saucers; Condition: cups with 5/8" stress mark above foot, some glaze losses on edges; saucers with (2) 1/8" flakes on a foot ring, a 1/8" flake on a foot ring, (2) 1/4" flakes on a foot ring, slight discoloration
$100.00
450Minton blue transfer presentation pitcher
ca. 1824; pearlware blue transfer presentation slightly bulbous pitcher in Minton Floral Vases pattern with "GT/1824" in a heart presentation emblem under the spout, English Staffordshire, 6 1/4"d, 7"h; Condition: discolored, 1/8" glaze flake & losses on handle edges, 1/4" spot of exfoliation left of spout
$45.00
4512 blue transfer cups & saucers
ca. 1830; pearlware blue transfer handleless cups and saucers with central medallion of a got and kid with an acanthus and scroll border, base impressed "Joseph Stubbs, Longport", English Staffordshire, 3 3/4"d, 2 1/2"h cups, 5 3/4"d, 1 1/4"h saucers; Condition: cups are good, saucers with 2 1/4" base spider, 1/4" foot ring flake from kiln removal & other with 1/8" foot ring flake & other flea bite flakes from kiln removal
$100.00
452Peafowl on a Branch cup & saucer
ca. 1845; in black, blue, green, orange and red handleless cup and saucer with base impressed "StoneWare/ B&T" (Barker & Till), 4"d, 2 1/2"h cup, 5 1/2"d, 1 1/4"h saucer; Condition: slight discoloration
$110.00
453Creamer, cup & saucer
ca. 1835 & 1845; pearlware round taper sided creamer with cape form spout and brushed blue floral design, 3 1/2"d, 4 1/4"h, Condition: slight discoloration & edge wear, flea bite glaze losses on edges; earthenware handleless cup and saucer with bright brushed floral design in black, blue and green, English Staffordshire, 3 3/4"d, 2 1/2"h cup, 5 3/4"d, 1 1/4"h saucer, Condition: cup with mellow discoloration, saucer good
$100.00
454Framed scissor cut silhouette of a rooster and bird tree
ca. early-mid 19th century; cut from non-bleach white paper, unsigned, depicting a rooster "strutting" beneath a tree with three birds perched on stems, tree topped with bird feeding young in nest; the cutting mounted above black paper, under glass and framed in an old gilded frame, 8"x 1"x 10"; Condition: early repair to central stem of tree, some small tears
$300.00
455Fine pair of Diamond Block Variant patchwork pillowcases
ca. mid 19th century; unbleached cotton cases with printed calico fabric patchwork with four large block designs with red calico borders, the blocks in "Diamond Block" patch or "Flying Geese" variant of triangular patches to points, the back center in white cotton and calico prints are unmatched on design, 17"x 26"; Condition: patches end to back, some soil spots
$290.00
456Folk art carved bird on basket
ca. 1885; sawn and carved from single piece of softwood, shaped as a footed basket with round bottom, arch handle and light oil finish with a painted carved yellow finch perched on handle, the wings raised tip and notched tail feathers, carved and painted eyes with note accompanying "Made for 50th wedding present in 1885 by Truman Grover", 6 1/4"x 5 3/4"x 8"; Condition: overall very good
$1,950.00
457Large German bird squeak toy
ca. 1850-1890; sparrow type bird papier mache mold cast with raised tail feathers and beak open, blue-gold leaf polychrome paint decoration and mounted to a two-part wood and cloth taped bellows base, 5 3/4"x 3"x 5"; Condition: minor paint loss to tail, non-operational squeak box and some separation of bird from base
$220.00
4582 wallpaper covered trays
ca. 1840-1870; fine octagon sewing notion tray with round bottom and arch top curved sides, covered with gray-purple background wallpaper with bright printed floral leaf roll printed design, the bottom with green and brown wallpaper design, the rim and edges covered with green tape, 6"d, 2 1/2"h, Condition: very good; rectangular tray with flared sides and angled corners, tray interior lined with German script "Introduction of the Prophets" with key accent border, the exterior with tan background with bright floral wallpaper cover, 9 1/4"x 7 1/4"x 1 3/4", Condition: some soiling but overall good
$325.00
459Paint decorated slide-lid "bride's box"
ca. 18th-early 19th century; spruce wood pin constructed box with nail mount battan braced slide lid, pumpkin color bands, large tulips on stems design with blue leaves with white and black accent and black and pumpkin color sponge print dot designs, 14 3/4"x 8 3/4"x 7 1/4"; Condition: Nail tack repairs, lid has glued central crack, right upper piece missing above right dado, extensive wear & paint loss
$140.00
460Framed folk art theorem style painting of fruit on paper attributed to "Ohio Stenciled Angel Artist"
ca. 1848 dated; stencil painting finely executed on paper with watercolor stencil painted peaches and grapes with leaves on gray painted stems, dated and signed "Warren" (?) on corner block frame, the artist left work unsigned but has fine shadowing with dry-brush technique on fruit and leaves filled in and accentuated with hand painted black lines, painting outlined in gray, 15 3/4"x 13 1/4"; Condition: frame probably original to piece, nail hole in frame upper rail otherwise frame & painting good
$1,750.00
461Fine pair of PA appliqued cotton pillowcases in "Acorn" design
ca. 1830-1860; unbleached white cotton cases with fantastic framed "Acorn" design applique with four corner mounted floral pinwheel applique; the Acorn design with green calico circle and Tulip Poplar leaf design with orange acorn ties accented with red print calicos, the reverse in white cotton with opening having an 11" fold-over of white cotton, 15"x 34 1/2"; Condition: some soiling spots, appears unwashed
$850.00
462Folk art carved Canadian gray jay bird on stand
ca. mid-late 20th century; fine shaped, carved and painted jay with glass eyes, wire leg mounted to fruit tree twig in a molded and stained base, the bird with fine carved feather accents to wings and tails and eye feather carved accents, 6"x 6"x 7 3/4"; Condition: very good
$75.00
4632 early German bird squeak toys
ca. 1850-1890; both mold cast papier mache with polychrome paint decoration mounted to bellows base: one white swimming swan with orange beak and eyes, 4 1/4"x 2"x 3", Condition: holes to bellow, non-operating, surface dirt, some paint damage to tail & minor glazing cracks to neck; gray duck on basket nest with blue and orange paint accents, 3"x 1 1/2"x 3 1/2", Condition: excellent paint, good operating condition
$170.00
464Small oval wallpaper covered lidded box attributed to Montgomery Co., PA
ca. 1840s; small oval millinery lidded box of cardstock with stitch construction, lid with rim band, box covered with some green/brown floral print on gray background and blue banded, the interior lining with newsprint dated 1843 and note for Lower Salford (township in Montgomery Co., PA), 3 1/2"x 3"x 1 1/2"; Condition: normal wear to corners & edges of lid rim, minor creasing to rim of lid
$325.00
465Turned wooden wick pick holder with turned wooden handle
ca. 18th-early 19th century; narrow gauge wire stem in narrow bullet tip handle, pick fitting to turned walnut spool shaped stem with ogee foot, round felt cover on base and handle and stem with dark varnish, 1 1/2"d, 4 1/4"h; Condition: small chips to rim of stem, overall very good
$140.00
466Framed birth & baptism Fraktur of Hanna Billmann by Martin Brechall
ca. 1819 dated; ink and watercolor tempera decorated ink Fraktur record in square textbox with yellow border, the four sides of textbox with heart textboxes and black/red fan shapes, the corners have fan and tulip blooming design, record for Hanna Billman, daughter of Conrad and Magdalena Billman, born March 14, 1819 in Lowhill Township, "Lecha" Lehigh Co., PA baptized April 25, 1819 by Lutheran preacher Dering, framed in a mahogany frame, Condition: extensive damage to right edge, center portion missing, rolling & center creasing, soiling & foxing
$425.00
467Fine pair of white cotton & print calico piecework pillowcases
ca. 1830-1850; having large central block patchwork/piecework four tulip design on stems with blue and brown calico fabric tulips and light blue calico stems, the block with white cotton background and bound in brown calico fabrics, the case back in unbleached cotton, 17"x 26 1/4"; Condition: some dark soiling spots, overall bright colors, good condition
$160.00
468Primitive folk art carved & painted yellow finch bird on base
ca. 1900-1920; bird carved from softwood with mounted carved beak, shaped and painted leather feathers on wings and tail, old painted yellow body, black eyes, cap, wings and tail with bird nail mounted to rough sawn pine block base, 6"x 3 1/2"x 5 3/4"; Condition: some loss of leather tail feather, excellent patina with some crackling to surface of paint
$600.00
469Early German rabbit squeak toy with operating ears
ca. 1860-1890; crouching rabbit form cast papier mache with gray polychrome paint and flocking felt, wire mounted ears that move when bellows is pressed and two-part wood and leather tape bellows, 3 1/4"x 1"x 2 3/4"; Condition: overall good, minor separation from base, non-operating squeak box
$150.00
4702 rectangular cardstock & wallpaper covered trinket boxes
ca. 1820-1870; trinket box with theorem paint on felt covered lid, signed Meriva Carpenter, Homer, Corland Co., NY, 1823 on interior, orange embossed wallpaper, lid with mounted pear and peach design theorem painting and gold leaf embossed trim, 4 3/4"x 2 1/2"x 1", Condition: some darkening to surface of theorem painting, minor tears to corner of lid rim, nice artistic find with signature of artist on interior; small trinket box with green banded, pink wallpaper that has black and burgundy floral print design, the interior unlined, 3 1/4"x 2"x 1", Condition: very good
$260.00
471Framed fine watercolor accented scissor cut Valentine
ca. 1863 dated; scherenschnitte fold and cut-out heart with facing long tail doves, brightly decorated with purple/blue, yellow and red watercolor and egg tempera paint; the interior written in old script German translated "If heaven were paper, and every star were a writer, and all wrote with seventy hands, then write your love without end", dated 1863 and framed in a veneered mahogany frame, 10 1/4"x 8 1/4"; Condition: some foxing and central crease
$525.00
472Fine pair of PA Mennonite Community basket design pillowcases
ca. 1840-1880; the cases in mixed calico fabrics with blue field/background, green, red and yellow patchwork baskets and red calico fabric diamond block, the cases with six basket patches in red and yellow sawtooth border, case openings are sawtooth edge, back of case with brown calico print, attributed to Lancaster Co., PA, 16 1/4"x 31 3/4"; Condition: some soiling spots & light fading
$425.00
473Folk art carved & painted nodding bird toy
ca. early-mid 20th century; wall plaque mounted nodding bird in carved cork wood with jointed head and tail, accented by string hung weight, the paint decorated bird perched on a stem mounted to cedar slat wall hanger, 4 1/2"x 3"x 2 3/4"; Condition: good
$85.00
474German seated dog squeak toy
ca. 1870-1890; form cast papier mache seated poodle type dog with polychrome paint decoration, tan and black painted with gray ears, mounted to a two-part wood and leather tape bellows, 4 3/4"x 2 1/4"x 6"; Condition: odd open casting under chest of dog, some paint chipping to right leg & on back, bellows tape loos & non-operational squeak box
$280.00
475Wallpaper covered kaleidoscope & cigar box
ca. mid-late 19th century; hexagon shaped cardstock and stitch constructed kaleidoscope with pyramid reflector, lens and glass cover, the cardstock with green and floral print wallpaper cover and gold trim, 2 1/2"d, 10"l, Condition: very good; wallpaper and illustration covered wooden cigar lift lid box with colorized bird print on lid with bright wallpaper trim band, sides banded with floral print wallpaper on gray background and interior lined with lower illustration, 5"x 8 1/4"x 2", Condition: minimal fraying of wallpaper to edges
$95.00
476Framed folk art ink & watercolor Valentine heart
ca. 1848 dated; Valentine signed for Rachel Ann Syfrit, 1848 with watercolor accented Celtic knot type design drawn with a compass divider, accented with green, blue, yellow and brown colors with paper die-cut heart shaped wreath atop the watercolor, signed in lower right corner "Robert", mounted to mat board and framed in a veneered frame, 11"x 13" framed; Condition: 3 dark spots to surface, some creasing to left edge
$30.00
477Unusual cotton & calico print applique bolster case
ca. 1840-1880; unbleached cotton case with red dye and brown calico "Pinwheel Star & Feather" applique and opening accented with "Toadstools" in red on brown band, the opening banded with yellow dyed cotton fabric, 15 1/2"x 34"; Condition: some fading & light fraying to applique
$50.00
4782 folk art cut-out & painted birds
ca. early 20th century; both unsigned: one cut-out tin bird with flange mount legs to a green painted wood base, the bird in cream and green paint, 8 1/2"x 2 1/4"x 6 1/4", Condition: some paint loss to legs & minor paint loss to body of bird; cut-out wood bird with red body, black wings and tail and painted eyes on wire legs mounted to a twig perch, 6"x 5"x 5 1/2"; Condition: removed from wall mount
$50.00
4792 German squeak toys
ca. 1850-1890; form cast papier mache monkey with brown polychrome paint with flocking felt covering, face and ears non-felt covered, mounted to a two-part wood and leather tape covered bellows, 2 1/2"x 1 3/4"x 4 1/2"; Condition: minor paint wear to face, hole in leather on bellows, non-operating bellows; lion figure in form cast papier mache with polychrome paint decoration, mounted to a two-part wood and cloth tape bellows, 2 3/4"x 1 3/4"x 5"; Condition: extensive damage to back of lion head & paint damage to chest
$120.00
480Folk art American Eagle watercolor theorem on paper
ca. 1870-1890; stencil and freehand watercolor on paper patriotic eagle with liberty banner with gray eagle above a gray cannon holding in beak a "Liberty banner" and in talons red arrows and green twig of piece; the scene with two flags on pike poles with hand-brushed red stripes, fourteen stars across top of picture and framed in a deep-well molded frame, 19 1/2"x 15 1/2"; Condition: some fold creases, minor tear to upper center at banner, possible work of Emma Jane Cady
$350.00
481Fine green & white patchwork "8 Point Star" design bolster
ca. mid-late 19th century; fine twelve-star design of green calico fabrics and white cotton fabrics with "Diamond Block 8 Point Star" design, the back in solid unbleached cotton, attributed to Mennonite Community of Southeast, PA, 17"x 57 1/2"; Condition: some minor dark soil spots, overall good
$90.00
482Vintage painted composition hen with iron rod feet
ca. 1900-1940; hollow form molded standing hen with detail molded feathers, legs of hen molded and placed on soldered iron rod feet with white paint and red and black accents, 7 1/2"x 5 3/4"x 10 3/4"; Condition: overall good, no paint loss, but some paint is thick & slightly crackled, believed to be wood composite
$110.00
483Fine folk art hen on wood stand pin cushion
ca. 1890-1910; purple/burgundy mohair fabric hen on make-do wooden turned candlestick, the hen comical shaped with oversized high tail, red dyed cotton comb, dyed orange cotton beak, red ribbon wattles and stuffed with black thread stitch wing accents and small shoe button eyes, 7 1/2"x 2 3/4"x 9 3/4"; Condition: wattles appear to be later addition, overall very good
$375.00
484Framed birth & baptism record by "Ohio Stenciled Angel Artist" for John Crum
ca. 1845; hand illuminated stencil work with watercolor accents of full-length dressed angels, birds on berry stems, eagle in oval vignette, holly stems, berry vine text box and small text boxes with stenciled border; the work for John Crum born out of wedlock to John Crum and Miss Finsstermaker born April 7, 1845 in Austin Twp., Trumbull Co., Ohio and baptized Dec. 1845; text hand printed in green and red, 15"x 18" framed; Condition: extensive paper loss, wear to surface & tears at creasing
$1,750.00
485Fine pair of cotton & calico pieced & appliqued pillowcases
ca. 1830-1880; unbleached cotton ground cases with oversized central "4 Pomegranate" applique of green and red calico fabrics, the corners with pieced eight-point star block in red calico fabric, 18 1/2"x 33 1/2"; Condition: some stain transfers from fabric being folded & minor soil spots
$675.00
486Folk art chip carved eagle on bed post turning
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; unsigned gilded carving of an eagle with spread wings perched on a cannonball base (salvaged from a rope bed post) and mounted to an early salvage plywood base, the carving with finely carved wings with layered feather and intricate accent mounted to sawn and chip carved body with layered tail feathers and flared head feathers above round carved eyes, the chip carved beak outlined with diamond design chip carved band, the body gouge carved to fit on a spindle in cannonball turning, 15"x 16"x 11 1/4"; [Note: illustration #203 in Just For Nice by Machmer, possible work of Peter Herzman]; Condition: left wing damaged, re-mounted, gilded paint over layered earlier surfaces, chip from cup on head painted over by late paint
$190.00
4872 patchwork doll quilts with calico print fabrics
ca. 1900; small size small triangular patch hourglass/octagon star design with brown and red check print back and binding, 9 1/2"x 14 3/4", Condition: extensive soiling; brown print border with triangular patch around interior block patch with X in blue print, the back in brown and tan calico print, 12 3/4"x 18 3/4", Condition: some light soiling
$80.00
488Cotton & calico print applique pillowcase of Catherine S. Risser
ca. 1857 dated; unbleached cotton case with ruffle trimmed opening that has red and green calico "Hearts and Oak Leaf" applique, the band appliqued with homespun linen of "Catherine S. Risser and date", 15"x 29 1/2"; Condition: rare to have appliqued name, some fading & extensive soiling spots, some dyslexic spelling
$60.00
489Hand wrought flax seed ripper with date & initials
ca. 1867 dated; maker's embossed strike G.S. on rail, the bench clip mount ripper with sixteen long round spikes mounted thru clip rail, the rail with tool decoration vine pattern on one side and opposing side marked H.G. with date 1867, 14"x 1"x 11"; Condition: large crack thru rail, cleaned
$100.00
490Rare heart shaped and foot wrought iron trivet
ca. 1830-1850; unsigned diamond shaped strap handle with round eye hanger, expertly crafted trivet with thin rail framed heart shape, wrapped down split-work heart shaped feet with two hearts on center rail and two separate mounted hearts to side, handle appears to have punch strike initials, possible work of Derr or Schmidt families, 5 1/2"x 9 1/4"x 1 1/4"; Condition: rear right foot missing 1 heart mount, some bending to handle
$1,600.00
491Expertly crafted tin star "Star of David" or "Moravian Star"
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; geometrical twelve-point star of soldered five-sided points, masterpiece of a tinsmith's ability, 5"x 4"; Condition: very good
$280.00
492Rare large tin handled heart & tulip design gingerbread cutter
ca. mid 19th century; tin and solder constructed oversized cutter with interior two tulips on stem interior with thick tubular braced roll molded three mount handle, 9"x 8"x 3 1/2"; [Provenance: ex-Rhea Knittle Collection]; Condition: patina to back & sides only, interior appears unused, excellent condition
$975.00
493Large handled tin rooster cookie cutter
ca. mid-late 19th century; sheet tin cut and soldered to pan back with large vent hole of a standing rooster with fluted cocks comb and tail accent, the cutter folded and roll molded mounted handle, 6 3/4"x 6 1/2"x 2 1/4"; Condition: some surface rust, overall good
$130.00
494Round rye straw basket/bowl
ca. 18th-19th century; coiled rye straw with hickory splint banding, flat bottom, flared rounded side and tight wrapped rim coil, 11 1/2"d, 6"h; Condition: good normal wear & dark patina
$210.00
495Antique clockwork yarn winder on heart shaped stand
ca. early-mid 19th century; made from mixed woods: the winder with gear operated clockwork counter mechanism, turned splay legs in a heart shaped stool base, walnut decorative cut-out stem with mounted gear work assembly and four arm winder, 26"x 17"x 43 1/2"; Condition: 1 leg replaced & 1 arm replaced, good
$35.00
496Softwood wall shelf
ca. mid-late 19th century; open back six tier shelf with decorative cut-out sides, dado and nail constructed with butt mounted brass wall mounts, light stain and varnish finish, 19"x 5 3/4"x 52 1/4"; Condition; lower right mount re-mounted
$250.00
497Round rye straw storage basket
ca. 18th-19th century; squat shaped storage basket of coiled rye straw walnut splint wrap with flat bottom, rounded sides and tight wrapped rim band, 15"d, 7 3/4"h; Condition: probably originally lidded but missing lid, excellent patina
$170.00
498Wrought iron tulip design with box hasp
ca. 18th-early 19th century; hasp with wrapped hinge joint, large tulip shaped upper cusp and wrapped grasp on hasp, probably off Conestoga wagon tool box, 2 1/2"x 15 1/4"; Condition: extensive pitting & some surface rust
$575.00
499Tin double spout grease lamp
ca. 1830-1860; rolled sheet tin and solder constructed handled pedestal lamp with ring handled dome lid on round reservoir with two angled wick spouts on tapered tubular stem on round plate base, the lid with a ring handle, 7"d, 8 1/2"h; Condition: grease residue, some rust
$160.00
5006 figural tin cookie cutters
ca. most 19th century; all sheet tin form shaped and soldered to full sheet backs: whale with open mouth and mounted strap handle; primitive standing rooster with fluted tail and cock's comb; deep cut tall boot; pretzel shape; standing bird; goblet; Condition: normal wear, some rust spots
$80.00
5016 bird shaped tin cookie cutters
ca. 1800s-1920; all similar sheet tin cut form molded and solder mounted to sheet metal backs: small partridge with raised head feathers; flying dove; standing long tail songbirds; primitive chick with raised head; comical shaped chick with oversized head; Condition: normal wear, some surface rust & light pitting
$60.00
502Rye straw bee skep
ca. 19th century; domed bee skep of coiled rye straw with hickory banding splints having a tight coiled top and retains original hickory splint hanging racks, bottom coil with 1 1/2" slot for bee entrance, 15"d, 12 1/4"h; Condition: appears to have had little use but good patina for substantial age
$675.00
503Dungan & Klump "Hickory Dickory Dock" wall clock
ca. 1909-1912; wall clock made and patent by New Haven Clock Co. for Dungan and Klump with a wood case with white painted wooden mouse driven by works up clock face with brass numbers and lithographed story on clock front, 6"x 3 1/2"x 41 1/4"; Condition: clock's crest removed, works untested, no key
$290.00
504European "wag-on-the-wall" clock
ca. late 19th century; weight driven brass work clock in small softwood wall box with curved softwood face with fine hand painted floral decoration, conical tin case lead weights and brass shield on wire pendulum, 8 3/4"x 6"x 12" with 35" pendulum; Condition: excellent paint on face
$85.00
505Early wrought iron dough scraper with heart cut-out
ca. mid-late 18th century; scraper with round over tubular handle/grip, rounded edge blade and heart shaped cut-out in blade, 3 3/4"x 2 1/4"x 3 3/4"; Condition: normal wear & pitting, unknown if heart perforation is original
$100.00
506Folk art crafted wrought iron snake
ca. 20th century; re-creation of Smitty's snake made from old rasp/file, rounded, stretched and shaped to look like snake; the head finely crafted with hollow punch strike eyes and punch strike nose holes, the tail stretchers to narrow tip and underside appears signed by maker, 17"l; Condition: believed to be a reproduction
$75.00
5074 animal figural tin cookie cutters
ca. 1800s-1920; all sheet tin cut form shaped and soldered to pan/sheet back: late handled male dog with raised ears; standing stag with head facing back over shoulders; primitive camel with head raised; turtle; Condition: all with normal wear & rust spots
$45.00
508Punched tin decorated half round lidded container
ca. 1876 dated; sheet tin soldered constructed half round storage container with roll bead molded side and tight seat lid, the container with added five point star in circle on front and star design with 1776-1876 on lid, 6 1/4"x 3 1/4"x 7 1/4"; Condition: some surface rust, pierce work not totally complete to front, possibly salvaged for use as luminary
$180.00
509Make do child's painted stepback cupboard
ca. 1870-1890; the cupboard with solid panel upper and lower doors on brass butt hinges and wooden turned stops, stepback with nose molded shelf, cupboard green painted with fine blue tombstone arch on door and finely pinstriped with brown paint and left side with name "Bergie", 11 1/4"x 8"x 20"; Condition: some surface dirt
$290.00
510Green painted wall/phone shelf
ca. 1920s; softwood molded side bracket with nail mounted softwood back and nail mount shelf and book pocket, painted light green, 12 1/4"x 10 3/4"x 12"; Condition: some paint loss
$50.00
5112 kitchen primitives
ca. 19th century; hand wrought T handle mincing knife with center shank and rocker blade, original wooden hanging sleeve included, 6 3/4"x 1 1/4"x 5 1/2", Condition: some rust spots; PA cast iron hearts and compass star design trivet with handle, the trivet with a cogged shaped rim, 7"d, 4" handle, 1 3/4"h, Condition: very good
$160.00
5124 pieces of iron with heart motifs
ca. 19th-20th century; child saddle stirrup with heart cut-out shoe rest, 3 1/2"x 3 1/2"x 3 1/2"; heart shaped leather cutting die, 2 1/2"x 2 1/4"x 1 3/4"; wrought iron kettle lifter with heart loop handle, 2 1/2"x 16 1/2"; late cast iron heart motif round tripod with handle, 5"d, 3 1/2" handle, 1 1/4"h; Condition: as found, some rust
$100.00
513Small hand wrought toaster with heart motif handle
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; centennial re-creation, single slice toaster with flared feet, loop rack/keeper, drop forge form handle with heart motif hanger, handle and rack with button top rivet, 16 3/4"x 5 1/2"x 4 1/2"; Condition: later era piece with surface pitting
$60.00
514Fine horse shaped tin cookie cutter
ca. mid-late 19th century; sheet metal cut form shaped and soldered to sheet back with two large vent holes, the horse with four finely shaped legs with hooves, raised head with ears perked, flute accented mane and raised tail, 8 1/2"x 7"x 3/4"; Condition: normal surface wear, minor pitting
$375.00
515Early tin wall sconce with conical snuffer
ca. 18th-early 19th century; rolled sheet tin solder constructed sconce with long arch top reflector with flute and tilted arch top, roll bead molded and wire braced edge, mount fluted pan base candlestick on strap mount and small handled conical snuffer included, 4 1/2"x 4"x 14"; Condition: some pitting from rust
$120.00
516Early lady in dress tin cookie cutter
ca. late 18th-mid 19th century; tin plated roll sheet cut and solder construction on fold-braced pan back with four large vent holes, the odd shaped lady with small hand, narrow body and wide dress bottom, 4 1/4"x 7 1/4"x 3/4"; Condition: some light surface pitting & light rust
$475.00
518Watercolor print
ca. 1820; full length watercolor portrait of a lady with veil near a mourning monument from Stark Co., OH in a period black frame, 10"x 12 3/4" overall; Condition: minor foxing, some edge abrasions on frame
$85.00
5192 hand colored prints
ca. 1850; one titled "Peekskill Landing" (Hudson River) and the other "View of Hudson City and the Catskill Mountains", both with matching matting in matching stenciled frames, 16 1/2"x 12 1/2" overall; Condition: minor foxing on both
$290.00
5202 mixed media turkey portraits
ca. 1820; male and female turkey made from actual bird feathers, watercolored and applied heads with watercolored ground and foliage; both professionally reframed in black frames with gold liners; Condition: minor staining & foxing, the feathers with very minor losses
$525.00
521Blanket chest
ca. 1825; in pine with paint decoration simulating crotch mahogany with a right side till and butt hinges, all resting on round feet with castors, 50"x 19 1/2"x 26"; Condition: some scratches on top
$100.00
522Adirondack rocker
ca. 1890; made from root with a high and deep seat, 22 1/2"x 34"x 41"; Condition: dirty
$180.00
523Corner cupboard
ca. 1860; one piece softwood cabinet with molded top over two glass doors over a single drawer with wood pull over two doors, each with a rectangular raised panel on straight bracket feet, 36"x 25 1/2"x 81 1/2"; Condition: left return top molding missing
$210.00
524Hanging shelf
ca. 1880; in softwood with nicely curved sides, five shelves, 39 1/4"x 8 1/2"x 54"; Condition: crack to side of first shelf
$400.00
525Ironing board
ca. 1870; in blue paint, accommodating several different heights with a fold out arm to support front, 54"x 14 3/4"x 34 1/2"; Condition: minor wear to paint on top
$55.00
5262 part bookcase
ca. 1880; in cherry with a cove molded top over two doors with eight lights resting at the base with two doors, each with a shaped raised panel on the recessed panel, resting on shaped feet, 36"x 16 1/2"x 84 1/2"; Condition: left return molding at base of top missing
$425.00