Nan and Jim Tshudy were avid collectors of southeastern Pennsylvania early American folk art and antiques. Their shared passion for antiques began early in their marriage and eventually became a successful business. Nan and Jim were fixtures at local auctions, and they developed many strong relationships with like-minded collectors and auctioneers. As their collection grew, Jim began selling items at Renninger’s Antique Market. Soon after, they opened a permanent booth at Black Angus where they spent every Sunday for the next 22 years. After closing their booth at Black Angus, Jim discovered EBay and continued to buy and sell antiques up until his death.
Jim was born in a log house in Brunnerville PA and grew up in Manheim. Nan was born in the old Ephrata Hospital on the grounds of the Mountain Springs Hotel and lived in Ephrata her entire life. They married in 1958 and shared 60 years of marriage. In 1971, Nan and Jim purchased a 1764 Germanic sandstone farm in Ephrata known as the Mohler Homestead. Being a formally trained researcher and scientist, Jim became an expert in early Pennsylvania German architecture. Using this knowledge, Nan and Jim lovingly restored their prized farmhouse where they raised a family and enjoyed the rest of their lives.
Being Lancaster County natives, Nan and Jim were particularly interested in antiques local to southeastern PA. Nan became a well respected expert in early Pennsylvania German textiles and folk art. Jim also loved folk art and in fact enjoyed whittling wood carvings prized by his family.
Jim and Nan’s love of antique collecting, selling and trading was only eclipsed by their love for each other, their family and the many interesting characters in the active antique community. They found great joy spending countless Saturday mornings, braving the weather in the hopes of finding just one more treasure to add to the collection. Nan and Jim’s family hope you also find some joy in the items for sale.
The Collection of Jim & Nan Tshudy Auction Catalog
1Wooden two-sided painted sign from Mountain Springs Hotel, Ephrata
ca. 19th-20th century; oak three-plank sign with decorative cut upper and sides, early hand wrought hanging bracket and added iron framing braces, painted black with white lettering, hung from sign bracket at front of hotel on Main Street, Ephrata, 44 1/4"x 1"x 28 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at Mountain Springs Hotel auction by Horst Auction Nov 25, 1989]; Condition: probably later period or repainted over earlier sign, bottom is damaged & missing
$550.00
2Painted sheet metal "Gent's Baths" directional sign from Mt. Springs Hotel, Ephrata, PA
ca. 1870s; old galvanized sheet metal sign with fold brace to edges, originally flange mounted to point to "Gent's Baths", single sided with gray paint and black lettering, 22 3/4"x 1/4"x 4 3/4"; [Provenance: bought at Mountain Springs Hotel auction by Horst Auction Dec 16, 1989]; Condition: early surface & original lettering, believed to be from earlier pre-spiritualist ownerships by Von Neida or Konigmacher families
$260.00
33 wooden signs from Mt. Springs Hotel, Ephrata, PA
ca. 1940-1988; believed to be from later period of Riley family ownership of Mt. Springs Hotel, each used as historic markers around the 8 acre property at corner of Main St. & Spring Garden St., Ephrata: one hanging horizontal sign with decorative sawtooth cut ends with "Spring Water" painted in yellow with white accent and shadowed in red paint, outlined in black paint, 22"x 3/4"x 4 1/2", Condition: some minor paint loss; single side sign for "Old Stone Trough" black painted with white lettering, 20"x 1/2"x 9", Condition: very good, trough is in front of Horst Auction Center office; single sided sign for "Old Mill Stone", 20"x 1/2"x 8 3/4", Condition: some wood missing to lower portion of sign; [Provenance: all sold at hotel sale by Horst Auctioneers Dec 16, 1989]
$150.00
4Group of Ephrata Mountain Spring memorabilia
ca. 19th-20th century; group of 27 printed on orange cardstock child's meal tickets from D.S. Von Neida, each ticket hand numbered, Condition: excellent; seven pieces of flatware by Woodward Lovett & Co. silver plate (six forks and butter knife) marked Ephrata on handle, Condition: tarnished; Spiritualist period cross made from metal three button topped charms mounted to pipe cleaner wire frame (post 1937); [Provenance: all bought at Mt. Springs Hotel auction in 1989]
$130.00
5Large horizontal sheet metal trade advertising sign for J. Raymond Musser, Plumber, Ephrata
ca. 1940-1960s; single sided building mount trade sign with raise edge frame, sign painted cream with black lettering and central red panel with white lettering, from Ephrata, PA and contains phone # 139-M, sign painter "Ira E. Fasnacht", 58"x 1/2"x 33 3/4"; Condition: some paint loss & surface paint have some brittle/flaking spots
$75.00
6Brass crate or sign lettering stencil for "Ephrata, PA Harness Shop"
ca. late 19th century; brass sheet stencil cut-out by press cut letter cutting machine with fold brace edge, probably used for crates or possible signs reading "For Good Cheap-Harness-Go To Workman-Keller's Block, Ephrata", 23 3/4"x 7"; [Provenance: bought at an auction in Lititz, PA on 10-8-1994]; Condition: good
$190.00
7Lot of drafting tools & early spectacles
ca. 18th & 19th century; early pair of wire frame eye spectacles with oval lenses and hinged rounded wire stems, 4 1/4"w, Condition: good; mid-late 19th century European drafting tool set in original hinged case with paper label and cloth cover, case containing a 6" wooden straight rule, wooden triangle, 3 1/4" brass compass and (4) brass handled drafting tools with case labeled "McCallister & Co, Phila... "Mathematical Instruments", 7 1/4"x 3"x 1", Condition: case missing 1 tool
$50.00
82 wooden slide lid artist cases
ca. 18th & early 20th century; mahogany wood slide lid watercolor case with original English pasted label on interior "Thos. Reeves & Son, dated May 17, 1784", the box originally contained 12 watercolor blocks, slide lid is raise panel with thumb notch, 8 1/2"x 3 1/2"x 1/2", Condition: bottom contains owners signature John J. Bear, January 9, 1824, box very good, missing paints; late 19th century watercolor set in mahogany slide-lid box with original label of F. Weber & Co. "American Watercolors, Phila..." containing 24 watercolors, 5 small china bowls and single brush, 7 1/2"x 4 1/2"x 3/4", Condition: box missing 1 end
$200.00
9Red sandstone carved match stand
ca. 19th century & possibly earlier; hand carved rectangular stone with three rounded dome sockets for matches/candles, the surface hand carved with four raised corner posts and three conical sockets/reservoirs, 9 1/2"x 3 3/4"x 4 1/2", [Provenance: bought at an auction in Reinholds, 12-15-1994]; Condition: minor wear
$130.00
102 horse related primitives
ca. 18th & 19th century; wrought iron horse tie stake with simple square drive-in stake and wrapped ring tie pin, 3 1/2"x 23", Condition: good as found, some surface rust; leather strap of five graduated "rump" bell set with top mounted buckle and round ball bells, 2"x 24"x 3", Condition: as found, good
$55.00
11Oval wallpaper covered lidded box
ca. late 19th century; stitch constructed fiber stock board with gray/tan background with green, red and gray printed pattern, interior lined with gray construction paper, 7"x 3 3/4"x 3 1/4"; Condition: some wear to paper on edges & fading
$100.00
12PA oak splint orschbok egg basket
ca. 19th century; finely crafted egg basket with thick stave hoop handle, heavy hoop rim band with small round wrapped splint band, narrow shaved and taper pointed rib staves/bands and uniform weaving splits with the handle and rim nail fastened with weaving accent, 12"x 12 1/2"x 11 1/4"; Condition: very good, dark patina oxidation
$325.00
13Fine oval lidded wallpaper covered sewing box
ca. 1850-1870s; attributed to Philadelphia area oval lidded box in stitch constructed cardstock band with bold gray, red and white printed floral wallpaper cover with interior lined with Philadelphia area trade advertising from newsprint, Condition: some late paper loss to rim of lid & fading
$110.00
14Rye straw oval loaf basket
ca. 18th-19th century; traditional utility formed coiled rye straw basket with hickory splint wrap, eight coil flat bottom and eleven coil sloped side with rim coil tightly splint wrapped, 16 1/4"x 13"x 5"; Condition: good, some surface wear
$260.00
15Early oval wallpaper lidded box with bright floral leaf design
ca. 1830-1850; stitch constructed fiber stock board band box with early five color bold floral leaf block print design, banded with black border, the lid band in blue printed wallpaper and lid with green and white wallpaper, interior wallpaper in unprinted white paper, 6"x 4 3/4"x 3 1/2"; Condition: some paper loss upper rim of lid, paper loss to lid, otherwise good
$140.00
162 unmatched wrought iron hogscraper candlesticks
ca. mid 19th century; both in similar construction with raised round disc hog scraper base with tubular socket and push rods with thumb-pad pushes: one with simple molded wax ring, 3 3/4"d, 7"h, Condition: good; earlier form with finger hook on wax ring, 3 3/4"d, 6 1/4"h, Condition: light surface pitting to base
$70.00
173 wrought iron kitchen utensils
ca. early-mid 19th century; Berks Co. dated 1860 spatula with odd construction, the flat arch blade is brass riveted to slight diamond shaped hook top handle, 2"x 14 1/4"x 1/2", Condition: some rust & light pitting to surface; 18th century scraper/spatula with small rattail twisted bar handle, 2"x 4 1/2", Condition: very early surface pitting from bog iron, light rust; fine unsigned miniature or child's flesh fork with two-tine on dog's leg round and flatwork handle that has wrap hook hanger, 1"x 9 1/4"x 1", Condition: good
$100.00
18Fine red painted "grape cluster" tin quilt pattern
ca. mid 19th century; fine detailed cut-out tin quilt pattern with pointed grape cluster with large three-leaf ornamental cap and an old red paint, 6"x 8 1/4"; Condition: good
$290.00
19Hand wrought sugar nippers & pipe tongs
ca. 18th-early 19th century; pipe tongs with finger operated three hinge point tongs, 2 3/4"x 14 1/4"x 1/2", Condition: very primitive construction, original surface pitting, minor rust; unsigned, spring-jointed sugar nipper with sawtooth notched nipper head, riveted hinge pin with brass washer and faceted spring with threaded screw hinge pin, 4"x 9 3/4"x 1/2", Condition: missing clasp on handle, but overall good
$50.00
203 primitives
ca. 18th-19th century; small cast and spun brass bell with turned walnut handle and cast iron clapper, 3 1/4"d, 6 1/4"h, Condition: very good; cast and spun brass candlestick with square pediment base, bead and flute molded shaft and round wax ring, 2 3/4"x 2 3/4"x 6 3/4", Condition: holes drilled in base for writing that is removed; chamberstick with round plate/pan base, threaded and nut mounted shaft with push rod that has thumb-push, molded round wax ring and rivet mounted finger grip, 6 1/2"d, 5"h, Condition: surface pitting from rust
$25.00
21Traditional hickory/oak orschbok egg basket
ca. 19th century; traditional PA German form with wide shave splint hoop handle with wide hoop band, small round rim band, splint and shaved horizontal rib/staves and uniform split and shaved weaving splints, hoop band nails and X brace wrapped, 11 3/4"x 12 1/2"x 12 1/2"; Condition: overall good, minor paint spots to one side of basket
$120.00
22Fine wallpaper covered lidded collar box
ca. 1820-1840; early form stitch constructed lady's collar box from cardstock and wallpaper covered with watercolor blue, red and black floral leaf design, rectangular arch shaped end and double arch shaped opposing end, interior is wallpaper with watercolor brown, green and black floral leaf design, 9"x 7 1/4"x 3"; Condition: minor soiling, overall very good with minor paper loss to edges of lid
$575.00
232 round woven corn husk doormats
ca. 19th-20th century; one woven with extended husks to scrape shoes, 15 1/2"d, 3"h, Condition: some wear from use, possible Native American made; braided mat base with cotton string stitching, mat has extended ends of husk to scrape shoes, 18"d, 1 3/4"h, Condition: similar to braiding work of chair/floor rugs, extensive wear from use
$550.00
24Oval wallpaper lidded box
ca. early-mid 19th century; stitch constructed fiber stock band box covered with green/blue back wallpaper with black and white rolling block pattern and interior with partial white paper lining, 5 3/4"x 3 1/2"x 3 1/4"; Condition: lid sagging & soiling to surfaces
$140.00
25Fine pair of thin perforated chest strapping parts
ca. mid 18th century; bracing from front of Conestoga wagon tool box with extensively decorated perforated cut-work tops with off-set doves head on blooming heart motif with compass star and heart accent, thin wrought strapping form, not for use as hinge, 3 1/2"x 20 1/4"x 1/16"; Condition: early rivet repairs to lower portion, salvaged some bending to portions & surface pitting
$700.00
262 hand wrought tool decorated kitchen utensils
ca. 18th-19th century; excellent unsigned spatula with tulip shaped blade, round and flat work handle with rattail wrapped hook hanger, extensive thumb nail and daisy punch strike accent to blade and chamfer edge handle, 3"x 17 1/4"x 1/2", [Provenance: bought on January 23, 2000 at Black Angus Antique Market], Condition: very good; two-prong fork with flatwork and round handle that has wrapped hook hanger hollow punch and thumb-nail punch strike accent, 1 1/2"x 18 1/2"x 1 1/4", [Provenance: bought on June 15, 1997 at Black Angus Antique Market], Condition: some light rust
$350.00
27Signed H.K. Duck wrought iron spatula
ca. mid-late 19th century; rare signed piece by H.K. Duck (Hiram K. Duck working in West Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., PA) with wide arch top blade with arched flat and round work handle with round ring hanger, maker's full tool strike signature on reverse, 2 3/4"x 15"x 3/4", [Provenance: purchased July 7, 1980]; Condition: some light rust to surface
$70.00
281776 Saur Bible
ca. 1776; Biblia, Das ist Die Ganze Gottliche Heilige Schrift, German Bible printed by Christoph Saur in Germantown, PA, third edition with leather binding over wood boards, 8 1/2"x 10 3/4"; Condition: binding is rough, pages are good, title page has some chipping, rear cover is detached, front cover has been crudely reattached, some leather is missing
$1,550.00
29Saur Psalter
ca. mid 18th century; Der Psalter Des Konigsund Propheten, German Psalter printed by Christoph Saur in Germantown, PA with leather cover over wood boards, 3"x 5 1/2"; Condition: front cover is starting to separate, some page gatherings are pulling away from the spine, title page is worn away at the bottom, causing the date to be worn away
$1,400.00
301797 Germantown imprint
ca. 1797; Das Kleine davidische Psalterspiel, German hymn book printed by Michael Billmeyer in Germantown, PA with leather over wood boards, 4 1/4"x 6 3/4"; Condition: good, missing clasps
$50.00
311805 Germantown imprint
ca. 1805; Die Wardlende Seel, German Mennonite devotional book printed by Michael Billmeyer in Germantown, PA with leather over wood boards with clasps and ownership by Jacob Engle and Susannah Engle, 4 1/4"x 6 3/4"; Condition: good
$120.00
323 Fraktur illuminated/penmanship works by Jacob Fahnestock, Lititz, PA
ca. 1859-1862; paper bound cyphering book 1859-1862, 190 pages of mathematical equations, percentages, taxes, etc. with several pages of illuminated headings with watercolor accent, one page marked Jacob Fahnestock, March 30, 1862, inside back cover with handwritten poem starting "How the darky shouted when he heard the joyful sound", the inside cover marked "Michael Landis, Mnrow P.O., Cumberland, Co" with cover having a stagecoach scene, 7 3/4"x 12", Condition: minor wear to edge; paper bound composition book, dated and signed Dec. 1862 with poetic verse and cursive work alphabet, 8 1/2"x 10 1/2", Condition: very good; composition book with wallpaper covered binding, cover Fraktur owner marked and dated 1862 with various handwritten short stories talking about Millway and Rabbit Hill, near Rothsville, PA containing small painting of elephant for Fahnestock by Samuel Landis, 6 1/2"x 8", Condition: good, painting very good
$150.00
33Assembled group of handwritten documents
ca. 1780-1859; English written 1780 account register of the Estate of Tobias Stoneman of Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co. including vendue (auction records) with estate executors: Martin Bare & Christian Hare, record written out in English pounds, shillings and pence with list of attendees including: Christian Herr, John Hubley, Joseph Feree, David Hess, etc., Condition: rare document, some separation at creasing; English written 1841 vendue record for sale of personal property for the Estate of Samuel Haldeman, containing purchaser's name and price record, attributed to Lancaster Co., Condition: some soiling but complete; English written 1859 account for the Estate of Samuel K Weaver of Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster Co. (Martin Weaver, Exec.) with register account for expenses and income with specific list of bonds to names: Isaac Sprecher, Isaac Horst, John Kurtz, etc., Condition: some separation at creases; German script for gallons of wein (wine) and recipe for making currant wine, Condition: good, some creasing
$90.00
341745 Ephrata imprint
ca. 1745; Guldene Aepffel In Silbern Schalen Oder:, Mennonite devotional literature, Gold Apples, leather cover over wood boards, 4"x 6 1/4"; Condition: worn but solid book
$2,350.00
351748-49 Ephrata imprint
ca. 1748-1749; Der Blutige Schau-Platz oder Martyer Spiegel, Martyr's Mirror, first American edition, first edition in German, leather cover over wood boards, brass corners, 10"x 14 3/4"; Condition: worn, front cover hanging on by the ropes, clasps are missing, 1 brass corner is missing, title page and first few pages have chipping at the edge
$1,550.00
368 assorted unframed pieces
ca. 19th century; two poetical Fraktur penmanship verses for/by Samuel Moser, both religious poetical verses, 6"x 7" each; small watercolor bookplate of Solomon Haggy's Geography Book, dated 1855, 5"x 6 1/2"; English pen birth record for Mary Weaver (b. Oct 19, 1843) on lined paper, 8"x 7 1/4"; signed George Frey Fraktur penmanship for Henry Weidman, dated 1849, 7 3/4"x 2 3/4"; signed Henry Berhard for Isaac Bomberger 1851, of Penn Twp., Lancaster Co. penmanship sampler with George King, York, PA press mark, 7 3/4"x 12 1/2"; watercolor bookplate for/by Adason Hagy on lined composition sheet with Wabash School (Schoeneck), Reamstown Station (Denver), Lancaster Co., PA, possibly by C. Bernhard, 7 3/4"x 6"; scissor-cut snowflake with double heart design, four section scissor cutting, 7 1/2"x 7 1/2"; Condition: all with some wear & minor creasing; George Frey Fraktur with small corner missing on left lower edge
$140.00
371754 Ephrata imprint
ca. 1754; Eines Christen Reise Nach der Seeligen Ewigkeit, first American edition in German of the Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan with clasp and leather cover over wood boards; Condition: back cover is starting to separate, otherwise a solid book
$2,000.00
38Framed Ephrata Typis Society printed indenture on vellum
ca. 1765 dated; printed at Ephrata Cloister with ornate feather accented type set heading with baluster and rail background, scrivener work of Emanuel Carpenter Jr. between Ulrich Burkhard of Warwick Twp., Lancaster, Co. and Jacob Burkhard for a tract of land in Warwick Twp., signed and sealed by Ulrich Burkhard and Emanuel Carpenter and framed in a walnut side bead frame, 23 1/2"x 21" framed; Condition: some fading of ink interior, minor soiling
$750.00
391770 Ephrata imprint
ca. 1770; Die Ernsthaffte Christen-pflicht Amish and Mennonite prayer book with two clasps, ownership by Benjamin Eby in 1824 and leather cover over wood boards, 4"x 6 1/2"; Condition: front cover is starting to separate, spine is missing 1 1/2" of leather at top
$1,250.00
403 handwritten indentures on paper
ca. 1760-1791; one for tract in Earl Twp., Lancaster Co. between Michael Pentz & Peter Pentz in English, seated in presence of Thomas Davies and Zaccheus Davies for 200 acres, 8 1/4"x 12 3/4"; written by John Hertzel in English in 1791 for tract in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster Co. between George Shlebach and Peter Bentz of Earl Twp., 16 1/2"x 13"; written by John Hertzel, same deed as pervious for copy of same land and dated with Schlebach and Bentz exchange, both signed by Judge Wm. Smith, 16 1/2"x 13"; Condition: some crease separation & minor soiling
$160.00
411787 Ephrata imprint
ca. 1787; Das Ganz Neue Testament German New Testament using the Froschauer text with leather cover over cardboard boards, 4"x 6 1/2"; Condition: worn, front cover is starting to separate, back cover is detached, missing pages at the rear, last page is 786
$750.00
422 rare Ephrata Cloister documents
ca. 1770-1788; includes four pages written in early German script about charges for Gristmill and other finances at the Cloister with water seals of Ephrata Cloister: the first account with Brother George (Zinn, the miller) agreeing to mill flour for the Cloister without taking toll (customarily 1/10 bushel per bushel) and one sheet offers to pay Brother George instead of standard toll, one account mentions Michael Muller (a leaded glass window maker) member and son for making windows, one written and signed by Brother Jaebez (Peter Miller) signed by other celibate members, Brother Obed (Ludwig H?cker), Brother Philemon (John Reissman), members George Zinn, considered to be rare documents of costs and expenses for the Cloister Community, (translation thanks to Alan Keyser), 16"x 13" each; Condition: separation at seams (1 is believed to be written & signed by Peter Miller - compared to songbook recently sold at Clarke Hess Estate auction that was personal copy of Brother Jaebez)
$2,500.00
431798 Ephrata imprint
ca. 1798; Kurzgefasstes Weiber-Buchlein, medical midwifery book, paper wraps, 3 3/4"x 4 3/4"; Condition: missing front cover
$1,050.00
44Framed handwritten indenture on vellum for land in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co.
ca. 1782 dated; attributed to Casper Shaffner, clerk for 100 acres of land in Conestoga Twp. between Estate of Martin Bare (Conestoga Twp.), Jacob Mayer (Manheim Twp.) and Martin B?r and William Henry, framed in a modern frame and two sided glass signed John Hubley, court recorder, 31 1/4"x 25 1/4"; Condition: overall very good
$140.00
451806 Ephrata imprint
ca. 1806; Nutzliches und Sehr Bewahrt Befundeues Weiber-Buchlein, medical midwifery book, paper wraps, 3 1/2"x 6"; Condition: page covers folded
$675.00
461889 Chronican Ephratenese
ca. 1889; history of the Ephrata Seventh Day Baptist, by Lamech & Agrippa, translated by J. Max Hark, previously owned by Howard F. Rickenbach, cloth binding, 6 1/2"x 9 1/2"; Condition: good
$35.00
475 assorted legal documents
ca. 18th-early 19th century; land patent on vellum to Christian Seybert 1773, for tract in Heidelberg Twp., Lancaster Co. issued by John Dickinson with state seal in lower right corner, 24"x 8 1/2", Condition: good (minor fading); deed on velum from John Bowman 1754 to Nicholas Kime for land residence in Germantown containing 2 tracts, 21 1/4"x 17", Condition: possibly John Bauman (Ephrata member?); indenture on laid paper 1807 between John Kegerise and Christian Kegerise for tract in Cocalico Twp., Lancaster Co., scrivener Jacob Hibshman, 8"x 13 1/4", Condition: very good; loan bond on paper 1830 between William Schlabach (blacksmith) of Elizabeth Twp., Lancaster Co. to George Weaver for $200, witnessed by Christian Bentz (Fraktur artists), 8"x 13 1/4", Condition: creasing; land draft on paper for Ludwig Borey tract in Lancaster Co. at point of Lancaster and Lebanon counties for 7 tracts, 16"x 13 1/2", Condition: creasing & some soiling spots, minor separation
$625.00
48Framed printed indenture on paper by John Baer & Sons, Lancaster, PA
ca. 1853 dated; for land in Schoeneck, West Cocalico Twp., Lancaster Co. between James Kerling and Catharine Hildabidel, wife of Henry Hildebidel, containing residence 1 acre 125 perches of land, signed by parties and William H. Paul, Justice of Peace and framed in a modern display frame, 26"x 20" framed; Condition: creasing, small interior hole & soiling
$85.00
491805 Reading imprint Bible
ca. 1805; Biblia, Das ist Die Ganze Gottliche Heilige Schrift Reading Bible with a beautiful watercolor Fraktur book plate on the front paste down, with the name Catarina Mohler; Condition: good but has some spine damage
$675.00
50Rare printed & signed Revolutionary enlistment papers of Christopher Florig
ca. Feb. 2, 1782 dated; printed for enlistment into unlisted Regiment of Pennsylvania line, the papers include enlistment officer Captain Samuel Montgomery and includes service amount of 9 pounds to "serve during the war" (no ending date) it is signed by Christofel (Christopher) Florig (Florey), witnessed by John Agnew; Condition: creasing separation & soiling, rare piece
$1,000.00
511805 Reading imprint Bible
ca. 1805; Biblia, Das ist Die Ganze Gottliche Heilige Schrift Reading Bible with ownership in the Samuel Landis family on the front fly leaf and on the Bible records pages; also has a broadside posted in the front for the Johannes Mohler family record, 8 3/4"x 10 3/4"; Condition: good but has some spine damage
$1,850.00
521820 Reading imprint
ca. 1820; Der Lange Verborgene Freund, The Long Lost Friend by George Hohman, first edition, leather spine and paper covers over cardboard boards, 4 1/2"x 7"; Condition: covers are starting to separate, some paper is rubbed off of the boards
$350.00
531820 Reading imprint
ca. 1820; Der Lange Verborgene Freund, The Long Lost Friend by George Hohman, first edition, leather spine and paper covers over cardboard boards, 4 1/2"x 7"; Condition: some paper is rubbed off of the boards; damp stain to many pages
$300.00
54Framed watercolor & ink land draft for Estate of Reverend William Price, Clay Twp., Lancaster Co.
ca. 1893 dated; by A.K. Huntzinger on paper with ink outline of 27 acre tract colored with purple and gold watercolor paint, located along road to Durlach across from Jacob Wissler and Thomas Bard with farm adjoining Samuel Burkholder tract, Daniel Noll, Levi Wissler, George Kurtz and George Hainly tracts, done for Estate of Rev. William Price and framed in a late display frame, 23"x 17" framed; Condition: creasing & separation, some soiling; Rev. William Price is buried in Dissler-Price Cemetary in Middle Creek Wildlife Preserve
$260.00
555 assorted student composition books & account books
ca. mid 19th-20th century; 1858 account purchase record by Joseph Greybill made with Worley & Bomberger store with listed goods include: many various fabrics and sewing threads (whalebones, buttons) and foods filled with poetic verses at later time, leather cover, 4 3/4"x 7 1/4"x 1/4", Condition: dated, filled with late poetical verses; paper bound with boys in row boat cover, includes cursive pen worked short stories and hymns, 6 3/4"x 8 1/2"x 1/4", Condition: undated, very good; dated 1884 paper bound book containing letter of incorporation for Fairview Literacy Society including member signatures: Webers, Erbs, Hosler, Diehm, Hershey, etc. and filled with short stories by various members of society, 7"x 8 1/4"x 1/4", Condition: some soiling to cover; paper bound art book of Elam H. Stoner, Red Stone Hall, Lancaster Co.: includes watercolor accented drawings and pencil drawings, 10 1/4"x 7 1/4"x 1/4", Condition: soiling to cover, interior good; two-part note pad (purchased at Eshelman Sale, Ephrata, 1990) including a list of various readings and thoughts from 1922, second part is a diary by unknown living in pre-WWII era Germany in English, talking to Jewish man (Fleischman) and later "Awakening of New Beliefs in Germany", 5 1/2"x 8 1/2"x 1/2", Condition: covers missing
$160.00
561831 Reading imprint
ca. 1831; Deutsche and Englishe Vorschriften fur die Yungend, school book to teach children how to write calligraphy, 8"x 6 1/4"; Condition: good
$600.00
571813 Somerset Bible
ca. 1813; Biblia, Das ist Die Ganze Gottliche Heilige Schrift, German Bible printed by Friedrich Goeb in Somerset, PA, ownership by Abraham Brubacher, with leather covers over wood boards, 10 1/4"x 13"; Condition: good, some leather missing from the bottom of the spine
$400.00
581798 Lancaster imprint
ca. 1798; Sammlung Geistlicher Lieder Nebst Melodien, oblong German tune book printed by Conrad Doll in Lancaster, PA with a decorated title page and signed by Wilhelm Hendel, leather spine and paper covered cardboard boards, 10"x 5 1/4"; Condition: good, page 91 is loose but present
$600.00
59Tray lot of handwritten fragments & documents
ca. 18th & 19th century; most written in German script including summary of Estates, various birth listings, etc. including families George Weaver, Samuel Conningham, R. Swartz, Jacob (?); Condition: fair-poor condition
$70.00
601810 Harrisburg imprint
ca. 1810; Der Leichte Unterricht, von der Vocal Musik,oblong German tune book by Joseph Doll, printed by Johan Wyeth in Harrisburg, PA, ownership by John Neff with leather spine and paper covers over cardboard boards, 11 1/2"x 6"; Condition: good
$270.00
611826 Harrisburg imprint
ca. 1826; Wyeth's Repository of Sacred Music, oblong English tune book by John Wyeth and printed by John Wyeth in Harrisburg, PA with a leather spine, paper covers over cardboard boards and ownership by Moses Weber, 9"x 5 1/2"; Condition: good
$150.00
62Framed Fraktur bookplate of Johannes Tschity
ca. 1827 dated; bookplate with red German script lettering for a "New Testament of Johannes Tschity", ornately framed in a watercolor and ink "steeple case" that is accented with halleluia in pediment head, accented with flowers on corners and on point of steeple, framed in an early cherry mortise and tenon constructed frame, 7 1/4"x 9 1/4" framed; [Provenance: purchased on March 23, 1996 at Horst Auction Center]; Condition: artist is unattributed, but believed to be south central PA, artist Samuel Gottschall removed from New Testament, some soil spots
$450.00
63Framed printed Adam & Eve broadside of Wesley Quigley
ca. 1822 dated; printed Adam & Eve broadside printed in Reading by Heinrich B. Gage (Sage) with central block print of Adam and Eve by Tree of Life with snake, watercolor accent, text printed in German and written in ink Wesley Quigley's picture "owner", framed in a bead molded frame, 15"x 18" framed; Condition: some crease separation & foxing, bright color
$475.00
64Early brown printed calico girl's dress
ca. mid-19th century; full length dress with long sleeves of fine calico vines with gold leaf print; the collar, wristbands and stitched unions accented with brown fabric, dress with eye and hook down back and tapered seam back, 1" waistband with pleated mount to skirt, lower hem with brown chintz glaze coated fabric, upper bodice and sleeves line in homespun, 21"x 25"; [Provenance: bought in New Providence, Lancaster Co., PA on July 6, 1991]; Condition: some fading to fabric
$525.00
652 pair of sock & leggings
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; both bright color purple wool knitted winter leg covers: make-do leggings converted from ladies knitted socks with multi-color gray, red, white, etc. upper band that has initials CF X MB (knitted as a wedding gift) and dated 1888, 18", Condition: converted for use as leggings, poor-fair condition; new-old stock purple wool knitted girls socks with pink, red and white fancy upper collar, 20", Condition: appear unworn, minor soiling from chest
$65.00
66Wedding apron
ca. 1790-1800; homespun PA German wedding apron in white with fringed lower accent, tied open weft and cross-stitch accents, embroidered in brown thread "CB" with flower urn design and a wide upper band, 24"x 23 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at Bomberger sale near Rohrer's Quarry, Lititz, PA]; Condition: as found
$650.00
67Mennonite keepsake memory bag
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; utility muslin bag keepsake with "splotch" fabric in non-uniform from various types and colors of fabric, each with stitched paper label including: Mrs. Harry Longenecker, Mrs. Henry Sahon, Mrs. Harry Doster, Mrs. Abram Brubaker, Mrs. Emma Huber, Mrs. Adam Bollinger, Mrs. Aaron Brubaker, etc., 14"x 17"; Condition: most related to Brubaker-Bomberger family, believed to be from Northern Lancaster Co.
$60.00
68Pair of gray knitted wool men's stocking with red initials
ca. late 19th century; pleat knitted long winter stockings with stitch toes, each upper collar yarn stitch initialed J, 23"; Condition: good
$60.00
69Homespun woman's shift dress
ca. 1820; made from bleached homespun linen in simple form with short length sleeves, wide loose collar and hemmed lower edge, blue embroidered initials "MST", hand stitched, 40"x 40"; Condition: very good with very little soiling spots
$150.00
70Early homespun knitted linen/flax stocking
ca. mid 19th century; heavy machine knitted stocking from unbleached linen/flax, each with tied accent and pleat knitted collar, toe and heel hand stitched and appear to be "new old stock", 23"; Condition: very good with minor soiling
$60.00
71Homespun linen wedding long sleeve shirt
ca. 1800-1820; early long night shirt with pleated and button long sleeves with two-button shirt collar, hand stitch work and initialed "BD", 27 1/2"x 40 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at Guernsey Barn, 3-13-1985]; Condition: very clean with little soiling
$290.00
722 pair of knitted linen/flax socks
ca. early-mid 19th century; both machine knitted high sock/stockings from unbleached homespun flax: pair of "new-old stock" with hand stitched toe and heel, upper collar with a narrow roll band, 21 1/2", Condition: very good; used pair with hand stitched toe and heavy knitted heel, the upper collar narrow pleat knitted band, both stitched up on back of leg, 20 1/2", Condition: extensive soiling & some wear
$85.00
73Homespun long sleeve wedding shirt
ca. 1800s; with elaborate stitching around neck opening, fine brown striping on front with fine pleated stitch bound button long sleeve, wide collar with two stich-bound buttons and bottom with split up accent sides, 28"x 41"; Condition: extensive soiling, but no holes
$140.00
74Homespun linen apron with calico patch hem
ca. 1800-1870; appears to be early wedding apron with later accented patchwork hem of bright printed calico fabrics, pleated skirt and wide upper band, 34"x 28"; Condition: some soiling before patchwork border, probably worn by mother & daughter for weddings, no initials
$220.00
75Child's pink calico fabric dress
ca. mid-late 19th century; long sleeves with six mother-of-pearl buttons on back, wide collar, pleated front and back bodice and pleated skirt with three folded accents and wide hem, 24"x 22"; [Provenance: bought at Farmersville 6-19-1985]; Condition: extensive fading & soiling
$60.00
76Baby's linen woolsy hooded cape
ca. early-mid 19th century; red and white plaid woven wool outer fabric with tan woven wool/linen interior lining, woven tape cinch tie and the lower portion with fancy overstitch white thread accent, 32"x 29"; Condition: hemmed edge from hood is missing, some moth holes but rare form
$75.00
77Fine child's red wool fabric dress
ca. mid 19th century; early red woven wool fabric with yellow narrow stripe child's dress, five Victorian thistle pattern buttons on reverse with brown ribbon banded collar, long sleeves, pleated bodice and skirt, the skirt lined with early salvaged linen and bodice lined with blue calico fabric, all hand stitched, 22"x 19"; Condition: some minor fraying to sleeves & on lower hem, but overall good
$180.00
78Homespun linen bedding fragments
ca. 1820-1840; one blue and white bedding fragment, 10"x 19"; one unused rich color blue and brown homespun linen, 18"x 18"; [Provenance: bought on July 25, 1998 at a public auction in Mt. Joy, PA]; Condition: no damage
$65.00
79Blue & white linen piece
ca. 1820; end of bolt remnant with fringe, 76"x 40"; Condition: no damage
$110.00
80Linen bed case
ca. 1803 dated; cover for feather bed with pattern woven pink cotton insert, 70"x 48"; Condition: as found
$160.00
81Heavy utility muslin feed bag of David Brubacher
ca. mid 19th century; hand stitched feed bag of utility muslin with stencil in black ink for Brubacher and number 9, bag with traditional corner tie with replaced leather cord, 21"x 53 1/2"; Condition: good
$90.00
823 blue & brown homespun linen fragments
ca. 1820; blue and brown samples from Schaefer Family, Leola, PA; one brown and natural and two in brown, blue and natural fragments, various sizes; Condition: no damage
$130.00
83Brown linen & white cotton bed case
ca. 1840; for a feather bed, 76"x 60"; Condition: no damage
$425.00
84Multiple shaft star coverlet
ca. 1830; wool and cotton coverlet with overall star pattern, self fringe on sides and bottom, center seam, red and dark and light blue wools, white cotton weft with a white cotton warp, 96"x 80"; [Provenance: bought Feb. 15, 1986 at a public auction in Mastersonville, PA]; Condition: minor fabric loss throughout
$210.00
85Decorated towel
ca. 1796 dated; raised band towel with initials "IS" and blue and white cross stitch embroidery flower, 24"x 17"; Condition: missing right hanging loop, minor staining
$40.00
862 feed bags from Lancaster Co.
ca. mid-late 19th century; heavy utility hemp/muslin bag with bleached stripe loom weft, hand stitched with corner tie bottom holes and marked with blue stencil "A.S. Strickler", 21"x 56", [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Manheim, PA on May 1, 1987], Condition: soiling & wear; utility homespun muslin bag with black stencil for J. Lucas, 19"x 58", Condition: with secondary mark, soiling & wear
$25.00
87Homespun linen & manufactured cotton samples
ca. 1820-1830; two cotton bedding fragments and three blue, brown and natural linen fragments, homespun, various sizes; Condition: minor staining
$150.00
88Women's neckerchief
ca. 1850-1860; fine cotton in brown, lavender and red, 34"x 34"; [Provenance: purchased on November 9, 1996 at a public auction in Mt. Joy, PA]; Condition: no damage
$80.00
89Jacquard weave coverlet by Henry Hersh
ca. 1848; blue, red and green wool weft and white and blue cotton warp with center seam, self fringed bottom and side edges and top finished with red, green and white tape, made by Henry Hersh for E. Houser, 96"x 84"; Condition: excellent
$260.00
90Native American woven wool rug attributed to Navajo Tribe
ca. mid 20th century; woven from dyed spun wool, mounted for hanging on ledger board with a brown field with gray, black and white Navajo floating crystal design with side crystal accents, ends beaded with black bands, 39"x 55 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Neffsville, PA on November 7, 1988]; Condition: light soiling, overall very good
$150.00
91Sellers & Overley feed bags
ca. mid 19th-late 19th century; hand stitched homespun utility weave feed bag with side flap, corner tie with early braided tie cord, stencil marked J.O. Sellers in brown ink, 19 1/2"x 59 1/2", Condition: good; late era utility muslin bag with brown and blue stripes with corner tie strings, hand painted in black Peter P. Overley and dated 1879, stencil for "Philadelphia Seamless "A"" on reverse, 17 1/2"x 40", Condition: some staining
$40.00
92Homespun linen bolster case
ca. 1830; brown, light blue and white linen and cotton bolster case with hand loomed blue and white tapes, 52"x 18"; [Provenance: purchased at a public auction in Phoenixville, PA on Feb. 25, 1989]; Condition: no damage
$425.00
93Women's kercheifs
ca. 1860; five cotton plaid and stripe neckerchiefs, various sizes; Condition: no damage
$110.00
94Jacquard pattern coverlet woven by J. Lutz for Fanney Fry
ca. 1838; jacquard pattern coverlet in red, blue and green wool and white cotton with bird and floral border with floral central motifs, self fringed on three sides and bound on top with floral printed fabric, center seam, 98"x 78"; Condition: some fringe loss & fabric loss throughout
$100.00
95Rag carpet hooked door rug
ca. 1900-1930; latched hook wrapped "scrap" rug in unusual form with latch hooked into crocheted/knitted rectangular mat, the top in early scrap wools, calicos and muslin fabrics, shorn to flap top, black/gray border, 33"x 21 1/2"; [Provenance: bought on a public auction in Schaefferstown, PA on Dec. 13, 1987]; Condition: some fading & soiling
$30.00
96Utility muslin feed bag of John E. Eberly
ca. 1860 dated; hand stitched homespun muslin bag with tape tie on corner eyes, red-brown stencil mark for John E. Eberly and date, 18 1/2"x 54 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Denver, PA on Feb. 24, 1996]; Condition: some stitch repair to lower portion of bag & fraying to front
$90.00
97Eberly Mill flour bag stencil
ca. post 1870; round form machine cut bag stencil made from galvanized tin, reading "L.G. Eberly, 190 lbs., Superior Roller Flour, AA, Clay, PA", 15 3/4"d; Condition: very good
$675.00
989 block on point pattern pillowcase
ca. mid 19th century; blocks on point surrounded by red printed ground, with printed backing, hand sewn, 30"x 16 1/2"; [Provenance: purchased at a public auction at Salunga, PA on April 22, 1989]; Condition: excellent
$70.00
992 yarn pin balls
ca. early-mid 20th century; "Jacob's Coat"/"Ladder" string ball with eight wire/rod ribs, line band stitched with bright color yarns, 2 1/4"d, Condition: some minor fraying; red, white and gray tufted yarn sewing ball with latch hook yarns and scissor cut ends with silk ribbon accent, 2 1/2"d, Condition: good
$140.00
100Pair of pieced pillowcases
ca. mid 19th century; four block pattern of blue and yellow blocks on point, surrounded by blue and white print, edged on opening with blue and brown printed fabric, backed with brown printed fabric, top lined with white fabric, hand sewn, 23"x 15"; [Provenance: purchased at a public auction on October 19, 1996 in Leola, PA]; Condition: excellent
$750.00
1012 bird pin cushions
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; small stuffed calico fabric bird with gray print body, red plaid belly, white bead eyes and small fabric wings, 3 1/2"x 1"x 1 1/2"; fabric stuffed black and white plaid fabric large bird with embroidered accent to wing, cap and beak with embroidered feet, 6"x 2"x 2 1/2"; Condition: good
$250.00
1022 round patchwork hot pads
ca. late 19th century; nine patch block design with green, cream/blue and red block surrounded with pink calico and other calicos, pad with pink calico binding, 6"d; non-uniform nine patch block design hot pad with mixed red, brown and orange printed calico fabrics with brown back and early calico brown binding, 6 1/4"d; Condition: both have soiling but appear made by same maker
$110.00
1033 sewing notions
ca. 19th-early 20th century; blue and purple four patch block pin pillow, 1 3/4"x 1 3/4"x 3/4", Condition: poor, extensive holes; red and green silk covered duck feather brush with fabric cover creating handle for feather dust brush, 1/2"d, 4 1/2"h, Condition: soiling & fraying; patchwork bird on nest "bird pin pad" black felt/velvet bird cut-out with pink fabric wing, brown yarn crewel work nest, red embroidered seam accent and yarn stitch accents, 4 1/2"x 3 1/2", Condition: some fraying to edge
$30.00
104Mennonite calico fabric sewing roll
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; roll with blue print calico back, various blue-brown calico printed fabric pocket front with tan and blue silk border with stitch accents and brown tape binding and loop hanger, 4 1/4"x 14 3/4"; Condition: some wear & fraying to fabrics on crest, minor soiling
$200.00
105Group of 3 blue edged Staffordshire dishes
ca. 1830; English Staffordshire earthenware dishes: dinner plate with molded foliage border and blue beaded rim, 10 1/2"d; dinner plate with blue beaded rim, 10 1/4"d; deep dish with molded foliage border and blue beaded rim, 10 1/4"d, 1 1/2"h; Condition: good
$130.00
106Group of 6 blue edged Staffordshire items
ca. 1835-1865; blue edged English Staffordshire pearlware, earthenware or ironstone items: toddy plate with blue shell edged rim, impressed "Adams", 5 1/2"d, Condition: 1 3/4" rim line; Toddy pearlware plate with blue shell edged rim, impressed "Warranted", 5 1/2"d, Condition: 1/8" hole (drilled??); oblong open vegetable with blue edged rim, impressed "Best Goods" (attributed to Powell & Bishop), 1 1/4"x 4 1/2"x 6 1/2", Condition: 2 1/4" & 1/2" rim lines & 1/8" associated rim flake, some discoloration; octagonal ironstone open vegetable with blue shell edged rim, impressed "Best Goods", 2 1/4"x 9"x 11 1/4", Condition: 7/8" rim line, edge wear & discoloration; ironstone dinner plate with blue shell edged rim, impressed "Best Goods", 10"d, Condition: slight edge wear, 1/8" rim chip; toddy plate with blue shell edged rim, 4 3/4"d, Condition: 1/8" rim flake
$130.00
107Group of 5 blue edged Staffordshire dishes
ca. 1835-1860; English Staffordshire earthenware/ironstone dishes: pair of cup plates, 4 1/4"d, Condition: 1 has noticeable glaze loss on rim edges; deep dish with blue shell edged rim, 8 1/4"d, 1 1/4"h, Condition: some glaze losses on rim; dinner plate with blue rope edged rim and molded palmate border, 10 1/4"d, Condition: minor wear on edges; ironstone dinner plate with blue shell edge rim, 10 1/4"d, Condition: 1/4" rim flake
$90.00
1083 octagonal ironstone blue edged Staffordshire items
ca. 1860; English Staffordshire items: open vegetable, 1 1/4"x 5 1/2"x 7", Condition: discolored; open vegetable, 1 3/4"x 6 3/4"x 8 1/4", Condition: noticeable interior rim wear & slight discoloration; platter, 15 1/2"x 19 3/4", Condition: glaze losses on rim, service marks & discoloration
$85.00
1093 blue edged Staffordshire dishes
ca. 1825-1835; pearlware luncheon plate with molded foliage border and blue shell edged rim, impressed "Riley", 8 1/4"d, Condition: 1/4" & smaller rim flakes; pearlware dinner plate with blue shell edged rim, 10 1/4"d, Condition: good; earthenware deep dish with blue edged molded palmate rim, 10"d, 1 1/2"h, Condition: 1/4" foot ring flake & some glaze losses on rim
$55.00
1102 blue edged Staffordshire oval platters
ca. 1835; platter with molded blue feathered rim and fish scale border, 13 1/2"x 17", Condition: mellow discoloration, shallow 1/4" flake on cavetto & minor glaze losses on rim; platter with molded blue beaded rim and foliage border, impressed "Adams", 15 1/2"x 19 1/2", Condition: service marks & some discoloration
$85.00
1113 PA redware items
ca. 1885; cylindrical ink sander with dished top of two concentric rings of punched openings around a central pierced opening, incised rim ring and slightly tapered side, slightly mottled brown lead glaze, 2"d, 2"h, Condition: flakes & glaze losses on upper rim; miniature toy slightly bulbous crock with flattened rolled rim and everted neck, manganese streaks on a yellowish-brown lead glaze, 1 3/4"d, 1 1/2"h, Condition: 1/8" rim flake & glaze losses, (2) 1/4" foot flakes & smaller flakes; squat miniature toy bulbous crock with canted rim, slightly everted neck, tooled foot flange and brownish lead glaze, 1 3/4"d, 1 1/4"h, Condition: 3/8" rim flakes & some glaze losses
$210.00
1123 PA redware items
ca. late 19th & early 20th century; southeastern PA items: miniature toy bowl with pouring spout, canted rim, tapered side, bowl shaped interior and brown lead glaze, 2 1/4"d, 1"h, Condition: noticeable 1/4" & smaller rim chips & flakes; miniature toy crock with a flattened rim, tooled foot flange and reddish-brown lead glaze, 1"d, 1"h, Condition: 1/4" rim chip; miniature bulbous crock with slightly flared rim, tooled foot flange, interior with reddish-brown lead glaze with some fine iron spots, 2 3/4"d, 2 1/4"h, Condition: good
$140.00
1132 PA slipware pie dishes
ca. 1870; PA drape molded slipware pie dishes, both with two quill applied cream slip and decorated with Willoughby Smith style motifs: one with three sets of wavy cream slip bands, 7 3/4"d, 1 1/2"h, Condition: 3/8" rim flake, (2) 1 1/2" rim line, service marks, central wear & losses of cream slip; other with central wavy cream slip band bracketed on each side with straight cream slip bands, 7 3/4"d, 1 1/2"h, Condition: 5/8" & 1/4" rim flakes, 2 1/2" & 1 3/8" rim lines, slight central wear & slight losses of cream slip
$425.00
1142 PA redware jelly jars
ca. 1865 & 1880; bulbous jar with a flattened rim, two incised shoulder rings, tooled foot flange, intense brown lead glaze with subtle spotting over a yellow-brown, 4 1/2"d, 4 1/2"h, Condition: 1/4" under rim glaze flake; slightly bulbous jar with rolled rim, tooled foot flange, reddish-brown lead glaze with a few areas of olive green glaze tones, 3 3/4"d, 3 3/4"h, Condition: glaze losses on rim, 1/4" foot flake
$100.00
1152 cobalt decorated German stoneware bottles
ca. late half 19th century; two salt glazed German cylindrical stoneware bottles with brushed cobalt decoration: slightly bulbous bottle with applied vertical loop handle from shoulder to mid-neck, formed interior screw mouth, raised tooled neck ring and recessed tooled collar ring, both cobalt infilled with cobalt scrolled floral motif and tooled rounded foot, 3 1/4"d, 7 1/2"h, Condition: cobalt fry; brandy form bottle with tooled neck with cobalt infilled neck ring, applied vertical loop handle with cobalt terminals, stylized scrolled floral design and tooled ankle band with infilled cobalt ring, 4"d, 9 1/4"h, Condition: 1/4" rim glaze flake
$130.00
116Group of 6 blue edged Staffordshire items
ca. 1830; oval sauce boat, 4"x 3 1/4"x 7 1/4", Condition: good; three side plates with scalloped rims, 6 1/4"d, Condition: 2 have 3/8" under rim chips & 1 with 2 1/4" rim line & spot of glaze loss on rim; covered mustard pot, almost baluster shape, 2 1/4"d, 3 1/2"h, Condition: some flaking to lid's interior flange, 4" C shaped rim line, major interior & exterior glaze exfoliation; squat footed cylindrical master salt, 3"d, 2"h, Condition: 1/8" flake on foot's edge, 1/4" interior rim chip, major loss to interior's floor
$120.00
1172 blue edged Staffordshire oval platters
ca. 1835; English Staffordshire earthenware: platter with molded blue shell rim and foliage border, 14"x 17 1/4", Condition: 1/2" rim flake & some service marks; platter with molded blue shell rim, 13 1/2"x 18 1/2", Condition: service marks & associated discoloration
$80.00
1184 blue edged Staffordshire dishes
ca. 1830; English Staffordshire earthenware dishes: pair of blue shell edged side plates, 6 3/4"d, Condition: 1 with 1/8" under rim flake; pair of deep dishes with blue shell edged rims, 7 1/4"d, 1 1/2"h, Condition: good
$100.00
1195 blue shell edged Staffordshire toddy plates
ca. 1835; English Staffordshire earthenware toddy plates, 5"d; Condition: 1 with 1/4" rim glaze flake & some wear on cavetto; 1 with mellow discoloration & spot of rim glaze loss
$120.00
1205 blue shell edged Staffordshire cup plates
ca. 1830; English Staffordshire earthenware cup plates: one impressed "S. Tams & Co Warranted Staffordshire/ semi china" and United States spread eagle seal, one with palmate rim, 3 1/2"-4"d; Condition: 1/4" & smaller glaze losses on rim, 1 with shallow 1/4" rim flake & some rim glaze losses
$130.00
1213 blue edged Staffordshire pearlware plates
ca. 1825; pearlware plates impressed "E Wood & Sons Burslem": cup plate with blue shell edge and United States spread eagle seal, 3 1/2"d, Condition: good; pair of dinner plates with blue shell rim and molded grape vine border, 10"d, Condition: slight wear & discoloration on high spots
$130.00
122Oval blue edged Clews platter & covered sauce tureen
ca. 1830; earthenware platter with molded floral garlands border, impressed "Clews Warranted Staffordshire", 12 1/2"x 16 1/2", Condition: 3/8" stress mark on upper booge, (2) 1/8" glaze flakes on rim, over all mellow discoloration; pearlware footed covered sauce tureen with pair of vertical open flared shell handles, molded rose knob on lid, 5 1/2", 4 1/2"x 7 1/2", Condition: spots of discoloration, lid knob is reattached
$100.00
123Coiled rye straw table basket attributed to Lancaster Co.
ca. mid-late 19th century; late period coiled straw round basket with three coil raised feet and wrapped rim coil that has two small open loop handles, coils oak/hickory splint wrapped and are attributed to central PA region, 9 1/2"d, 3 1/2"h; Condition: oxidation to coils is light, possibly late basket but very well made & good condition
$130.00
124Group of 6 hand carved folk art items
ca. 19th & 20th century; red painted miniature domed top thimble case made from softwood with carved lid and mounted on leather hinge, 1 1/2"x 1 1/2"x 2"; two carved peach pit baskets, 1"x 1/2"x 1"; painted fish lure decoy mounted on wooden dowel in red painted base with carved straight body fish painted red with black painted eyes and dotted accent, 4 1/4"x 1 1/2"x 3 1/4"; whittled pigeon on simple wooden base with simple watercolor paint decoration in gray-green colors, 3"x 3/4"x 2 1/2"; small "Moyer type" carved small blue painted bird on single wire pin/nail in painted red drum base with bird's head carved turned facing to left and has simple carved accents, 2 1/2"x 1 3/4"x 3"; Condition: all as found with some surface wear
$270.00
1252 early wrought iron hearth tools
ca. 18th century; long handle hearth shovel with flat wide blade round/rod handle that is mushroom capped, 7 1/4"x 38 3/4"x 1 1/4", Condition: good, some surface pitting to shovel blade; later pin hinge ember tong with ball top hanger/handle, Condition: very good
$25.00
126Cast & wrought iron hearth side waffle iron
ca. early-mid 19th century; unsigned cast iron two-part waffle iron head with five rows of ten pyramid shaped pattern old, the iron rivet mounted to pin hinged wrought iron tongs with ring catch, 8"x 35"x 2"; Condition: as found, good, some pitting
$25.00
127Miniature PA drawn oak egg basket
ca. 1890; hickory/oak drawn rod handled egg basket with braided upper and lower bands, twist braided arch handle and dark unpainted/stained surface, 4 1/4"d, 6"h; [Provenance: bought in Schoeneck 5-15-1985]; Condition: excellent dark patina, very good, possibly made by Mentzer family
$375.00
1282 wooden kitchen primitives
ca. 18th-19th century; sawn and carved wooden tasting spoon with carved decoration accent, signed Falk, saw shaped with wide spoon bowl and fancy shaped flat handle, shaved smotth with scratch carved on spoon head and handle with hen-chicken standing in basket carved in bowl and simple scratch accent to handle and bowl/spoon signed Falk, 2 1/4"x 7"x 2 1/2", Condition: both very good; hickory drawn back (hearth brush type) scouring brush made from green sapling and bristles drawn-back to form brush and tied with linen tie cord, 2"d, 4 3/4", [Provenance: bought on July 31, 1988 at Renningers Antique Market], Condition: good
$600.00
129Assembled set of 11 bone handle utensils
ca. 18th-19th century; assembled set contains six round tipped knives (3 with carved accent to bone handles), 9"- 9 1/2"l; 5 two-prong forks (4 with carved accent to bone handles), 6 1/2"- 8 1/2"l; maker's including: Wm. Greaves & Son, Corsan, Denton, Burdekin & Co, Marshes & Sheperd; Condition: some rust & damage to bone handles
$65.00
130Early wrought iron sawtooth lamp trammel
ca. 18th-early 19th century; fine two-part trammel with hook top hanger that has adjuster ring on rattail ring and has adjustable sawtooth arm with wrap-hook hanger, 21"-34"l; Condition: some surface rust
$190.00
131Handled hickory/oak splint utility basket
ca. 1900-1910; woven with wide non-uniform splints and non-uniform stave/bands; double splint single wrapped rim, non-nail/fastened arch handles and tight wrapped splint foot with two stained red webbing bands, 11 3/4"d, 6"h; Condition: unsigned but probably Northern Lancaster Co., PA, good
$50.00
132Hickory & punched tin foot warmer
ca. early 19th century; the cabinet in mortise and tenon construction with turned corner posts, two slat braced top, wire handle, punched tin box with heart decorated wire braced door on wire hinges and contains the original coal/ember tin cup, 8 3/4"x 7 3/4"x 6"; Condition: normal wear
$80.00
133Group of primitives
ca. 19th & mid 20th century; set of Meriden Cutlery Co. utensils with wooden handles that have three brass pin rivets, containing (12) 9 1/2" knives and (12) 7" three-tine forks, Condition: some surface rust, overall good; small rough surface wooden mallard drake decoy with glass eyes, stamped by Animal Trap Co. of Lititz, PA, 8 1/4"x 2 3/4"x 3 1/2", Condition: left lower base has filler patch (possible factory second) and chip from tail
$90.00
1342 wrought iron adjustable kettle trammels
ca. 18th-19th century; tool decorated bar and hook trammel with U top tool decorated bar to hang from crane and rod hook that has flat wrapped hook with mortise mounted thumb-pad and bottom of kettle hook also tool decorated, 1 1/2"x 23 1/2"-31", Condition: some surface pitting; later rod and sawtooth trammel with hanger rod and adjustable sawtooth kettle hanger, 2 3/4"x 30"- 40 1/2", Condition: as found, some surface pitting
$45.00
1352 coiled rye straw round baskets
ca. 18th & 19th century; early openwork coiled rye straw table/fruit basket with central sawtooth open openwork tight wrap coil with hickory splint wrap and small open coil on rim for hanging, 10"d, 3"h, Condition: dark patina but extensive rodent damage to rim coil; standard coiled rye straw bowl shaped basket with six coil flat bottom and flared ten coil side with tight wrapped rim coil, 12 1/2"d, 5"h, Condition: normal wear, very good
$85.00
136Tin embossed book shaped box
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; box japanned grain painted with embossed areas accented in yellow paint, faux binding back with star and "box band" embossed lid on wrapped wire hinges, the bottom with embossed line box band; Condition: some surface scratching & light denting
$200.00
1372 pieces of wrought iron hardware
ca. 18th-19th century; single feed box wrapped-pin strap hinge with bird's head cusp strap and tulip/ram's horn side member, 12"x 19 1/2", Condition: retains some surface red paint; ornamental wrought wagon tongue brace strap with ram's horn hooks on either end and cogwheel central accent, 5 1/4"x 14", Condition: surface pitting
$180.00
1382 hand wrought fireplace tools
ca. 18th-19th century; tapered twisted rod poker with round grasp that has square faceted head, 1/2"x 1/2"x 27 1/4"; ornate tool decorated bar and hook trammel with diamond design down face of bar and ended with "W" or "M" at upper beam hook, 2"x 4 3/4"x 36"; Condition: good
$50.00
1394 Late Adams Rose platters
ca. late 19th - early 20th century; graduated set of four oval platters: late Adams Rose pattern all marked on base in black ink with the Royal Arms and "England" and also impressed with the Crescent Pottery, George Jones & Sons mars, English Staffordshire earthenware, 8 1/4"x 11 3/4"; 9 1/4"x 13"; 9 3/4"x 14"; 11 1/4"x 16"; Condition: good
$110.00
1404 Late Adams Rose bowls
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; grouping of four bowls, late Adams Rose pattern, all marked on base in black ink with the Royal Arms and "England", English Staffordshire earthenware; one pair 5 1/4" & 5 1/2"d, 2 3/4"h, Condition: 1 bowl discolored & 1/4" glaze flake on foot ring from kiln removal; one pair 6 1/4"d, 3"h, Condition: good
$30.00
1414 Late Adams Rose items
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; teardrop shaped relish dish, 1 1/4"x 5 1/2"x 9 1/2", Condition: good; oval open vegetable with black ink backstamp of the Royal Arms and "England", also impressed with George Jones & Sons, Crescent Pottery mark, 1 1/2"x 6 1/2"x 9", Condition: good; pair of oval open vegetables, 1 1/2"x 5 1/2"x 7 3/4", Condition: discoloration spots
$160.00
1423 Rose pattern creamers
ca. 1865 & late 19th-early 20th century; bulbous rose variant creamer, 3"d, 3 3/4"h, Condition: good; oval base, slightly bulbous Late Adams Rose creamer with black ink backstamp of the Royal Arms and "England", 5 1/2"x 3 1/2"x 4 1/4", Condition: good; oval base, slightly bulbous Late Adams Rose creamer with a ruffled spout, black ink backstamp of the Royal Arms and "Staffordshire/England" and impressed registration mark, English Staffordshire earthenware, 5 1/2"x 4 1/4"x 4 1/2", Condition: 1/4" glazed over spout flake
$140.00
1435 Late Adams Rose dishes
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; pair of sauce dishes marked on base in black ink with the Royal Arms and "England" and impressed with George Jones & Sons, Crescent Pottery mark, 4 3/4"d, 1"h, Condition: good; three side dishes/cheese plates with back stamp of the Royal Arms and "England" and impressed with George Jones & Sons, Crescent Pottery mark, English Staffordshire earthenware, 6 3/4" & 7"d; Condition: good
$70.00
1448 Late Adams Rose dinner plates & handleless cups & saucers
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; plates and saucers with black ink backstamp of Royal Arms and "England" and impressed with George Jones & Sons, Crescent Pottery mark, English Staffordshire earthenware, 8 3/4"d plates, 3 3/4"d, 2 3/4"h cups, 6"-6 1/4"d, 1"h saucers; Condition: some firing flaws, slight discoloration
$80.00
145Pair of blue sponge handleless cups & saucers
ca. 1850; pair of blue sponge handleless cups and saucers, English Staffordshire earthenware, 4"d, 2 1/2"h cups; 5 3/4"d, 1 1/4"h saucers; Condition: some discoloration
$50.00
1464 press molded glass vigil lights
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; two part diamond patterned teal-blue with expanded neck and slightly bulbous body, 2 1/2"d, 3 1/4"h, Condition: rough rim; two part diamond patterned bright green with expanded neck and slightly bulbous body, 2 1/2"d, 3 1/2"h, Condition: rough rim; diamond patterned cobalt with expanded neck, bulbous body with screw off tinned base cap, impressed "Registered/DRGM" 2 3/4"d, 3 1/2"h, Condition: shallow 1/8" rim flake; diamond patterned white milk glass with expanded neck, bulbous body with screw off tinned base cap impressed "Registered/DRGM", 2 3/4"d, 3 1/2"h, Condition: minor roughness
$80.00
1473 blown diamond pattern glass vigil lights
ca. late 18th-first half 19th century; uncolored folded expanded rim and slightly bulbous body with a scarred base, 2 1/2"d, 2 3/4"h, Condition: flea bite flake & interior surface spall; honey amber with folded expanded rim and slightly bulbous body with a scarred base, 2 1/2"d, 3 1/4"h, Condition: good; reddish-amber folded expanded rim and slightly bulbous body with a scarred base, 2 3/4"d, 3 1/2"h, Condition: good
$120.00
148Grouping of 5 glass items
ca. early 19th-20th century; blown cobalt glass vessel with flared rim, slightly bulbous and scarred base, seven swirled ribs, 1 3/4"d, 2"h, Condition: good; blown cobalt glass vessel with flared rim, slightly bulbous, with a scarred base, 1 1/2"d, 2"h, Condition: good; uncolored blown flint glass flip with scarred base, 4 1/4"d, 6"h; uncolored shot glass with etched legend "Golden Rod/ Rye/ Chas A. Grove & Sons/ Lancaster,/PA", 2"d, 2"h, Condition: good; soda glass wine with trumpet bowl, air twist stem and flat foot, 2 3/4"d, 6 1/2"h, Condition: (2) 1/8" rim chips
$25.00
1494 glass items
ca. first half 19th century & unknown; bucket bowl with angular stem and folded conical foot, scarred base, 2 1/2"d, 4 1/4"h, Condition: good; bucket bowl, angular stem and conical foot with enameled floral band on bowl's mid-section, scarred base, 2"d, 4 1/4"h, Condition: good; bucket bowl with angular stem, flat foot and ground pontil, 2 1/4"d, 4 1/4"h, Condition: good; unknown blown cobalt glass vessel with a double ogee bowl on a cylindrical shaft with a graduated double bobbin, 3 1/2"d, 6 1/4"h, Condition: good
$25.00
150John Ritter & Co. printed English birth & baptism record of Franklin Frey
ca. 1833 dated; printed "angles and bird" form broadside baptism record with watercolor accent by unattributed artist, the broadside scrivener work signed by Francis Leawany, for Franklin Frey, son of Michael & Elizabeth (Hoschauer) born June (?) 1833 in Cocalico Twp., Lancaster Co. and baptized on Oct. 6, 1833 by Rev. Reichart and framed in a black molded frame, 16 3/4"x 18 1/2" framed; Condition: some creasing, lower tear & separation
$160.00
1513 fabric covered arithmetic books
ca. 1860-1890; school arithmetic books covered with early fabric, variety of colors, 5 1/4"x 7 1/2" largest; Condition: fair with some wear
$55.00
1523 fabric covered books
ca. 1784-1890; incomplete Evangelium Nicodemi, by Jacob Bailey, 1784; New Testament; manuscript address book, 5"x 7 1/2" largest; Condition: poor
$100.00
153Framed handwritten indenture on vellum for land in Cocalico Twp., Lancaster Co.
ca. Nov 4, 1773; deed between Peter Fahnestock of Cocalico Twp. and shop keeper Casper Fahnestock (same); all signors were brothers living in Cocalico Twp., signed and sealed by Emanuel Carpenter, Justice of Peace, framed in a late display frame, 25 1/4"x 17 1/4" framed; Condition: creasing & some fading to ink
$200.00
154German Manuscript Ledger
ca. 1827-1836; paper cover over cardboard boards with a leather spine, 6 1/2"x 8"; Condition: worn
$60.00
1551735 German New Testament
ca. 1735; Das Neue Testament, German New Testament with local Ephrata ownership by Heinrich Mohler, John Mohler and Harvey Lausch; leather covers over cardboard boards, blind stamp tooling front and back, 4 1/4"x 6 3/4"; Condition: pages are good, spine leather is missing
$825.00
1561810 Germantown imprint
ca. 1810; Das Neue Testament, German New Testament by Michael Billmeyer with a bookplate for Magdalena Haldeman, Rapho Township, Lancaster Co., with clasps, 4 1/4"x 6 3/4"; Condition: very good
$200.00
1571843 Philadelphia imprint
ca. 1843; Das Neue Testament, German New Testament with a bookplate for Joseph Bamberger, with clasps, leather covers over cardboard boards, 4"x 7"; Condition: slight warp to covers
$80.00
1581857 New Testament
ca. 1857; The New Testament, printed in Philadelphia with a bookplate for Simon Tshudy from Warwick Township, Lancaster County, with leather cover over cardboard boards, 4"x 6"; Condition: very good
$140.00
159Framed handwritten deed "poll" on paper for land in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster Co., PA
ca. April 1, 1783; written in tight script by Clerk of Henry Ream, 50 acres and Estate of Frederick Hopf to Martin Fry from heirs including five various Rohd family members, Adam Peters, Peter Gunday, Benedict Merkle and dated and signed twice by Henry Ream of Reamstown, done on laid paper and framed in a two-side display frame, 23 1/2"x 17 1/2" framed; Condition: extensive creasing & separation
$140.00
160Early quarter sheet PA German public salebill for Samuel Huber sale
ca. April 26, 1842 print date; salebill in black print on newsprint paper in German script and lettering printed by Johann B?r in Lancaster, PA, headed by Dessentliche Versteigernung "Real Auction" with highlight item on sale: plantasche wagen "a new wagon", work and "fancy" horse and various farm animals; the sale was held June 3, 1842 on the road between Lititz and Schaefferstown, a mile north of Lititz, 12"x 9 1/2"; Condition: extensive soiling & creasing, rare early form
$400.00
1617 assembled printed broadside/fly leafs
ca. early-mid 19th century; small fly leaf by unknown printer for musical concert in Reamstown on March 23rd (?) of Mr. Weishampel's Children of Baltimore; German script "Heller Spiegel"; "Adam and Eve" broadside by Samuel Bauman, Ephrata; heart motif Taufschein by J. Bauman, Ephrata for Jacob Lauver, 1809; Reading papers "Tom Collins" poem; angel and trumpet German script broad leaf remnant; Condition: all as found with some damage, but some rare forms
$1,600.00
162Early half sheet printed broadside salebill for Peter Reinhold & David Conrad
ca. March 17, 1847 sale date; printed in black on newsprint fly-leaf by Johann B?r, Lancaster, with sale record in German script featuring: "a large wagen" with bed and box, pig, farm and household goods, for the estate of Joseph Jactey in West Cocalico Twp., Lancaster Co. (1 mile from Landes' Mill and 1 mile from Swamp Church), 11"x 14"; Condition: overall creasing but very good
$600.00
1634 printed broadsides
ca. 1800-1856; family register for Johannes Stauffer (1715) and Catharina Schendin (1720) and their children, printed by unknown; German script eulogy for Dr. William Hendel, 1846 by L.H. Leinbach (Womelsdorf, PA); German script poem in honor of Abraham G. Brubacher by L.W.R.; birth and memorial certificate for Samuel Landis family in English with zodiac reference; Condition: minor creasing, but overall good
$1,300.00
164Rare printed service indenture broadside by Stewart Herbert Jr, Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co., PA
ca. 1776; for agreement by Stoffel Florey, Lancaster, to apprentice/serve as a stocking weaver for Michael Miller in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA for a period of 8 years 6 months; signed and sealed with terms by Michael Miller and Stoffel Florey, witnesses Christopher Long & David Flory, 7 1/2"x 12"; Condition: servant indentures are rather rare & learning trade as stocking weaver is uncommon
$525.00
1651793 Ephrata imprint
ca. 1793; Der Psalter des Konigs und Propheten Davids German Psalter using the Martin Luther text, leather spine, paper over cardboard boards, 3 1/2"x 5 1/2"; Condition: worn, clasp is missing
$280.00
1661808 Ephrata imprint
ca. 1808; Die Ernsthafte Christenpflicht Amish and Mennonite prayer book, leather cover over wood boards with clasp, ownership by Menno M. Shirk, East Earl, PA, 3 1/2"x 5 1/2"; Condition: good
$350.00
1671827 Ephrata imprint
ca. 1827; Die Kleine Lieder Sammlung… Psalterspiel hymn book used by the Brethren, leather covers over cardboard boards with printed list of names sewn in the front, 3"x 4 1/2"; Condition: worn, some pages are loose
$240.00
1681806 Ephrata imprint
ca. 1806; Geistliches Gemurz-Gartlein Brethren hymn book by Jacob Stoll, ownership by Jacob Eby, the leather cover over cardboard boards, 3 3/4"x 6 1/4"; Condition: good
$140.00
1691806 Ephrata imprint
ca. 1806; Geistliches Gemurz-Gartlein Brethren hymn book by Jacob Stoll, leather cover over cardboard boards with red spine label, 3 3/4"x 6 1/4"; Condition: good
$150.00
170Handwritten indenture on laid paper with watermark for tract in Hempfield Twp., Lancaster Co.
ca. 1804; deed between Henry Musser (Hempfield Twp.) and Philip Meyer (Hempfield Twp.) with scrivener court clerk Adam Reigart, tract containing 11 acres and 45 perches, signed by parties and witnessed by Adam Reigart and Philip Gloninger, recorded by George Ross and framed in a two-sided display frame, 25 1/4"x 19"; Condition: some creasing & separation, foxing
$60.00
171Poetic Valentine Fraktur letter from George Miller Jr to Miss Elizabeth Krammes
ca. 1849 dated; written in red ink, the "Liebes - Lied" love song "Do you want to know my pain" translated, small folded four sheet love note, 4"x 9 1/2"; Condition: creasing & soiling but rare find, creasing & separation
$90.00
1723 watercolor accented heart motif Fraktur type drawings/letters
ca. 1850s; two heart cut-outs with one having the Lord's prayer to/for Rudolph Brossman, dated 1854 with noted "Be a good boy in school my son" in blue ink with yellow and red watercolor accent, believed to be Lancaster Co.; heart motif birth record for Henry Strickler, born June 8, 1854 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co. with watercolor roses, small statement in wreath and gold finches on heart text box with floral vine accent; small pen and watercolor favor by Mary Huber with ringed heart motif, initialed in center of heart "A.R."; Condition: no damage
$775.00
1733 pen & ink Fraktur "scrivener" work pieces
ca. 18th & 19th century; Ephrata Cloister type small bookplate "Rechten Glauben Lieb" "Believe Right Dear" with excellent floral augmentation of R and G, bordered in stipple pen decorated text box and each letter encased in stipple decorated for title heading, 7 1/2"x 2 3/4", Condition: not completely translated & is not dated or signed, minor foxing; highly decorated bookplate for/by Reuben Shober with stylized Fraktur lettering and extensive flying bird/bee scrolling patterns on laid paper, 8"x 4 1/4", Condition: very good; large sheet scrivener sampler with lettering and number in lower field with lowest line in Latin "Command of the Lord" March 16, 1780 with bold accented first letter and interior second line written in early script German vorschrifft, 13"x 15", Condition: some acid burning to title letters
$375.00
1745 pieces of illuminated fragments/drawings
ca. 18th-late 19th century; partial start in German script to "Vorschrifft-Instruction" the text box instructed to give to Jan Millen (John Miller), with blooming heart below first letter (B) with floral accent, 12"x 7 1/2", Condition: only partially complete; fragmented incomplete Fraktur attributed to Johann Friederich Eyer with watercolor and ink decorative flowers, Condition: fragment, incomplete works missing parts; pen work eagle with "union and constitution" banner by D.S. Greaff, dated Jan 18, 1870 with piece highlighted in purple ink or watercolor (believed to be Berks Co.) on lined composition paper, 12 1/4"x 7 1/2", Condition: central tear to left edge; taken from composition book of George Washington in ink and watercolor with coin rubbings around perimeter and reverse with decorative birds on stems and more coin rubbings, 7 1/4"x 11 1/2", Condition: as found, overall good; colorful single line bookplate of Cyrus Blatt Fraktur Roman lettering with watercolor accent, 7 3/4"x 3", Condition: possibly incomplete
$220.00
1751828 Ephrata imprint
ca. 1828; Die lange Verborgene Freund The Long Lost Friend by George Hohman with leather spine, paper covers over cardboard boards, ownership by Samuel Musser in 1871, 4"x 6 1/2"; Condition: good
$260.00
1761858 Ephrata imprint
ca. 1858; Die Kleine Perlen-Samlung Brethren hymn book by J.E. Pfautz with leather cover over cardboard boards, two newspaper clippings, tipped in the front, ownership by Magdalina Weaver, 3"x 4 1/2"; Condition: good
$140.00
1773 1858 Ephrata imprints
ca. 1858; Die Kleine Perlen-Samlung three copies of a Brethren hymn book by J.E. Pfautz, leather cover over cardboard boards, 3"x 4 1/2"; Condition: covers are starting to separate, 1 has silverfish damage to a few pages
$160.00
1783 1825-1826 Ephrata imprints
ca. 1825-1826; Das Leben und Wandel… Br. Ezechiel Sangmeisters the first three volumes of the writings of Br. Ezechiel Sangmeister with paper covers, 5 1/4"x 8 1/2"; Condition: good
$1,450.00
179Lithograph on canvas schoolhouse map of Ephrata Twp., Lancaster Co., PA
ca. 1854; surveyed and published by H.F. Bridges mounted to original molded hanger and lower roller, partial colored ink interior and has fifteen various vignettes of township includes Ephrata Cloister, Mt. Spring Hotel, Eagle Inn and many others, 58"x 36"; Condition: extensive wear & paper separation from canvas, needs restoration
$160.00
1801837 Skippacksville imprint
ca. 1837; Der Lange Verborgene Shatz und Haus-Freund, folk medicine and pow-wow related, included are a few manuscript notes, leather spine, paper covers over cardboard boards, 4 3/4"x 6 1/4"; Condition: good
$425.00
181G.S. Peters chapbook
ca. 1830-1840; Die Geschichte der Kinder im Walde, child's chapbook printed by G.S. Peters in Harrisburg, PA with printed orange paper covers, 3 1/2"x 5 1/2"; Condition: good, some foxing, spine is starting to split
$130.00
1823 incomplete Harrisburg imprints
ca. 1830-1860; John Gilpin's printed by G.S. Peters, Condition: missing covers & first & last pages; two folding leaves from a metamorphous, probably printed by G.S. Peters, Condition: missing the other leaves; Geschiette Hausfrau, printed by Lutz & Schaffer, Condition: missing front cover & half of the first page
$240.00
1832 fabric covered spelling books
ca. 1878 & 1872; two school spelling books covered with early fabric, one in brown and one in blue, 4 1/2"x 6 3/4"; Condition: fair with some wear
$60.00
1844 fabric covered reading books
ca. 1860-1890; school reading books covered with early fabric, variety of colors, 5 1/2"x 7 3/4" largest; Condition: fair with some wear
$180.00
185Brubaker family Mennonite Community red calico boy's dress
ca. 1873; dress with six porcelain button back, flat bodice with wide open collar, long sleeves, pleated mounted skirt with unlined hem, bodice lined in brown calico around collar and note "Ezra H Brubaker wore in 1863-64 when he was 2 or 3 years old", 22 1/2"x 22"; [Provenance: bought near Rt. 30 Lancaster auction Aug 30, 1989]; Condition: fading to fabric
$220.00
186Brown calico print child's bonnet
ca. mid-late 19th century; sunbonnet with eight slot mounted cardstock visor, pleat mounted bonnet back, long cowling and match tie with paper label on interior "Property of Geo H Merkel worn by his "father" HH Merkel", 7"x 10"; [Provenance: bought at Smoketown, Lancaster Co., 9-11-1986]; Condition: very good
$110.00
187Red printed calico girl's dress
ca. 1870-1890; full length long sleeve child's dress with five blue porcelain button back, flat bodice with wrapped collar, sleeves with 1 1/2" flap, overlap pleat mounted skirt with 2 1/4" flap, hand-stitched construction, 20"x 25"; Condition: fading & soiling
$120.00
188Early boy's blue check homespun trousers
ca. 1850-1870; unusual pair of boy's blue check trousers with fold down button top with button hole waist to mount to shirt, right interior calico pocket and small "pee" hole with 1 1/2" hem trouser leg, 10"x 16"; Condition: soiling & some staining but rare find
$230.00
189Brown check apron
ca. 18th-mid 19th century; early brown check homespun linen with 1" waistband, pleated mount apron and homemade tape loom made tape tie string in coarse heavy woven linen fabric with brown check pattern, 35"x 32"; Condition: minor soiling spots but overall good
$425.00
190Early brown homespun linen pants
ca. 18th-early 19th century; very early form with brown dyed homespun fabric lined with unbleached homespun, 2 1/2" wide button top waist band with full width fold-down button flap, the back of waistband with cloth tape tie with stitch bound eyes, legs a short length with four flat silver plated brass button with eye hook back, attributed to Lancaster Co. "Pike" Mennonite church, 14" waist, 26"l; Condition: 1 button missing from left leg, 1 waist button damaged, some early patch repairs, some fabric fraying on reverse
$750.00
191Early homespun blue check full length men's trousers
ca. mid 19th century; unusual early button-up trouser made from blue check homespun with 3 1/2" homespun linen lined waistband, four button fly with cover flap, suspenders button on upper waist, left and right side pockets, and waist clip on back, 13" or 26" with 31" inseam x 42"; [Provenance: bought in Lititz, PA on 6-3-90]; Condition: some soiling spots
$210.00
192Crimson red lady's winter petticoat
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; crimson fabric quilted petticoat with black and red printed calico fabric lining, 2" red waistband, quilted lower portion and stitch applied crocheted hem, quilting hand stitched, 14"x 33", 28" waist; Condition: near mint with minor lower fading
$120.00
193Child's blue-red knitted mittens
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; mittens knitted from red and blue yarn with red cuff band, narrow tied hand top and small knitted thumb, 2 3/4"x 7 1/2"; [Provenance: bought in Denver, PA on 12-9-1995]; Condition: as found
$80.00
194Boy's hightop riding boots
ca. early-mid 19th century; military style riding boots with rounded toe, 1/2" high heel, shield shape leather lower with stirrup notch, leather upper with high extended shin guard and leather strap pulls and sole applied with early wooden pegs and heel tacked, 8 3/4"x 3 1/2"x 13 3/4"; Condition: excellent with very little wear to sole & heel leather
$190.00
195Early print muslin fabric quilted winter petticoat
ca. mid-late 19th century; interior and exterior fabric in floral print muslin with black background, brown floral nine with red and blue flowers, waistband in early blue check homespun linen with blue (tape loom) tie cord, hem band with old brown dyed homespun, 18"x 32"x 36" waist; Condition: near mint with minor staining & some light fading
$290.00
1962 wool mittens
ca. late 19th century; appears to be two left mittens by same maker knitted from purple and blue wool yarn with 3 1/4" orange-purple-orange knitted cuffs with rounded knitted tip and thumbs, 4"x 11"; [Provenance: bought in Denver, PA]; Condition: very good with some fading
$65.00
197Homemade knitted wool socks
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; knitted from brown and teal blue wool yarn, the heel and toe are teal with lower ankle banded with fence-type grid, collar with 2 1/2" wide teal band, appears homemade, 7 1/2"x 7 1/2"; Condition: good, light fading
$30.00
198Child's brown-blue wool mittens
ca. late 19th-20th century; knitted from brown and purple-blue wool yarn, the mitten tip and thumbs knot tipped, cuffs 1 3/4" wide brown solid knit above checker design knit, 3 1/2"x 10 3/4"; Condition: very good, believed to be from Lancaster Co., PA
$70.00
199Black & tan oval braided wool rug
ca. mid 20th century; made from padded wool braided coil stitched in oval form with red-gray center and black-gray border, 53"x 26"; Condition: soiling & stitch separation
$110.00
200Appliqued scene
ca. 1920; patchwork printed cotton, children, house and tree, 19"x 26"; Condition: faded
$55.00
2013 fabric bird pin cushions
ca. mid-late 20th century; Mennonite Community bird pin cushion in colorful printed cotton fabrics with stitch accent: small blue polka dot and red polka dot fabric bird with faux leather eyes and stitched red thread cap, 3 1/2"x 1"x 2", Condition: soiling; similar bird in larger size, 3 3/4"x 1 1/4"x 2", Condition: good; blue shirt fabric bird with patchwork wing, yarn stitch accented seams and cap in red, the eyes in black stitch yarn, 4 1/4"x 1 1/2"x 2 1/4", Condition: very good
$120.00
202Fabric covered sewing box of E.F.H.
ca. 1900-1930s; fabric covered cardstock star shaped sewing box with octagon base, hexagon pleated sides with brown and colorful stripe fabric covering, blue covered and embroidered accent pin cushion top, lid on thread hinge, box trimmed with twisted brown cordage binding with red thread stitch, marked in pencil for owner E.F.H., 6"d, 3 1/2"h; Condition: interior lined in red fabric with some fading & cordage loose
$70.00
2032 rolls of hand loomed tapes
ca. mid-late 19th century; early tight woven tape of red, blue, brown and light blue yarn with light blue and light pink tightly woven on tape loom, Condition: fading; woven tape of white, dark blue, light blue and pink yarns, on woven cotton strings, Condition: very light fading
$210.00
2042 small calico doll bonnets attributed to Lancaster Co. Mennonite Community
ca. late 19th century; black with white stripe fabric sunbonnet with pleat mounted back to padded and stitched rim, the back has rear tie and bonnet with cloth chine tie, 3"x 5", Condition: 1 small moth hole, light fading; orange and pink calico sunbonnet with cardstock pocket mounted sun visor with lower pleat mounted neck cowling, fabric chin tie and pink calico accent, 5"x 5", Condition: light soiling but very good
$160.00
2052 fine braided oval mats
ca. early-mid 20th century; fine braided oval mat with applied open loop band with traditional solid fabrics including black, purple, brown, lavender and light green, 13 1/2"x 9 1/4", Condition: minor fading; fine braided oval mat of bright silk fabrics including: pink, light green, tan, blue/black, purple, etc., 11 1/2"x 8 1/2", Condition: some fraying to fabrics
$190.00
206Utility muslin feed bag with 2 owner's stencil
ca. 1851 dated; commercial fabric muslin with machine stitched trim and corner tie cord, stencil in black with star accent and dated 1851 for Benjamin Lehman and pink stencil letter for Menno L. Hess, 21"x 51"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Mt. Joy, PA on March 22, 1986]; Condition: stick & patch repairs, some soiling, stencil appears earlier than the bag (may have been applied later)
$55.00
207Straw tick for a bolster & sacking bottom for a rope bed
ca. 1810-1840; bolster tick with turkey red "CB" initials, 26 1/2"x 40", Condition: no damage; sacking bottom used instead of a bed rope, 64"x 36", Condition: old tears
$95.00
208Unusual bolt of fine linen, bed sheet & unwashed remnant
ca. 1840; bolt off the loom with warp sizing; fine homespun linen sheet; homespun fragment, various sizes; Condition: no damage
$130.00
209Homespun utility muslin feed bag of Samuel Mohler
ca. 1867 dated; hand sewn bag of old utility muslin with corner tie button holes, arch stenciled in black Samuel Mohler, attributed to Lancaster Co., PA, 19 1/2"x 53 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction on Glenwood Dr., Ephrata on Sept. 29, 1984]; Condition: fabric wear & patch repairs, soiling
$30.00
210Show towel
ca. 1862 dated; pink and blue cross stitch and drawn work panel with Anna Stoltzfus, machine woven fringe, 19"x 54"; Condition: several small holes
$95.00
211Homespun tablecloths & chaff bag fragment
ca. 1810-1850; tablecloth woven on a three shaft loom; tablecloth in single loom width of a piece used from 1790-1825; an early chaff bag remnant containing a hemp weft with straw tick for a rope bed, various sizes; Condition: no damage
$170.00
212Blue, brown & natural linen bolster case
ca. 1830-1840; appears to have been reworked from a bed case with brown and blue hand loomed tape ties, 40 1/2"x 20"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Conestoga, PA on July 25, 1988]; Condition: no damage
$350.00
213Blue & white hand spun fine wool blanket
ca. 1820-1830; two panels joined as a center seam in linen sewing thread, 80"x 74"; Condition: no damage
$150.00
214Utility muslin feed bag of Amos Sensenig
ca. 1870 dated; traditional form bag with corner mount tie cord, black stencil for Amos Sensenig with date above and (bag) number 4 below, 20"x 50"; Condition: extensive soiling & spots
$30.00
2152 braided mats
ca. early 20th century; fine braided from salvaged printed fabrics oval braided table mat with primary colors: brown, blue, yellow, tan, etc., 10 1/2"x 8 1/2", Condition: some fading; Mennonite culture round braided chair mat of mixed printed salvaged fabrics with braiding tightly wrapped and stitch bound in round chair pad size and colors including: brown, tan, burgundy, gray, etc., 16"d, Condition: very good
$170.00
216Geometric hooked table mat
ca. 1900; uniform cut mixed color wools and cotton fabrics loop hooked into burlap back in "three block" in rectangular block geometric table mat, 10 3/4"x 6 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at public auction in Mt. Joy, PA on Oct. 8, 1988]; Condition: some soiling & fading, minor edge pull to one end
$90.00
2172 small rolls of hand loomed tape
ca. mid-late 19th century; white, gray and blue woven tape, woven on home tape loom, Condition: shorter section but good; stripe woven brown and white tape, tightly woven with shuttle on home tape loom, Condition: very good
$200.00
218Blue & red wool distelfink bird pin cushion
ca. mid 19th century; distelfink type bird with solid blue wool body with solid red belly, patchwork wings, yarn stitch covered seams, stitchwork eyes, yarn tufted cap and red yarn on beak, 4 3/4"x 1 1/2"x 2 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at Black Angus Antique Market on Feb. 27, 2000]; Condition: soiling & 2 moth holes to lower portion of body
$210.00
219Small 3 pocket fabric sewing roll
ca. late 19th century; mixed calico printed fabric arch top sewing roll with brown ivy design and plaid printed calico back, three various fabric pocket with red calico half-moon top and early plaid calico binding, 3"x 7 3/4"; Condition: fading & some soiling
$230.00
2202 patchwork hot pads
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; square thick padded "diamond block" design hot pad with red and green calico print fabric piecework design, matched green calico binding and knotted quilting, 5 1/4"x 5 1/4"x 1/4", Condition: soiling & light fading; later round hot pad with brown printed calico back and mixed "bars" calico fabric top with colorful printed fabric binding, the pad with simple line quilting, 5 1/4"d, 1/4", Condition: very good
$50.00
221Linen bed sheet
ca. 1855; homespun sheet with initials "MSH", 80"x 70"; Condition: as found
$50.00
222Heavy woven hemp muslin feed bag of N. Martin
ca. 1879 dated; hand sewn hemp muslin bag with corner cord tie with black stencil that reads "N. Martin - No. 9 - 1879" (the N's both set on angle), 21 1/2"x 49"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction on Churchtown Rd. on Sept. 24, 1988]; Condition: as found, stitch repairs & soiling
$50.00
223Blue & white homespun neckerchief
ca. 1820; with a turkey red cross stitch "P", 28"x 28"; Condition: no damage
$210.00
224Red, white and blue coverlet
ca. 1820; plain weave red and blue wool with white hand spun wool with border three sides, two panels joined at center seam and hemmed with brown linen sewing thread, 106"x 80"; Condition: no damage
$230.00
225Heavy woven homespun feed bag of J. Bollinger
ca. 1871 dated; heavy homespun hemp/flax fabric with handsewn seams and corner wrapped tie cord, unique triangular crested shielded edge stencil with "J. Bollinger, Bag No.1, 1871" stenciled in brown ink; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Ephrata, PA on Sept. 18, 1995]; Condition: good, some soiling & staining
$110.00
226Early walnut box coffee mill
ca. early 19th century; unsigned dovetailed constructed walnut box base coffee mill with nail constructed drawer that has brass knob, iron burr mill coffee grinder mounted to chamfer molded walnut lid and pewter hopper top and hand wrought s-shape crank that has walnut turned knob and early dark finish box, 6 3/4"x 6 3/4"x 9"; Condition: good
$65.00
227Rare homemade slipper weaving frame
ca. 19th century; mortise and tenon constructed softwood slipper "loom" with arched stretcher board frame with string notches mounted into round frame base with small headed tack nails in place on frame remaining original unfinished, salvaged fabric slipper with cotton thread cord and blue calico fabric rag weaving including carved wooden weaver's needle, 8"d, 14 1/2"l; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Centerville, Lancaster Co. 3-21-1989]; Condition: some separation of cotton cord from frame but a very unusual find
$600.00
228G. Barnes, Norfolk, VA wooden screw book press
ca. 1830-1850; turned and cut wooden screw operated press with turned and cut press-plate, the press dovetail mounted into a heavy turned accented upper and lower frame plates, the press is signed by maker G. Barnes of Norfolk, VA, 13 1/2"x 4 1/4"x 16 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at Black Angus 8-16-1987]; Condition: 1 tenon peg has heavy screw replacement
$130.00
229Red painted child's doll cradle of Mary A. Groff
ca. 1848 dated on base; softwood wooden pin constructed doll cradle with hand cut rocker/runner with round ear tip, the sides and end are sloped, sides are high cut on head end, ends are heart cut-out accented, cradle has early red milk paint and contains small wool stuffed ticking and homespun pillow, underside marked "Mary A Groff 1848", 12 1/2"x 7"x 7 1/4"; Condition: overall very good
$250.00
230Group of primitives
ca. 19th century-early 20th century; dated March 1, 1864 and initialed B.H.H. pencil box (attributed to Benjamin H. Hershey (born 10-10-1847 & died 11-11-1927, Manheim, PA)) with single plank, drilled and carved box base with carved out interior and dovetailed slot, the slide lid is hand carved, signed by maker and dated March 9, 1861 on inside of lid with three quill tip pens and assorted pencils, 8 3/4"x 1 3/4"x 1 1/2"; and six sawn and carved clothes pegs with sawn notch and carved tops, 1/2"x 1/4"x 6 1/2" each
$120.00
231Red painted slide lid sewing box
ca. late 18th-early 19th century; slide lid box of poplar and walnut wood in dovetailed construction with early dark red milk paint, raised panel lid with three gouge carved finger grips, interior three compartment with two cut-nail fastened dividers and fax for spinning, 13 1/2"x 5 3/4"x 3"; Condition: crack to both sides of box at slide rail
$270.00
232Rare Lancaster Co. Moravian style rolling pin with double rollers
ca. early 19th century; turned from walnut wood with fine heart cut-out frame ends, mortise and pin mounted turned handle with decorative double egg grips and loose mounted rollers, 11 1/2"x 3"x 4 1/4"; [Provenance: bought at public auction 7-26-86 in Lancaster, PA]; Condition: small crack above handle mortise on 1 mount
$350.00
2333 figural tin cookie cutters with tin pan backs
ca. early 20th century; "Newspaper Boy" pan back cutter with short lad wearing a ball cap and holding up a newspaper, 3 1/2"x 6"x 1/2", Condition: very good; walking man holding head up high, 2 1/4"x 5"x 1", Condition: good; baker/pie man wearing a flat cap with wide spread legs and mounted strap handle, 2 1/4"x 5 1/4"x 1", Condition: missing 2 interior arm markers
$75.00
234Fine pin punch decorated domed tin coffee pot marked M. Uebele
ca. 1810-1850; early form gooseneck foot tin coffee pot with hinged dome lid on wrapped wire hinge, wire and half round braced mounted handle is punch signed "M Uebele" with roll molded flared foot, upper sheets of pot with fine pin punch tulip basket design, three undulating bands and pin punch decoration, 10 1/2"x 6 1/2"x 11"; Condition: some light surface rust, overall good
$1,900.00
2357 assorted tin figural cookie cutters
ca. late 19th & early 20th century; six solid pan back cutters with four having mounted strap handles including: goose, running rabbit, high boot, ruffle/fluted edged diamond, bird and early women in long dress and an open back tulip design with strap handle, 1 1/2"- 4 1/4"x 2 1/4"- 4 3/4"; Condition: some minor rust, goose is loose from solder & needs re-soldered
$30.00
236Patented tin handled fat lamp
ca. 1830-1850s; tin vertical wick "kettle" lamp with weighted tin square pedestal foot, roll mold tubular shaft with heart pierced accent, soldered roll molded handle, round kettle reservoir with central tubular wick shaft and an applied tin tag marked Patent, 4"x 4"x 7 1/2"; [Provenance: bought 8-19-1989 on Mohn's Hill Rd., near Reinholds, PA]; Condition: similar in design to later design & patented by Samuel Davis (New Holland, PA); unpainted surface, good
$475.00
237Painted trade sign from Royer's Drug Store, Ephrata, PA
ca. 1880-1920; single sided trade advertising sign painted on salvaged eskay crate slat with no base paint and lettered in black paint "Royer's Bronchial Troches For All Affections of the Throat Sold at Royer's Drug Store, Ephrata", 31 1/2"x 8"x 1/2"; Condition: salvaged slat retains partial eskay shipping crate ad on reverse, central crack from left edge
$400.00
238Homemade softwood tape loom
ca. mid 19th century; homemade box base tape loom in nail construction with six slat loom head, nail mounted yarn roller with turned and carved cog ratchet with stop arm on wooden peg hinge, lower winder rolling peg with turned and carved cog ratchet with stop clip on screw and includes 12 tine wooden rake with dovetail paddle handle, 20 1/4"x 10 1/2"x 17 1/4"; rake 3"x 5"x 5"; [Provenance: purchased at a public sale in Elm, PA on Oct 13, 1990]; Condition: no damage noted
$350.00
239Whimsical black Americana whirligig
ca. 1920-1940s; folk art paint decorated whirligig with whimsical scene of Aunt Jemima figure with rolling pin that when blades are moved, hits husband on head, the base fishtail vane and propeller painted green and figures painted in traditional colors, 26"x 11 1/2"x 11"; [Provenance: bought at a public sale in Belleville, PA on 12-21-1985]; Condition: upper fin of vane is missing, some paint soiling & damage
$190.00
240Hearth broom
ca. early-mid 19th century; shaved splint work hearth broom/brush made from green sapling with splint drawn back brush head, two spun linen thread brush wraps, 7"d, 42"h; Condition: excellent
$925.00
241Red painted single door wall cupboard
ca. early-mid 19th century; softwood one door cupboard with hand wrought nail construction, cabinet face rails have cock's/side bead molding with inset raised panel door that is mortise/tenon and pegged construction on iron butt hinges, the door has small replaced cabinet lock, top and bottom are round/nose molded and has early red milk paint, 25 1/2"x 13"x 36 1/4"; Condition: cabinet lock is late replacement, surface has light varnish coat finish, reverse/back has character mouse holes
$425.00
242Early hand wrought sheet metal eagle pediment top
ca. early-mid 19th century; federal period eagle pediment top of sheet metal with excellent "screeching eagle" with turned head, detail cut wide spread wings and resting on arch top base, leg cut-outs are rivet strap braced on reverse, 35 1/2"x 20"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Ephrata on June 8, 1995]; Condition: some surface pitting/no remnants of paint remains; eagles wings have three holes to mount banner & small holes in back; base damaged & missing lower portion at screw mounts
$700.00
243Large "Pharisee & Publican" iron stove plate
ca. 1742; sand cast stove plate from early five plate stove depicting Biblical scene headed by Zoelner (publican) and has Pharisee kneeling, praying in public at altar below two vaulted canopies and the humble publican prayers in silent, centering its origin on Biblical verse, Luke 18 and dated 1742 with German script, 24 1/2"x 1/2"x 24"; Condition: good form without extensive restoration & original "not a copy" casting
$850.00
24422 assorted handmade horn combs by Crouse Comb Factory
ca. 19th-early 20th century; combs in different forms including: long/short, heavy/thick, multi-side mustache and baby combs, two metal shielded back, various forms; by Crouse family of Reinholds area (northern Lancaster Co./southern Berks Co., PA); Condition: all good
$240.00
245British Empire made pocket sun dial
ca. mid-late 18th century; two part brass cased combination compass and sundial with pressed and spun brass case with threaded lid, interior hand done paper compass star under metal compass arm with glass lens and cover fold-down triangle T and hand engraved Roman numerals around 3/4 of perimeter of cover, the outside with incised line accent and excellent patina from age, 1 1/2"d, 1/2"h; Condition: glass lens damaged, some surface oxidation spots to lower case
$120.00
246Group of "blood letting" tools
ca. 18th-early 19th century; finely engraved silver cased spring operated lancet with 1791 date on edge, engraved floral design on both faces of case marked A. Fischer, 1"x 2 1/4", Condition: polished surface, unknown if operational; early aquamarine color dome top "bleeding cup" with flared wrapped lip and high pontil, 1 1/2"d, 2"h, Condition: good; later model clear glass bleeding cup with rounded lip, 1 1/2"x 1 1/2", Condition: good
$325.00
247Early flat bottom Noah's Ark with figures
ca. late 19th century; large size ark made from softwood with paint decoration, the interior rough sawn with pointed tip flat bottom, hinged rough on cloth tape hinge with wire and clip stops, arch top windows with roof painted orange and has painted dove on roof loaded with animals and human figures (Putz type) with paint decoration, 22 1/2"x 6 3/4"x 10"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Lincoln, PA on May 14, 1988]; Condition: some paint wear to surface, but original; some figures damaged
$750.00
248Wooden painted trade advertising sign for Samuel W. Tshudy
ca. late 19th century-early 20th century; single side trade sign is pediment arched with spear tip accent top, white stencil letters with applied black paint and red trim paint, nose molded trim, sign hung at "Tshudy's Restaurant & Oyster Bar" which operated below City Hall in Lancaster City, signed by painter Dern, 5'x 2'x 16 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at Lititz Antique Show 9-1-1979]; Condition: sign has extensive wear, some holes from mounting, photo in collection of Lancaster History shows the sign in the background above owner Samuel Tshudy & Joseph W. Tshudy
$1,100.00
249Cut sandstone date stone for S. Fry & WxN
ca. 1840 dated; arch top date stone with bird design on crest and lower portion chisel cut, marked and dated on flat-worked face, the reverse, sides and bottom are uncut, 13"x 8"x 14 1/4"; S. Fry is Samuel “Shaking Forks” Fry (1803-1900) who was known for making wooden shaking forks - house and barn stood along Church St. in Reamstown, PA; Condition: original surface with no reworking to face
$2,100.00
250Fabric screen printed sign/banner for Adamstown Fire Co. Carnival
ca. 1932 dated; rectangular fabric/sheet banner with black printed lettering reading "Adamstown Fire Co/ Carnival/ Fire Co. Field - Adamstown/ Saturday, Sept. 3, 1932 [Reg Kehoe and His Girls Marima Band/ Accordion Band Music - Free Parking/ Refreshments", 46"x 35"; [Provenance: bought in Denver, PA on April 9, 1994]; Condition: extensive soiling & bug damage to cloth; light sheet type fabric
$95.00
251Hand painted canvas banner for M.G. Mentzer Coal "Yard"
ca. 1900-1940; cloth tape with blue ties and trim, interior red tape trim sewn to white canvas, rectangular sign with black lettering with various painted color shading, reads "MG Mentzer/ Coal/ Farm Implements/ and Buggies", 51 1/2"x 34"; Condition: early form with extensive soiling; coal & lumber yard operated at the corner of Locust & State St, Ephrata, PA
$450.00
252Long painted canvas "street topper" banner
ca. 1920-1930s; street banner with two-color (red and green) trade advertisement for "Edwin Messner- Painter, Hinkletown" with brass tie grommets, possibly hung on porches where he was painting or at carnivals, painted and signed by J.P. Burkholder on white canvas with red lettering and green trimmed, 15'x 13"; Condition: very good
$140.00
253Pair of pieced star pattern pillowcases
ca. mid 19th century; six block pillowcases with red and blue star on printed yellow and red ground, backed with printed cotton, handsewn, 27"x 18"; Condition: excellent
$850.00
2542 spool bird pin cushions
ca. early-mid 20th century; both by unknown makers with spool "foot/base": one black cloth or wool stuffed with embroidered eyes, pink bird and crest with yellow beak, 3 1/4"x 1"x 4 1/2", Condition: some soiling; gray printed calico fabric with yellow stitched eyes with red stitched beard and comb/crest and a yellow cloth spool band, 3"x 1"x 3 3/4", Condition: very good
$500.00
2554 block on point pattern pillowcase
ca. mid 19th century; 24 blocks on point of printed cottons surrounded by printed cottons with printed cotton back turned to front, handsewn, 20 1/2"x 13 1/2"; [Provenance: purchased November 22, 1980 at a public auction in Brownstown, PA]; Condition: excellent
$170.00
256Bolster case
ca. 1830; brown and white homespun linen bolster case with one pair of fine linen tape ties, 48"x 20"; [Provenance: purchased on Feb. 28, 1998 at Horst Auction Center]; Condition: no damage
$550.00
257Hand woven bolster case
ca. 1810-1820; brown and natural, 50"x 18"; [Provenance: purchased on February 28, 1998 at Horst Auction Center]; Condition: minor thread loss
$240.00
258Green center Amish diamond quilt
ca. 1920; green center diamond surrounded by wool red, brown, blue and green borders, banded with red binding and backed with blue cotton, 82"x 82"; Condition: excellent
$900.00
259Velvet strawberry pin cushion
ca. 1930-1950; saw dust stuffed pink and green velvet fabric that is strawberry shaped, 2 3/4"d, 5"h; Condition: fading, holes from use & missing stem
$45.00
260Pieced pillowcase in block pattern
ca. mid 19th century; block central motif surrounded by orange and blue print with border of red and yellow printed fabrics and backed with pink printed fabric, hand sewn; Condition: excellent with minor staining on orange fabric
$775.00
261Homespun linen fragments
ca. 1810-1820; one blue and white fragment, two unusual three color linens and one rare four color fragment in dark blue, light blue, red and white, homespun from dismantled bedding, various sizes; Condition: no damage
$110.00
262Feather tick fragment
ca. 1830 dated; cross stitch initials and dated 1830 in linen and cotton fustian, opened seams, 140"x 34"; [Provenance: purchased at a public auction in Manheim, PA on March 20, 1993]; Condition: areas of minor staining
$85.00
2639 block rose wreath quilt
ca. mid 19th century; nine rose wreaths of red and green print applique on a black and white printed ground, red print inner border with green printed edging and yellow and pink printed back, hand quilted with gray thread following pattern, 94"x 94"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction on Oct. 15, 1988 in Paradise, PA]; Condition: excellent
$325.00
264Spool bird pin cushion
ca. 1910-1920; wool/fabric stuffed gray check wool fabric bird shaped pin cushion with spool foot/base having black embroidered eyes and red stitch embroidered beard and comb/crest, 4 3/4"x 1"x 4 1/4"; Condition: minor soiling, otherwise very good
$250.00
265Privy bag
ca. mid 19th century; appliqued purple and white printed fabric in central area with some fabric in border, brown, green and white printed ground and hanging tabs with brown, green and white back, hand sewn, 17"x 15"; [Provenance: purchased on Feb. 6, 1999 at a public auction in Mt Joy, PA, pictured in Lancaster Co. privy bags by Clarke Hess]; Condition: excellent
$425.00
2662 central PA puzzle ball pin cushions
ca. mid-late 20th century; Amish community black felt and pink silk puzzle ball shaped pin cushion with cotton stuffing compass star design, 4"d; Mennonite community red tartan plaid and blue wool fabric puzzle ball shape cushion, 3"d; Condition: both very good
$150.00
267Diamond pattern Amish crib quilt
ca. 1920; pieced wool central diamond pattern crib quilt with two borders and corner blocks, plain backing applied with green binding and floral and geometric quilting, 40"x 40"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Lincoln, PA on Sept. 18, 1992]; Condition: fading through central area to outer edges of quilt, small areas of fabric loss throughout quilt
$100.00
268Pair of pieced cotton printed pillowcases
ca. mid 19th century; four block squares on point with brown strip in center all of printed cottons, banded with pieced printed cottons and edged with printed cotton, handsewn, 19"x 16"; Condition: good
$375.00
2692 pieced patchwork hot pads
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; small patchwork "block and star" cup pad of calico printed fabrics with brown chintz border, 3 1/4"x 3 1/2", Condition: poor extensive wear & most of dark fabric star points missing; printed calico "block and star" design hot pad of brown, pink and red calico fabrics and brown calico print back with green fabric binding, 6 1/4"x 6 1/4", Condition: some soiling
$60.00
270Red & yellow pieced cotton bolster case
ca. mid 19th century; red printed floral blocks on print surrounded by yellow floral printed strips, banded with red floral printed cotton, 39"x 17"; Condition: excellent
$375.00
271Bolster cases
ca. 1830; pair of plaid linen cases with plain cotton ties, initials "MH", 47"x 18"; [Provenance: purchased on Aug 27, 1989 at Black Angus Antique Market]; Condition: areas of fading, especially on 1 case
$60.00
272Blue & white linen bed case
ca. 1830-1840; bed case 2/3 blue and white linen plaid and 1/3 plain white panel with initials "SB", 72"x 56"; Condition: minor fading
$110.00
273PA manganese glazed ovoid redware jug
ca. 1860; with a strap handle, rolled mouth rim and tooled foot flange, 7 1/2"d, 10 1/2"h; Condition: good
$190.00
274PA slipware charger
ca. 1845; PA drape molded slipware charger, four quill cream slip on a yellowish-brown lead glaze, two wavy cream slip bands between two and a half cream slip bands with a few faint greenish glaze applications and coggled rim, 13 1/2"d, 2 1/4"h; [Provenance: purchased Dec. 9, 1995 at public auction in Denver, PA]; Condition: service marks & a few spots of glaze losses
$1,450.00
275PA covered manganese sponged redware food pot
ca. 1860; fine PA covered redware food pot with manganese sponging on a reddish brown lead glaze, squat bulbous shape, rounded everted rim with an interior lid ledge, pinched rim spout, incised shoulder ring, tooled foot flange, applied ribbed strap handle with dish glazed lid with broad conical knob, 7 1/2"d, 6 1/2"h; Condition: 3/8" foot flake, lid has 1/4" glaze flake, lid ledge shows wear, lid is warped & doesn't seat well
$260.00
276PA slipware dish
ca. 1855; drape molded slipware dish with three quill applied cream slip on a yellowish brown lead glaze, four bands of slip in wavy and commingled design, coggled rim and southeastern PA origin, 10"d, 1 1/2"h; [Provenance: bought May 19, 2002]; Condition: rim chips & flakes 1" & smaller; worn center with noticeable glaze flakes & losses
$260.00
277PA manganese sponged redware jar
ca. 1865; redware cylindrical jar with manganese sponging on a yellowish-brown lead glaze, flattened rim, everted neck, faintly incised rings on shoulder cavetto, tooled foot flange, 5 1/4"d, 8 1/4"h; Condition: glaze losses on rim, 1", 3/4" & 1/4" rim chips, chipped foot
$85.00
278PA redware fish form food mold
ca. 1875; with manganese sponging on brown lead glaze, curved oval hollow form, southeastern PA origin, 2 1/4"x 4 1/4"x 11 1/2"; Condition: glaze flakes on edges
$160.00
279Jacob Meddinger sponge decorated two-handled redware urn
ca. early 20th century; fine manganese sponging on a yellowish and olive hued brown lead glazed redware urn with open flared, rounded edge rim, two coggled rim rings, pair of applied strap handles, coggled shoulder ring, tooled foot and attributed to Jacob Meddinger, Neffers, Montgomery Co., PA, 7 1/4"d, 11 3/4"h; [Provenance: purchased Aug 19, 1989 at public auction on Mohn's Hill Road, Reinholds, PA]; Condition: minor 1/8" rim glaze flake
$1,050.00
280PA "CK Stier" redware food mold
ca. 1870-1880; PA bowl shaped redware food mold with 16 interior ribs centering on a donut device, dark brown lead glaze, base impressed "CK Stier" three times, 3 3/4"d, 1 3/4"h; [Provenance: bought at Black Angus Antique Market on March 27, 1987]; Condition: 1/4" rim chip
$110.00
281PA redware miniature cup
ca. 1870-1880; squat baluster form miniature redware cup with a slightly flared rounded rim, tooled flange foot and applied strap handle, 2 1/2"d, 1 1/2"h; [Provenance: bought at public auction in New Holland, PA on April 29, 1989]; Condition: few small glaze flakes on rim & foot
$95.00
282Mocha seaweed pattern pitcher
ca. 1835; slightly bulbous pitcher with intertwining brown and green seaweed on a white band bracketed on both sides by three white rings bordered by yellow brown rings edged with blue rings, flared foot, English Staffordshire earthenware, 7"d, 8 1/2"h; [Provenance: purchased April 24, 1987 at Shupps Grove Antique Market]; Condition: 1/8" rim glaze flake
$1,250.00
283Hollow base molded Staffordshire sheep
ca. 1830; with brown spots, reclining on grass, English Staffordshire earthenware, 2"x 1 1/4"x 2 1/4"; [Provenance: purchased August 22, 1994 at a public auction in Paradise, PA]; Condition: 1/4" & smaller foot flakes
$85.00
284Mocha engine turned mug
ca. 1830; mocha engine turned mug with six patterned bands, top band in stylized green leafage in a herringbone configuration over fire bands of a diamond scale like pattern, all bracketed by bluish-teal rings, green acanthus handle terminals and English Staffordshire earthenware, 3 3/4"d, 4 1/2"h; [Provenance: November 10, 1984 at a public auction in Durlach, PA]; Condition: good
$290.00
285Hollow base creamware molded Staffordshire dog
ca. 1815; hollow base molded creamware dog decorated with brown and brownish-yellow spots, seated on a greenish ground, English Staffordshire earthenware, 3"x 1 3/4"x 2 3/4"; [Provenance: purchased May 22, 1994 at Black Angus Antiques Market]; Condition: 3/4" foot line
$70.00
286Mocha earthworm pattern creamer
ca. 1840; mocha whiteware, slightly bulbous creamer with two bands of blue and brown earthworms designs bracketed within brown rings, acanthus handle terminals and flared foot, English Staffordshire earthenware, 4 1/4"d, 5"h; [Provenance: bought June 19, 1993 at public auction at Witmer, PA]; Condition: discoloration. spots
$325.00
2872 red spatter peafowl pattern cups & saucers
ca. 1840; two red spatter handless cups and saucers; peafowls colored in black, blue, green and yellow with one saucer marked in base "Stone Ware/ PW & Co" (Podmore, Walker & Co), English Staffordshire earthenware, 3 3/4"d, 2 1/4" & 2 1/2"h cups; 5 3/4"d, 1 1/4"h saucers; Condition: 1 cup with small glaze flakes on rim; other cup with 1/8" rim flake & 5/8" flake on foot
$150.00
288Rainbow thistle spatter creamer
ca. 1840; red and yellow rainbow spatter creamer in thistle pattern, English Staffordshire earthenware, 3 1/2"d, 4"h, [Provenance: purchased September 15, 1984 at a public auction along Rt. 897 near Shupps Grove]; Condition: discolored, stress network in base
$875.00
289Creamware mug with Schoeneck Church paper label
ca. 1800; creamware mug with paper label "feast mug/ used at/ Schoeneck Church/ sold/ August 26th, 1903" acanthus leaf handle terminals with tooled foot, together with a stainless steel sugar shovel, English Staffordshire earthenware, 2 3/4"d, 3 1/4"h; [Provenance: purchased August 11, 1992 at Black Angus Antique Market]; Condition: 3/8" kiln drip on rim, 1 1/2" by 1" glued, rim section with a 2 1/8" associated rim line, 5/8" foot chip & small flakes on foot rings
$220.00
2903 small plates
ca. 1835 & 1885; three small English Staffordshire earthenware plates: scalloped rim cup plate with stylized black, green and red floral design, 3 1/2"d, Condition: good; pair of toddy plates, green and red stick spatter rod and sawtooth designs within two blue border rings and three black, green and mustard cross arm paddle devices, 5"d, Condition: 1 plate is discolored
$40.00
291Fine framed Heinrich Dulheuer & Heinrich Otto birth & baptism record for Maria Nissly
ca. 1765 dated; printed at Ephrata Cloister for Heinrich Dulheuer (scrivener) with large floral parrots and bird block prints colored by Heinrich Otto (attributed to) with bright colors and is filled in with excellent scrivenership in red ink, Maria Nissly born Nov. 1, 1765 and baptized Nov. 19, 1783 born in Hempfield Twp., Lancaster Co. daughter of Martin Nissley, note Clarke Hess' Mennonite Arts book page 104, 19 3/4"x 16" framed; [Provenance: purchased July 2, 2000 at Black Angus Antique Market]; Condition: nice inlay frame, some dark spots & soiling, creasing from being rolled
$1,950.00
292Large millinery shop wallpaper covered hat box
ca. 1843 dated interior German newsprint; oval box oddly constructed with cardstock band side, softwood slat braced bottom, wooden lid slat braced with cardstock band, outside of box with blue background wallpaper with white and orange roller printed decoration, interior lined with newspapers from Lancaster, PA (1 with Dr. Edmond Landis article), 19 1/2"x 14 1/4"x 13 1/2"; Condition: some water damage to bottom of box & paper loss to rim of lid
$120.00
293Small folk art carved bird on pedestal attributed to Frank B. Nolt, Hinkletown, PA
ca. 1920-1940; carved and polychrome paint decorated bird with strawberry in beak with gray painted body, gold wings and white cap having pin eyes and wired to chip carved pedestal base, unsigned but attributed by Clarke Hess in his book "Mennonite Arts" page 76 to Frank B. Nolt, 4"x 1"x 3 1/4"; [Provenance: bought at Hinkletown at Frank Hoover sale on Sept 12, 1981]; Condition: some paint loss to strawberry
$400.00
294Framed Fraktur watercolor bookplate initialed G.K.
ca. 1817; small size colorful "compass flower" design with circle/ring perimeter and compass interior design on stem with colorful orange, red, brown and green colors, dated and initialed in orange watercolor, artist unattributed, possibly Bucks Co. Kulp family, framed in a late mahogany frame, 4 1/2"x 7 3/4"; Condition: unknown origin & unable to see if glued to backboard, overall very good
$650.00
295Folk art carved walking stick attributed to "Bally Carver"
ca. mid-late 19th century; made from carved sapling of unknown hardwood species with carving at "knuckle" or outer edge of handle with bearded and mustached man's head, depicted wearing a long stocking cap, unfinished with dark surface, attributed to "Bally Carver", 4 1/2"x 34"; Condition: unvarnished surface, some cracking, reference Machmer's Just For Nice book figures #64-#70
$100.00
296Large oval wallpaper covered millinery shop box
ca. 1849 dated interior paper; lidded oval band box made from cardstock, stitch assembled and covered with blue background wallpaper with bright red floral design that has bright yellow accents (appears screen printed), interior lined with English print newspaper from 1849 "Germantown Telegraph" other papers, 18 1/4"x 14 1/2"x 12 3/4"; Condition: water damage to bottom, lid sagging & paper loss to edge, attributed to Philadelphia-Germantown region
$375.00
2973 folk art carved birds attributed to Samuel Benedict
ca. early 20th century; whittled and polychrome painted nesting dove on solid base with body and base in one single piece, pin mounted head, green painted body, wings and yellow painted head, Condition: head loose; unpainted dove with wire legs mounted to plateau base, relief carved wings and painted black eyes, Condition: chipped beak; nesting gall-type bird with wire leg mounted to plateau base, having a yellow stain wash, painted black cap and yellow outlined eyes with relief carved wings, Condition: good; [Provenance: all bought at Conestoga Auction on Oct. 26, 1981]
$260.00
298Framed Fraktur penmanship vorschrifft sampler
ca. 1792 dated; stylized writing sample following works in imprinted book by Carl Friederich Engleman printed in Reading in 1831 or earlier predecessor, David Kulp, headed in large black ink outlined German text with yellow and black watercolor accent that has central green "ribbon" intertwined throughout the text, the upper portion with Engleman's traditional green scrollwork accent, the central position is early German script and lower portion with alphabet sampler with date at end, framed in a flat walnut frame with text noting the book of Psalms 19 verse 13, 14 & 15, 17"x 12 1/2" framed; Condition: extensive ink damage to piece & some water damage
$140.00
2992 small oval wallpaper lidded boxes
ca. 1830-1870; attributed to Berks Co. from newspaper lined interior, stitch constructed cardstock oval box and lid with tan background wallpaper that has three color printed floral design, interior lined in English newsprint from Reading area, 3 3/4"x 2"x 1 3/4", Condition: some rodent damage to ends of box & bug damage to lid; unknown region stitch constructed cardstock oval box with tan background wallpaper covering that has blue and brown floral pattern, interior lined with English printed newspaper (believed to be 1856 article establishing New Granada), 3 1/4"x 2"x 1 1/2", Condition: some minor bug damage to lid band, otherwise mint
$210.00
3002 folk art carved birds with paper label attributed to Samuel Benedict
ca. early 20th century; carved PA pine by Samuel Benedict, Quincy Twp., Franklin Co., PA with polychrome paint decoration and relief carved wings: one small bird with white painted body, yellow cap with black eyes, brown/orange wings with wire legs mounted to plateau base, 4 3/4"x 1 1/4"x 2", Condition: dry crackling to surface of paint; pigeon type bird with green painted body, black wings, yellow beak and eyes, fine detail pointed wings, split fan tail, wire leg mounted to plateau base and glass bead eyes, 4"x 1 1/2"x 2", Condition: small chip from front beak; [Provenance: both bought at Conestoga Auction on Oct 26, 1981]
$400.00
301Framed Fraktur of Elizabeth Boffenmyer by Samuel Bentz
ca. 1830 dated; beautiful form Fraktur birth record with Bentz's traditional colorful ball topped pedestal border with tombstone arch top clock in center top, colorfully accented diamond designs in green, red and yellow for birth of Elizabeth Boffenmeyer, daughter of William Boffenmeyer, his wife Anna (Mellinger) Boffenmeyer, born the 16th day September, in the year of our Lord 1830 in German script, 12"x 14" framed; Condition: fully restored by Maria Pukownik in 2003, a full record of before restoration and after accompanies, with paper loss to upper left & right corners, some restoration to interior was done; Bentz was from Cocalico Twp. & became schoolmaster in Brunnerville area also known as "Mt. Pleasant artist"
$3,300.00
302Wallpaper covered feather brush tube with old feather brush
ca. 1840-1860s; stitch constructed cardstock tube with two banded end caps, dark blue wallpaper with two-color oak leaf and acorn design, note on lid states "I think my mother always said this was her mother's L.G. Lusk", along with brush with black feathers, 4"d, 15 1/2"l; Condition: some separation to one cap & minor paper loss, overall very good, brush feather loose
$850.00
303Folk art carved distelfink bird with paper label attributing to Samuel Benedict
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; bird carved from hardwood and polychrome paint decorated with relief carved wings, head facing back over wings, painted green with black wings tipped in pink paint, glass bead eyes and wire leg mounted to softwood plateau, 3 1/4"x 1 1/4"x 3"; [Provenance: bought at Conestoga Auction on Oct. 26, 1981]; Condition: good condition with minimal paint wear
$775.00
304Framed compass & scherrenschnitte Valentine with pin prick accent
ca. early-mid 19th century; three-fold scissor cut circular paper Valentine with central watercolor accented compass star/pinwheel with eight pin-prick accented text boxes filled with German script with poetical verses, undated and framed in a late mahogany frame, 15 1/2"x 15 1/2"; Condition: some creasing, separation & some soiling
$220.00
305Fine folk art carved "ball in cage" whimsy walking stick
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; expertly crafted cane/walking stick with ball knob and two spool grasp, square sawn staff with seven stacked "ball in cage" carved whimsy, accented with three grooves carved above and below each window of cages, having orange and black paint accent, red stain wash and varnish surface, 1 3/4"d, 36"l; Condition: very good, carver unidentified but regionally found in Blue Ball, New Holland region
$325.00
306Small oval lidded wallpaper covered box
ca. 1830-1850; stitch constructed from fiber cardstock and cover with blue background, large three color, three mast heavy frigate colors: bright orange, black and yellow accent, and contains old buttons, 5 3/4"x 4"x 2 3/4"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Farmersville, PA on November 19, 1998]; Condition: some paper loss to edges of base & lid, water spots to lid & some sagging to lid
$500.00
307Simmons-type folk art carved bird on paint bedpost top
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; primitively whittled and polychrome painted to similarity of distelfink bird, possibly by Schtockschnitzler Simmons", the bird narrowly carved with long fan tail, high set wings that meet above tail and open carved, the eyes beaded pins with extensive colorful paint, wired to sawn gray painted bed post top/knob; Condition: very minor wear
$975.00
308Framed printed Harrisburg Geburt & Taufschein of Johannes Rock
ca. 1815 dated; angels and eagle motif broadside for Johannes Rock, son of Jacob Rock and his wife Maria Elizabeth, born on Oct. 13, 1815 in Cocalico Twp., Lancaster Co., PA with watercolor accent, printed by John G. Wiestling in Harrisburg, framed in a walnut frame, 15 3/4"x 18 1/2" framed; Condition: extensive roll creasing & paper loss to lower middle of print
$130.00
309Medium size oval wallpaper covered millinery box
ca. 1833 dated interior newsprint; softwood bottom and lid with cardstock bands, gray background wallpaper covering with red and yellow flowers, interior lined with German script printed in 1833, Lancaster, Co., PA (1 article included with long rifle talking about patented safety lock for flintlock rifles), 9 3/4"x 8"x 7"; Condition: small portion of paper on lid end missing, good condition
$260.00
310Rare folk art carved toy horse by Peter Brubacher, Clay Twp., PA
ca. pre-1898; carved one piece body and head horse with four individually carved and mounted legs, round pin eyes, leather ears, horse hair tail, brown paint over white/gray paint with exposed legs and nose, completed by Peter Brubacher as a gift for grandchildren - one of 12 total crafted, 11"x 2"x 9 1/2"; [Provenance: originally given to Emma Burkholder Frantz, sold at her sale in 1969 to her nephew, Enos Heisey and bought at his auction on Oct. 15, 1994]; Condition: crackle loss to surface, horse paint is dark brown, detailed history accompanies and Brubacher's works are detailed in Machmer's "Just for Nice" and Hess' "Mennonite Arts"
$9,100.00
311Rare Samuel Bauman Ephrata printed Taufschein of Catharina Mayer
ca. 1800-1820; broadside with Ephrata heart motif Taufschein imprint with stags, bird, flowers and tulip design, watercolor accented, printed at Ephrata by Samuel Bauman, household member of Ephrata Cloister, account is faded but for Catharina Mayer, daughter of Jacob & Anna Mayer, born 1806 and framed in a sponge painted frame, 17 1/2"x 14 1/2"; Condition: soiling, water spots & creasing, some separation, ink account is faded, fairly rare form
$160.00
312Rare homemade spike/sword walking stick found in Reinholds, PA
ca. late 18th-early 19th century; early protection from "highway man" walking stick turned from cherry wood with socket turned lower sheath that hides a hand wrought 5 1/2" iron spike, cherry sheath with brass sheet metal band, 1 1/2"d, 36"l; [Provenance: bought in Reinholds on May 5, 2001]; Condition: loose socket but overall very good with modern rubber added to base, hole drilled on handle for wrist cord
$230.00
3132 small lidded wallpaper covered boxes
ca. 1840s; both stitch constructed cardstock boxes: larger oval box from Lancaster Co. with gray/tan back wallpaper with large green and red floral print, interior lined with 1845 English Lancaster City newsprint (particularly from Ephrata Area mill along Cocalico Creek), 4"x 2 1/4"x 2 1/4", Condition: wear to edge of lid, light soiling to surface; smaller oval box with red/pink back paper and gold/black printed pattern wallpaper, interior unlined, 2 1/2"x 1 3/4"x 1 1/2", Condition: bottom damaged & lid loose, possible unmatched lid, poor-fair
$300.00
314Unusual folk art carved 3 figure scene
ca. early-mid 20th century; whimsical scene of three carved figures mounted to yellow painted plank display, each figure with fine detail carving to faces and accented with polychrome accent, two figures with cloth clothing and one painted: one is a seated man with beard wearing a straw hat; standing woman with blue check fabric dress; dark haired man with mustache standing, 11 3/4"x 4 3/4"x 7 1/2"; [Provenance: bought in New Holland, PA on August 18, 1984]; Condition: as found, mustache man missing right arm
$375.00
315Group of 3 Fraktur vorschriffts on virtue
ca. late 18th century; Fraktur vorschrifft fragment with large stylized Fraktur red letter, three line upper verse with black hatch lining and floral accents, upper portion followed by partial early German script, heading with watercolor accent scroll/floral banding, upper text translation "In Jesus Stands your Salvation Alone..." interior of large has possible maker's mark "Dugent" or "Jugend", unattributed, framed, 13 3/4"x 6 1/4" framed, Condition: lower portion is missing, believed to be Lancaster Co.; two small Frakturs on laid paper attributed to same hand as the first with large stylized red lettering that set on ink hatch lines, floral and scroll banding, both attributing to "Dugent" virtue for Frantz Her and Lowiss Her and framed in late sponge painted softwood frames, 10 1/2"x 9" each, Condition: some soiling & foxing
$350.00
3164 various wallpaper covered items
ca. 19th-20th century; early small two-level wall pocket/match safe with tape construction and blue ribbon on arch top, 2 1/4"x 3/4"x 4 1/4"; match pair of printed paper cover slipper/favors with red ribbon buckles and stitch construction, 1"x 3/4"x 3 1/4"; miniature round pin/pill paper box, 1"d, 1/2"h; Condition: as found, good
$170.00
317Fragmented Hans Jacob Brubacher Fraktur religious text
ca. late 18th century; religious text form Fraktur with remaining text boxes, watercolor tulip and heart bands, but extensive damage where ink was used to darken compass stars; text box includes verses from Psalms 112, Psalms 3:7, Psalms 101:6, etc. by Hans Jacob Brubacher (Providence Twp., Lancaster Co., PA); [Provenance: bought in Quarryville on Jan. 23, 1993]; Condition: as-is - only fragments remain
$160.00
318Woven utility muslin feed bag of John Moyer
ca. 1877 dated; hand sewn bag with black stencil for John Moyer and dated 1877 with 15 stars in arch over name, the corner with a mounted cord tie, 18"x 55"; [Provenance: bought on November 21, 1987 at a public auction in Schaefferstown, PA]; Condition: some old patches & soiling
$210.00
319Maria Rudy show towel
ca. 1841; embroidered in red cross stitch "Maria Rudy" across the top above three potted flowers with perched birds, 14"x 62"; [Provenance: purchased Nov. 15, 1987 at Weavers Co Op in Adamstown, PA]; Condition: minor soiling especially around brown threads
$475.00
3202 Maria Rudy show towels
ca. 1840; one embroidered "MARIA RUDY" across the top with central diamond and bird decorations and cross stitch potted flowers in the lower corners, 18"x 62"; the second with "MARIA RUDY" embroidered across the top in blue cross stitch, 18"x 62"; [Provenance: purchased on November 15, 1987 at Weaver's Co Op, Adamstown, PA]; Condition: very minor staining
$200.00
321Resist dyed blue tow pillowcase
ca. 1800; early pillowcase with hand loomed tape ties from Lebanon Co., PA, this pillow case matches a set of blue resist sheets in the collection at Winterthur, 23"x 16"; [Provenance: purchased Feb. 28, 1999 at Black Angus Antique Market]; Condition: as found
$900.00
322Blue resist pillowcase
ca. 1810; resist pillowcase with star and diamond designs, 24"x 14 1/2"; [Provenance: purchased March 21, 1987 at a public auction in Centerville, PA]; Condition: 1" hole in 1 side, early repaired hole at edge, minor staining
$220.00
3232 feed bags & original bag stencil for L.G. Eberly, Clay, PA
ca. 1890-1920; brown stripe accented heavy woven utility muslin bag with owner's stencil: one originally marked by Michael S. Eberly and secondary L.G. Eberly, 19 1/2"x 47 1/2", Condition: soiling & several holes; one marked only by L. G. Eberly, 19 1/2"x 43 1/2", Condition: soiling & several holes; tin sheet stencil (rectangular shape) with hand-cut letters for L.G. Eberly, Clay, PA, 19 1/4"x 11", Condition: good
$260.00
324Large sampler woven by Emma L. Shank
ca. 1888; cross stitched multicolored wools on white cotton ground, dated 1888 with central basket design surrounded by two floral baskets and multiple floral vines; [Provenance: purchased on October 2, 1993 at a public auction in New Danville, PA]; Condition: some minor losses on wooden frame
$700.00
325Decorated show towel
ca. 1831; drawn work and cross stitch, initialed AM and dated 1831 with red and blue embroidered Pennsylvania German motifs including birds, stars and potted flowers, 18 1/2"x 54"; [Provenance: purchased at public auction on Clearview Ave, Lancaster, PA on December 14, 1985]; Condition: minor soiling/fading
$80.00
326Blue resist tow case
ca. 1800; early blue and white tow case with repeating scenes of Joshua and Caleb and "HEBRN STADT" over a city scene, likely European, 28"x 45"; Condition: missing 6"x 3" piece from underside
$95.00
327Blue resist bedding case
ca. 1800; glazed and polished European case with geometric and floral decorations, 68"x 64"; Condition: as found
$170.00
328Early utility muslin feed bag of John Nolt
ca. 1826 dated; heavy woven utility muslin with hand stitched seams, bag with black paint stencil with upper and lower stars, marked "John Nolt No. 8", 20 1/2"x 52 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Manheim, PA on March 11, 1995]; Condition: soiling & old patch repairs
$475.00
329Lititz Moravian School embroidery
ca. 1820; oval embroidery of four women and baby Moses in the bull rushes, by Mary Ann Tshudy in silk and chenille thread, metallic figures and oil print on plain weave silk ground, original reverse painted glass and frame, 26 1/2"x 23 1/2" framed; [Provenance: purchased on November 21, 1996 from M. Finkel & Daughter]; Condition: professionally repaired
$325.00
330Linen sheet
ca. 1820; has brown silk stitch border, 76"x 54"; Condition: as found
$110.00
331Heavy utility muslin feed bag with stencil for Samuel Riegert
ca. mid 19th century; woven heavy muslin bag with cord tie, rectangular box stenciled owner's name Samuel Riegert, 20 1/2"x 53"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Reamstown, PA on Oct. 1, 1997]; Condition: good with light soiling & no holes
$65.00
332Sampler worked by Margaret Zahm
ca. early 19th century; alphabet sampler made in the 8th year of her lift with multicolored silk stitched on a linen ground, 8"x 18 1/2"; [Provenance: purchased Aug. 30, 1987 at Black Angus Antique Market]; Condition: minor staining & some fabric loss on needlework
$160.00
333Homespun muslin with owner stencil & date by Henry Groh
ca. 1832; woven utility muslin with red/brown stencil and dated 1832 above decorative accent, 20"x 53"; [Provenance: bought on July 3, 1988 at Black Angus Antique Market]; Condition: seams removed, overall good
$55.00
334Hanging corner cupboard
ca. contemporary in the 18th century style; in walnut with a cove molded top over a single door with two raised panels over a nicely cut out tale with two shelves, the front with a nicely antiqued appearance, made by the late Jim Tshudy, 29"x 15"x 54 1/2"; Condition: excellent & original
$450.00
335Highchair
ca. 1850; in untouched original condition, the fruit and floral shaped back over five spindles, turned arms and supports, plank seat, foot rest all resting on turned bamboo style legs, 21"x 17"x 37"; Condition: untouched condition with original finish & expected wear
$1,700.00
336Decorated blanket chest
ca. 1827; in pine with oak moldings around top, the whole in a form reminiscent of 1780, the top opening to an interior with strap hinges and left side till and grab lock, the front decorated with the initials "SB" and dated 1827, 48 1/2"x 25"x 23"; [Provenance: bought at public auction on July 30, 1980 in New Market, VA]; Condition: keeper missing
$675.00
337Ladderback side chair
ca. 1770; in maple with finial tops over three splats over the rush seat, all on four turned cylindrical legs with stretchers, 17 1/2"x 14 1/2"x 38"; Condition: rush seat in excellent condition is probably a later replacement
$95.00
338Walnut corner cupboard
ca. 1780; one piece cupboard in walnut with a molded cornice over an open top with three shelves over a single door with raised center panel secured by rattail pintel hinge, all resting on straight bracket feet, 48"x 22"x 81 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at public auction in the Gettysburg/York area on Feb. 22, 1981]; Condition: a later door lock was removed and replaced with an appropriate door pull
$375.00
339Fan back Windsor side chair
ca. 1790; contoured top ending in carved volute ears over a seven spindle back, nicely turned side supports, over a saddle seat, all resting on blunt arrow feet with H stretcher, 18 1/2"x 16 1/2"x 38 1/2"; Condition: old refinish
$110.00
340Tall red shelf
ca. 1820; in pine with a red wash, the top having a contoured backsplash over six open shelves, the top and bottom shelf are secured, the four other shelves can be removed if necessary, all resting on curved feet, 33"x 12 1/2"x 76 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at public auction in Lititz on April 17, 1986]; Condition: old chip to left side foot, original finish
$500.00
341Pinned top stand
ca. 1800; in blue paint with a three-board top over a solid apron on four tapering legs, 20"x 20"x 29"; Condition: wear to paint, pins missing
$600.00
342Room rug
ca. mid 20th century; hand braided round rug, 144"d; Condition: minor separation at seams
$180.00
343Set of 6 bow back side chairs (Harry Stauffer, Farmersville, PA)
ca. 1925; the set with curved crest over seven spindle back, saddle seat and splayed bamboo legs with stretchers; this set was made by Harry Stauffer for his brother Jacob Luke Stauffer in 1925, invoice attached under one seat, other info attached under another seat, 21 1/2"x 17 1/2"x 39"; [Provenance: bought at public auction in Brownstown, PA on Oct. 27, 1990]; Condition: excellent & original
$1,500.00
344Early farm table
ca. 1780; in walnut with a three board pinned top over three drawers with brass pulls on turned legs with a stretcher base, pins included, 31"x 70"x 28 1/2"; Condition: both battens replaced, butterfly repairs under top, some expected deterioration to bottom of feet
$800.00
345Paint decorated cupboard
ca. 1820; in poplar with the overhanging top in tiger maple paint over two doors with crotch mahogany paint, recessed panels, butt hinges and wooden pulls resting on cutout feet, 44"x 19"x 46"; Condition: old chip to front of top, age & use scuffs & scratches
$625.00
346Rope bed
ca. 1830; paint decorated to simulate crotch mahogany, the shapely headboard and footboard supported by substantial turned legs with a bun finial top and side rails similarly decorated, 51"x 73"x 37"; Condition: age & use wear
$100.00
347Slant lid desk
ca. 1810; in walnut with a dovetailed top, slant lid opening to an interior with pigeon holes and drawers, over three drawers with brass pulls, flanked by chamfered corners, all resting on boldly turned feet, 41"x 22"x 43"; Condition: replaced drawer pulls, repairs at hinges on slant front
$220.00
348Walnut shrank
ca. late 18th century; in a diminutive size, the new cove mold top and very lower portion of base and feet are new; mid-section and doors have been properly restored; two front doors with four raised panels each; sides with two raised panels each; appears to retain the original shelves, cloth hooks and backboard, 61"x 23 1/2"x 30"; Condition: handmade reproduction cornice, other replaced parts
$1,050.00
349Crib
ca. 1820; in softwood with a red wash, cut out hearts at head and foot and nine spindle sides, all on castors, 42 1/2"x 18 1/2"x 16 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at public auction in Manheim, PA on June 24, 1995]; Condition: in the original finish
$350.00
350Red wash table
ca. 1830; in pine with a red wash, pegged top over a single drawer over a hatched decoration, supported by turned cylindrical legs, 38"x 25"x 29"; [Provenance: bought at public auction in Lincoln, PA on Feb. 14, 1998]; Condition: top is a replacement from another piece of furniture; chip to molding around drawer; old restorations
$150.00
351Chest of drawers
ca. 1820; in cherry with top over three drawers over four drawers with round brass pulls, paneled ends, all resting on turned feet, 41"x 22"x 50 1/2"; Condition: horizontal split to top left drawer, old repair to top center drawer
$260.00
352Sorting table
ca. 1800; in pine with a red wash with a side and back splash and raised edge on front, all resting on cylindrical chamfered legs, 62 1/2"x 21"x 35"; Condition: age & use wear
$450.00
353Caucasian room size rug
ca. early 20th century; 140"x 105"; Condition: wear to perimeter
$1,100.00
354Fine pair of ornamental wrought iron strap hinges
ca. early 19th century; attributed to PA German settlement with round wrap pin hinge, long tapered strap with central pierced ornamental ball and extensive pierced work spear tipped tulip and heart motif cusp, the edges chamfered, 31 1/4"x 3 1/4"x 1 1/2"; Condition: surface cleaned & paint removed, overall good with no repairs
$775.00
355Early wrought & cast iron pair of andirons
ca. mid-late 18th century; small pair of early andirons with cast iron molded and mushroom capped post on wrought arch foot with wrought rivet mounted fire racks and posts with central double-bead accent, 13 1/4"x 7 1/2"x 13 1/2"; Condition: as found with extensive use pitting
$160.00
356Hand wrought "Betty" lamp
ca. 18th-early 19th century; attributed to PA heart shaped pan with single wick spout, hinged lid on double spear tipped wrap pin hinge and twisted jamb peg/hook on ball topped hanging arm, the lid with small haystack shaped mounted thumb-lift, 5"x 3 1/2"x 6 1/2"; Condition: old surface, very good
$170.00
357Unmatched pair of signed hog scraper candle sticks
ca. early-mid 19th century; both hand wrought sheet metal and probably by same smith: signed J.B. on thumb pad push rod, round hog scraper disc with base, screw and nut mounted socket with candle push rod and raise molded wax catcher, 3 3/4"d, 7"h, Condition: some surface rust & light pitting; signed with embossed strike bill in identical construction, 3 3/4"d, 6 3/4"h, Condition: good
$150.00
358Hand wrought butcher ladle signed J. Schmidt
ca. 1854 dated; attributed to John (or Johann) Schmidt (Berks Co., PA) ladle with wrought iron bowl copper rivet mounted to diamond shaped hook top handle with spade or arrow tip mount, 5 1/4"d, 19"h; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Denver, PA 5-10-1980]; Condition: bowl cracked near mount, good surface, possible new rivets, a contemporary competitor of Peter Derr
$50.00
359Rare Lincoln/Johnson political button
ca. 1864; ferrotype political button with inset tin type photo, two-part pressed tin and brass plated tin with Lincoln on one face with Union shield and Vice President Johnson in wreath on reverse, with a metal loop hanger, 15/16"d; Condition: chipping to tin type photo of Lincoln, but very rare
$525.00
3602 miniature clip-back buttons
ca. 1865; embossed brass Lincoln Memorial token type buttons with five fold-in spur tip clip with original black cloth, 1/2"d each; Condition: good, possibly removed black & white cloth, ribbons that would have been worn during Lincolns mourning period
$100.00
3612 oval miniature paintings
ca. 18th-early 19th century; 17th/18th century miniature portrait on copper sheet of unknown woman wearing Nun's outfit and head covering with layered neck cowling, portion of painting repaired, 2 1/2"x 3 1/4", Condition: extensive repairs to painting with extensive levels of paint evident; European reverse miniature oval painting of rural scene with woman in covered wagon stopped at tollhouse and framed in a brass clip over frame, 2"x 2 1/2", Condition: minor paint loss to left lower edge
$55.00
362Silk embroidered sewing bag
ca. 19th century; small sewing/coin bag made from silk thread stitch wrapped linen in zig-zag or flame stitch design, the interior in brown silk fabric, stitchwork in bright color in crimson red, green, tan-brown and blue thread with no clasp/closure, 3 1/4"x 1/4"x 3 1/2"; Condition: fraying to green silk rim trim
$300.00
363Paint decorated drawn oak handled base & 2 wrought iron tools
ca. 18th-early 20th century; PA drawn oak rod wash basket with two open loop handles, high domed cross-over bottom, braided bottom and upper bands and early gray and blue paint, 14 1/4"d, 11"h, Condition: form is similar to baskets by Sweigart family of Schoeneck and Wissler family of Lincoln, very good; hand wrought basket maker's eleven hole draw shave plate, 11 3/4"x 3 3/4"x 3/4", Condition: some rust & pitting; earlier hand wrought farrier's nail clinching iron for horse shoeing with wrapped finger hole and wide anvil face, 2 1/2"x 4 1/2"x 1 1/2", Condition: very good
$220.00
364Rare wrought & cast iron road directional sign for Millway, PA
ca. 19th-early 20th century; iron plate directional road sign with iron sheet plate back and riveted cast iron arrow and number "2" (for 2 miles), directional sign for Millway, PA, 20"x 4"x 1/4"; Condition: at one time was called Rothsville Station, as found with some pitting to surface of iron plate
$200.00
365Lancaster Co. hanging salt box with 8 section single spice drawer
ca. mid 19th century; softwood nail constructed hanging salt box with dark walnut stain finish, arch top hanger board with single hole, slanted top with hinged 3/4 lid on brass butt hinges, two compartment top, drawer divided into eight small compartments with two iron pull knobs and interior signed in pencil by owner's Mrs. Lizzie Kreider & Maria Brackbill, 14 1/2"x 7"x 11"; [Provenance: bought at public auction in Lincoln, PA on May 20, 1989]; Condition: no damage noted; Elizabeth "Lizzie" Erb Brackbill Kreider was daughter of Daniel R & Maria Groff (Erb) Brackbill, born in Talmage, PA and wife of Jacob Kreider
$600.00
366Lancaster/Berks Co. folk art paint decorated comb box/rack
ca. mid 19th century; unique form with fret-sawn spire tipped backboard with a nail mounted comb rack, nail mounted small bracket shelf and two carved small match holders; the rack painted in red milk paint with yellow and blue polka dot accent and the front decorative sawn cut-out, 10"x 4"x 11 1/4"; [Provenance: bought on July 11, 1987 at Lititz Street Antique Show]; Condition: very good
$260.00
367Mustard & black painted softwood gameboard
ca. mid 19th century; wide softwood single plank with painted checkerboard, screw mounted two battan braces nail mounted nose molded bread board banding with thin rail dividers and black paint on must base paint, reverse with a red painted carrom gameboard on a pumpkin milk painted base, 32"x 1 3/4"x 18 1/4"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Schoeneck, PA on Sept. 5, 1985]; Condition: normal paint wear from use, small crack to plank base
$210.00
368Fine Central PA round hickory splint handled egg basket
ca. mid 19th century; finely crafted basket with uniform shaved taper carved staves, fine uniform shaved weaving/web splints; single round splint rim band that has cross-wrapped banding, wide handle slide into rim band and spear tip wrapped mount with flat bottom and peaked dome center, 9 1/4"d, 8 3/4"h; Condition: excellent dark patina, good
$100.00
369Long wooden trade advertising sign for Weidman's Furniture & Undertaking
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; two-sided long horizontal hanging sign with extended molded banding, cream base paint with black lettering reading "P.W. Weidman Dealer & Manufacturer of Furnitures & Undertaking" with white band and orange accent shadowing, sign pinstriped with fan corner accent in black and band painted orange, 9' 2 1/2"x 2 1/2"x 23 3/4"; Condition: 1 slide very good, possibly against wall or at porch & other paint peeling, some trim banding damage; P.W. Weidman was listed on board of director's for Ephrata Farmer's National Bank and listed as a factory owner in Akron's Cigar Factory & Akron Shirt Factory
$1,150.00
370Unusual red painted large whetstone pocket/holder
ca. mid 19th century; accented holder to mimic historic church "wine" pulpit, semi-round with narrow tapered pointed base, carved stave form and upper portion banded with thumb-notch carved band and carved flower/button carved accents; the top is braced with metal band and lower point is shrouded in salvaged tin; all in old red paint with wire belt hanger, 4"x 3 1/2"x 12 1/4"; Condition: early patina, overall very good
$240.00
371Folk art "Uncle Sam" whirligig
ca. 1900-1920; whirligig with wooden hub two-part propeller on a tapered post, the carved wood figure with stove pipe hat, long nose, beard, loose jointed arms and legs, the figure hangs on rod between to tapered posts, the vane is peg mounted to molded walnut base, 34 3/4"x 16"x 23 3/4"; [Provenance: bought at Renningers Antique Market on March 15, 1981]; Condition: possible altered baseboard & non-operational figure, retains some paint, possibly originally crafted to have Uncle Sam dancing on board
$220.00
372PA coiled rye straw basket with assembled woven tapes & accessories
ca. 18th-19th century; early dark patina coiled rye straw basket with tight hickory splint wrapped eight coil flat bottom and twelve coil rounded bowl sides with tight wrap rim coil containing five various home woven tapes for sewing and other uses; one tight coil of earlier linen woven tape and later coil of blue and white woven tapes; winding wooden cards and small homemade tape weaving shuttle; Condition: basket has extensive wear from use & dark oxidation patina; ages of tapes & supplies vary from early to late
$575.00
373Early single side wooden trade advertising sign from Hacker's Restaurant
ca. mid-late 19th century; sign crafted from single 23" wide softwood plank with nose molded pine band and old ogee trim, secondary paint with black background with various painted lettering reading "Hacker's Restaurant - Peerless Ice Cream" with small sailboat in left corner, 11' 1/2"x 3"x 24 3/4"; Condition: two-levels of trade paint present, original paint covered but showing through, extensive paint wear, soiling & peeling paint, small portion trim less to right upper corner; Hacker's is believed to be from Lincoln area at M.B. Hacker Store, Ephrata
$425.00
374Primitive furniture store sign of T.W. Messner, Bowmansville, PA
ca. 1900-1930s; painted on old crate lid with raised painted lettering "Big Bargains and New Furniture at T.W. Messner, Bowmansville" with oak bedroom suites with prices below, the surface of the sign unpainted with raise paint lettering and has extensive weathering to two-board sign, 28 1/4"x 1"x 14"; [Provenance: bought at public auction in Bowmansville 7-5-1997]; Condition: excellent look with extensive weathering to sign surface
$150.00
375Salmon painted 12 drawer seed chest
ca. late 19th century; mixed softwood and hardwood chest in nail construction with nine small drawers over two over one single drawer; the ornate scroll/empire type front feet and square post back with turned and shaped corner post, narrow scrollwork applied apron board and egg pattern scrollwork crest board; the top of cabinet is accented with narrow ogee molded crown molding and has decorative trimmed crest with perforated oval shaped center and two turned corner post accents, painted with salmon base paint and accented with red paint, drawers in nail construction with chamfer raised panel fronts and small turned wooden knobs, and chest containing an iron hanging eye; Condition: good wear around knobs & surface oxidation
$1,300.00
3762 late coiled rye straw baskets
ca. 19th-20th century; primitive form open weave/loop rye straw table basket with flat bottom, flared sides with open work coiled central band and hickory splint wrap, 9"d, 3"h, Condition: primitive unfinished look; late high side round basket with tight wrap coil and hickory splint band wrap, seven coil flat bottom and ten coil flared side with a tight double wrapped rim, 10"d, 4 3/4"h, [Provenance: bought in Strasburg, PA 7-30-1988], Condition: very good
$80.00
377Wooden building mount painted trade sign for Hertzog's Store
ca. early 20th century; single softwood plank sign with orange background, white lettering reading "Hertzog's Store" with yellow outline and red shadowing, sign trimmed with black paint, single plank with flush mounted bread board banding, by J.P. Burkholder, 7'6"x 1"x 15 3/4"; Condition: fading, surface dirt & minor paint loss, some holes from mounting; in 1930s Jacob B. Hertzog was listed as running a grocery store at 39 E. Main St., Ephrata, PA (next to Ephrata Nat. Bank)
$1,450.00
378Paint decorated folk art wall shelf
ca. mid 19th century; in cut-out pine/hemlock pie board back with diamond notch carved edge accent, nail mounted slanted upper comb box and lower bracket shelf, in red grain paint with scratch grain twig accent, 10"x 4 3/4"x 16 3/4"; [Provenance: bought at Renningers Antique Market on Sept. 23, 1990]; Condition: front portion of shelf & support brackets missing
$100.00
379Blue/green painted Lancaster Co. hanging wall cupboard
ca. mid-late 18th century; softwood dovetail constructed cupboard with wrought nail mounted single plank back with pitch roof hanger board, the raised molded edge single plank door with slide-through dovetailed batten, wooden turned knob and is surface mounted brass hinged, pegged mortise and tenon constructed face frame with old blue/green paint over early red milk paint, 14 1/2"x 10 3/4"x 26"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction on Old Phila Pike March 5, 1988]; Condition: unusual hinge mounting appears original, paint surface secondary over red milk paint, extensive rodent chewing damage to interior shelf, top & right face rail, great look with paint wear
$375.00
380Fine twisted wire basket with carved alabaster fruit
ca. early 20th century; fine twisted wire fruit compote with raised bowl on round pedestal base; the top band with open loop band and contains a collection of 14 pieces of Italian carved marble/alabaster fruit with painted accent, 9"d, 7 1/2"h basket; Condition: minor paint chips to paint on fruit, overall very good
$260.00
381Walnut slide lid candle box
ca. late 18th-early 19th century; dovetail constructed box base with nail mounted quarter round molded extended bottom, the walnut slides ogee molded above slide rail, lid with raised panel with ogee step molded panel and has two gouge carved thumb notches, retaining an early finish, 16"x 9 3/4"x 6 3/4"; [Provenance: bought in Manheim, PA on 3-28-98]; Condition: closed end is repaired
$210.00
382Red painted wingback commode/potty chair
ca. 18th-19th century; softwood chamber commode with mortise and tenon constructed top, slope wingback with hand wrought nail fastened back, mounted brass Chippendale pulls on side and replaced cabinet door on base, 19"x 21"x 32 3/4", 16" high seat; Condition: missing original seat cover & replaced door, hardware is early but not original to form
$100.00
383Metal cabinet style electric neon sign for Lexington Hotel
ca. 1930s; sheet metal cabinet type painted hanging trade sign with white embossed milk glass letters "Lexington" (located along Loop Rd., near Lexington, PA) and red painted background with yellow lettering "Hotel" with black outline, 48 1/2"x 12"x 33 1/2"; [Provenance: bought in Ephrata, PA on 5-5-1994]; Condition: sign missing all neon hardware & missing top cover from cabinet; 1 side missing two milk glass letters; it was a speak easy during prohibition period, sign is probably after that period
$1,850.00
384Adjustable wrought iron two-arm floor candlestand
ca. 18th-mid 19th century; tapered shaft rod floor lamp with three pad feet with adjustable two-arm candlestick lamp with snuffer hook, spring brace shaft clamp and two socket candlesticks with wrought wax shields, 15"d, 56 1/4"h; Condition: excellent form, note Wallace Nutting's "Furniture Treasury" (fig. 4302)
$700.00
385Unusual iron "Betty" lamp
ca. late 18th- 19th century; hand wrought/cast iron pan with hand wrought hanger hook mounted into saddle strap mount on rear of pan, lamp with hand wrought wick pick tipped key-shaped pan cup on swivel pin with cap having a round knob, hanger has hand wrought jamb peg/hook and lamp in old radiator/gray paint, 4 1/2"x 2 3/4"x 4 1/2"; Condition: old surface, unable to determine if cast pan base or heavy hand wrought
$80.00
3862 unmatched wrought iron hogscraper candlesticks
ca. mid 19th century; punch strike dated 1863 hand wrought candlestick with round raised disc base with tubular shaft, push rod with screw-in eye screw tumb push and molded round wax ring, 4"d, 7"h, Condition: overall good with light surface pitting; smaller stick in similar construction but pewter knob on push rod and raised bead molded ring, 3 3/4"d, 7", Condition: extensive pitting to surface & rust decay to base
$130.00
3872 brass & wrought iron kitchen utensils
ca. early-mid 19th century; unsigned, small tasting ladle with brass bowl riveted to hand wrought handle with hook hanger, 2"x 9 1/4"x 1 1/2"; brass "tulip" blade spatula brass riveted to unsigned flat wrought iron handle with "snakes head" three-pin mount and hook hanger, 2 3/4"x 15 1/4"x 3/4"; Condition: both overall good with minor rust to iron surfaces
$85.00
3882 hand wrought kitchen utensils
ca. 18th-19th century; early butcher's two-prong fork with flatwork and round handle that has ram's horn accented hanger hook, 2 1/4"x 18"x 3/4", [Provenance: bought on Feb. 1, 1998 at Black Angus Antique Market], Condition: some rust pitting; signed S.W. Taylor (attributed to Samuel Taylor, East Earl Twp, PA) spatula with flat blade on arch flat top handle with rounded bottom and rattail hook hanger with large maker's name strike, 2 1/2"x 12 1/2"x 3/4", [Provenance: bought at a public sale in Lincoln, PA on November 19, 1979], Condition: good
$180.00
389Flat hand wrought ladle signed J. Schmidt
ca. 1847 dated; attributed to John (or Johann) Schmidt with flat mounted bowl on flatwork diamond shape handle with hook top handle that has spade or arrow tip mount with iron rivets, 5 3/4"d, 20 1/4"x 4 1/2", [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Reinholds on June 4, 1984]; Condition: surface pitting from poor iron & some surface rust
$130.00
390Neckerchief
ca. 1820; brown, natural and turkey red woman's linen neckerchief fine linen with turkey red cotton, brown and naturals, 35"x 31"; Condition: no damage
$150.00
391White cotton jacquard table cloth
ca. 1838 dated; C. Yordy Lampeter Square, Lancaster County 1838, 54"x 66"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Millersville, PA on May 6, 1993]; Condition: no damage
$425.00
392Privy bag
ca. mid 19th century; block pattern with stars alternating with plain blocks of red and white print on red ground with black and white small floral design, edged with red and white print and two loops of red and white on top for hanging, 23"x 23"; [Provenance: purchased on June 12, 1988 at a public auction in Mt Joy, PA; Pictured in Lancaster County Privy Bags by Clarke Hess]; Condition: excellent
$350.00
393Jacquard woven coverlet by C. Yordy, Willow Street, Lancaster Co.
ca. 1855; red and green wools and white cotton ground with bird and tree borders with floral central design, one piece, bound on top with floral cotton printed fabric, 96"x 86"; Condition: minor fabric loss
$150.00
394Rattle ball shaped pin cushion attributed to Mennonite Community of Lancaster, PA
ca. 1900-1920s; green and dark blue "pinwheel" piecework rattle and cotton/fabric stuffed ball shape pin cushion with off-set pinwheel design and printed calico fabric tape center with green cross-stitch, embroidered in purple "B", 2 1/4"d, 2"h; Condition: no damage
$220.00
395Brown & natural tow blanket
ca. 1820; with pink cross stitch "M" on one end, 76"x 68"; Condition: areas of soiling
$325.00
396Neckerchiefs
ca. 1830-1880; three machine hemmed and two hand hemmed, one silk and four cotton, various sizes; Condition: minor fading
$200.00
397Appliqued dust ruffle
ca. 1870; red floral design with yellow centers and green stems and leaves on blue and white printed ground, hand applied, 168"x 20"; Condition: minor staining overall
$50.00
398Pair of pieced pillowcases
ca. mid 19th century; pieced blocks on point of orange, blue and red print on pink printed ground and edged with red, black and white printed, opening bound with white fringe and white cotton backing, 24"x 15"; [Provenance: purchased at a public auction on Park Ave., Ephrata, PA on April 7, 1990]; Condition: good
$400.00
399Jacquard woven coverlet made by J. Witmer, Manor Twp., for Mary Mellinger
ca. 1849; red, green and blue wool and white cotton ground with bird and floral borders, floral central motifs, center seam, self borders applied from top edge, 98"x 80"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Akron, PA on May 17, 2002]; Condition: minor fabric loss
$160.00
400Mennonite Community make-do strawberry pin cushion
ca. early-mid 20th century; traditional make-do strawberry shape cushion with glass pedestal base (from salvaged lamp base), the cushion in piecework maroon wool and black felt fabric strawberry shaped top with five dangling strawberry cushions with tan thread stitch accent, 4 3/4"d, 10 1/2"h; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Reinholds, PA on April 1, 2000]; Condition: 1 moth hole noticed, overall good
$350.00
4012 long rolls of hand loomed tapes
ca. 19th-20th century; fine light brown, cream and green woven tape cord; white, tan/green and tan thread tape/cord; Condition: good
$300.00
402Linen & cotton fabric
ca. 1900; red and white duvet cover and bolster case of European origin with buttoned closure, bolster initialed "MS" in red stitching, 68"x 56" & 30"x 28"; Condition: no damage
$50.00
403Brown & natural homespun coverlet
ca. 1810; bottom of coverlet with fringe, plain weave tow, 82"x 41"; Condition: no damage
$1,500.00
404Center star pattern quilt with red & yellow triangle strip border
ca. mid 19th century; central area with solid diamonds to make large stars, inner bands of red and yellow triangles quilted with white thread following star designs with cable stitching on borders and cross stitching around star, back of printed floral design cotton, front turned to back, quilted to follow pattern of star, front turned to floral printed back, signed and dated "Mother Lydia Zug washed this in 1904", 78"x 78"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Mastersonville, PA on Feb. 15, 1986]; Condition: excellent with minor loss near bottom of star
$220.00
405Appliqued pillowcase
ca. mid 19th century; seven appliqued patterns on white ground with cross stitched red name and date "Fanny Frey 1845", 23"x 16"; [Provenance: purchased at a public auction in Mt Joy, PA on November 9, 1996, pictured in Mennonite Arts by Clarke Hess]; Condition: excellent with minor spotting
$270.00
4062 sewing notion pin pocket/pods
ca. 1900-1930; both made from cloth covered cardstock cut-out from "compass star" cut-outs, similar in form to "ground cherry" pod or "gooseberry" pod, the pockets when pushed on end open to allow storing sewing notions: one brown and blue silk fabric covering with brown silk tape accent, 2 1/4"d, 2 3/4"h; wool and cotton fabric covered pod in black, red and green fabrics with red, green and purple yarn accents, 2 3/4"d, 3"h, Condition: moth damage to red wool fabrics
$50.00
407Pair of pieced pillowcases in 4 block pattern
ca. mid 19th century; nine blocks on point on green ground with blocks and edging of yellow and red printed cottons with yellow edge finished in red and green triangular prints, bordered with red and green plain cotton, machine and hand stitched, 30"x 18 1/2"; Condition: excellent
$950.00
408Jacquard woven coverlet by I. Myer for J. Mohler
ca. 1838; jacquard pattern coverlet in wool and cotton warp and weft with center seam, self woven and applied fringe, floral bottom border, 100"x 86"; [Provenance: bought on June 14, 1990 at a public sale in Ephrata, PA]; Condition: excellent
$1,100.00
409Brown & natural plaid homespun linen feather bed case
ca. 1830-1840; with hand loomed ties, all three panels are plaid, 68"x 58"; Condition: no damage
$825.00
410Small block pattern quilt
ca. early 20th century; very small block pieced together in random designs with stripe border, front turned to back and backing with printed green, black and white design, 72"x 66"; [Provenance: bought on April 9, 2001 at a public auction in Reinholds, PA]; Condition: excellent
$1,050.00
411Star & plain block pattern pillowcase
ca. mid 19th century; red and yellow printed cottons with pink and white backing, hand pieced, 25"x 16"; Condition: excellent
$180.00
412Boy shaped pin pad/case
ca. late 19th century; piecework appliqued on heavy wool back, the pin pad shaped like a boy standing "from back" with hands in pocket, the figure with black broad brim hat with red thread embroidery, tan silk shirt, brown crossed button suspenders and black velvet pants with tan thread embroidery accent, attributed to south central PA, 4"x 11 3/4"; Condition: soiling, rust spots & fading
$25.00
413Pair of pieced & appliqued pillow slips
ca. 1827; dated "Made 1827" in red cotton embroidery, red and green printed cotton on white ground, handsewn, 24"x 17"; [Provenance: purchased on April 7, 1990 at a public auction on Park Ave, Ephrata, PA]; Condition: excellent with minor spotting
$775.00
4142 spool bird pin cushions
ca. mid 19th century; each with wooden stopper/peg foot/stand: gray-green and stripe lightweight wool fabric "hen" with tan embroidered eyes, red stitch crest/comb and green cloth tape binding, 2 3/4"x 3/4"x 4 1/4", Condition: light staining but overall very good; bird by same maker in printed purple calico fabric hen with green cloth covered tape binding at foot with red embroidered comb/crest, 3 1/2"x 1"x 4 1/4", Condition: fraying & staining
$325.00
4152 pearlware blue shell edged plates
ca. 1800; English Staffordshire pearlware blue shell edged plates: one with central blue floral design, 8 1/4"d, Condition: (6) 1/8"-1/4" colored-in rim flakes & other flaking, worn cavetto; reticulated border plate, 8"d, Condition: some edge flaking on rim
$100.00
416"Adams" pearlware blue edged covered vegetable
ca. 1825; rectangular blue edged English Staffordshire pearlware covered vegetable, impressed "Adams" with an eight petaled floral knob, 5"x 7 1/2"x 10"; Condition: spots of discoloration
$65.00
417Blue edged platter & open vegetable
ca. 1825 & 1860; blue edged pearlware scalloped edge oval platter with rope and feather/foliage rim, 8 1/2"x 10 1/2", Condition: 1/4" top rim flake; blue feathered rim oval whiteware open vegetable, 2 1/4"x 7 3/4"x 10 1/2", Condition: mellow surface
$70.00
418Blue shell edged platter
ca. 1835; with molded floral and palmate designs on border, rectangular shape with rounded corners, English Staffordshire earthenware, 13"x 16"; Condition: some discoloration & wear on edges
$75.00
4194 pieces of blue edged Staffordshire
ca. 1825-1860; pearlware scalloped edge, round deep dish with molded feather/foliage rim, 9 3/4"d, 1 1/2"h, Condition: 3/8" foot ring chip; earthenware round deep dish with molded feather/foliage rim, 8 1/4"d, 1 1/4"h, Condition: good; whiteware round feather edged bowl, 6"d, 1 1/2"h, Condition: discolored; white ware round molded shell edge bowl, impressed "Best Goods", 5"d, 1"h, Condition: some discoloration
$75.00
420Blue edged pepper pot
ca. 1830; English Staffordshire earthenware bulbous pepper pot with molded herringbone and beaded blue shoulder band, blue eight point asterisk on top and blue ring on foot, 2 1/4"d, 3 3/4"h; Condition: 3/8" under neck rim flake
$80.00
4212 blue edged platters
ca. 1830 & 1860; earthenware octagonal platter with molded blue shell edged rim and oval well, 13"x 17 1/4", Condition: some service marks; whiteware octagonal platter with blue molded feathered rim, impressed "Best Goods", Condition: some discoloration
$90.00
4223 blue edged deep dishes
ca. 1835-1860; earthenware molded shell edged dish, 8 3/4"d, 1 1/2"h, Condition: discolored; molded feather edged dish, white ware, 9 1/4"d, 1 1/4"h, Condition: 3/4" foot ring chip; whiteware molded feather edged dish, 9 1/2"d, 1 3/4"h, Condition: 1/8" top rim glaze flake & wear on cavetto
$75.00
4233 blue edged sauce boats
ca. 1825-1840; pearlware with molded blue shell edge, 2 3/4"x 2 1/2"x 5 3/4", Condition: 1/2" & 1/8" rim chips & wear on rim, slight discoloration; pearlware with molded shell edge, 4"x 3 1/4"x 7 1/4", Condition: (2) 1/8" rim stress marks by handle, 1/8" rim glaze flake & slight rim glaze losses; whiteware with molded shell edge, 4 1/4"x 3 1/4"x 8", Condition: 1 1/4" rim line, 2" lower section spider mark, discoloration
$150.00
4242 oval molded shell edge platters
ca. 1835; impressed "Adams Warranted Staffordshire" with spread eagle US seal, 10 3/4"x 13 1/2", Condition: slight wear; larger platter, English Staffordshire earthenware, 11 1/4"x 14 1/4", Condition: under rim "flake", restoration & slight wear
$75.00
4252 blue edged items
ca. 1830; English Staffordshire earthenware: bulbous pepper pot with molded herringbone and beaded blue shoulder band, blue seven point asterisk on top and blue ring on foot, 2"d, 4 1/4"h, Condition: some spalling at caster holes & 1/8" flake on collar ring, small glaze flakes on foot, some discoloration; mustard pot with molded blue ribbed shoulder ring, acanthus terminals on handle and recessed ridge ledge for lid, 3"d, 2 1/4"h, Condition: missing lid, discolored
$100.00
4264 blue edged dishes
ca. 1840-1860; molded shell edged cup plate, 4"d, Condition: good; molded shell edged sauce dish, 4 3/4"d, 3/4"h, Condition: discolored, 1/8" glaze flake from kiln removal; two shell edged side plates, 7 1/4"d, Condition: both discolored, 1 with 2 grooves cut into foot ring, 1 with 2 rim glaze flakes & surface wear
$70.00
427Cobalt decorated Cowden & Wilcox stoneware jug
ca. 1870; salt glazed slightly bulbous stoneware jug with brushed butterfly bush floral motif and daubs on handle terminals, impressed "Cowden & Wilcox/ Harrisburg, PA" and a flattened banded rim, 8"d, 11 1/4"h, Condition: some cobalt fry
$140.00
428Cobalt decorated ovoid stoneware jug
ca. 1845; salt glazed ovoid stoneware jug with brushed cobalt floral design flattened rolled rim, jump handle attached to rim, Albany slip glaze interior, Mid-Atlantic origin, perhaps New England, 8 1/4"d, 10 1/2"h; Condition: 1/2" foot flake
$240.00
429Cobalt decorated stoneware jar
ca. 1870; fine salt glazed cylindrical stoneware jar, slipped cobalt bird in the foliage motif, flattened rim, everted neck with tooled collar ring and a pair of incised shoulder rings, interior lid ledge and Albany slip glaze interior, 6 1/4"d, 7 1/4"h; Condition: minor 1/4" & 1/8" rim flakes, 2" stress mark in base
$6,600.00
4302 gallon cobalt decorated Cowden & Wilcox stoneware jug
ca. 1870; salt glazed slightly bulbous stoneware jug with brushed leafy butterfly bush floral motif and daub on handle terminals, impressed "2/ Cowden & Wilcox/ Harrisburg, PA" with a flattened banded rim, 9 1/2"d, 13 1/4"h; Condition: 3" impact spider mark above decoration; 1" stress mark at upper handle junction; 3 3/4" stress mark below decoration; 3 1/2" stress mark across base
$250.00
431Cobalt decorated stoneware jar
ca. 1875; salt glazed cylindrical stoneware jar with four brushed cobalt droops, flattened rim and tooled collar, probably Baltimore, MD origin, 5 3/4"d, 8"h; Condition: good
$85.00
432Blown glass Stiegel type enameled tumbler
ca. late 18th-early 19th century; blown uncolored glass Stiegel type tumbler with polychromal enameled (black, blue, green, red, white and yellow) birds flowers and foliage motifs, scarred base, 3"d, 3 1/2"h; Condition: minor wear on enameling
$425.00
433Molded "Rauch & Tshudy/Lititz Brewery" glass beer bottle
ca. 1875; dug blue-green glass molded beer bottle embossed "Rauch & Tshudy/Lititz Brewery" with a tooled broad sloping collar above a beveled ring, long tapered neck, rounded shoulder and cylindrical base, 3"d, 7"h; [Provenance: purchased July 1992 at Horst Auction Center]; Condition: interior residue & stains, some exterior stains
$2,100.00
434Blown glass Stiegel type enameled drug/cordial bottle
ca. late 18th-early 19th century; blown half post uncolored glass Stiegel type polychromal enameled (black, blue, green, red, white and yellow) cordial/drug bottle with rectangular base with oval corners, scarred base, rounded shoulders and a slightly flared mouth, fanned/feathered floral motifs, 5 3/4"x 2 1/4"x 3"; Condition: slight interior sickness & some enameling losses
$260.00
4353 blown glass vessels
ca. mid 19th & mid 20th century; greenish aquamarine cylindrical jar with slightly rounded shoulder and rounded rim with a scarred base, 6 1/4"d, 10"h, [Provenance: bought at public auction in Ephrata, PA on August 5, 1978], Condition: good; two mold globular teal green bottle with swirled surface, wide flat banded rim and scarred base, 5 1/2"d, 7 3/4"h, Condition: good; eleven rib apple green globular bottle with flared rim and scarred base, 3 1/4"d, 4 1/4"h, Condition: interior residue
$425.00
436Large wallpaper rectangular millinery lidded box
ca. 1840-1850s; stitch constructed of fiber cardstock with blue-gray background paper with six color rose pattern design, lid banded with light cream wallpaper covering and interior lined in unprinted paper, 15 3/4"x 12 1/2"x 11 1/2"; Condition: some early stitch repair to bottom, lid separation from band, extensive sagging, lid wallpaper has extensive soiling, string loop through 1 side of box
$55.00
4373 pieces of PA black toleware
ca. 1810-1840; dome lidded sugar bowl with flared foot, seated dome lid with two loop knob, original japanning black surface, floral leaf band near rim and yellow brushstroke accent, 4 1/4"d, 4"h, [Provenance: bought in Frysville, PA on 9-21-1991], Condition: extensive paint loss but original; hinged lid cream/syrup jug with pointed spout, domed lid and wire braced strap handle with japanning with three red ball fruit on floral leaf accent, 4 1/2"x 3"x 4 1/4", [Provenance: bought in Frysville, PA on 9-21-1991], Condition: extensive paint loss but original; rectangular octagon sided tray with flared edges, wire bracing and japanning and floral decoration, 9"x 6"x 3/4", Condition: extensive paint loss but original
$130.00
438Paint decorated lidded round saffron by Joseph Lehn
ca. 1870-1892; uncommon round cannister form wood turning by Joseph Lehn of Elizabeth Twp., Northern Lancaster Co.; poplar wood with cove molded flared foot, tight set molded lid with round ball knob, salmon paint decorated with blue, black and green accent bands with traditional strawberry design, pussy-willow band on collar, decal accents to pussy willow design decoration, 2 3/4"d, 5 1/4"h; Condition: partial paper label on base, crackled dark surface to paint, decals were used late in Lehn's career after he turned partially blind
$950.00
439Signed folk art hummingbird carving by Joseph A. Moyer, Reinholds, PA
ca. early-mid 20th century; finely carved with colorful polychrome paint, wire clip mounted to sawn burlewood stand, 3"x 2"x 2 3/4"; [Provenance: part of group bought at auction in Reinholds, PA 12-5-1989]; Condition: signed similar to Lehnware pieces by early or original owner to identify carver, dark paint surface
$1,100.00
440Early printed broadside public salebill for the Estate of George Dutt
ca. Feb 8, 1830 sale date; printed in PA German script by Johann B?r, Lancaster, quarter sheet broadside in black ink on newsprint with highlighted items including milk cows, heifers, pigs, etc. and a flax break, Abraham Gibbel Administrator, sale for the Estate of George Dutt, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co. (on road from Lancaster to Manheim), 13 3/4"x 11 3/4" framed; Condition: some creases & minor paper loss to left edge, minor separation at creases
$700.00
441Homemade turned & carved walnut shotgun cleaning rod of T.G. Neff
ca. 1904 dated; turned shotgun cleaning rod with brass rag clip on tip with handle signed by owner T.G. Neff, 1"d, 41 1/4"h; Condition: unknown family history, but attributed to Lancaster Co., PA
$60.00
442Medium size oval wallpaper store box
ca. 1830s; with uncommon softwood bottom and lid with cardstock bands, covered with cream to blue background wallpaper, accented with large red and white roll/screen print accent, interior lined on side with writing sheets from ledger and lid/bottom lined with English newsprint from Lancaster City (including 1 ad for iron railing factory of John Lenher & Co., Lancaster City); Condition: some damage & creasing to box, extensive water damage & soiling to lid
$90.00
443Black toleware domed document box
ca. 1810-1840; tin box with domed lid on clip and wire hinge and hinge hasp, brass drawer pull handle, retaining the original black japanning and decoratively banded with red/yellow swag design and ornamental yellow ball and trailing cord accent, 9 1/2"x 5 3/4"x 6 3/4"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Schoeneck, PA 10-3-1985]; Condition: extensive paint loss but original
$50.00
4442 Lehnware type egg cups
ca. mid-late 19th century; turned and paint decorated footed egg cup by Joseph Lehn, turned with traditional stepped gouge molded foot and raised beaded rim, decorated with salmon background and has strawberry pattern design, 1 3/4"d, 2 3/4"h, Condition: large chip from foot & surface wear to paint; turned and painted by William Heilig, associate to Lehn and in similar form to Lehn's but wider and shorter, painted with colorful red, yellow, blue and white floral pattern, 1 3/4"d, 2 1/2"h, Condition: some crackling to painted surface & paint loss, otherwise very good
$180.00
445Rare, Full sheet Fraktur watercolor of facing pair of parrots, attributed to a North Central Lancaster County Artist
ca. 1795-1815; following the forms established by the Otto family artists, this rare form watercolor has a facing pair of colorfully ink and watercolor painted parrots standing on bushes on either side of central flowering tree with small birds perched on top; the parrots matched by an unusual “fold & pin-prick copy or lay-out line technique”, also with fine feather accents to wings and tails; the Fraktur accented on either side by long stems with round tipped leaves and small flowers; the right side stem has an excellent colorful “Compass Flower” design on top with the flower accented with pen tip stippling; each stem has exposed roots, and the left stem has written in pencil (possibly at later time) Lancaster. The colorful work is probably a presentation piece for wedding or other special occasion and is attributed to a Mennonite artist that was working in the area of Ephrata, PA to Groffdale Church region; framed in a modern paint decorated frame, 23 1/4"x 20" framed; [Provenance: purchased at a public household auction in Smokestown, PA on September 11, 1986]; Condition: Fraktur has professional paper infill restoration to acid burned areas in black portion of tails and small portion of beak; paper has minor creasing and fraying to edges; some acid burned areas remain on feet of birds; *Note- a secondary Fraktur was sold on same auction that had a matched horse and rider Fraktur that was identical in form to the artist noted in Earnest recent publication – “Paper for Birth Days” 3rd edition vol. 4, pp.46-47. The artist is tongue-in-cheek identified as “Russell-Washington” artist. The mentioned Fraktur has the Groff family name written in pencil. It also is a match in form and technique to a horse and rider that was found in Garbisch Collection.*Thanks to research help of Alan Keyser, Lisa Minardi and the Earnests on this attribution
$6,400.00
446Signed folk art carved "American Goldfinch" by Joseph A. Moyer
ca. early-mid 20th century; expertly carved and polychrome painted goldfinch with yellow body, black accented tail, wings and beak, painted eyes, wire mounted to saw twig/burl base with maker's name written in pencil on base, 2 3/4"x 1"x 2 1/4"; Condition: dark paint surface.
$1,250.00
447Framed original watercolor by Hattie K. Brunner
ca. 1975 dated; original Hattie K. Brunner (Reinholds, PA) painting from memory of steam engine and passenger car on old Reading to Columbia line, running in winter by Hattie's childhood homestead in background with red birds on pond and weathervane, signed and dated on front and framed in a stained softwood frame, 12"x 10 1/4" framed; Condition: very good, framed & matted in modern frame
$3,400.00
448Large oval wallpaper lidded millinery/hat box
ca. later era post 1850; stick and tape assembled light cardstock with oval banding covered with tan background wallpaper that has two color large red-green roller/screen printed pattern, the lid rim banded with blue wallpaper and lid with same as box, 15"x 12 1/4"x 10"; Condition: cardstock is lighter, later period, some tape separation of lid from band & some creasing near base, some damage to lid band & some paper loss from lid
$55.00
4493 pieces of black toleware
ca. 1810-1840; black/brown japanning base paint decorated octagon tray with gray accent red flower and green leaf decoration, brush stroke accent to flared rim band, 12 1/4"x 8 1/2"x 3/4", Condition: tray retains 50% original finish; two tubular needle cases with black japanning and painted accent, 1/4"d, 8 3/4"l, Condition: both have solder & joint loss & contain long tatting needles
$50.00
450Lehnware footed saffron cup by Joseph Lehn
ca. mid-late 19th century; turned and paint decorated by Joseph Lehn; footed saffron cup turned from poplar wood with Lehn's tradition step fluted turned foot painted black, green and red with turning having a tight turned collared lid with sloped upper and round knob painted black, lid salmon painted with strawberry design and the cup with cabbage rose/peony floral design, 2 1/2"d, 4 3/4"h; [Provenance: bought at Conestoga Auction April 27, 1981]; Condition: 2 chips from foot, dark surface as found & unclean
$400.00
451Framed small watercolor Reward of Merit bird attributed to Schwenkfelder Heebner School
ca. mid-late 19th century; extremely colorful ink watercolor bird on grass with yellow and red body, orange plume on head, sky brightly painted yellow with black and red accent, small "favor" drawing with ink line boxing, similar in style to Schwenkfelder Community pieces by Heebner family, unsigned in a deep well frame, 6"x 5" framed; Condition: back on acid free paper
$425.00
452Signed folk art small carved "red capped finch" by Joseph A. Moyer
ca. early-mid 20th century; expertly carved and polychrome painted red cap finch with gray and white painted body, black/gray tail and wings, yellow head that has red cap, wire mounted to saw twig/burl base with maker's name written on base in pencil, 2 3/4"x 1"x 2 1/2"; Condition: dark paint surface
$900.00
453Framed original sleigh scene watercolor by Hattie K. Brunner
ca. 1974 dated; watercolor on paper by Hattie Brunner with red sleigh being pulled by black horse near red painted covered bridge, foreground with willow tree, background with small homestead, and woman (possibly Hattie) depicted in a red bonnet in sleigh being driven by her father, 12 1/4"x 10 1/4" framed; Condition: very good, matted & framed in modern frame
$3,300.00
454Large millinery shop rectangular wallpaper covered box
ca. 1856 dated interior newsprint; fiber/cardstock rectangular shaped lidded box with yellow background wallpaper with bright pink flower accent with black accents, interior lined with newsprints from Lancaster City dating 1856 (one article advertisement for meeting of Friends of Fremon who ran for President in 1856 as first Republican candidate), 17"x 14 1/4"x 12"; Condition: stitch repair to bottom of box, some water damage to bottom & interior paper relined, lid surface is dirty and sagging, lid probably stitch repaired
$190.00
455Black toleware decorated domed coffee pot
ca. 1810-1840; attributed to PA in tapered top lighthouse form with hinged dome lid on spear tip wrapped wire hinge, angled tubular spout and wire braced strap handle, original black japanning with large round hand painted floral and ball fruit on both sides of pot and a small ring knob with yellow brush stroke accent, 9"x 6"x 8 1/2"; Condition: retains 60%-75% original surface paint
$500.00
456Paint decorated miniature chest by Joseph Lehn
ca. 1870-1890; softwood painted miniature chest with turned feet, flat lid on brass butt hinges with round mold trim, blue-black painted turned feet, dovetail constructed chest with brown paint base, black, yellow, red and white pinstripe panels with decal and die cut accents, interior having three compartment interior, chest with small chest lock, 13 1/2"x 8 1/4"x 6 1/2"; [Provenance: bought in Lincoln July 23, 1989]; Condition: overall very good with minor paint chips & damage
$2,200.00
457Framed Fraktur bookplate of Veronica Kauffman
ca. Nov. 5, 1827 dated; watercolor floral form Fraktur taken from Psalter Spiel hymn book on early laid paper with yellow box frame with ink tip accents, text written in ornate Roman lettering with owner's name written in tombstone arch over "Geh?ret dieser Psalter - Listen to this Hymn" dated Nov. 5, 1827, the piece with three stylized roses on stems, unsigned by artist and framed in a simple walnut frame, 5 1/2"x 7 3/4" framed; Condition: 2 holes in lower portion of Fraktur, dark ink stain to left edge
$200.00
458Signed folk art carved white cap sparrow by Joseph A. Moyer
ca. mid 20th century; carved and polychrome paint decorated sparrow with brown and white painted body with gray striping, tail and head brown with gray accents, the bird wire mounted to sawn branch socket and marked on base in pencil; Condition: dark paint surface
$1,050.00
459Watercolor folk art painting by Hattie K. Brunner
ca. 1974 dated; spring scene painting of yellow painted 3 over 2 window and door farmhouse with birds on pond, trees and colorful farmstead in background, sky painted bright yellow with green painted shutters and chimneys on either end of home, 8 1/2"x 6 1/4"; Condition: signed by artist, but no figures in painting
$625.00
460Small oval wallpaper covered box
ca. mid-late 19th century; stitch constructed oval cardstock lidded box with wallpaper covered interior and exterior; the box with light tan printed wallpaper cover, lid wallpaper with dark brown floral design and separated design on band, interior lined in old "bird" design wallpaper, 5 3/4"x 3 3/4"x 3 1/2"; Condition: some fading to lid & minor fraying to edge of lid band
$180.00
4612 pieces of black toleware
ca. 1810-1840; tin sugar bowl with applied flared foot and dome seated lid with single ring/coil knob, retaining original black japanning and hand painted red flower design with green and yellow floral frond, 4"d, 3 3/4"h, Condition: extensive wear & paint loss, 50-70% surface; small syrup/cream jug with triangular spout, domed hinge lid on spear strap wrapped hinge and wire braced strap handle, retaining the original japanning with ball fruit and large flower design on jug and yellow brush stroke on lid, 4 1/2"x 3"x 4", [Provenance: purchased at Mohn's Hill Rd., Reinholds area, PA], Condition: 60-80% original surface, minor paint deterioration to lid
$110.00
462Paint decorated slide lid recipe box
ca. 1880s; softwood nail constructed with raise panel slide-lid with dark brown/black grain paint with colorful red, white and yellow pinstripe and decal decoration with decal on lid with colorful dancing crickets playing instruments, interior of lid with line of ownerships from Susan Elser, Maggie E. Mellinger, Samuel M. Furlow, Ethel L. Furlow, all of Ephrata, PA, 6"x 4"x 4"; Condition: two chips on edge of lid, possible Joseph Lehn piece
$260.00
463Framed watercolor Fraktur of birds on tulips
ca. 1800-1830; watercolor bookplate on early screen laid paper with simple brown outline box depicting two doves resting on three watercolor tulips with ink accented head, eyes and feet, painting in simple tan and brown colors and simple form, 5 1/2"x 7" framed; Condition: unsigned, unattributed, some soiling but overall good, possible early work by Johann Heinrich Otto
$725.00
464Large folk art carved distelfink bird attributed to "Schotckshnitzler" Simmons
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; primitively whittled and polychrome painted bird on bedpost top turning with bird having a long fanned tail, high set wings that touch above tail and are open carve accented, bird with carved round eye sockets, colorful yellow-green painted body with colorful paint accents, wire mounted to round turned bedpost top that looks like butterprint; Condition: minor paint flacking on tail, otherwise good
$875.00
4652 small unfinished Hattie Brunner folk art paintings
ca. 1970s; postcard size partial watercolor of farmstead auction scene with paint decorated chest and furniture outside yellow printed house and barn with pencil outlines of figures present but paint incomplete, 6 1/4"x 3 1/4"; pencil drawing of young woman in dress and bonnet, 6"x 8 1/4"; [Provenance: purchased Oct. 14, 1995 at a public auction in Reinholds, PA]; Condition: both incomplete originals by Hattie, unsigned
$180.00
466Folk art carved "G.A.R. Grand Army of the Republic" cane found in Lancaster Co.
ca. late 19th century; carved walnut tapered shaft cane with finely relief chip carved "knuckle" down front of shaft, carving depicting cannon balls above spread winged eagle grasping U.S. flag in talons with G.A.R. in wreath below flag, accented with crossed sabers/swords and single five point star and having a horse head shaped handle, 4 1/2"x 36"; [Provenance: bought at Rohrerstown, PA on Oct. 3, 1998]; Condition: light red stain & varnished surface
$200.00
467Large oval wallpaper covered lidded millinery box from Lancaster Co., PA
ca. 1846 dated interior newsprint; millinery/hat box with slat braced wood lid and bottom, cardstock bands nailed to wood, bright color background with white roller print design, interior lined in German script newsprint from Lancaster City including block printed accented advertising for David Royer Coal Yard, George Miller Drug Store, etc., 18 1/4"x 13 1/4"x 12 1/2"; Condition: some light water damage to base; stains & soiling to lid; minor bug damage to wallpaper cover on lid, but overall good
$170.00
468Black toleware decorated round cannister
ca. 1840; with hinged collared flat lid with clip and wire hinge, wire ring handle, hinged hasp and mounted clip keeper, canister containing original black japanning, upper gray band with ivy and berry paint accent and lower portion of tin with red ball fruit on floral frond decoration, 7"d, 7"h; Condition: denting to lid & back of cannister, retains 60-80% original surface, overall good
$30.00
469Paint decorated Lehnware sewing chest of Hess/Burkholder family
ca. 1874 dated; raised/coffin lid sewing chest in dovetail constructed softwood with small black paint turned feet with brass butt hinges, dark brown on red grain paint with green and red pinstripe panels with decal accent decoration, interior of lid painted for owner S.B. Hess with green lettering and red accent, interior with lift tray with five compartments and lower storage, 12 1/4"x 8 1/4"x 6 3/4"; [Provenance: bought in Kleinfeltersville, PA 9-15-2001]; Condition: detail of family register on reverse, good surface wear with dry-in crack to lid
$1,050.00
470Two-side Fraktur Brubacher family record
ca. 1787-1830; leaflet Fraktur probably removed from a family Bible in ink and watercolor on laid paper recording the family record of Christian (b. 1787) Brubacher family and wife Elizabeth (1789) Schenk-Welche and children: Susanna (1810), Jacob (1812), Elias (1814), Johannes (1816, d. 1820), Jonas (1819), Peter (1821), Abraham (1823, d. in womb), Christian (1826), Henrich (1828), Elizabeth (1830); unattributed artist with scrivener appearing to be by two different hands, the front of the leaflet with diamond border and watercolor accented Fraktur lettering, the back with an unmatched border, the family was located in Clay Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, 14 1/2"x 17 1/4" framed; Condition: minor paper loss to bottom edge, frame is cracked on one side; Possible work of Hans Jacob Brubacher with some similarity in lettering & use of diamond border
$400.00
471Large folk art fabric rooster pin cushion attributed to Sarah Huber
ca. 1900-1920; pieced rooster pin cushion wool batting stuffed with brown twill fabric, depicted standing erect on cloth covered headboard with black felt wings, red twill beard and cock's comb, colorful zig-zag type accents, pictured in Clarke Hess's book "Mennonite Arts" page 175, originally owned by Landis Huber, son of Sarah Huber (maker), 7 1/2"x 3 1/4"x 13"; [Provenance: attribution according to Clarke Hess' research; bought in Akron, PA on June 27, 1991]; Condition: some separation at seam near foot & early stitch repairs
$5,000.00
472Unfinished folk art winter scene by Hattie Brunner
ca. 1970s; sketch of church house in winter with family walking to church and two sleighs, pencil sketches and partial watercolor accent to sky and church house, 14 1/2"x 10 1/2"; [Provenance: purchased November 13, 1995 at a public auction in Reinholds, PA]; Condition: incomplete work
$100.00
473Folk art ink & watercolor paint decorated goose Easter egg of Haydn Bomberger
ca. May 15, 1890 dated; large goose egg with colorful blue and yellow painted rooster, tree in yellow in meadow, pig in yellow on grass, flying blue bird grasping small envelope in feet and pointing hand, 2 3/4"d, 4 1/2"l; [Provenance: photo in Clarke Hess' book "Mennonite Arts" page 50; bought at Bomberger sale at Rohrer's Quarry on April 24, 1999]; Condition: hole in end to remove yolk, excellent bright color with some soil spots
$1,400.00
474Small/medium oval wallpaper lidded box
ca. 1840-1860; stitch constructed fiber cardstock box with tan backed striped wallpaper of blue graining and red floral print on tan/cream background, interior unlined but bottom wallpapered with English newsprint believed to be from PA, 8 1/4"x 5 3/4"x 4 3/4"; Condition: some fraying of wallpaper edges, minor separation of lid, some loose paper on lid band
$260.00
4753 pieces of black toleware
ca. 1810-1840; fluted arch top wall pocket for matches with small angled soldered wall pocket, original black japanning and simple red-yellow brush stroke, 4 1/2"x 1 3/4"x 7", Condition: 50-65% original surface paint; round dome cap tea caddy with silo top, large ball flower and currant berry design, 3"d, 6 3/4"h, Condition: upper surface poor, 40% original surface; oval tea caddy with small flat top round cap retaining japanning and has gray upper band with bright flower and front accent, 3 1/4"x 2 1/2"x 5", Condition: 65-75% original surface
$70.00
476Oval paint decorated band box base attributed to Heinrich Bucher
ca. 1780-1800; band box in thin softwood with bentwood band that is wooden pin fastened to softwood bottom with Bucher's tradition black background with wide colorful floral design, missing lid, 8 1/4"x 4 3/4"x 2 1/4"; [Provenance: bought at Black Angus Oct 14, 1995]; Condition: separation to band, missing lid & chips along edge of band, some late glue repair
$425.00
477Pinprick & watercolor Fraktur bird favor
ca. 1841 dated; small paper merit with bright color ink outlined peafowl type bird with green body, red and orange color wings, marked in ink "Evan Biemesderfer, 1841" and accented above with pinprick "EXBD, 1841", simple softwood frame with cut sponge gray splotch on orange paint, 6 1/2"x 4 3/4"; [Provenance: bought in Ephrata on 9-29-1984]; Condition: some creasing to paper & corners cut
$450.00
478Strawberry make-do pin cushion
ca. 1900-1920; finely crafted wool batting stuffed strawberry design cushion made from red wool and brown twill fabrics, placed on a salvaged clear glass lampstand with large central strawberry with brown thread seeds and has nine small similar crafted strawberries stitched fast to large strawberry, pictured in Clarke Hess' "Mennonite Arts" book - page 174; Condition: some small moth holes to wool fabric & light soiling
$260.00
479Rectangular medium size wallpaper covered box
ca. 1830-1840s; stitch constructed cardstock box with dark blue background wallpaper that has three color white, brown and black floral design, the lid cream wallpaper banded, 11 1/2"x 9 1/4"x 5 1/2"; Condition: possible re-stitched lid, stitches loose at box band, some fading & soiling with sagging to lid
$525.00
480Softwood paint decorated salt box
ca. early-mid 19th century; unusual paint decorated salt box with softwood cut-nail constructed box with bread board arch top hanger back, green-yellow base paint with orange and green cornstalk decoration on front and side panels, the corners also cornstalk paint decorated, 5 1/4"x 5 1/2"x 7 3/4"; [Provenance: attributed to unknown/unidentified central Pa maker; bought at Black Angus on Sept. 17, 1995]; Condition: missing lid
$350.00
481Friedrich Krebs printed & watercolor accent Geburts & Taufschein of Johannes Merckel
ca. 1806 dated; heart motif printed form Taufschein on laid paper printed for Friedrich Krebs by Johann Ritter in Reading, PA with "sunflower, parrots and crown" motif watercolor decoration by Friederich Krebs for Johannes Merckel (Merkle) son of Daniel & Elizabeth (Christ) Merkel born March 13, 1806 in Berks Co., PA, 19"x 15 3/4" framed; Condition: secondary birth & baptism written by owner above crown; central fold & rolling creasing; overall good condition
$1,250.00
482Rare tramp art carved whimsey tower
ca. 1893 dated; unusual statuary style carving completed from laminated beam of a seven section graduated tower on four feet; the top section is round with fan and compass star designs, second ball in round cage, third section with inset viewing mirrors, maker's photo and initials E.F. dated 1893, fourth with carved hang bell in tower, fifth with ball in twelve post cage, sixth with ball on stand in four post promenade and last a six column arch portico base; all with extensive carved ball on perimeter and accentwork that is gold painted, surface stained and varnished, 11"x 11"x 75 1/2"; [Provenance: bought in Reinholds at Richard Reinhold auction, originally sold at Bill Schlappig sale]; Condition: top nail to top of fan tower & has sawn removed/missing parts
$1,800.00
483Early scherenschnitte Valentine with pin-prick accent
ca. 1830 dated; finely crafted round form scissor cutting with three fold/sections, border sawtooth edged with outer spinning pinwheel and fern design and interior with heart and facing distelfink birds; the center with sawtooth accent and accented with pinprick letters W.B. and date 18-30, loosely placed on a black fabric covered board, 14"d; Condition: some soiling & minor separation, no missing parts
$350.00
484Folk art carved horse head handled cane found in Mt. Joy-Manheim area
ca. late 19th century; carved fruitwood by unknown carver with finely detailed carved horse head and saddle horn and buckle, the unfinished carved shaft with relief carved "walking cowboy" outlined that has no detail carving, finely shaped eyes and nose with raised eyebrows high ridge down nose to fine detailed nostrils and muzzle, 4 1/2"x 37"; [Provenance: bought in Manheim-Mt. Joy area July 16, 1994]; Condition: large knot below handle, possible reason for unfinished carving, crack extends toward handle
$45.00
485Sampler worked by Mary Akin
ca. 1768; green, blue, brown and red wool cross stitching on tan linen ground with front edges turned to back, alphabets and numbers "Do as you would be done by: Fear God and keep his commandments for this is the whole duty of man: Eccl. 5th 12 Mary Akin Feb. 4th, 16th year of our Lord 1768", 15 1/2"x 20 1/2"; [Provenance: purchased March 4, 2000 at public auction in Lancaster, PA]; Condition: excellent with minor fading
$475.00
486PA figural hooked wool rug with seated rabbits
ca. 1900; attributed to Lancaster Co. Mennonite community; rectangular folk art style rug depicting two white/tan rabbits with pink eyes seated facing each other in fenced yarn, with halfmoon border, made from hooked uniform cut wool fabrics and yarns in burlap with gray/black tape binding, 32 1/2"x 22"; Condition: binding is probably later, mounted for hanging on board, darkening & soiling
$925.00
487Initialed homespun tablecloth
ca. 1810; with cross stitch decoration "BEVGRK" with four shaft linen pattern bands, 62"x 40"; Condition: as found
$90.00
488Early embroidered wallet
ca. 1762 dated; fine embroidered wallet made from linen with stitch wrap embroidered floral diamond grid (trellis pattern) over cardstock interior lined with blue silk, the interior flap dated and initialed "AI" with interior two pockets, 5 3/4"x 4"; Condition: wear - separation to interior fabric at flap, some thread loss to outside embroidery
$875.00
489Homespun market wallet
ca. 1800s; over shoulder market wallet with initials "JM"; Condition: as found
$190.00
490Sampler of Benjamin & Susie Lantz
ca. 1888; metallic feather ribbon and braided cord applied to perforated paper ground, applied green and red cross stitching listing the family of Benjamin and Susie Lantz, 16 3/4"x 19 1/2"; Condition: excellent
$45.00
491PA folk art hooked horse rug
ca. late 19th century; early hooked rug with running horse design depicting a gray/black horse with two white socks running on brown ground and corner block accented border, made from salvaged uniform cut hooked mixed fabrics in burlap back with woven black/gray tape binding, 35 1/2"x 19 3/4"; Condition: binding is possible to repair old loose edge, mounted to hanging ledger board, some fading
$700.00
492Decorated table runner
ca. 1800s; elaborately decorated table runner with red and blue black stitch and satin stitch birds, vines and flowers; Condition: as found
$450.00
493Religious needlework
ca. early 19th century; cross stitched religious scene surrounded by blue felt border, 28 1/2"x 46 1/2"; Condition: excellent, border probably added at later time
$325.00
494Fine folk art horse design hooked rug
ca. 1920-1930s; brown horse on gray background with arrow above horse, flower, leaf and star accents in corners and bordered with tulip and leaf design, hooked from uniform cut salvaged wool and printed fabrics on burlap back, attributed to Lancaster Co. maker from East Earl/Earl Twp., pictured in Clarke Hess' Mennonite Artsbook pg. 179, fig 139; 41 1/4"x 27"; Condition: mounted for hanging on ledger board
$550.00
495Show towel
ca. 1847; Eliza Torbert, Ida Hess 1876, Kathryn Nissley 1899, Dorothy Ritzman 1926, Gary Gainer 1953 with drawn work and knotted fringe, 17"x 50"; Condition: good
$110.00
496Blue resist apron
ca. early 19th century; apron with tapestries and floral design border, 42"x 32"; Condition: no damage
$260.00
497Blue resist linen sheet
ca. early 20th century; resist and dyed linen with a white floral pattern and a thick blue border, initialed C.R. & J.G., probably European, 100"x 50"; Condition: minor wear
$65.00
498Group of blue resist linen
ca. mid-late 19th century; six European fragments, the largest marked Hugo Baumbach, 1884, various sizes; Condition: as found
$160.00
499Group of blue resist linen
ca. mid-late 19th century; linen with text Jagen Kan die Lust erwecken and three more European, various sizes; Condition: as found
$180.00
500Framed original painting of Keller farmstead by James Keller, Ephrata, PA
ca. mid 20th century; framed in a painted molded frame, oil on canvas on hardboard of a limestone and brick farmstead in fall with farmhouse having a summer kitchen attached to rear of farmhouse, the outbuildings include Gambrel roof barn with a red tobacco barn with flaps open and frame woodshed, painted in fall with cornstalks in field, 33 1/4"x 2 1/4"x 23 1/2" framed; [Provenance: purchased at a public auction for the Keller Estate on Spruce St., Ephrata, PA on Sept. 3, 2002]; Condition: although unsigned by Jim, the back has his label
$325.00
501Period Chippendale walnut & mahogany framed mirror
ca. 18th-early 19th century; mercury/reserve silver coated mirror in early narrow ogee molded walnut frame with ornamental scroll cut top, apron and side with mounted ears cut from mahogany wood: horizontal/pitsaw marks on reverse of pediment with backboard held in place with early forged nails, 14 3/4"x 1"x 29 1/4"; [Provenance: purchased at a public auction for the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley on May 30, 1983]; Condition: upper crest missing original brace bar, 2 mirror glue repairs noted to ears, overall good condition for early period mirror
$250.00
502Painted block corner framed Mennonite painting
ca. 1867 dated frame; grain painted and scratch tip accented frame with date and verse "When you look on this frame, remember me Erma H. Hiesten, Mary C. Futer" with painting on salvaged hardboard of young Mennonite woman in "morning dress" with old Lancaster conference bonnet, marked on back of picture, John Payne D'Essex and frame found in Elizabethtown, PA, 12 3/4"x 1"x 16 1/4" framed; [Provenance: purchased June 11, 1994 at a public auction in Manheim, PA]; Condition: surface of painting has some spots, frame is very good
$100.00
503Framed historical trolley scene painting by James Keller
ca. mid 20th century; oil on canvas over hardboard painting of a Conestoga transit trolley north of Ephrata, rounding the curve near Mohler's Church of the Brethren; pictured on siding in background are wrecks of a freight car #172 and passenger car #23 (wrecked in 1923 on bridge outside of Reamstown, PA), framed in a painted molded frame, 27 3/4"x 1 1/2"x 18 1/2"; [Provenance: purchased on Sept. 3, 2002 at a public auction for the Keller Estate on Spruce St., Ephrata, PA]; Condition: unsigned on front but has his label on back
$425.00
504Mahogany veneer framed theorem painting
ca. late 19th century; unsigned floral theorem painting on tan felt fabric with stencil and free hand painted bouquet of flowers with wild flowers including bull rushes, thistle, tiger lily, poppy's, roses and tulips, framed in a mahogany veneered frame, 13 1/2"x 17"; Condition: cardstock backboard, very good
$120.00
505Framed Ephrata Cloister painting by James Keller
ca. mid 20th century; oil on canvas cover hardboard painting with a street view of Ephrata Cloister in winter with view looking over "God's Acre"/cemetery scene including: bakehouse, saal, household home/weaver house, 27 3/4"x 1 1/4"x 18 3/4"; [Provenance: purchased September 3, 2002 at a public auction for the Keller Estate on Spruce St., Ephrata, PA]; Condition: unsigned on front but has Keller's label on back
$1,250.00
506Early Victorian era theorem style painting
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; floral wreath design painting on tan felt, mounted in later gilded paint decorated frame with stencil and free-hand painted flowers including: roses, morning glory, tulips, wild roses, etc., 18 3/4"x 15 1/4" framed; Condition: small fabric tear in lower center, stains to left edge, unsigned
$120.00
507Woodbox
ca. 1830; in pine with an old grayish paint with two lift lids on top with butt hinges, all resting on turned feet, 53"x 16 1/2"x 21 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at public auction along Fruitville Pike, Manheim on June 25, 1988]; Condition: minor age & use wear
$425.00
508Dropleaf table
ca. 1835; in poplar with a red wash, single drawer with original brass pull, swing out supports for leaves, all resting on turned legs with bulbous feet, 36"x 21"x 30"; Condition: original finish
$210.00
509Bucket bench
ca. 1890; in blue paint with short top shelf with a back over a larger shelf over a lower shelf, 40"x 17"x 51"; Condition: larger shelf used for water buckets & now with cracking to wood, the feet with some deterioration
$650.00
5102 ladderback side chairs
ca. 1780; with close but not identical form, finial tops, four slats and rush seats over cylindrical legs with stretchers, 19"x 15 1/2"x 40"; Condition: later rush seats in excellent condition; 1 chair with 1 piece off 1 slat
$110.00
511Chippendale chest of drawers
ca. 1750; in walnut with a molded top over two smaller drawers over three drawers with brass pulls and molded drawer surrounds, the sides have raised panels, all resting on straight bracket feet, 41 1/2"x 21"x 43 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at public auction in Strasburg, PA on Sept. 4, 1999]; Condition: replaced brass pulls, left front foot facing and out, spurs sides worn away, 1 lock missing
$775.00
512Decorated blanket chest
ca. 1790; in poplar with paint decoration, the top with molded perimeter opening to the interior with left side till, long strap hinges and original keeper, the front and sides with decorated panels, one side bale handler over two drawers, all resting on original straight bracket feet, 51 1/2"x 23 1/2"x 29"; [Provenance: bought at a Penny Packer public auction on June 12, 1978]; Condition: case has been cleaned obscuring date and initials; drawers pulls replaced; grab lock absent
$325.00
513Set of 6 lyre back chairs (L.B. & J.S. Ebersol, Bareville, PA)
ca. 1940; set of six plank seat chairs made in Lancaster Co. with paint decorated shaped tops over a lyre back and splayed legs with stretchers, each stamped as above by the makers, 18"x 16 1/2"x 32 1/2"; Condition: excellent & original
$280.00
514Cradle
ca. 1820; in red paint with nicely shaped ends with heart cut outs, flanked by four bun finials, side pulls for rocking, shaped side panels near head, pinned construction, 38"x 32 1/2"x 24 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at public auction in Elizabethtown, PA on Oct. 9, 1985]; Condition: hood missing, but lower part is still attached
$170.00
515Soloman Gorgas, Ephrata, PA tall case clock
ca. 1790; in walnut with a molded flat top over four columns flanking the 30 hour time and strike weight driven movement with original pendulum and weight, painted iron dial signed Solomon Gorgas with serpentine hands over the cove molded top to trunk over cut out hearts over the shaped door flanked by fluted corner columns over the base with matching fluted corner columns, 18"x 11 1/2"x 91 1/2"; [Provenance: from the Lydia Hoover Estate]; Condition: lock missing, feet absent, old shellac finish applied over the original finish, both side lights cracked, original hood door glass, original paint on dial, top to fluted left side base is absent, retains the original pulley
$925.00
516Blanket chest
ca. 1820; in pine with blue paint, the molded top opening to an interior with left side till, lock and keeper and butt hinges, all resting on original straight bracket feet, 50"x 22"x 23 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at public auction in Ephrata, PA in Aug. 3, 1985]; Condition: some scuffs & staining
$425.00
517Lancaster Co. Fan back Windsor side chair
ca. 1780; elegant contoured back ending in carved volute ears over a seven spindle back, turned and shaped side supports, over a pronounced saddle seat, resting on splayed blunt arrow legs with a bulbous H stretcher in an old black paint, 21 1/2"x 17"x 36"; Condition: paint with old patina but later than chair
$1,950.00
518Walnut Dutch cupboard
ca. 1825; two piece cupboard with a cove molded top over a beaded trim over two doors with a total of 12 lights, butt hinges, over two candle drawers over the base with two doors each with two recessed panels, all resting on turned feet, 54"x 21"x 86 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at public auction in Rothsville, PA on Sept. 4, 1995]; Condition: 3 drawer pulls replaced, locks replaced, old coating applied over the original finish
$2,550.00
519Shop desk
ca. 1860; in pine with a dark original finish, slant lid top opening to a five drawer interior over two drawers, one with paint decoration, all on four cylindrical legs, 34 1/2"x 23 1/2"x 37 1/2"; Condition: missing lock & keeper, later wood strip replaced at lift lid hinges, 1 replaced drawer pull
$325.00
520Walnut storage cabinet
ca. 1835; in walnut pegged construction with a molded top over two doors each with three panels, brass turn pull, opening to five shelves, all resting on turnip feet, 35 1/2"x 16 1/2"x 73 1/2"; [Provenance: bought from Greg Kramer on May 16, 1989]; Condition: later door latch removed
$2,050.00
521Pencil post tester bed
ca. 2000; excellent reproduction in red paint with a pointed pediment headboard, L brackets for the mattress and the tester top, 59"x 81"x 80"; [Provenance: made by Jim & Nan Tshudy's son, Jim Tshudy]; Condition: excellent & original
$140.00
522Work stand
ca. 1810; in poplar with a painted surface, the two board top now without paint over a beaded apron, all on four tapering legs, 23"x 23"x 31"; [Provenance: bought at public auction in Denver, PA on Oct. 18, 1986]; Condition: stains to top; scuffs & use wear
$170.00
523Windsor sack back rocker
ca. 1790; rounded back over seven spindles with arms supported by two spindles and nicely turned supports, saddle seat on turned legs with H stretcher base and rockers, 21 1/2"x 29 1/2"x 35"; [Provenance: bought at public auction on Lake Street in Ephrata, PA on March 5, 1985]; Condition: repainted; signed & numbered indistinctly on base
$180.00
524Federal chest of drawers
ca. 1800; in figured walnut with a molded top over four drawers with pressed brass pulls over a curved skirt and similar sides, all resting on French feet, 39 1/2"x 21 1/2"x 45"; Condition: chip to skirting on right side, old repairs to feet, brasses replaced, escuteons removed & replaced with diamond shaped inlay
$500.00
525Softwood rope bed
ca. 1835; with a red wash, the headboard with a broken arch top and shaped ends, the side supports having a bulbous finial top and turned center matching turnings on footboards; all resting on tapering turned legs, 53 1/2"x 80 1/2"x 53 1/2"; Condition: side rails now with L supports for mattress
$160.00
526Bow back Windsor side chair
ca. 1800; the round back supported by a seven spindle back with a curved, rounded seat resting on bamboo patterned legs with cross stretchers, signed under seat, 19"x 15 1/2"x 38"; Condition: signed indistinctly under seat
$100.00
527Room size braided rug
ca. mid 20th century; hand braided round rug, 144"d; Condition: no damage
$350.00
528Vintage papier mache Santa
ca. 1890-1910; early German made papier mache Santa standing on a stump with black painted base, gray painted hooded coat with reflective flakes and painted face accents, 4"d, 11 1/2"h; Condition: early form with hood up, missing small feather tree, blue paper loose on bottom
$475.00
529Early German feather tree with paint decorated block base
ca. 1920s; feather tree with green painted goose feather wire wrapped bows in cloth tape wrapped dowel stem, the tree affixed to square block base with cream base paint and poinsettia/holly design accents, the bows have small red berries and early dove on top bow, white dove with pressed paper wings, 17"d, 34"h; [Provenance: purchased at a public auction in Ephrata, PA 5-9-1990]; Condition: very good
$450.00
530Vintage Japanese made standing Santa candy container
ca. 1920-1930; early Japanese made Santa figure with papier body with felt hooded coat with brown cordage trim, legs in tubular container bottom mounted to round cardstock base, having papier mache hands and face with paint accent and cotton ball beard, 3"d, 9 1/4"h; Condition: cloth belt torn, warping to base, missing tree from hand, some soiling to coat but early Santa
$75.00
531Large papier mache Santa head to hang on wall
ca. 1900-1920; probably German hand laid paper mache molded "Santa" with head having extensive molded shape of a bearded Santa wearing traditional cap, hand painted face and eyes painted blue with glitter accent to beard and other white surfaces of head, with wire hanger; [Provenance: Bought at a pubic auction in Schaefferstown, PA on March 21, 1989]; Condition: marked on reverse Dec. 24, 1900, near mint
$825.00
532Vintage papier mache Santa candy container
ca. 1900-1910; small form papier mache hollow body Santa with black painted legs and base, gray painted hooded coat with glitter accent with a painted face and beard, 2"d, 6 3/4"h; Condition: missing feather tree, small crack to base & surface wear
$160.00
533Embossed & die cut screen printed Santa
ca. 1920s; marked Germany, pictured standing with bags of toys over shoulder, black satchel and holding a bell in right hand; emboss pressed after screen printing and retaining the original cardstock fold-out stand, 9"x 3/4"x 19 1/4"; Condition: some creasing to right boot & top of tree
$290.00
534Berks/Lancaster Co. folk art painted comb rack
ca. mid 19th century; unique form with fret-sawn spire tipped backboard with a nail mounted comb rack, nail mounted small bracket shelf and two carved small match holders; the rack painted in green paint with dark green polka dot accent and the front decorative sawn cut-out, 10"x 4"x 11 1/4"; Condition: center spire missing tip, left upper spire missing, front of rack plate is missing right corner
$75.00
535Early red painted rocking horse
ca. late 18th-mid 19th century; softwood cheese-cutter rocker base hobby horse with hand wrought nail construction and early red milk paint, splayed rockers with pin and slat braces, applied sawn and shaped head and saddle along with leather strap reigns, 41"x 11 1/4"x 22"; [Provenance: purchased at Horst Auctioneers auction in Brickerville, PA 10-6-90]; Condition: repair to right rear runner & crack to back of saddle, missing peg foot rest
$775.00
536Large melon shaped gathering basket
ca. mid-late 19th century; expertly made hickory splint gathering basket attributed to Central PA with 1 1/2" wide flat hoop handle with weave covered bottom, wide hoop rim band with round rod rim, flat splint shaved and shape extended stave bands and vertical splint weave with the rim and handle hoops fastened and cross-weave braced, 14 1/2"x 16"x 14 1/4"; Condition: weaving splints dry & brittle, some weaving splint cracking or damage, good patina
$150.00
5372 tin candle molds
ca. early-mid 19th century; 12 hole candle mold with long tubular candle socket molds in wire rimmed pan base and top with roll molded and solder applied handle, 9"x 5 1/2"x 11 1/2", Condition: as found with some minor creasing; four hole handheld mold with long tapered tubular socket molds with square pan top and applied wrapped strap handle, 3"x 4"x 10 1/2", Condition: retains 2 candles still in mold, minor creasing
$90.00
538Paint decorated comb box with compass 6 point star design
ca. mid-late 19th century; softwood nail constructed box with taper pocket mounted to arch top backboard, six point carved compass point star with painted pinwheel accent, box with gray/green base paint and red/green flower leaf and heart accent and late porcelain knobs accenting upper corners of pocket, 8"x 3"x 4 3/4"; Condition: backboard has slat brace strap nailed from hanger hole to box bottom; surface of paint is dark but overall good
$475.00
539Red painted PA German plate rack
ca. early-mid 18th century; hanging wall shelf/rack with three shelves and plate keeping rail with shelves in softwood and has ornamental scroll-cut side, slide-in dovetail mounted grooved plate shelves and nail mounted ogee molded late rails, the rack with original red paint, 43"x 6"x 38 1/2"; Condition: excellent, early form with repairs to top plate rails and bottom towel rack, has added modern hangers added to top of side rails
$775.00
540Painted softwood gameboard
ca. mid-late 19th century; probably made from a salvaged cabinet door with mortise and tenon constructed black painted frame, interior panel with red/black checkerboard on one side and carom board in black/red paint on reverse, 22 1/2"x 24"x 3/4"; [Provenance: bought on a trip to Maine in June 1983]; Condition: reverse of board has recessed strap hinge cut-outs on one side rail; eye screws & wire on reverse to hang gameboard
$250.00
541Coiled rye straw bowl basket with homespun linen thread
ca. early 19th century; basket with tight wrapped rye straw coil with hickory splint banding, eight coil flat bottom and ten coil flared sides, 9 1/4"d, 3 3/4"h, Condition: very good, dark surface; basket contains eight balls of unbleached homespun linen thread with two wrapped skeins of homespun linen thread and two wrapped skeins of homespun utility (bag weaving thread), Condition: minor wear from age
$210.00
542Early tin box candle lantern
ca. 18th-early 19th century; lantern with tin frame with three clear glass lenses that are shielded by X wire bracing, lift door back/reflector and butterfly candle socket in base, double shielded vent with two rivet mounted roll molded shield and wire brace rolled ring handle that is wire mounted to lantern, 8 1/4"x 7"x 14 3/4"; Condition: very good with little rust
$375.00
543Miniature watercolor portrait of a young man in guilded frame
ca. mid 19th century; pen and watercolor tempura accented side profile portrait of an unknown young subject with brown hair and sideburns, wearing a yellow painted high collar waistcoat, white ruffle shirt and high collar printed fabric vest; the back marked in pencil "Lancaster, Pennsylvania" and framed in an oval mold and gold leaf painted frame, 6 1/4"x 7 3/4"x 1 1/4"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Lancaster, PA on 9-19-1987]; Condition: portrait is good & possibly moved into another frame, minor creasing line to portrait paper on scalp
$325.00
5442 wood turnings
ca. late 19th-20th century; turned fruitwood chalice with molded round foot, narrow spool and vase stem and flared goblet, 2 3/4"d, 5 3/4"h, [Provenance: bought at a public auction in New Holland, 3-31-1990], Condition: dark patina, some bug/rodent damage to foot; green and black painted turned oak lidded bucket with raised flat bands painted black and seated lid with black painted knob, 1 3/4"d, 3"h, Condition: very good
$100.00
545Early cast iron figural "Eyes of the Lord" stove plate
ca. early 18th century; heavy sand cast German script Biblical verse stove plate with tulips in urns blooming below arched portico with spiral column, with letter "R" and script reading "Die Augen Des Hern Sehen" and lower panel "Thomas R.B. - JAHN - RIB"; Condition: casting is heat cracked in upper right corner & lower right corner, but lower portion overall good as found without restoration
$2,650.00
546Large tin/sheet metal stag weathervane pattern
ca. mid 19th-late 19th century; made from nine individual cut-out sheets, the pattern wire stitch mounted for display of a standing stag with raised tail on large feathered arrow weathervane base, two-part spear tip arrow and each piece with finger/hanger holes, 30 1/2"x 1 1/4"x 33 1/4"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Ephrata, PA 6-8-1995]; Condition: probably stitched for display only
$850.00
547Small child's hickory splint melon shaped basket with home loom woven tapes
ca. 19th-20th century; hickory/oak splint melon shaped handled egg basket with narrow splint hoop handle and rim band, shaved and shaped rib radial stave bands and narrow splint weave (possible stain with black walnut shell stain), 5"x 4 1/2"x 4", Condition: good with minimal weaving splint damage; basket contains eight various home woven or braided tape/cords, Condition: good
$375.00
548Rare form tin 12 hole footed candle mold
ca. early 19th century; rare form mold with tapered tubular socket candle molds in pan top, mounted into high arch footed base with wire brass arch strap with flare foot, mold has wire ring hanger and wrapped wire braced strap handle solder mounted to mold, 8 1/2"x 6 1/2"x 11 3/4"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction on Mohns Hill Rd., near Reinholds, PA on 8-19-1989]; Condition: very good
$500.00
549Large slide lid document box of Abm. S. Krauss
ca. mid-late 19th century; dovetail constructed cash/document box with three section divided interior, square cut-nail mounted bottom and raised panel slide lid with three drilled finger holes; the box with wire and clip pull and black paint stenciled Abm. S. Krauss, 16 1/2"x 12"x 6"; Condition: box has little finish, possibly used as a drawer/briefcase; an Abraham S. Krauss is buried at Kraussdale Schwenkfelder Cemetery in Montgomery Co., PA
$290.00
550Unsigned folk art reverse painted portrait of a young girl in grain painted frame
ca. mid-late 19th century; primitive form reverse painting depicting a young girl with brown curly hair wearing a yellow dress, seated on chair holding a bowl on lap and cookie in left handle, wearing a white collar dress with ruffled slip and framed in a simple chamfer molded frame with rosewood stipple graining, 9 1/2"x 11 3/4"x 1"; [Provenance: bought at "Cloister Country Store", Ephrata, PA on 8-21-82; Condition: good
$450.00
551Willow banded wooden firkin with willow splint handle
ca. early-mid 19th century; coopered firkin with flared bottom, two willow splint lower bands, two willow splint upper bands, firkin retains some "putty" color milk paint with willow splint bent wood handle with wooden peg fasteners, 11"-10"d, 9"h; Condition: willow bands have pin nail fasteners & no lid, staves are loos & have extensive paint loss
$240.00
552Homemade walnut four string dulcimer/lap harp
ca. mid 19th-early 20th century; solid sawn and molded scroll top head block with simple tapered to head body, narrow fret board with iron frets and iron thread string screws, 4 3/4"- 2 3/4"x 3 1/2"x 31 1/4"; Condition: overall good
$230.00
553Oak splint round market basket
ca. mid-late 19th century; basket with wide flat hoop handle, wide shaved non-uniform staves, domed center flat bottom and rough splint rim with X wrapped splint, 14"-14 1/2"d, 12 3/4"h; Condition: good
$60.00
554Rare fine woven corn husk doormat
ca. 19th-early 20th century; this round door mat with sunburst design woven bottom and long extending shoe scraper top, each husk braided to have ends of husk extend 2" above level of woven mat, 18"d, 4"h; Condition: little wear from use, possibly Native American made in New York state
$650.00
5552 tin kitchen primitives
ca. 18th & 19th century; early baby's nursing tin/"mammy" that is lighthouse shaped with hinged dome lid, tubular nursing spout and side mounted wire braced handle, 3 1/2"x 3 3/4"x 3 3/4", [Provenance: bought at Ephrata Main St. on 7-12-1982], Condition: extensive denting & rust; later form tin heart shaped cheese mold with three triangle mounted feet, narrow arch mounted strap handle and dot and line piercework decoration, 4 3/4"x 5"x 3 1/2", Condition: very good
$80.00
556Hanging two-side neon cabinet sign for Cox's Drug Store, Ephrata, PA
ca. 1930s era; wide cabinet style sign originally neon lit with iron hanger brackets, black painted with white lettering, sheet metal with brass tag "Brotherhood of Electrical Workers" model D#7522, 42 1/4"x 10 1/2"x 14 1/2" overall; Condition: missing all tubing from sign, as found, good, Cox's Drugstore was located on West Main St., Ephrata between Church & State St.
$475.00
5572 sided sheet metal sign for J.W. Mellinger, tinsmith
ca. 1930-1950; horizontal hanging two sided sign with heavy two sheet pan construction, painted green with yellow lettering and shadow painted in red lettering, with phone #215-M(6), 46"x 1"x 22 1/2"; Condition: believed to be from Ephrata/Denver area, 1 sign side very good with little scratching or fading & other with some paint loss
$600.00
558Red & white "Cloister Ice Cream" store trade advertising sign
ca. 1950-1960s; single sided wooden frame with galvanized sheet cover, sign painted red with white lettering and has orange pinstripe around perimeter of sign, 38 1/2"x 3/4"x 20"; Condition: rust at mounting holes & some paint loss to sheet metal
$260.00
559Hanging sheet metal two-sided sign for "Beer & Wine… Proprietor Urias Miley"
ca. pre-prohibition; galvanized sheet metal sign mounted to wrought iron hanger frame, with yellow paint and red lettering, shadowing in white paint, 42"x 1"x 15"; Condition: extensive paint loss & bending to sheet metal of sign
$290.00
560"Cloister Ice Cream" trade sign
ca. 1950-1960s; single sided wooden frame with galvanized sheet cover, sign painted red with white lettering and has orange pinstripe around perimeter of sign, 38 1/2"x 3/4"x 20"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Reamstown, PA on September 18, 1995]; Condition: rust at mounting holes & some paint loss to sheet metal
$100.00
561White cotton jacquard weave tablecloth
ca. 1836 dated; made by C. Yordy, Conestoga Township in Lancaster County, 1836, 66"x 52"; [Provenance: bought on April 9, 1988 at a public auction in Kirkwood, PA]; Condition: minor staining
$70.00
562Blue & white coarse wool blanket
ca. 1860-1870; hemmed on sewing machine, 80"x 38"; [Provenance: purchased on January 24, 1988 at Black Angus Antique Market]; Condition: moth damage
$140.00
563Jacquard woven coverlet by Isaac Sheaffer, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., PA
ca. 1832; jacquard woven coverlet in wool and cotton warp and weft with center seam and self-fringe, 82"x 76"; [Provenance: bought on Sept. 23, 1989 at a public auction in Hinkletown, PA]; Condition: loss of fringe & fabric loss throughout
$130.00
564Pieced pillowcase with good luck horseshoe design
ca. 1890s; central horseshoe pattern surrounded by pieced stars with "Good Luck" and butterfly motif, edged with red and white woven fringe and bordered with green, black and white floral print, label sewn to back "to Ella Mae from Mother in 1896, made in 1896", 19"x 14"; [Provenance: purchased at a public auction on Park Ave, Ephrata, PA on April 7, 1990]; Condition: excellent
$260.00
565Lincoln, PA quilt top
ca. mid 19th century; nine block friendship quilt top with names from Lincoln, Lancaster Co., PA; red printed ground with white name blocks and yellow surrounding blocks with names including: Erwin Burkhalter, Elizabeth Staudt, Johan Reinhardt, Edward Klein, Enos Reichenbach, Lydie Reichenbach, Johannes Wetel, Abraham Schantz, Marie Wetzel, 44"x 44"; [Provenance: bought at a public auction in Lincoln, PA on March 25, 2000]; Condition: excellent
$1,050.00
5662 calico fabric sewing bags attributed to Lancaster Mennonite Community
ca. mid-late 19th century; small cinch top bag with blue calico printed pleated bag with red cotton collar and brown sash/ribbon tie, 3 1/2"d, 3 1/4"h, Condition: some fabric fraying & fading; sewing sack with blue printed calico fabric bag in wide brown printed calico flared split top collar, lined with green fabric, 6 1/2"x 1"x 8 1/2", Condition: soiling & small tear along collar seam
$240.00
5672 Mennonite Community bird pin cushions
ca. 1900-1930; fabric stuffed pin bird made with red felt and blue/gray felt, embroidered eyes, stitched cap and back mount hanging cord, 4"x 1"x 2 3/4", Condition: very good; cotton batting stuffed bird from green silk and blue floral cotton print, the bird with blue belly and wings, pink embroidered eyes and crest/cap, 4"x 1 1/2"x 2 3/4", Condition: some moth holes to belly
$85.00
568Star pattern privy bag
ca. mid 19th century; star block central motif surrounded by orange ground and printed blue and pieced brown and green triangular blocks, banded with green fabric, edged with green print and backed with plain green fabric, having applied green twisted cords, hand pieced, 19"x 20"; [Provenance: purchased at a public auction on September 23, 1989 in Denver, PA; pictured in Lancaster County Privy Bags by Clarke Hess]; Condition: 2 bleach spots on lower left corner block
$675.00
569Blue & white homespun linen bed case
ca. 1830-1840; this bed case with two panels and plaid, one of white linen, 72"x 60"; Condition: minor soiling
$50.00
570Red, brown, tan and blue two-ply wool coverlet
ca. 1830-1840; two panels joined with two ply brown linen border, three sides, sixteen shaft diamond twill, 80"x 80"; Condition: no damage
$300.00
571Jacquard woven coverlet by Henry Wise, Laycock Twp., Lancaster Co., PA
ca. 1835; made for Esther Landis, jacquard woven coverlet with wool and cotton warp and weft, self-fringe, center seam, bird and tree borders and applied cotton edge on top, 90"x 86"; [Provenance: bought on April 17, 1994 at Horst Auction Center, Ephrata, PA]; Condition: minor fabric loss
$200.00
572Star pattern pieced bolster case
ca. mid 19th century; four block star pattern surrounded by green print, backing of brown striped print turned to front, hand sewn, 48"x 19"; [Provenance: purchased at a public sale on April 22, 1989 in Salunga, PA]; Condition: excellent
$230.00
573Friendship quilt from Reinholds, PA
ca. late 1800s; 36 block friendship quilt pieced in plain and printed blocks separated by star print, backed in brown, white and red floral print with names including: Alice Brooks, Lizzie Errsman, Aunt Kate Stauffer, Aunt Lizzie Stoner, Lizzie Leed, Fannie McCorkle, John Benedict, Cora Harnish, John Benedict, Emma Movery, Kettie McCue, Mrs. A.B. Harnish, Mary Mcribee, Brother Jacob, Susan Herr, Alice Stoner, Ella Harnish, Anne Stoner, Anne Myers, Mother, Lizzie Eshbach, Alice Herr, Mrs. Erisman, Leah Martin, Mary Alice Brooks, Era Harnish, Brother Jacob, 82"x 82"; [Provenance: bought on February 28, 1981 at a public auction along Fruitville Pike]; Condition: areas of fading & wear, especially to edges
$650.00
5742 boot needlecases
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; black velvet boot with green velvet toe and boot top, padded with floral design and other embroidered accents, 5 3/4"x 8 1/2", Condition: some fading but very good; gray wool boot with padded black fabric back with various embroidered thread cover accent, 6"x 8 3/4", Condition: 2 small moth holes
$60.00
5753 velvet vegetable pin cushions
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; late Victorian period velvet pin cushions with hard stuffing, piecework with accented stems: sawdust stuffed orange velvet carrot with black paint and green dyed straw stem, 1 1/2"d, 6 3/4"h; large golden apple with reddish paint accent to bottom and wooden stem, 3 1/4"d, 5"h; small tan tomato with wire stem, 2 3/4"d, 2 3/4"h; Condition: all faded & some staining, last has ink stains to bottom
$475.00
576Pair of appliqued flower pattern pillowcases
ca. mid 19th century; four red flowers with orange centers and green leaves and vines in circular design on yellow and brown printed ground, front turned to back, hand sewn, 31"x 18"; Condition: excellent
$400.00
577Log cabin doll quilt & silk apron
ca. 1840-1900; wool face and cotton backing quilt in maroon, red and brown, 19 1/2"x 19 1/2"; apron with tape ties and brown silk initials, 14 1/2"x 14 1/2"; Condition: minor soiling
$80.00
578Two bushel tow bag
ca. 1820; coarse tow bag with tow ties, 20"x 24"; Condition: no damage
$80.00
579Jacquard woven coverlet with double house border & bird corner blocks
ca. 1845; jacquard woven center with red, blue and green wool and white cotton weft and white and blue cotton warp, self-fringe, center seam, double house and floral borders with bird corner blocks, 100"x 88"; [Provenance: bought on Dec. 6, 1990 at a public auction in Lititz, PA]; Condition: minor fabric loss
$425.00
580Bolster case
ca. 1870; four pieced stars of red and orange cotton on green ground, edged on one side with red and orange triangles, backed with pink and blue printed cottons, hand sewn, 60"x 16 1/2"; [Provenance: purchased at a public auction on Main Street, Ephrata, PA on April 30, 1988]; Condition: minor spotting
$200.00
581Log cabin quilt from Reamstown, PA
ca. 1880; log cabin quilt with red centers, surrounding printed fabrics, brown and white floral print cotton backing, brown twill weave silk edging, 80"x 80"; [Provenance: bought on Nov 16, 1988 at a public auction in Reamstown, PA]; Condition: minor fabric loss on edges, minor color loss & staining, loss on one block
$220.00
582Early distelfink bird pin cushion attributed to South Central PA
ca. mid-late 19th century; colorful piecework fabric bird with blue fabric body, orange wool belly, purple fabric wings, embroidered eyes, stitchwork accented seams, brown tufted yarn cap and purple ball/berry in beak, 4 1/2"x 2"x 3 1/2"; Condition: soiling & moth holes
$325.00
5832 rolls of hand loomed tapes
ca. mid 19th century; beautiful colorful tape woven with cream, blue, white and burgundy colored yarns, Condition: good; colorful white, cream, blue and pink woven tape, Condition: light fading
$260.00
5842 floral appliqued quilt patches
ca. mid 19th century; green, red and yellow appliques on pink printed ground, hand stitched, 24"x 24"; Condition: excellent
$400.00
585Postage stamp pattern quilt
ca. early 20th century; one inch squares pieced together in a random pattern with red and yellow print border, red, white and blue printed back with four circle motifs of red and white on blue background serving as back, 78"x 76"; [Provenance: bought on October 10, 1984 at a public auction on Duke St., Ephrata, PA]; Condition: excellent
$775.00
586Red, blue & white wool blanket
ca. 1820-1830; plain weave fine hand spun wool, 86"x 80"; Condition: no damage
$190.00
587Full size & cradle size coverlet set
ca. 1840; red, yellow and blue twill weave two panel with center seam joined in red will with initials "PEK", 96"x 80" & 38"x 38"; Condition: no damage
$750.00
5883 manganese glazed cylindrical redware jars
ca. 1875; cylindrical PA redware jars with rolled rims, everted necks, sloped shoulders and tooled foot flanges: jar with midsection coggled ring, 7 1/2"d, 10"h, Condition: 1/2" rim chip, 1/2" & smaller foot flakes, 2 1/2" base spider; jar with coggled shoulder ring, 5"d, 6 1/4"h, Condition: good; jar of southeastern PA origin, 4 3/4"d, 6"h, Condition: 3/8" & smaller rim flakes
$80.00
5892 PA redware pie dishes
ca. 1865 & 1880; drape molded redware pie dishes with yellowish brown lead glaze and coggled rim, 10"d, 1 3/4"h, Condition: center has glaze wear & service marks, also residue in use as a potted plant saucer, worn rim; reddish-brown lead glaze with cut rim, 8 1/4"d, 1 3/4"h, Condition: glaze losses in center
$65.00
590PA slipware loaf dish
ca. 1870; PA drape molded slipware loaf dish with three bands of wavy three quill cream slip on a reddish-brown lead glaze, coggled rim of southeastern PA origin, 2 1/4"x 12 3/4"x 17"; [Provenance: bought at public auction at Farmersville Fire Hall on May 29, 1989]; Condition: several areas of rim restoration, with other glaze flakes on rim & slight flaking of glaze on slip
$210.00
5912 PA redware pie dishes
ca. 1880; reddish brown lead glaze with a cut rim, 7"d, 1 1/2"h, Condition: service marks; brown lead glaze with cut rim, 6 1/4"d, 1 1/2"h, Condition: worn center & service marks
$70.00
5922 manganese glazed redware jars
ca. 1875; cylindrical jar with rolled rim, sloped shoulder and tooled flange foot, 3 3/4"d, 4 1/2"h, Condition: good; cylindrical jar with rounded rim, interior lid ledge, everted neck and rounded shoulder, glaze with a subtle streaky appearance, 5"d, 6 1/2"h, Condition: 3/4" rim chip & small glaze flakes
$100.00
593PA slipware pie dish
ca. 1860; PA drape molded pie dish slipware with three quill cross over sineware cream slip designs, all on a reddish brown lead glaze and coggled rim, 9 1/4"d, 1 1/4"h; Condition: 1" & smaller rim chip & flakes, 3 1/4" exfoliation chip on reverse, some losses of cream slip, worn glaze and service marks, 1 1/2" stress mark on reverse
$160.00
5944 miscellaneous redware items
ca. 1880-early 20th century; miniature PA turned cylindrical redware mug, rounded rim, applied ribbed strap handle, incised shoulder ring, tooled concave foot (not glazed) and a reddish-brown lead glaze, 1 3/4"d, 2 1/4"h, Condition: 1/4" rim flake; pair of molded unglaze redware pipes, 1"x 4", Condition: good; miniature toy redware saucered chamberstick with open vertical loop handle, bell shaped candle holder in brown lead glaze, 2 1/4"d, 1 1/4"h, Condition: 1/4" & 1/8" rim flakes on saucer; [Provenance: pipes purchased May 25, 1992 at Horst Auction Center, mug purchased November 20, 1982 at public auction on Sunset Ave., Ephrata, PA]
$230.00
5953 redware items
ca. 1880-early 20th century; PA redware slightly bulbous jelly jar with a rolled rim, impressed neck ring and tooled foot flange, 4"d, 4 1/4"h, Condition: glaze losses on rim; octagonal base cone shaped unglazed inkwell with ink inscription "Daniel ??" accompanied by two quill pens, 2 3/4"x 2 3/4", Condition: center only retains ink residue at top, some flaking on foot & mouth; match tree stump holder with bark like striker surface, 2 1/4"x 4", Condition: 5/8" & smaller edge flakes on foot
$90.00
596Schultz & Bros. beaver pelt top hat with original wallpaper covered box
ca. 1859; fine high top hat with shaped wide brim, interior silk lined with original trademark of Schultz & Bros. #20 1/2 N Queen St., Lancaster, PA, shaped to form of hat in stitch constructed cardstock and gray printed wallpaper covered with interior having pencil note "David Denlinger's wedding hat, married March 1st 1859", 12 1/4"x 11"x 8" hat, 14"x 12 1/4"x 8 3/4" box; [Provenance: bought in Salunga April 26, 1991]; Condition: extensive damage to box rim, minor water damage to bottom
$260.00
5974 folk art PA make-do tumbling dolls
ca. 1900; with tubular head with comical paper covering and marble/lead ball weight in tube, each with fabric cap, printed fabric clothing/bodies and cut-out paper hands and feet, three paper faces are Black Americana and one Uncle Sam, 4"h each; [Provenance: 2 bought on Clearview Ave., Lancaster, PA 10-23-1985 & 2 bought in Reinholds 3-27-1999]; Condition: all as found with soiling to fabric, 1 paper face unrecognizable
$120.00
598Watercolor & scissor cut work Fraktur Valentine/baptism record of Catharina Dangel
ca. 1843 dated; similar in form to works attributed to Wilhelm Antenius Faber or Jacob Botz with watercolor floral and heart design, color accent Fraktur lettering for Christina Dangel and red ink script verse for her in her 14th year, dated 1843, bright color flower border scissor cut accented and framed in a stained softwood frame, 9 1/2"x 8" framed; Condition: some smudging to red lettering & minor water damage
$675.00
599PA German chalkware seated cat figure
ca. mid-late 19th century; hollow form cast plaster-of-paris chalk seated cat with tail curled to left of cat with detail paint to eyes, ears and mouth only, surface of body is smooth with figure cast sitting on a round oval base, 5"x 3 1/2"x 6 3/4"; [Provenance: bought in Bowmansville, PA on August 22, 1987]; Condition: no paint except to eyes, ears & mouth; repair to left ear & chip to right ear; flaws to base
$190.00
600Hand decorated Fraktur type augmented oval bride box of Christina Ensmenger(in)
ca. 1791 date on lid; stitch assembled early cardstock rectangular lidded box with hand painted Fraktur type decorative watercolor compass-star in center of lid with owner band and name of Christina Ensmengerin (German spelling) Anno Domini 1791, the central portion of star with floral accent, outside of box wallpapered with hand painted striped wallpaper, bottom lined with old German script family record for unknown family, 14 1/2"x 9"x 4"; [Provenance: bought on March 12, 1995 at Black Angus Antique Market]; Condition: includes historical article published by Historic Manheim Preservation Foundation from 2014 with box on cover with detailed documentation of owner's family of Manheim area
$800.00
601Folk art carved & painted "whimsical" tower
ca. late 19th-early 20th century; carved and shaped form one piece of pine/softwood mounted on a chamfer molded square plank base, the tower two-tiered with shaped dome/cap, the lower level "ball in cage" carving with upper having a white painted cross in cage, painted gray with red cap, yellow painted ball and white cross, 3 1/4"x 3 1/4"x 10 3/4"; [Provenance: bought at Black Angus Market Jan. 15, 1989]; Condition: excellent patina, some paint loss
$160.00
602Framed Fraktur penmanship bookplate
ca. Jan. 10, 1837 dated; bookplate removed from English reader book, possibly a penmanship exercise copying the book by Carl Friederich Engelmann, printed in Reading in 1837; the bookplate with arched name and date with English inscription and date over penwork highly stylized with partial alphabet with watercolor infill, for or by Levi Becker and framed in a walnut frame, 9"x 11" framed; Condition: some paper foxing & small holes
$80.00
603Wooden walking stick
ca. mid 19th century; "make-do" cane made from burle off-shoot hickory twig, sawn from stump ball, the twig "off-shoot" shaved and shellac coated with surface dark from oxidation, 37"; Condition: portion of burle with bark that is shellac coated, overall good
$30.00
604Fine polychrome decorated PA German chalkware rooster
ca. mid-late 19th century; hollow mold cast plaster-of-paris small rooster on basket/stump base, the light hollow form cast rooster depicted standing erect with rail raised and fanned out with colorful watercolor paint accent to tail, wing, cock's comb, eyes and base; [Provenance: bought at Black Angus Feb. 7, 1981]; Condition: some paint loss to surfaces, overall good
$575.00
605Wallpaper covered pin cushion lidded oval sewing box
ca. mid-late 19th century; stitch constructed oval cardstock lidded box with bright yellow floral printed wallpaper, bottom of box with floral print wallpaper, lid with tan covered pin pillow and interior lined with white paper, 6 1/4"x 4"x 3 1/4"; Condition: some paper loss to edge of bottom, paper loss to rim, fabric is faded & soiled on lid
$250.00
606Folk art carved stag's head wall plaque
ca. late 19th century; sawn-carved and polychrome painted wall plaque with head in multi-part carved with black painted narrow socket eyes, mounted spoon type ears, carved and mounted horns, head mounted to green painted sawn shield shape oak plaque with wire clip hanger, 6"x 5"x 11 1/2"; Condition: minor powder post beetle damage to 1 horn & to head, some paint drying/cracking & soiling, back has partial signature of P. Herzman (?)
$230.00
607Small black framed miniature scissor cutting
ca. mid-late 19th century; small scissor cutting of a pitcher with flowers, framed in an original stained oval cased block frame with carved accent, carved from a block of wood, 2 1/2"x 2 1/2"x 3/4"; Condition: unknown artist, case appears early
$80.00
608Folk art carved cardinal handle walking stick by Ralph Buckwalter
ca. mid-late 20th century; carved and signed by Ralph Buckwalter, West Earl Twp., Lancaster Co. in two-part construction with turned or taper shaved hickory shaft with carved maple and painted cardinal as handle, the cardinal with bright red painted body, black face, black bead eyes and orange beak, 7"x 34 3/4"; Condition: beak is chipped & left edge of tail is rough, cap of head chipped & stained
$30.00
609PA German chalkware seated cat figure
ca. late 19th century; undecorated hollow form cast plaster-of-paris smiling cat figure depicting a cat seated facing right wit tail curled up to right side of cat, erect ears, quirky smiling mouth and set on a raised rectangular base, 4 1/2"x 4"x 7"; Condition: never painted & some casting flaws to outer edge of base, minor chip to left ear
$140.00
610Medium oval lidded wallpaper covered box
ca. 1830-1840; stitch constructed oval cardstock band box with early green back wallpaper with bright two-color orange and black floral wreath design with interior and bottom of box lined in white paper, 10"x 7 3/4"x 4 1/2"; Condition: sagging & soiling to lid; some paper loss to edges but excellent early wallpaper
$575.00
611German pull-toy horse & two wheel cart
ca. late 19th century; early period papier mache horse on wooden carved legs with dapple gray hide, mohair mane and ears, horsehair tail mounted on tin wheel plank top cart, the horse with glass eyes and retains partial faux leather harness, 10 1/4"x 3 3/4"x 10", Condition: extensive bug damage around upper portion of legs; red paint accented cart with two wooden hub wheels with cloth rims, 19"x 8 1/4"x 7 1/4", Condition: very good
$240.00
612Fraktur birth & baptism record of Elizabeth Schmeltz attributed to Andreas Kessler
ca. 1787 dated; finely executed ink scrivener work record with primitive watercolor parrots, distelfink and floral design for Elizabeth Schmeltz, daughter of Johannes and Elizabeth (Kapp) Schmeltz born Sept. 25, 1787 in Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co., 22 3/4"x 16"; [Provenance: purchased on April 11, 1981 at a public auction in Kinzer, PA]; Condition: some crease separation
$700.00
613Folk art "whimsy" smoothing stick/measure
ca. late Victorian period; in mixed rosewood, hardwoods and bone accents has lower portion with flat stock 3/4"x 1/2" with carved center mark and 20" scratch mark with red wax marking, set into a turned bone ferrule, decorative turned handle with sawn lantern center and wire mounted turned pinecones, 31"; Condition: believed to be used in sewing as a measure stick
$75.00
6142 small round wallpaper covered boxes
ca. mid-late 18th century; both attributed to Lancaster Co. stitch constructed cardstock lidded boxes with wallpaper covering: larger with tan/gray wallpaper covering and lid with hand printed wallpaper and small applied floral accent, interior lined in German newsprint from Lancaster Co. (including partial ad for Philip Schum copper kettle shop & interior of lid with article about Civil War), 2 3/4"d, 2"h, Condition: lettered on exterior by owner L.G., some fading, but very good; smaller lidded box with gray/tan wallpaper and green bands, lid with watercolor accent, interior wallpaper lined, bottom marked by owner Phares '80 (1880), 2 1/4"d, 1 1/2"h, Condition: some minor soiling & fading but overall very good
$210.00
615Small folk art carved bird on twig wall plaque
ca. mid 20th century; carved and polychrome paint decorated hummingbird, primitively whittled with little finish work, tack nail eyes, colorful pint accent and wire to twig wall plaque with wire hanger, 3 1/4"x 1 1/2"x 4 3/4"; Condition: bug damage to twig hanger, otherwise very good
$220.00
616Framed printed taufschein by S. Baumann (Samuel), Ephrata
ca. 1796 dated, printed 1800-1820; printed at Ephrata Cloister by Baumann, Ephrata Cloister householder member, on laid paper with Ephrata traditional heart motif with watercolor accented floral birds on stems and stay block prints, the interior block uncommon with two doves on stem design; the record for Maria Elizabeth Mohr, daughter of Peter and Catharina (Tryon) Mohr, born Oct. 11, 1796, Dauphin Co., PA, 25"x 21 1/4" framed; Condition: edges worn with minor tears, but overall good condition, frame is modern
$180.00
617Wallpaper rectangular box of Jacob Fahnestock
ca. 1867 dated; stitch constructed cardstock lidded rectangular box with bold brown floral printed wallpaper, interior unlined but has pen-worked signature of Jacob Fahnestock April 14, 1867, lid with secondary name written in 1927 on top of lid (unknown), 4 1/2"x 3 3/4"x 2 1/4"; Condition: some paper wear to edges of lid
$200.00
618Pair of folk art carved barn swallows wall plaque
ca. early-mid 19th century; pair of whittled primitive carved hardwood swallow type birds with glass bead eyes, colorful paint accent with black tail and wings, white belly, and yellow jaw; wired facing each together to sawn tree wood mushroom wall plaque with wire hanger, 7"x 2"x 4 1/2"; Condition: traditionally thought to be German import, but possible late immigrant transient carver
$400.00
6192 framed Scherrenschnitte scissor cuttings
ca. mid-late 19th century; framed two parts: rare scherenschnitte pattern pie shaped cut blue "oak tag cardstock" with peafowl bird perched on outer edge, interior with three levels, the outer level with facing turtle doves and ring and two interior sections with fancy lattice scroll design; the second paper cut-out scherenschnitte round Valentine with eight sections/cut-out four fold pie design, 23 1/2"x 18 1/2" framed; Condition: unknown artist & unsigned, both in good condition with some fold line darkening on paper cut
$140.00
620Paint decorated framed N. Currier lithograph "Doctor Franklin"
ca. mid-late 19th century; printed by N. Currier, the lithograph titled "The Art of Making Money Plenty…" by Doctor Franklin with bright colorized vignette of Franklin reading a book and pictograph accent to verse, framed early softwood tenon and peg constructed frame with early red paint, 11 3/4"x 15 3/4" framed; Condition: good
$525.00
621Long oval lidded wallpaper box with owner name & dated in ink
ca. 1818; stitch and glue constructed cardstock oval lidded box with early laid thick cardstock, wallpapered with early yellow based paper that has white stencil/screen stipple design, interior wallpaper with hand laid paper, interior of lid signed in ink, 7 1/2"x 4 1/4"x 2 1/2"; Condition: extensive wear to edges of lid, soiling to surface of wallpaper
$350.00
622Framed folk art chicken drawing
ca. 1887 dated; pen and crayon colored folk art chicken removed from an old composition book, partially signed by child artist Anna K(?), pen and ink outlined with extensive feathering accent to tail and around breast and wings; the chicken standing on a long peafowl feather and brightly accented with wax crayons, framed in a late oak frame, 11"x 9 1/4" framed; Condition: paper is glue attached to backer board, overall very good
$50.00
623Small oval wallpaper lidded sewing box
ca. mid 19th century; unusual form with wooden lid and bottom, nail fastened cardstock bands, wallpapered in blue background wallpaper with large black screen/stencil printed design that has white accent, interior lined in blue construction paper with interior retaining small paper scrap history of Mordegun Lincon family with bottom lined in Bible Society publication, 4 3/4"x 3 1/2"x 2 1/4"; Condition: some surface soiling & wear to edges
$575.00
624Decorated bed sheet
ca. 1830; with cross stitch flower and name "Barbara Shearer", 80"x 76"; Condition: as found
$30.00
625Sampler by Sabra W. Peck
ca. 1827; alphabet and floral design sampler in silk on plain weave tin linen ground, green and white zig zag cross stitched border with multicolored alphabet in central area inscribed "Sabra W Peck was born October 29th 1813, did this work in the 14th year of her age 1827", 16"x 19 3/4"; Condition: some staining
$190.00
626Early homespun utility muslin feed bag of Daniel Eschliman
ca. 1830s; bag with black stencil of owner's name over earlier owner's stamp with date 1834, 20"x 44 1/2"; [Provenance: bought on October 5, 1985 at a public auction on Hahnstown Rd., Ephrata, PA]; Condition: earlier stamp is illegible, some repairs
$30.00
627Hooked runner with squirrels
ca. 1930-1950; folk art design hooked long hallway runner with four seated gray squirrels on purple background, bound with eight colors of lined various colors and trimmed in 5 1/2" wide multi-color striped border, made from various salvaged, ripped and cut hooked fabrics in woven crocheted back, 88 1/2"x 26 1/2"; Condition: some fabric fading with no soiling/fading
$450.00
628Decorated towel
ca. 1826 dated; initials MEM with pair of angels in pink, brown and white cross stitch, 17"x 26"; Condition: areas of staining, especially at bottom, 1/2" hole along right side
$25.00
629Unframed sampler with alphabet & figures
ca. early 19th century; alphabet at top with floral vases in green, brown and tan cross stitched on plain white ground, edged with red thread, 11 1/2"x 11"; Condition: minor staining
$180.00
630Homespun linen feed bag of Jacob Lied
ca. early-mid 19th century; hand stitched homespun fabric (muslin) feed bag with side mounted braided cordage tie, bag with simple owner stencil for Jacob Lied (attributed to Jacob Lied, East Cocalico/Cocalico Twp. 1783-1846), 18"x 55 1/2"; Condition: some soiling, very good
$100.00
631Large special occasion bed/floor covering by Emma Blank
ca. 1922 dated; crewel work and cross stitch stickwork homespun/muslin rug designed for a wedding ceremony with cupid cherub with bow and arrow red border with hearts in corner, four colorful large peacocks in floral bushes, two central pine trees, maker's name with date in center, colorful yarns embroidered into unbleached homespun wide fabric with center seam, made by Emma L.M. Blank in 82nd year, 84"x 8' 9"; Condition: bolts are 42" wide; unique form in old fabric bolts, unknown use, some light soiling
$60.00
632Decorated bureau scarf
ca. 1860; cross stitch and running stitch in brown, red, tan, yellow and white stitches, 17"x 33"; Condition: minor soiling
$30.00
633Early utility muslin feed bag with small bag stencil of "C.H. Eberly"
ca. mid 19th century; traditional form bag with hand stitched seams with corner mounted braid cordage, strike type stencil with round coin or communion wafer size owner's name near rim of bag, 19"x 56"; Condition: believed to be from Clay Twp., Lancaster Co. with little wear
$130.00
634Fanny Frey show towel
ca. 1849 dated; pink, brown and tan cross stitch - Fanny Frey with text: "When I am dead and in my grave and all my bones are rotten, when this you see, remember me lest I should be forgotten. The grass is green the rose is red, here is my name when I am dead Fanny Frey", marked 4th day of October AD 1849 with a hunting scene, 17"x 58"; Condition: faded with minor soiling
$500.00
635Copper sheet bag stencil for Michael Eberly
ca. early-mid 19th century; hand-cut copper sheet stencil with flying eagle design on top of rectangular shaped stencil with rounded corners, the stencil with an 18 and open window for year date and same number with open slot for bag number, attributed to Clay Township, Lancaster Co., 12 3/4"x 8 1/2"; Condition: good
$675.00
636Decorated show towel
ca. 1808, 1828 & 1840; Magdalena Forrer 1808; Anna Herr 1828; Barbara Herr 1848 with cross stitch, back stitch, chain stitch and drawn work designs, 17"x 54"; [Provenance: purchased at May 23, 1993 at Black Angus Antiques Market]; Condition: no damage
$525.00
637Heavy utility muslin feed bag of Samuel Detweiler
ca. early-mid 19th century; heavy woven utility muslin hand stitch bag with fold-out side flap and corner mount tie cord, bag with owner stencil in black, Samuel Detweiler, attributed to Lancaster Co., 19 1/2"x 53 1/2"; Condition: some early patch repairs & soiling
$55.00
638Caucasian room size rug
ca. early-mid 20th century; 134"x 106"; Condition: minor low spots & general wear
$1,900.00
639Persian mat
ca. early 20th century; 48"x 29 1/2"; Condition: minor wear, loss to fringes
$120.00
640Caucasian room size rug
ca. mid 20th century; 160"x 120"; Condition: areas of fading
$350.00
641Decorated rocker
ca. 1860; contoured top with floral and draping décor above the decorated lyre back flanked by arms ending in scrolls, curved seat, all on long rockers, 21"x 35"x 39 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at public auction in Schoeneck on Dec. 2, 1989]; Condition: alligatored original finish
$100.00
642Bucket bench
ca. 1870; in pine with gray paint, nicely cut out sides with the flat top over two shelves in nailed construction, 25"x 12"x 49 1/2"; [Provenance: bought at public auction in Denver, PA on June 17, 1991]; Condition: base reinforced right & left side
$300.00
643Blanket chest
ca. 1820; in pine, painted red with a yellow fluted border surrounding top, opening to an interior with left side till strap hinges with lollipop ends, grab lock and keeper, retaining a period key, all resting on turned feet, 50 1/2"x 23"x 26"; Condition: use & wear dings to top
$180.00
644Red Dutch cupboard
ca. 2000; excellent reproduction of a late 18th-early 19th century Dutch cupboard with a cove molded top over a fancy dental molding trim over two doors with double arcades each and twelve lights total, wooden pulls over two candle drawers over the base with three drawers over two doors and raised panels, all resting on straight bracket feet, 59"x 21 1/2"x 88"; [Provenance: made by Jim & Nan's son, Jim Tshudy]; Condition: excellent antiqued finish
$1,650.00
645Blanket chest
ca. 1800; in pine with the top having bread board ends opening to a left side till grab lock and strap hinges; the entire chest in a red paint, all resting on straight bracket feet, 50"x 21"x 24"; Condition: age crack to top; original skeleton key & keeper are off but with chest; back left foot replaced; left side molding return at base is damaged
$170.00
646Kitchen table
ca. 1820; in walnut with a pinned two board top over two drawers with thumb molded perimeters and wooden pulls over turned legs with bulbous bottoms, 46 1/2"x 34"x 30"; Condition: expected stains to top
$675.00
647Drying rack
ca. 2000; 19th century style drying rack with three mortised and tenon racks, straight sides on pegged shoe type feet, in an antique style red paint, 38"x 18"x 53 1/2"; [Provenance: made by Jim & Nan's son, Jim Tshudy]; Condition: good
$40.00
648Walnut blanket chest
ca. 1800; with a molded top opening to an interior with left side till with a walnut top and bottom board, keeper and grab lock, and strap hinges with lollipop ends; the front with original iron escuteon all resting on splayed feet, 50"x 24 1/2"x 27"; Condition: old refinish
$210.00
649One drawer stand
ca. 1830; poplar with an old original stain, the square top over the single drawer with wood pull, all on turned bulbous legs, pinned construction, 17 1/2"x 20"x 30"; [Provenance: bought at public auction in Ephrata, PA on Nov. 19, 1984]; Condition: deterioration to finish
$210.00
650Lancaster Co. fan back Windsor side chair
ca. 1790; the contoured top ending in carved volute ears over a five spindle back with turned side supports and saddle seat all on blunt arrow legs with a bulbous turned H stretcher, 19 1/2"x 17"x 36 1/2"; Condition: refinished
$400.00
651Walnut desk & bookcase
ca. 1835; unusual one piece diminutive case in walnut with molded top over two doors opening to two shelves over a fall front opening to a pigeon holed interior, over two doors with additional shelf, all resting on turned feet and all doors with recessed panels and butt hinges, 28"x 19 1/2"x 79"; [Provenance: bought at public auction in Compass, PA on Dec. 12, 1987]; Condition: lock missing on fall front, retains the original surface
$1,000.00
652Dropleaf table
ca. 1850; softwood table in a dark mahogany finish, two leaves with swing out supports, a single drawer with wooden pull, all on turned cylindrical legs with bulbous feet, 36"x 20 1/2"x 30"; Condition: old refinish
$40.00
653Pencil post bed
ca. 2000; fine reproduction in red paint with a pointed pediment headboard, side rails with connectors for wooden mattress supports, 61"x 81"x 80"; [Provenance: made by Jim & Nan Tshudy's son, Jim Tshudy]; Condition: includes wooden mattress supports, excellent & original
$190.00
654Stool
ca. 1830; softwood with round top on four chamfered legs with stretchers in red paint, 16"x 16"x 24"; [Provenance: bought at public sale on Wedimansville Rd. in Ephrata, PA on Sept 10, 1988]; Condition: use wear
$140.00
655Hepplewhite chest of drawers
ca. 1810; walnut with inlay, the top with cross banded inlay around perimeter over four drawers with brass pulls and line inlay, flanked by inlaid sides, over a cross banded inlaid shaped skirt, all supported by French feet, 43 1/2"x 21"x 38"; Condition: replaced brasses, some staining to top
$550.00
656Lancaster Co. fan back Windsor side chair
ca. 1790; the contoured top ending in carved volute ears with a five spindle top, turned side supports, oval seat supported by blunt arrow feet and turned H stretchers, 19 1/2"x 17"x 38"; Condition: old refinish
$525.00
657Child's bed
ca. 1820; softwood with a red stain, nicely shaped headboard with four chamfered feet/posts supporting the side rails, pinned with mortise and tenon construction and old rope for mattress still attached, 39"x 27 1/2"x 56"; [Provenance: bought at public auction in Leola on Sept. 19, 1981]; Condition: normal age & use wear
$120.00
6582 ladderback chairs
ca. 1760; both with three splat backs, side supports with finial tops, rush seats, all on straight cylindrical legs with stretchers, 18 1/2"x 14"x 36"; Condition: 1 seat is a newer replacement, both chairs with minor losses to bottom of legs
$70.00
659Sheraton tall chest of drawers
ca. 1825; mixed wood tall chest in cherry and mahogany veneer with a cove molded top over a horizontally reeded border over three drawers over five drawers, all with original brass pulls and retaining the original locks, the sides with double recessed panels, all resting on original turned feet, 43 1/2"x 22"x 66 1/2"; Condition: cock beading on right sides of three drawers is damaged or absent, original finish, includes original key, old chip to one drawer support
$800.00
