German Christmas Ornaments Kugels in Grape Pattern

We recently purchased these Christmas tree decorations as "antique" out of a good collection of old ornaments. We loved the form, rich color, and excellent condition. We don't know enough about this category to determine the age, so we've priced them accordingly.

$28 each

Antique French Cookware Brass Confiture Preserves Pot

In 19th century France marmelade and preserves were cooked in large, hand hammered brass pots with a traditional design on the rim. This is the largest one we have ever seen (29" x 10"). Especially charming is the careful early repair on the bottom. This would definately be a statement piece in a French County Kitchen. Ask for detailed pictures!

$250

Antique Zinc Chicken Pot Pie Baking Mold and 19th Century Walnut Slaw and Cabbage Cutter

Chicken pot pie is a Piedmont North Carolina tradition. This large (20" x 15"), heavy old baking pan was probably used commercially or for pie production in a local church. In this area, Moravian churches still bake chicken pot pies as money-raisers. With a great graphic look, it is priced at $98.

The 19th century walnut wood slaw or cabbage cutter was also found in the Piedmont, N. C. area. It has just the right warm patina with a folk art form that shouts individuality! At 15" tall it is a nice little piece of Americana for...

$120.

Set of Handmade Vintage Wood Marquetry Lamps

This set of American folk art lamps are perfect for the cabin look. The smaller two are 11" high, the larger one is 21 1/2" to the top of the harp. With great patina and in original condition, they appear to be made by the same hand.

$125 for all three

Antique Scottish Spongeware Carpet Balls and American Cordial Bottle

The two spongeware Scottish carpet balls are from the Victorian era - NOT reproductions! More colors and patterns are available from our collection of 19th century carpetballs.

The little antique green bottle sports its original label for a non-alcoholic cordial. The colors of the label are especially rich, and the bottle and label are in excellent condition.

Carpetballs: $120 each
Cordial Bottle: $35

Antique Southern Highlands Berry Basket

This is a quirky little antique basket in very nice condition measuring about 9 inches high and 7 x 8" wide.
It has a great patina and an interesting raised center.

More antique baskets available.

$75

Antique Tole Tray and Matching Box in Chinoiserie Design

The center of the tole tray shows the orginal "turkey red" color of this set, while the soft mustard of the edge of the tray and the box reflect a soft patina produced only by age. This is a charming set, with Chinese figures decorating both pieces. The bottoms of both pieces are black. The tray is 9" x 7".

$125

Antique French Quimper Sugar Pot with Lid

For the French Country pottery collector, this unusual little sugar pot would look great on the breakfast table. It is marked HENRIOT QUIMPER FRANCE 99, and is in good condition with some wear to the rim (ask for more pictures!) The typical Breton shell motif tops the lid depicting a Breton peasant. We purchased the piece in Brittany on our first trip to France many years ago. The base is 6 inches wide.
More nice pieces of Quimper available.

$110

Antique Wrought Iron Strap Hinges with Pintles

Restorers looking for original sets of hand forged strap hinges know how difficult it is to locate hinges with original pintles. These examples come out of Piedmont North Carolina, and include an extra pintle. One pair is 20", the other 22".

$145.00 for All

Antique George Washington (Iron) Andirons

This handsome pair of 19th Century andirons depict a confident, debonair George. In excellent condition, the back portion is dovetailed into the front and can be disassembled. The andirons are 20" tall, 9" wide at base, and 17" deep. These would make an impressive addition to a period house, priced to sell.

$554.00

Vintage Folky White Shelf from Piedmont Area of North Carolina

At a recent country auction we spotted this folky shelf coming out of the log cabin behind the ante-bellum Moravian house in piedmont North Carolina. It's a saucy looking shelf with a folk art feel and a great profile - old, but not ancient. A perfect space for displaying smalls!

Size: 6 x 30 3/4 x 33 1/2 inches.

$175.00

Mid-Century French Couture Hatbox from Philadelphia Store

This fabulous, large hatbox in colors of red, white, and blue uses the names of the most famous Parisian millinery designers and images of noted Parisian tourist destinations (Eiffel tower, Notre Dame, etc.) in the graphic mid-century (circa 1950) design. In excellent condition, the large box is14” wide x 7” tall. On the bottom is the name of the well-known Philadelphia, Pa. hat store: Le Bonnet Chestnut Hill. A rare find for the collector who understands the centuries old American fascination with French fashion!

Designer names include Colombier, Cange, Albouy, Marchard, Paulette, Achille, Orcel, and Chabaud.

$125.00

Antique German Children’s Toy Nesting Blocks of Wood and Paper with Holiday Motifs

The lovely images on this set of antique blocks include themes of Christmas (a Christmas tree, cherubs harvesting trees, Santa Claus putting a bad boy in his bag, toys) Easter (rabbits, chickens, eggs, and lamb), pets, abc’s, and childhood pleasures. The set is complete and in remarkable condition for its age (over 100 years old). The largest block, 3 3/4” tall by about 4 ¼ wide, is marked Germany.
$225

Antique Mochaware (mocha ware) Yellowware (yellow ware) Kitchen Mixing Bowl

This large (11 ½” diameter) nineteenth century bowl has an unusual blue mocha seaweed type pattern in the white band above the narrow double brown bands. A handsome piece in very nice condition, it’s been used for making southern biscuits! Inquire for close-up pictures.
$335

Antique English Staffordshire Blue and White Transferware Plate, Antique Blue and White Stoneware Salt Crock with Blackberry Pattern, Antique French Faience Potpourri Jar (19th century French Country Pottery)

The blue-tinted (pearlware type) glaze on this fine 9 ¾ inch English transfer ware plate and its lighter weight indicate a date of circa 1825. The center image depicts fishermen with their net, and the border includes grapes and flowers. In excellent condition.
$110
The American blue and white salt glazed salt crock (5 ¾” across, back 5 ¾” high) is in very nice condition, with clearly defined blackberries framing the raised “SALT.”
$65
The elegant little French potpourri jar is intricately decorated in typical Quimper type motifs. Marked “CM”, it is in very fine condition with its original lid. Ask for detailed images! This rare piece measures 7 ½” high.
$145

Antique Irish American Folk Art Calligraphy of the Kelly Harrold Family Tree

This unique and wonderful family tree of the Kelly and Harrold families was created by a skilled artist. At first glance, each name appears to be a calling card. Closer examination shows that what looks like a series of engravings in different typefaces has been completely executed by hand. It was designed for Hugh Kelly and presented to his wife with “God as Our Protector.” A green “Irish” flag on the Kelly side depicts a Celtic harp. An American flag represents the Harrold side. The paper is watermarked “Bristol L M” and a hand drawn date of 1870 represents the marriage of Hugh and Bridget. In an old frame, the calligraphy is in very good condition, with some darkening on the upper side borders. American folk art at a sophisticated level!

$295

Antique English Lusterware Face Pitcher of Bacchus from the Staffordshire Potteries

This circa 1820 English face pitcher is in very good condition, with vibrant colors typical of the period. An old, handwritten label on the bottom, probably from an early collector, reads "Lane End Factory," indicating a New Hall attribution.The pleasant, smiling face reminds one of the joys of indulging in wine. 5" high.

$155

19th Century French Ironstone Transferware Plates with Children and Vocations

We all have ambitions for our children! On each of these humorous 7" dessert plates parents predict the future occupations of their children based on their childhood inclinations: the child who nurses animals will become a doctor, the one that builds with blocks, an architect. An optician, a chemist, a musician, a soldier, and an engineer are also depicted.
The mark, “Digoin & Sarreguemines France” points to a circa 1895 date. The transfers are black and the basketweave pattern border is highlighted in blue.

Nine different plates available.

$45.00 each

Antique American Pantry Box

We think this is an exceptional pantry box with it's impressed mark "E. Murdock Jr. Boston" on the lid, its fine patina, and pegged construction. The Elisha Murdock Company manufactured woodwares, and its Boston plant operated until 1882. The box carries its orginal color and must have started as a nineteenth century white but has mellowed out to a cast of gray, cream, or palest green, depending on the light. Some collectors refer to this color as "oyster." It measures 9 7/8" across and 5" high. Ask for close-ups of the mark on this special piece of American woodenware!

$310

Antique Adams Rose Plate circa 1835 English Ceramics

We’ve enjoyed displaying this Adam’s Rose plate for many years because of the bold color and pattern. The style was popular in early 19th century America and shards are often excavated at the period's historic sites. The 10" plate is in excellent condition.
Size: 10”

$145