I have been an avid collector of country, primitive antiques for about 60 years. During those years I have collected, sold, collected, sold---you know how that goes. I was a single owner antique shop for many years. With the onset of the internet my selling venue has changed. I now have a website artantiquesmichigan.com. Some of you may know me from there. I hope to bring to my Dig site the same quality country, primitive antiques as I offer on my website, at reasonable prices. I will update my Dig site every month between the 15th. and 17th. of each month. You will find fresh to market items at that time. My preferred method of payment is by check. Made payable to Joanne Getz. I offer a lay a way plan to help you with your purchases. Michigan residents add 6% Sales Tax. I do hope you will stop by often. I can be reached nearly anytime at joannemargetz@gmail.com
or call me 9894281009.
8115 Rubicon Rd, Port Hope, MI 48468 989-428-1009
A wonderful piece of American treenware. This treen bowl has the best Red painted surface and pronounced beehive turnings that give the bowl and outstanding presence. The bowl measures 17 3/4 (18 3/8 out of round) and 5 1/2 inches deep. The bowl is American and in excellent condition. The bowl is circa 1860 or so. It is a beautiful piece of American treen. Price: $1695.00 + shipping
Price: $1695.00 + shipping
An interesting drainboard. This drainboard still has quite a bit of its original Cream painted surface. Not too large, not too small, perfect for just about any spot. The board measurements go from 13 to 10 inches wide from back to front and cants 3 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches from back to front and measures 16 inches long. The surface is wonderful, worn from use and still retaining quite a bit of its original paint. Price: $550.00 + shipping
Price: $550.00 + shipping
An 18th. century ball footed bible/document/table box. The box has the best original dry, Red painted surface. The case is dovetailed and has the best original turned bun feet. The box is most likely New England and is circa 1740-1780 and is made of Poplar and Pine. The lid is original and has its original snipe hinges. The surface is all original with expected typical losses, stains, it is original and untouched. One repair of note is, the top front applied half round molding on the lid was professional restored. The original lock is missing and the one on the box dates to the early 19th. century. The box measures 19 inches wide, 11 1/2 inches deep and 11 1/2 inches high.
Price: $1375.00 + shipping
This is a very fine looking, c. 1850 round pantry box with original grain painted decoration in Mustard paint. This is possibly a Lancaster Co., Pa. piece as this style of grain painting is found on many utilitarian items from this area–e.g. buckets, firkins, salt boxes. All nails and pegs are present, and the paint is in excellent condition. The bottom has two exposed nails, but it is still tight. The lid fits snugly and has a few small rubs. It measures 9 1/2″ diameter and 5″ tall. It would be a stunning addition to a stack, but it is a great piece in its own right. The lid is original. I think the sides of the lid were just rubbed with white paint while the top of the lid was grain painted. This has been part of a CT collection.
Price: $495.00 + shipping
A very nice, late 18th. to early 19th. century lamp tidy. The tidy has a simple design and form. To me it looks to be New England, definitely American. The tidy has dark Spanish Brown painted surface. The tidy is in excellent condition. These tidy’s were used to elevate the lighting devise so that the light diffuses better. The tidy measures 9 1/2 inches tall, the top measures 2 3/4 inches in diameter and the base measures 3 3/8 inches square. Simplicity at its finest. Betty lamp not included.
Price: $1350.00 + shipping
An outstanding wall box having great form, original painted surface and American–possibly New England. The form is just striking having the two ears that have a wonderful lollipop as the hanger. The surface has its original dark Spanish Brown, dry surface. The construction is with early square nails. The wall box measures 12 x 6 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches. The overall condition is excellent. Circa 1820-1840.
Price: $1650.00 + shipping
A very unusual bail handled pantry box. This bail handled pantry was designed for special use. It is different in the fact that there is a rectangle plug with a Shaker knob on the top that removes and reveals a larger opening and then there is a peg that can be removed to relieve pressure. I don’t believe it was used for a liquid as there are no seepage or leak marks on the pantry. Perhaps it was used to store a large grain or something of that nature. It may be Shaker (I say that because of the unusual knob). Whatever it was used for it is quite an unusual piece. The paint is wonderful, original Black paint. The pantry is secure with stable secure bands. The pantry measures 11 x 8 inches. This piece is American and out of Ohio.
Price: $795.00 + shipping
A very nice example of a late 18th. century rush nip/candle holder. The light has a beautifully shaped wooden base that has its original dark painted surface. The iron work on the rush nip and candle light are just excellent. Especially the candle holder, it is a full blown design. More classic is form and very pleasing. The light is in excellent condition, most likely American, New England. It measures 9 1/2 inches tall and the base measures 4 x 3 3/4 inches. P
Price: $775.00 + shipping
A very nice, smaller paint decorated box. Measures 10 1/4 “ x 6 1/4” x 6”. This Box is in very nice condition and comes from a private Virginia collection. The inside is signed box was probably a gift to a bride in the mid 1800s. The box is complete and still retains its Pin hinges and original lock and hasp. The paint is still strong and complete. There is a small checking crack on top of lid. Can be seen in picture. Circa mid 1800’s.
Price: $895.00 + shipping
I really can’t say enough about this wall box. It is American, New England/Massachusetts, steeple back wall box with the best possible original paint. The way the paint is worn is just amazing. It is dry with great patina and surface. The paint is a red/brown, more to the red, and is just perfect on this wall box. Lovely steeple back wall box with canted well. The overall condition is excellent and in line with a wall box of this period. The wall box measures 19 1/4 inches tall, 12 3/4 wide and 4 3/4 deep. This wall box is constructed with early square nails. The box may be late 18th. century to early 19th. century.
Price: $2200.00 + shipping
THIS IS A WONDERFUL BOX THAT WAS FOUND IN NEW JERSEY. THE BOX FEATURES ORIGINAL COTTER PIN HINGES, SHORT RISE LEGS, ORIGINAL RED PAINT AND A NICE CLEAN INTERIOR.HOWEVER, THE GREATEST ATTRIBUTE OF THIS BOX, BESIDES ITS AGE AND SIZE, IS THE ORIGINAL ALL WOOD LOCKING MECHANISM. IT IS INTERESTING AND UNUSUAL TO FIND A WOODEN LOCK. WHILE THE BOX IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, THERE IS A TIGHT CRACK ON THE RIGHT PANEL AND A VERY TIGHT SURFACE CRACK ON THE LEFT PANEL. NEITHER AFFECT THE STABILITY OF THE BLANKET BOX. THERE IS NO KEY, AT THIS POINT IN BOX LIFE THE LOCK CAN BE OPENED OR CLOSED SIMPLY BY TILTING THE BOX. DIMENSIONS ARE 14”L X 6 3/4”W X 8 3/4”H. THE BOX HAS RED PAINT AND NOT A STAIN. VERY SWEET, EARLY AND UNUSUAL. AMERICAN, CIRCA 1840 OR SO. More photos available.
Price: $1495.00 + shipping
Just a great size on this snuff. The taller ones are more difficult to come by. this snuff measures 5 inches tall and has a diameter at the opening of about 1 7/8 inches. The condition is excellent.
Price: $195.00 + shipping
This wall box is just wonderful. The box is constructed with thick Pine wood and constructed with square nails. The paint is wonderful, Dark Brown–the best original dry surface. The overall look of the box is fabulous. The design has a dome shaped back and measures 15 1/2 x 8 x 5 1/2 inches. American painted wall box from the early part of the 19th. century.
Price: $850.00 + shipping
This is quite an unusual iron floor light. Looks like a typical iron light base but this light has a removable loom light. At the top of the iron shaft there is a loop which holds a candle light. The candle light hooks into the hole. The light can be removed whenever needed or the light can be used as a traditional floor light. The floor light has three penny feet. The light measures 28 1/2 inches tall. The removable loom light measures 11 inches and each penny foot extends about 6 1/2 inches. Early 19th. century American iron floor light.
Price: $1295.00 + shipping
I just love this early Santos. I purchased it several years ago from Susan MacKay. Carved wooden torso. This Santos does show quite a bit of wear and tear but I think all the flaws add to the beauty of this piece. The arms are articulated. All original surface and paint. There is quite a bit of inactive wormwood but I guarantee it is inactive. I have had this piece displayed in my living room for over 10 years. Please look at the photos to get a good view of this beautiful piece. It measures 23 1/2 tall and the base measures 8 x 8 inches. More photos available
Price: $2195.00 + shipping
American Schoolhouse Book Cupboard having old, if not original Blue/Grey painted surface decorated with a floral design down the front panel. The cupboard has a warm Folksy/Country appeal. The cupboard is mortised and has square nailed construction, iron hinges. Circa 1820-1840. The cupboard measures 23 x 16 x 6 1/2 inches deep. There are two shelves inside. The original hanging holes are worn thru and there is a wire for hanging. The interior of the cupboard has yellow paint. Looks like someone slapped some paint on the inside for some reason, it makes no sense. The lock is missing. Other than expected wear and the paint splotches it is in excellent condition.
Price: $995.00 + shipping
I just love this old, early 20th. century packing box. I loved this one because it is stamped with “Uncle Sam”,in red and blue, on the front of the box. Great graphic, The box is in excellent condition and measures 13 x 7 x 4 inches.
Price: $375.00 + shipping
You don’t come across early labeled firkins very often. This one happens to be an outstanding example of one. It is a pristine piece in every way, from the construction to the paint. The firkin is profusely decorated with black painted scroll design. Labeled on the front and back C.TARTAR. The writing on the back is faded. The lid is initialed J.C.L and the lid is also impressed with J. Proctor Waterford ME. Overall condition of the firkin and the paint is excellent. The quality of this piece is worthy of a museum and would be a highlight of any personal collection. It is a large piece measuring 13 inches tall. The diameter across the top is 13 1/4 inches and the diameter across the bottom is 14 inches. Great oxidation under the lid. More photos available
Price: $2795.00 + shipping
This piece is an absolute treasure. It is a hair memorial for Elsie. The names on the back are Dorothy and Jessie. On the front laid on blue paper is a circle of hair, flanked on either side by two cut out white doves. Across the top is a piece or tatted lace and cut into the blue paper with silver paper exposed is the name Elsie. This was truly a handmade token of love and friendship of someone lost or gone. Framed in a painted gold frame, this treasure measures 5 x 4 inches. Price:
Price: $975.00 + shipping
A wonderful and unusual paint decorated pipe box in complete original condition. The surface of the pipe box has a red painted or aniline dyed surface. The pipe box has gold paint decorated sides and a wonderful painted worden pipe on the front of the box. The top front of the box is also gold painted as it follows the scroll design. The pipe box has its original knob, square nailed construction and the bottom of the case is dovetailed. The drawer still has traces of gold paint that are very hard to see from wear. The drawer is lined with old Boston, Mass. newspaper and is dovetailed. The hanging hole shows good wear. Please note some loss running down the left side of the box. I have identified the area with black arrows in the photos. There is also a tight crack about half way down on the back of the box. The pipe box measures 17 x 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches. Circa 1840, American, New England.
Price: $2250.00 + shipping
Love this candle shelf. It has the form of a Shaker piece although I don't think it is Shaker. The lighting shelf has great form. I love the back board with the adjustable holes for hanging. The shelf itself has great form with interesting moulding. The paint is original Black paint. Overall great look for showing off one of your special lighting pieces. American painted candle shelf from the mid 19th. century. The candle shelf measures 13 3/4 inches tall and the base measures 5 3/4 x 5 inches.
Price: $995.00 + shipping
A very nice mortar/pestle in the best original painted surface. The paint is a light putty color and the pestle has some traces of the light putty paint too. The mortar measures 7 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches and the pestle measures 11 inches long. The mortar has a tight hairline coming off the rim that is tight and stable. American mortar and pestle.
Price: $495.00 + shipping
This is a wonderful wall box. American primitive with all the best features. The wall box is of the best small size. It measures 10 x 10 3/4 x 6 /12. This absolutely the sweetest piece. The size makes it desirable and unusual. The wall box is heavy Oak, square nailed, a wonderfully worn Salmon painted surface. The wall box has a little towel bar, a well for storage and attached to the front of the box is a delightful spoon rack. The hanging hole shows great wear. It truly is a wonderful piece that just screams country. The box is in excellent condition and exhibits the best wear. American wall box.
Price: $1550.00 + shipping
A fabulous painted case of drawers. Late 18th. century, Lancaster County origin, having the original green painted surface. The apothecary has six (6) drawers. three of the drawers are divided and three are open. The drawer dividers are mortised into the case. The apothecary has a simple applied molding around the case. the drawers are tee nail construction with a simple scratch bead around the front. Circa 1790-1820. This size would lend itself to sitting on a counter, table or actually used as a side table. The apothecary measures 24 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Price: $2650.00 + shipping. 144/2021
Price: $2650.00 + shipping
A wonderful, early 19th. century goose necked coffee pot. The surface of the coffee pot is punched tin, decorated with Tulips and the base has a punched tin wiggle work chain decoration. I don’t see any holes or real damage to the pot other than what would be considered normal wear and tear. The pot appears to have an old black surface that I believe is a very dry, thin paint. Oxidation has caused minor spotting over the surface. Original top knob, good seams. The coffee pot measures 10 1/2 inches tall and 10 1/2 inches spout to handle. Price: $825.00 + shipping
Price: $525.00 + shipping
Love the size of this box, it is square and chunky. the box measures 10 1/4 x 9 x 7 1/4 inches. Hand cut dovetails, original brown paint and a divided interior. The box was most likely used as a spice box having the four sections inside. The paint is the best dry brown. A great primitive box with such country charm. Circa early 19th. century. Price: $395.00 + shipping. 89/2021
Price: $395.00 + shipping
This is a 19th century painted document box that is signed Calvin Eaton on the front. It is square nail constructed with the original brass hinges, lock and handle with a mother of pearl inlay shield on the front. The paint is gold and black with red and green pinstriping with a hitchcock design painted on the back. Found in Connecticut Measures: 8′ x 15″ by 5 3/4″ tall. Price: $495.00
Price: $495.00 + shipping
Early 18th century adjustable Betty lamp/Whale oil lamp on an unusual shoe footed stand. The lamp is in its original black paint. Excellent condition with no cracks or repairs. Nice shoe foot stand typical of Vermont design from that period. Original black paint and the forged rivet construction matches the bottom of the stand and the bottom of the lamp. Excellent addition to your early lighting collection. The lamp measures 16” tall and the drip tray foot measures 7 x 4 inches. Notice the sweet delicate oval penny feet. This is a stunning piece. Price: $1275.00 + shipping. 73/2021
Price: $1275.00 + shipping
Quite a nice piece for utilitarian purposes. I have it shown here filled with apples but potatoes or other garden types would be useful in the Buttery. It is also durable enough to hold wood near the hearth or cook stove. A great size staved bucket wrapped with metal bands and two iron handles. the condition is excellent. There appears to be original Brown paint on the bucket. The bucket measures 11 inches tall and 13 inches in diameter at the top.
Price: $525.00 + shipping
This is an exceptional floor light. An American early to mid 19th. century wooden floor light. The light has a two candle light cross bar that raises and lowers on the spiral shaft. This lights proportions are just lovely. It size fits in small spaces. The base is more refined than usual and would fit just about anywhere. The floor light measures 27 3/4 inches tall, the candle bar measures 8 inches and the base measures 7 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches. I believe the wood is Maple and there are two metal candle cups. The tin candle cups show wear from years of use. Please note the small shave area on the shaft. No harm but I picture it just for clarity. American floor light.
Price: $2495.00 + shipping
This is an exceptional and unusual example of an American spiral shaft table light. The piece is just outstanding. The sweetest thing about this light is that it measures only 8 3/4 inches tall with a crossbar that measures 5 1/4 x 1 1/4 inches and the diameter of the base measures 4 inches. The surface is original. Spiral shaft that raises and lowers the candle bar. The candle bar holds two candles. there is some charring on the cross bar from use. Just a sweet darling piece and the size is perfection. Most likely American. The condition is excellent.
Price: $2395.00 + shipping
As table boxes go, this one is so nice for several reasons. One being the original Red painted, well worn surface and the other being the amazing form of this piece. The table box is squarish and chunky all at the same time. It offers a great look and has a utilitarian form. Early square nailed construction. Circa mid to late 19th. century, American table box, carrier. The table box measures 14 x 10 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches to the handle. the sides of the box measure 3 inches. All in all a great piece with wonderful character.
Price: $495.00 + shipping
A very nice set of two round pantry boxes. Each having original Grey painted surfaces. One measures 10 1/4 x 6 1/8 and the other measures 10 x 5 1/4 inches. They stack well together. Each has original Grey paint, nice and dry. They make a great looking stack. The price is for both. American painted round pantry boxes.
Price: $825.00 + shipping
This is an exceptional piece of American tin lighting. The chandelier has a pleasant crown shape. Tin straps are attached to a circular tin base that holds 6 candle cups. The top of the chandelier is crowned with a tin cap and the chandelier has a long linked hanging chain. The candle cups are crimped. The chandelier measures 18 1/2 inches to the top cap and the diameter of the base measures 13 1/2 inches. The chain measures 17 3/4 inches. American tin chandelier. Excellent provenance.
Price: $2595.00 + shipping
Such a nice paint decorated document box. The paint on this box is wonderful, a dark brown painted background with red painted splot designs. Dovetailed construction and the box still has the original hasp and lock. The box is in excellent condition and measures 13 1/2 x 6 x 6 1/4 inches. A nice American table box with the best painted surface.
Price: $750.00 + shipping
Sunderland Pink Lustre Pottery Mug. This lovely mug has a gransfer print of a three masted sailing ship on one side and verse on the opposite side. Circa 1840-1850. Pink Lustre is characterized by a splashed or mottled pink lustre glaze with black transfer-printed nautical motif. These pieces were traditionally made for sailors or as decorative homeware. The reverse of this mug…..Rest in heaven….there is an hour of peaceful rest to mourning wand’rers given. There is a tear for souls disdrest a balm for every wounded breast Tis found above in heaven. The mug is in excellent condition with only a few nibbles around the rim. It measures 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches.
Price: $325.00 + shipping
This is an absolutely wonderful piece. A fragment mirror from the late 18th. to very early 19th. century. The piece is just fabulous. It is a folding fragment mirror. Appears to be a hard wood case, perhaps Maple. The top wooden piece is hinged to the bottom piece that contains the fragment mirror. There is a small ring and pin that was used to secure the mirror when closed. The mirror itself is framed in but please note that one of the rails is missing and has been gone for some time. There are traces of original Black paint on both the front and back. The mirror when closed measures 3 3/4 x 5 3/8 inches. When open it measures 5 3/4 x 4 inches and the mirror itself measures 3 x 4 1/2 inches. Given the age and use the mirror is in excellent condition. American fragment mirror from the late 18th to early 19th. century.
Price: sold
This is a wonderful table light. It is late 18th. to early 19th. century Mid Drip Treen candlestick. The turnings are beautifully formed giving the light a beautiful balance and presence. Original surface and excellent condition. The table light measures 8 1/2 inches tall and the diameter of the base is 4 inches. Please note the small blemish on the base of this light, not damage, just character.
Price: $1595.00 + shipping
Such a wonderful example of a cross category piece of early American lighting. Quite naturally it fits into the American lighting category. I must say its form is quite unusual. It also fits the category of Civil War history as an example of a regimental double candle lantern. No matter how you choose to look at it, it is extremely interesting, beautiful and an example of extraordinary craftsmanship. The lantern was bought at a Civil War museum deaccession auction. Please note the 137th. New York infantry markings on the top of the lantern and the bold markings on the bottom of the lantern. This regiment was also know as the Ironclads. The lantern measures 12″ tall, 15″ including the bail handle. 12″ long and 5.5 ” deep. The lantern has a wooden lift arm that raises a cross bar that holds two candle cups. The lantern is in good functioning condition and exhibits age related wear, burn marks, old wax and museum markings. This example truly shows hand crafted workmanship even to the application of a heavy silvered paper on the underside of the top panel. I believe this was placed there to protect the wood from burning. Hand made pegs and joints are visible. More photos available
Price: $1995.00 + shipping
A wonderful large piece of Red/Cream homespun. This piece is exceptionally large, measuring 78 3/4 x 66 inches. It is in excellent condition. Even the button are home made. Made to hold a feather tick with the buttons across the top to close off the ticking. Just a fine piece of early homespun. American homespun.
Price: $395.00 + shipping
For sure an early 19th. century example of a candle dryer. This piece is quite lovely in form and in the day was a very utilitarian item. A wooden candle dryer. The conical wooden center shaft has its original Red painted surface. On the lower end of the shaft are 12 hooks for hanging candles. At the top of the shaft is a well proportioned iron hanging hook. The candle dryer measure 16 1/2 inches longand the iron ring measures about 3 inches. The condition is excellent. American candle dryer.
Price: $1495.00 + shipping
I love salts and buy them whenever I can. This is a sweet Green painted salt with an oyster painted interior. The salt is all original. There is a hairline coming off the side but the salt is completely stable. The salt measures 2 1/2 x 3 inches. American 19th. century open salt. Salt spoon not included.
Price: $550.00 + shipping
An exceptional 18th. century Dice cup and dice. The dice cup is 18th. century. Leather sides that are stitched and a wooden bottom using square nails. The dice cup measures 3 inches tall and about 2 inches in diameter. Comes with two bone dice. Excellent provenance.
Price: $375.00 + shipping
Just an amazing survivor from the late 18th. to early 19th. century is this wonderful double well, tombstone shaped, Red painted wall box. The size, surface and construction are the best. Quite a stately piece with a prominent Tombstone back board. The wall box is constructed with with rosehead and square nails. The surface is perfection, dry, worn and mottled (it is a piece of art). The size of the box adds to it presence, it measures19 3/4 inches tall and 12 1/2 inches wide. I love the depth of the box being only 4 inches. Please note where some wood chards are splintered off on the front side where the front plates are attached. It is wear but expected wear for a box of this age. The box is sound and usable. American tombstone wall box from the late 18th. to early 19th. century. I purchased this box from the Susan MacKay auction sale. More photos available
Price: sold
A nice grouping of 19th. century tallow candle nubs. There are 14 tallow nubs and the sizes measure from 1 inch to 2 3/4 inches.
Price: $395.00 + shipping
Don't see soapstone too often these days. Here are three small soapstone books. Each measures 4 1/4 x 5 x 1 1/4, 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 and 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 1 1/4. All in excellent condition. Grey soapstone, 19th. century books.
Price: Price for all three: $275.00 + shipping
A very sweet, small spice bowl. This little piece of treen measures only 5 inches in diameter. It has its original Red painted surface. The bowl is in excellent condition with no cracks or hairlines. Lightweight treen bowl from the latter part of the 19th. century. Price: $395.00 + shipping
Price: sold
This is an amazing chandelier. Its presence is striking in size, original paint, finely shaped 6 wired candle holders. The center shaft of this piece is remarkable. It has its original painted surface that still retains a good portion of its original gilt paint. The construction of the center shaft indicates good early construction. Overall the chandelier is in excellent condition. 6 candle holders with drip trays. The chandelier measures about 29 3/4 inches wide, from arm to arm. The gilt painted center post measures 11 inches, the iron connector measures 4 inches and the hook 6 inches. American chandelier from the early part of the 19th. century.
Price: $1995.00 + shipping
This is a great dough board, cutting board. The board has such good wear and patina. The ends are painted Brown/Green and there is remnant of Brown/Green paint on one side of the board and the other side is clean for use. There are lips on either side of the board that display as opposites. The board is American. Circa late 19th. century. The dough board measures 23 3/4 x 20 x 2 inches.
Price: $450.00 + shipping
Painted Table Box w/Key. A truly lovely table box with original Brown painted surface. The mouldings on both the lid and around the base give this box a great country look. The proportions on the box, being a little longer than most, make it very appealing. the box measures 17x 7 1/2 x 5 1/2. The box comes with its original key.
Price: $425.00 + shipping
This is a really sweet piece. A hardwood Treen cup in a great small size. It measures 3 inches in diameter and 2 1/2 inches tall. The Cup looks like it may be Oak and has remnants of Cream paint. The cup has an unusual metal handle. Circa early part of the 20th. century. Signed on the bottom.
Price: $450.00 + shipping
Not too often you would find a matching pair of treen cups or beakers. Circa late 19th. century, American treen cups in excellent condition. Each cup measures 6 1/2 inches tall and 2 1/2 inch diameter base. Original surface. Pr
Price: $495.00 + shipping
An excellent table box with the best original paint decorated surface. When I bought this box the lid was not attached and there was a piece broken off the back of the lid. I had the lid repaired and new hinges put on the box. I am not happy that the screws that were used but that can be easily be replaced. The paint decoration on the box is just wonderful, nice and dry. It appears there may have been a handle on the top of the box. All in all it still is quite a nice survivor from the late 19th. Century. The box measures13 1/4 x 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches. I feel the paint decoration surly makes up for the few flaws that are part of this box. Please note the repair on the left back top of the box.
Price: sold
Offered here is an awfully sweet, smaller than usual set of apothecary drawers. This set of drawers has its original Black painted surface. Five small drawers with the bottom on being divided. It appears there may be an earlier repair to the top cornice. I do think a small piece may be missing, but very, very long ago. The apothecary measures 11 3/4 x 7 1/4 x5 1/2 deep. All appears to be original even down to the knobs. Excellent provenance. American apothecary from the mid 19th. century.
Price: $895.00 + shipping
The small trenchers don’t come up too often. This one is lovely, such a nice small size. It measures only 15 1/2 inches long, 7 1/2 inches wide and about 2 inches high. There are two “ear” type handles. The trencher is in excellent condition and comes with a lovely, small treen spoon. American treen with natural surface. Circa mid 19th. century.
Price: $495.00 + shipping
An interesting little primitive candle light. This little light is set on an old block of wood and has a metal handle on one side. Would call it a make do. Chunky and sweet, late 19th. century. the light measures 4 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. The metal strap adds another 3/4 of an inch. American, little Make-Do candlelight.
Price: $775.00
Fabulous Large Buttock Basket. A love late 19th./early 20th. Century buttock basket. The basket is in very good condition, however there are a few broken splints.Double Gods Eye, one on each side. The top of the wrap of one of the Gods Eye is loose. The bakset does have great patina. It measures 14 x 15 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches to the top of the handle. The handle is actually round bentwood rather than a flat piece of bentwood.
Price: $395.00 + shipping
This is just a great piece, a wonderful cricket stool, foot stool. The form, size and painted surface are the best. The top of the bench is an extremely thick slab of wood, the legs are very substantial, round and thick, the paint is a wonderful Olive Green paint. All of these features make this foot stool an outstanding example of a 19th. century, American painted foot stool. The foot stool measures 16 1/4 x 8 1/4 x x 8 inches. the condition is excellent. Most of the paint is worn off the the top of the foot stool from wear. Circa 19th. century.
Price: $495.00 + shipping
A very nice, all original Pill Pantry. Excellent condition with the best original surface in Black Paint. The paint exhibits expected wear. The pill pantry is in excellent condition and having opposing fingers and what appears to be small Rosehead nails.. It measures 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches. Circa late 19th. century. More photos available. Price: $450.00 + shipping
Price: 450.00 + shipping
Love this little table box. It has a great form, great surface and early construction. Almost looks like a table top dough box, it isn’t–darn. Anyway it is a sweet as can be. It has the best dark Blue (almost Gray looking) painted surface. Square nail construction and looks great with cherries or just about anything you would choose to put in it. The box is in excellent condition. American painted table box. It measures 12 x 5 1/2 x3 3/4inches. More photos available. Price: $495.00 + shipping
Price: sold
This is a fabulous table box. The slide lid box appears to have a dark Grey over Blue painted surface. Please notice that on one side there is still a visible swirl design. The slide lid has beveled sides. The box has its original escutcheon and the box is constructed with square nails. While the slide lid box may have been used originally for candles during its life it may have been used as a bank. Please notice that there is a coin slot cut into the base of the top floor of the box. The coin or perhaps note would fall into the bottom drawer. Beautiful surface and excellent condition. American slide lid candle box circa 1840-1860. The candle box measures 14 3/4 x 9 3/4 x 6 inches. Price: $1525.00 + shipping
Price: 1525.00 + shipping
A wonderful example of an American scrub box. Scrub boxes are always so interesting as each one of them is unique in form and design. This one is just wonderful. As usual there is a scrubbing surface. At end end side of the box you will find two slide lidded drawers for storage. The lids are chamfered. In addition to that this scrub box has it original brown painted surface with square nail construction. The scrub box is in excellent condition and measures 12 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 3 inches. Each drawer measures 4 x 4 3/4 inches. More Photos available. Price: $975.00 + shipping
Price: 975.00 + shipping
A very sweet, small sized American fragment mirror from the early part of the 19th. century. This mirror is so sweet, small size and the best shape. The frame is shaped in a lollipop form and measures 8 x 4 x 3/8 inch. The mirror has its original Black painted surface and is in excellent condition. American fragment mirror. More Photos available. Price: $1575.00 + shipping
Price: 1575.00 + shipping
These small benches can be used in so many different settings, I always like to have one or two available. This little bench has a wonderful Blue Gray, original painted surface. It is constructed with square nails and is still very sturdy. The cuts on this piece are very stylized. The bench measures 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches. The bench is circa late 19th. to first part of the 20th. century. More photos available. Price: $395.00 + shipping
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An exceptional hanging wall box. This box is so unusual having a slot on the backboard to hold knives. There are two wells in the box. I believe the function of this box was so utilitarian as to hold onions, apples, any assortment of food up off the table or floor to protect it from mice and other pests. The knife holder is such an unusual addition. The surface of this box is worn to perfection, constructed with square nails. American wall box, it measures 18 1/2 x 10 1/2 x x 9 inches. The tombstone back gives the box outstanding form. Circa early to mid 19th. century. More photos available. Price: $1495.00 + shipping
Price: 1495.00 + shipping
I love this early American form for a pipe box. This wall box has a nice deep well and a bar across the top with holes to hold pipes. I guess it could also hold spoons but I do believe the original intent was for pipes. The wall box is wonderful, having its original, dry painted surface in Red, the pipe rack is a bit off center that demonstrates the unique one of a kind nature of this piece. It was home made by some American homesteader who had the need. The wall box has a gently arched backboard with wonderful hanging hole that shows great wear. Square nailed, dry painted surface, just everything you could want in a good honest wall box. It measures 18 1/2 inches tall, 10 1/2 inches wide and about 3/4 inch thick. American, most likely New England and with Excellent provenance. More Photos available. Price $2295.00 + shipping.
Price: 2295.00 + shipping
Absolutely one of the best examples available is this 19th. century, original Red painted Firkin. This is a wonderful example of coopering (if that is a word). This lovely firkin has the best lapped and tucked bands you would find holding the staves on this Firkin is place as if it was made yesterday. The surface is truly fine, having its original Red paint still intact. The firkin measures 8 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches with the bottom measurement being 10 1/2 inches. Square nail construction. Please note the small sliver of wood that is out on the lid, see photo. Great paint, great form for an American Firkin. More photos available. Price: $2195.00 + shipping
Price: 2195.00 + shipping
I don’t come across too much soapstone these days so when I saw this soap dish I felt it was worth the purchase. It is quite a nice soap dish given the nice shape with interesting handle and the fact that it is soapstone makes it all the more interesting. It is in excellent condition, no cracks and measures 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 1/2 inch and the handle adds another 1 1/2 inches to the overall length. American soapstone soap dish. More photos available. Price: $675.00 + shipping
Price: 675.00 + shipping
Early 19th. Century single Light Floor Light. A lovely, stately piece of iron lighting. This floor light is tall and slender, measuring about 50 inches tall. Three penny feet that spread about 12 inches. The three arched legs are delicately twisted. The candle holder itself is pear shaped and finely forged. The light slides up and down on the iron rod. This light is American and I believe out of Pennsylvania. Price: $1375.00 + shipping
Price: 1375.00 + shipping
A very nice example of a miniature blanket Box. The miniature chest has its original Red painted surface. The mouldings are excellent and add much character to the box. Cotter pin hinges, dovetail and small square nail construction. Original dry Red painted surface. The miniature chest measures 12 x 6 x 7 1/4 inches. Please note that the lid is a little bit off level. It looks like one cotter pin hinges is set a bit deeper than the other. A very nice example for your collection. The little feet may be replacements but I am just not sure. $1050.00 + shipping
Price: 1050.00 + shipping
A very nice example of an early early to mid 19th. century American lantern. This lantern is quite primitive in form and surface, well used and loved. I love the square proportions, the smoke cap and the fact that the candle cup is inserted into the base of the lantern. The surface is all original and has aged beautifully. Pegs hold the top and bottom boards in place. The condition is excellent. The lantern measures 7 x 6 3/4 x 9 1/4 inches. A nice example of an American Primitive Lantern. Price: $995.00 + shipping
Price: 995.00 + shipping
This is an unusual cutting board because of it size. The board is a great small size and measures 13 1/4 x 10 3/4 inches and the height goes from 2 inches to 1 1/8 inches. The surface is original and the board is constructed with square nails. This is a very nice little cutting board. American cutting board. More photos available. Price: $395.00 + shipping
Price: 395.00 + shipping
I do love the form of this candle shelf/sconce. You don't see it too often and it has a Shaker look to it. This shelf has its original red painted surface, hand cut nail and mortised on the bottom. The shelf measures 14 x 7 x 6 1/4 inches. The condition is excellent and the paint is original and a wonderful deep Red. American candle shelf. Price: $825.00 + shipping
Price: 825.00 + shipping
A very early, late 18th.. to early 19th. century mannequin head. This particular head is unusual in that it is a very nice small size. the head stands 9 1/2 inches tall and the base measures 4 x 3 inches. The mannequin head has great patina and rich color. I am wondering if perhaps this is a woman’s or child’s mannequin head. I say this because of the small size. More Photos available. Price: $725.00 + shipping
Price: 725.00 + shipping
A very nice example of a treen funnel. This funnel has its original Green painted surface. The funnel measures 8 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter. There is a stress crack but it is very stable. More photos available. Price: $295.00 + shipping
Price: 295.00 + shipping