Gloria N. Greenwald Antiques & Folk Art

Gloria N. Greenwald | 276 Brush Hill Road, Litchfield, Ct., 06759 | 860.605 3958 | gloriagreenwald@gmail.com

We have been dealing in early 18th & 19th century country antiques and folk art since 1989. The major Americana antique shows of the Northeast were a focus for many years. Having retired from the show circuit in 2006, we now concentrate on selling privately and online. We deal primarily in country smalls including painted boxes and bowls, lighting, iron and tinware, and baskets. We look for makers who understood form and function, even when handcrafting rather primitive objects. Our preference is for pieces that please the eye AND perform a function.


RARE Styled 18th c., Spiral Candlestick Iron Base.

The first of its kind is this excellent 18th c., spiral courting candlestick in fine working condition. The round base is a rare and maybe one of a kind piece. Most if not all were mounted on a wooden base. The narrowed stem at the base was threaded through the bottom, sent back up through the bottom and fastened on the side of the stem. An amazing blacksmith design. A very rare and never seen design. Both the chair hook and tab adjuster are in good working condition. The iron has oxidized and a bit pitted from age and oxidation. It takes a fairly narrow candle. 7 1/2" h x 3 1/2" in diameter.

Price: SOLD THANK YOU!

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Antique Lathe Turned Mortar & Pestle Orig. Paint.

This delightful mortar & pestle is in an early green paint. Showing nice period wear on the knob end of the pestle along with the mortar. A delightful Mortar & Pestle in very good condition. We offer a layaway plan. 4-1/4" h x 3-1/4" dia., pestle 5" 4-1/4" tall.

Price: Sold thank you!

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C., 1850 Mass. Cloth Covered Band Box-NOTE INSIDE.

A Massachusetts Treasure is this delightful small, circa 1850's fabric over wallpaper covered pasteboard band box found with a small hand written note in pencil inside. The note reads "GIVEN TO EDWARD NOYES WITH A BONNET FOR HIS CAT BY THE LADIES AT HIS BOARDING HOUSE". The cloth on the top of the lid has loosened and can be pulled up to reveal the original wallpaper covering. The fabric covers the entire lid and box meant to hide the more feminine wallpaper. The box and lid are structurally sound. The cloth covering has yellowed from natural causes, sun, exposure and age. An unusual treasure and a great find. It measures 5" by 3 1/2" and is 3" high. (Note: The candlestick is not part of the sale). We offer a layaway plan.

Price: 175.00 Free Shipping

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19th c.,Delightful Small Wall Box Dovetail Joints.

Very well crafted with dovetailed joinery. The early original charcoal and oyster white paint shows good period wear. Nice wear around the hole for hanging. These antique wall boxes served many functions in the early homes. 7" h x 6" w x 5" deep.

Price: $210.00

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RARE 19th c.,Pierced Lantern Double Candle Cups..

A very early 19th c., New Hampshire pierced lantern is in its original condition. The lantern has a second candle cup on the roof for additional lighting options. This style lantern is very desirable and collectible with the roof top candle cup. The pierced design of tin lanterns allowed the candle's light to shine through while protecting the flame from drafts. This design also created intricate patterns of light, adding to the aesthetic appeal. The additional roof top candle socket provided additional illumination. An early untouched New England crafted candle lantern. 12" x 6" diameter. We offer a layaway plan.

Price: 340.00 Free Shipping

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Very Nice New England Maple Bowl in Original Paint

The bowl is quite lovely, a great early lapis blue colored paint. There are signs that it was a working bowl. It is free of damage, only period paint wear. Weill out of round by nearly an inch. We offer a layaway plan. 11" x 10 1/4" x 3".

Price: $225.00 Free Shipping

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Wonderful Mid 19th c., Thick Walled Bail Handle

A hard to fine beautiful mid-19th c., bail handled pantry box. In fine condition is this thick-walled bail handle pantry box in a late 19th c., aqua/teal colored paint. The paint shows good wear, the condition is very good condition. 9" x 6". We offer a layaway plan. (Candle holder excluded)

Price: $285.00 Free Shipping.

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RARE Early 19th c. "tallow candle dipper & ladle.

This Rare early 18th or early 19th c., scoop was used to pour molten tallow or wax into molds to create candles or other objects. Crafted from one piece of iron. Beautifully styled with the rattail shaped handle and hanger. The shape of the bowl and lade allow the wax to be poured into candle molds or other types of molds. A very rare early piece of Americana. 6" h x 3" wide.

Price: Sold Thank You!

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A 19th c. Small Maple Bowl Mustard/Red Paint.

This late 19th c., New England Small Bowl is in it's original yellow/mustard paint with a one inch red painted band. The bowl shows signs of use and wear. It is in very nice condition. 8 1/4" x 8 3/4" x 2". We offer a layaway plan.

Price: 110.00 Thank you!

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Early 19th c. Candle Snuff Yellow/Gold Paint

The early design and features of this candle snuff makes it a more desirable piece compared to the later examples. The tiny side finger loop, the ball finial which adorns the top, and the early gold paint. Which was used to make it look like a brass high country piece. 3" h x 1" dia. We offer a layaway plan.

Price: Sold THANK YOU!

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19th c., New England 14" Maple Bowl Repair.

A New England, 19th c., bowl in early blue and mustard paint. The bowl has an early rim repair. Bowls were often repaired to keep them functional. The bowl has an etched 1 1/2" rim with a slightly raised bottom. Other than the repair it is sturdy and in good condition. It is out of round by a full inch. 14" x 15" x 4" h. We offer a layaway plan.

Price: 225.00 Free Shipping

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A RARE 18th c., Candlestick, " Collectors Pick.".

An absolute piece for the lighting collector. This 18th c., hogscraper candlestick is the earliest and the original first design featuring a flat bottom. The later examples have raised dome shaped bases. With a desirable chair hook, and fine working candle lifter. This is a very rare example and the first that I have seen.. Also, the shaft is cleated through the base. Only seen on 18th c., pieces. It is very tight with wonderful early patina. The candle opening is only 3/4" typical of early handmade tallow candles. 7" x 3 3/4" dia. We offer a layaway plan. The snuff is not part of the sale.

Price: Sold Thank You!

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Late 19th c., Candle Sconce Nice Design.

The sconce is a turn of the 19th c., piece. It has a delightful look, hand crimped hood, two vertical creases to strengthen the back plate, a nice strong candle cup with followed over edges. The tin is very strong, the sconce is very sturdy. 10" h x 4" w. We offer a layaway plan.

Price: 135.00 Free shipping

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Decorative Tin Vintage Period Candle Sconces.

The sconces appear to have always been decorated in the white paint. Vintage or later, 1940-50? In very good condition. 10" h x 4" wide. We offer a layaway plan.

Price: 95.00 Free Shipping

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An Antique New England Maple Bowl Delightful Green

A delightful maple bowl in the original green paint. The bow dates from the turn of the century to the early 1900's. It is in very good condition, free of structural damage. 11" x 10 1/4" x 3" h. We offer a layaway plan.

Price: 145.00 Free Shipping

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Late 18th c., Early 19th c., Cruise Lamp

An unusual styled early forged iron cruise lamp. It has a handle for transporting. Most of these lamp had a change of sorts for hanging. This lamp was crafted to be sited on flat surfaces, most unique. 5" l x 3 1/4" w. x 4" h. We offer a layaway plan.

Price: 59.00 Free Shipping

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RARE 18th or 19th c., Forged Iron Chandelier.

This is a very unusual 36" forged iron single candle chandelier. These early lighting pieces were moved about the home to give added light. I have seen many small samples, never one of this size. Found in NY State. A very fancy carrying hanging loop with the typical twisted stem for added strength and a folded over candle cup. It is in very good condition. A selective piece of early lighting. 36" in length. We offer a layaway plan.

Price: Sold Thank You!

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Wonderful Early 19th c., Maple Bowl

This delightful New England early maple bowl was a treasure of sorts in a country home. The several early repairs to keep it functional. The wear and patina are wonderful.. Many of these early bowls with repairs are desirable treasures. This one is sturdy in spite of the natural age wood separation. 12" dia x 2" h.

Price: Sold thank you!

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"Lazy Tongs," Ember Pipe Tongs w/Snuff

A later addition of the 18th c. example is this turn of the century ember pipe and candle snuff referred to as "Lazy Tongs," Dating to turn of the century or early 1900's. The functionality of this item can be used for fetching embers from the fireside to light a pipe. The snuff may have been a means to distinguish the pipe and or for use in distinguishing candles.The added candle snuff is a unique feature of the piece. 10" in length x 3" wide. We offer a layaway plan.

Price: 95.00 Free Shipping

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