Phillips and Durkin Antiques

May 2024 Maine Antique Digest Ad.

This is our Maine Antique Digest ad for April 2024 . The items pictured in this Ad are displayed as the next 11 items following the Ad picture. Several pictures of each item are included with their descriptions.

23-144. Early two candle Alpine type candle lamp

23-144. An early two candle Alpine type candle lamp. Made of wrought iron, it consists of an upright piece with a spring-loaded candle keeper and a separate candle socket. This sits on a 5 sided base which is mounted on 3 short rolled feet. The piece measures approximately 8.25”h x 4.5” w. In good as-found condition, German or PA German and dating to the 1700’s.

Price: $595

24-028. Rare beam-type, wooden Betty Lamp hanger

24-028. A rare beam-type, wooden Betty Lamp hanger, made of cherry wood with a two-tier base and a mortised, turned, and tapered center post. The hanging beam is attached to the post by a center pin mount. The holder measures approximately 12.25” x 5” x 11.25”. From Southeastern PA and dating from the latter part of the 18th to the early-19th century. This beautiful lamp stand is in very good condition, with a lovely patina, and excellent “tiger stripping”. [NOTE: The two Betty Lamps are NOT INCLUDED but may be purchased separately].

Price: Betty Lamp stand, $1,300-----SALE PENDING---- Betty Lamps $150 each

24-036. Tri-mold-formed, green glass, oil lamp

24-036. Early, tri-mold-formed, green glass, oil lamp with an octagon base. It features a fluted bar font, with cross hatched top, and a one wick burner complete with it’s wick cap. The lamp measures approximately 12” high. Found in PA, it dates to ca. 1830. This lovely glass lamp is in excellent condition, without chips, cracks, or repairs, and is in a most beautiful deep green color.

Price: $225

24-046. A twelve-hole tin arch-footed candle mold

24-046. A twelve-hole tin and solder constructed arch-footed candle mold with tin pour tray top and strap handle. Measuring approximately 10.5” x 6.5” x 10.5”. Found in PA and dating to ca. 1840. In very good condition.

Price: $175

24-049. Combination trammel and candle lamp

24-049. A well-constructed hand-wrought iron combination trammel and candle lamp. It features a conical candle socket and adjustable trammel rack, with a decorative heart shaped top. The trammel adjusts from 15” to 23” in length. It is from PA, and dates from the 18th century. It is in very good original condition, without breaks or repairs.

Price: $900

24-052 Short, hand-wrought iron “Loom Light”

24-052. This is a short, hand-wrought iron “Loom Light” with a hooked and pointed end, twisted shaft, and conical candle socket. The piece measures 9” l. It was found on Long Island NY and dates from the 18th century. It is in very good original condition, without breaks or repairs.

Price: $325 ----SOLD----

24-051. Loom Light with “Sheppard’s Hook” end

24-051. A well-made hand-wrought iron hanging “Loom Light” with a great “Sheppard’s Hook” end, twisted shaft, and a conical candle socket. The lamp measuring 15” l. It was found on Long Island NY and dates from the 18th century. It is in very good original condition, without breaks or repairs.

Price: $525

24-056 Combination rush light / candle socket lamp

24-056. This is an early combination rush light / candle socket lamp mounted on it’s original wood block. Standing approximately 16” h. with the base approximately 3.5” x 3.5”. The lamp features a tong-type rush holder and cylindrical candle socket, both with twisted stems. It was found on Long Island NY and dates from the 17th to early 18th century. It is in very good original condition, without breaks or repairs.

Price: $600

24-059 Hand-wrought, signed, copper Betty Lamp

24-059. Here is a rare and very well-made hand-wrought, signed, copper Betty Lamp. Marked “Lamps Improved By Jacob Cook November 14th 1857”. Jacob Cook was a gunsmith working in New Durham, New Hampshire in the early to mid-19th century. This lamp measures approximately 5.5” x 3”. It is in very good original condition, with it’s original patina, and without breaks or repairs.

Price: $375----SALE PENDING------

24-061 Hand-wrought, iron, two candle lamp

24-061. This is very early and unusual form of hand-wrought, iron, two candle lamp. It features twisted stems, and an extinguisher cone attached to the lamp by a stout chain. It is mounted in its original wood block. The total height is 14” with the wood block measuring approximately 5.5” square and 3.25” h. This rare lamp was found on Long Island NY and dates from the 17th to early-18th century. It is in very good original condition, with it’s original patina, and without breaks or repairs.

Price: $850----SALE PENDING----

24-066. Early “dark room” safe lamp

24-066. This is an early “dark room” safe lamp. A tin fluid lamp with removeable reservoir, finger loop, red glass lens and black-out cover. It measures approximately 3.25” x 3.25” x 7.25”, in its original red/brown paint, with losses. Found in Pa and dating to the mid to late-19th century. It is in very good original condition, without breaks or repairs.

Price: $175

23-192 Triple brass wedding ring, candlestick

23-192. A wrought-iron triple brass wedding ring, hog scraper candlestick. Marked on the push-up tab “Shaw Birm.” Shaw was a Birmingham, England maker of hog scraper candlesticks, believed to have focused on the American market in the early 1800's. The candlestick measures 7.75” high, and in very good condition. English, it dates to the early-19th century.

Price: $425

April 2024 Maine Antique Digest Ad

This is our Maine Antique Digest ad for April 2024 . The items pictured in this Ad are displayed as the next 11 items following the Ad picture. Several pictures of each item are included with their descriptions.

23-109. Wrought iron Rush Lamp with candle socket

23-109. Wrought iron Rush Lamp with candle socket. Formed with twisted iron shafts, pincher jawed rush holder and conical wrapped candle socket. Set in a turned walnut base, and standing approximately 14” h.

Price: $595

23-129 a. An early rush lamp with hinged tong

23-129 a. An early rush lamp with of the hinged tong design made of wrought iron and incorporating a single candle socket on the bent hinged arm. The twisted lower stem is mounted in bead turned oak base. The twisted upper tong portion forms a lipped-top reed holder. The piece measures approximately 12” x 4.5”. It dates from the 18th century.

Price: $400 ------SALE PENDING------

24-038. Rare patented lard-oil burning tin lamp

24-038. This is a very rare example of a patented lard-oil burning tin chamber-lamp. It was patented by Delamar Kinnear of Circleville, Ohio. It consists of an “angular chamber for the fluid and the dovetailed slid covering the filling hole and angular channel or grove above the reservoir”. It has a tubular stem, strap handle and rectangular base with rounded corners. The chamber is marked “D. Kinnear, Pat 2-4-1851”. Found in PA, and dating to the 1850’s. Condition: good condition with a few dents to the base and resoldering to the stem/base attachment point.

Price: $375

24-041. Very small hand blown glass fluid lamp

24-041. A very small hand blown and formed glass fluid lamp with a clear pontil mark on the base. It has a pad foot and a clear, drawn delicate handle which was hot mount applied to the body, and a single wick burner. It measures approximately 2.25” diameter x 3” high. Found PA and dating to ca. mid to late-18th century. Condition: very delicate and in very good condition, no chips, or cracks, with a single wick burner.

Price: $295-------SALE PEDING------

24-045. A matched pair of fluid lamps

24-045. A matched pair of fluid lamps on marble bases with tubular brass column stems. The flint glass fonts are a star and moon panelized pattern. Each has its original two wick Argand style burner complete with brass wick caps on a chain keeper. Each lamp measures approximately 11.25” high x 3.75” x 3.75”. Found in PA and dating from ca. 1840. Condition: both lamps are in excellent original condition.

Price: $1,150

24-043. A wonderful painted pine trinket box

24-043. A painted pine trinket box, with uncommon V-joint and wooden pin construction. With chamfered trim- extended base board that is shoe peg mounted. The chamfer molded hinged lid is attached with clip and wire hinges and has tin hasp. The box retains its original blue ground with two color tulip banded sides, front and back. The lid is with yellow and retains a vibrant floral design. Measuring approximately 6.25” x 4” x 1.75”. Found in Southeastern PA, possibly Northern European origin and dating from ca. 1770 – 1820. Condition: the lid is soiled, otherwise very good condition.

Price: $775

24-042 B. Tin and composite knitting needle case

24-042 B. A rare tin and composite covered tubular knitting needle case, with wallpaper covered decoration. Similar to toleware, the cases are a base of tin encased in wood fiber composite and either hand painted or covered with hand painted wallpaper. Cream ground with gold leaf foliage. Measures approximately 1.5” diameter x 14” long. Found in Southeastern PA and dating to ca. mid-19th century.

Price: $150

24-042 A. Tin and composite knitting needle case

24-042 A. A rare tin and composite covered tubular knitting needle case, with wallpaper covered decoration. Similar to toleware, the cases are a base of tin encased in wood fiber composite and either hand painted or covered with hand painted wallpaper. Red ground with gold leaf foliage. Measures approximately 1.25” diameter x 13” long. Found in Southeastern PA and dating to ca. mid-19th century.

Price: $150

24-033. One pint measure made of cast brass

24-033. One pint measure made of cast brass with a brass handle, pewter lined interior, and monogrammed “WGF”. It measures approximately 5.5” high x 3.75” diameter. It is in very good condition, with no damage or repairs. Likely English and dating to ca. early to mid-19th century.

Price: $175.

24-026. Morning General Wooster.

24-026. A gray and black toned watercolor on laid paper of a languid young woman sitting by a grave marked “In Memory of Wooster” framed on a mat board and in a gold panted frame measuring approximately 5.75” x 6.75”. Found in PA and dating from ca. 1780. Note: David Wooster was an American general who died at the Battle of Richfield CT, 1777. He was the Commander of the Provincial Militia.

Price: $210

24-025. Chip carved “PowWow” folk healing doll

24-025. Very hard to find chip carved “Powwow” doll, for use in the medicinal healing folk culture. A primitively carved walnut figure of a woman with praying hands dressed in a full-length panelized dress. Features include a carved hairline, eyes, mouth, breasts, arms, and hands. It stands approximately 7.25” high. It is from PA and dates to the 18th century.

Price: $650

March 2024 Ad

This is our Maine Antique Digest ad for March 2024 . The items pictured in this Ad are displayed as the next 11 items following the Ad picture. Several pictures of each item are included with their descriptions.

24-016. Small 8 half-candle mold

24-016. A very hard to find small 8 half-candle tin and solder candle mold. It has a tray top, short stand base, and a strap loop handle. The piece dates to the second half of the 19th century. It is in very good condition, probably leaned at some point, and a nice museum example. It measures approximately 6.25” long x 5” high x 3” deep.

Price: $450

24-023. Treen hard wood jar

24-023. Treen hard wood jar with a lid toped with a finial. Nicely turned, measuring approximately 4” diameter x 3.25” high with the lid. In very good condition, with a single stress line. Ca. late 19th century.

Price: $125

24-022. An early primitive snuff box

24-022. An early primitive snuff box. Made of birch or a similar wood with a hinged, carved lid. It measures approximately 3” long x 1.5” wide x 1” high. Dating to ca. early 19th century.

Price: $150

24-021. Treen ink well in the form of a worn shoe

24-021. A treen ink well carved in the form of an old worn sock in an old worn shoe. This is a delightfully whimsical, and extremely well executed piece of carving. Complete with holes and all. The sock folds back to reveal a glass ink well. Made of walnut and glass, it measures approximately 4.75” long x 2.25” wide x 3.5” high. It is in very good condition and dates to ca. 1880.

Price: $195

24-020. A single-well cast-iron ink well stand

24-020. A single-well cast-iron ink well stand. The stand has one glass well and a pen rack in the front. It is in excellent condition as is the glass well. It dates from ca. 1880 and measures approximately 3.5” in diameter x 2” high x 4.75” from front to back.

Price: $75

24-019. A two-well Cast-Iron ink well stand

24-019. A two-well Cast-Iron ink well stand. Incorporates two glass ink well and two stamp storage compartments in a cast iron body with a pen tray. The East Lake form dates from ca. 1870. Overall it is in very good condition with a chip in the corner of the glass well on the right. The piece measures approximately 9.5” long x 5.25” wide.

Price: $150

24-017. Matched pair of Tidies & Betty Lamps

24-017. Here is a wonderful, matched pair of sheet iron Tidies, and matched Betty Lamps. The twin Tidies are 7.75” high, with 6.5” round crimped edge bases, 4.5” x 3.25” ovoid crimped edge Betty Lamp platforms, and strap handles. The 7.5” support pillars have double spiral-line repousse decorations. The Betty Lamps are made of sheet iron, 3.75” long x 2.5” wide and 5.5” high. They are complete with wire hanging hooks and wick picks. All four pieces are in excellent condition, with the best surfaces, and without damage or repairs. They were found in PA and dating from the early to mid-19th century.

Price: $1,200 for the 4-piece set

24-012. Ceramic pedestal and saucer oil lamp

24-012. Ceramic pedestal and saucer oil lamp. Measuring approximately 3.25” x 2.5”, with a 3.25” diameter saucer. Dating from the 19th century and found in PA. Condition: a line in the lamp’s upper rim, otherwise very good.

Price: $135

24-003. A set of six Stiegel-type wine glasses

24-003. A set of six Stiegel-type button-knot stem wine glasses. Made of flint glass with comet-tail pontils. Each approximately 4” h and in very good condition, with no chips or cracks. Found in Manheim PA and dating to the latter part f the 18th century.

Price: $450

24-002. PA walnut slide-lid trinket box

24-002. PA walnut slide-lid trinket box. It features molded trim, line inlay, interior till and dovetail construction. The box measures approximately 8.75” l x 5.5” w x 4.5” h. Dating from the early to mid-19th century, found in Manheim PA, and in very good condition.

Price: $550-----SALE PENDING-----

24-001. PA soft wood slide-lid spice box

24-001. PA soft wood slide-lid spice box. Original dark red ground with black sponge paint decoration. Dovetailed case with compartmented interior with the base attached by square head nails. It measures approximately 8.5” l x 4” w x2.5” h. Found in Manheim PA and dating from the mid-19th century. The box is in very good condition with only minor wear.

Price: $375

February 2024 MAD Ad

This is our Maine Antique Digest ad for February 2024 . The items pictured in this Ad are displayed as the next 8 items following the Ad picture. Several pictures of each item are included with their descriptions

23-207. Wrought iron wire-formed Court Candlestick

23-207. Hand-wrought iron heavy wire formed Courting Candlestick. It is mounted on an iron disk base supported by three formed legs with small turned feet. The candlestick has a finger /chair hook with a nice rattail terminus. The candle socket is adjustable with two formed arms. It measures approximately 10” x 5.25”, found in PA, and dates from the late 18th to early 19th – century.

Price: $350 ------SALE PENDING------

23-208 Betty Lamp hook with long-necked bird

23-208. A very nice and hard to find, hand-wrought iron Betty Lamp spiked hook with a cut-out of a long-necked bird in flight. All cut from hand-wrought sheet iron. The bird’s head features hand tooled decorative eyes and beak. Below the bird are six decorative curled iron leaves. The piece measures approximately 6.75” l x 6” h. Found in NY and dating from the early 19th century.

Price: $595

January 2024 MAD Ad

This is our Maine Antique Digest ad for January 2024 . The items pictured in this Ad are displayed as the next 10 items following the Ad picture. Several pictures of each item are included with their descriptions.

23-156 Naive watercolor drawing of a horse

23-156. Wonderfully naive watercolor drawing of a horse with an intriguingly comical facial expression. Painted in terracotta red, blue, and green on a yellowish paper. As a bonus there is a second drawing on the back of the horse and visible throug a glass on the back of the frame. All in a mahogany frame measuring approximately 10” x 9.5” and dating to the mid-19th century, and found in Southeastern PA.

Price: $675

23-198 Snuff box with horn body and antler plates

23-198. An unusual and well-made early America snuff box constructed of a horn body with top and bottom plates made of antler and attached with hand cut screws. A carved bone arrow-shaped closure pivots to secure the pouring hole. The box measures approximately 3” x 2” x 0.75”. American, dating from the late-18th to early-19th century.

Price: $475

23-067. A lidded utensil tray

23-067. A lidded utensil tray composed of two separate compartments each with it's own lid. It is made f cherrt wood with dovetailed canted sides and brass butt hinges, and scrolled and cut-out handle. the top measures approximately 14" x 11". The bottom measures approximately 13.5" x 8.25". This example is in very good condition with excelent color and patina. It is from PA and dates from the mid-19th century.

Price: $350

21-018A. A pipe box.

21-018A. A pipe box with a combination of nail and dovetail constructed drawer. It has a porcelain drawer knob and an onon shaped top hanger. Red paint and varnish finish. It measures approximately 17.75" x 8.25" x 4.25". The pipe box in in very nice condition. It was found in PA and dates to the mid-19th century.

Price: $250

21-019B. Twelve hole tin candle mold

21-019B. Twelve hole tin candle mold with tray top and bottom with applied rolled molded strap handles. The mold measures approximately 12.26" x 4" x 10.25". It is in good condition with a few minor dings. The mold was found in PA and dates from the mid-19th century.

Price: $140

21-206. Paint decorated dome top box.

21-206. Paint decorated dome top box. Measuring approximately 12.75” x 8.5” x 6.5”, and made of a hard wood and nail construction. There is a wire bail handle on the top and the lid is attached with wire snip hinges. The box has a blue ground with floral and foliage designs in white, red, blue, and green. The box has an iron lock. Found in OH, believed to be from OH or PA, ca early 19th century.

Price: $895

23-194 Union Soldier returning from the Civil War

23-194. Watercolor painting of a Union Soldier returning home from the Civil War. It is titled “Returning Volunteer”. The work is unsigned and painted on artist card. The colors are still good and it is in very good condition, in its original mahogany frame with original / old glass measuring approximately 10.25 x 8.75. It was found in PA and likely dates from the early to mid-1860’s.

Price: $150

23-195. Two Audubon prints from “Birds of America"

23-195. Two octavo size Audubon prints from “Birds of America”. Sight size of each print is approximately 11” x 8”. They are matted and framed in a mahogany frame measuring approximately 21” x 15”. The print on the left is marked at the top “No. 71, Plate CCLIV”. On the bottom it is marked: “Drawn from Nature by J. J. Audubon. F.R.S. E.L.S. Engraved, Printed and Coloured, by R. Havell. 1837”. In the print on the left, the two birds at the top of the image are Louisiana Tanagers and are labeled “1. & 2., Males in Spring Plumage. The two birds at the bottom of the image are Scarlet Tanagers and are labeled 3., Old Males Spring Plumage, and 4., Old Female”. The print of the right is marked at the top “No. 11, Plate 53”. On the bottom it is marked: “Drawn from Nature & Published by John J. Audubon. F.R.S.E. F.I.S. M.W.S. Engraved by R. Havell Jun. Printed & Coloured by R. Havell, Sen. London-1829.” The birds in this image are Painted Buntings and are marked 1 & 2. Old Males; 3, M. of 1st Year; 4. 2nd Year; 5. Female.” These are original Audubon dated aquatint or lithograph prints.

Price: $175 plus $10 shipping

23-196. Two Audubon prints from “Bird of America"

23-196. Two octavo size Audubon prints from “Birds of America”. Sight size of each print is approximately 11” x 8”. They are matted and framed in a mahogany frame measuring approximately 21” x 15”. The print on the left is marked at the top “No. 38, Plate CLXXXVII”. On the bottom it is marked: “Drawn from Nature by J. J. Audubon. F.R.S. E.L.S. Engraved, Printed and Coloured, by R. Havell. 1834”. The print on the left shows two Boat-tailed Grackles that are labeled “Male 1. Female 2.”. The print on the right is marked at the top “No. 18, Plate 87.” On the bottom it is marked: “Drawn from Nature by J. J. Audubon. F.R.S. E.L.S. Engraved, Printed and Coloured, by R. Havell. 1830”. The print on the right shows two Florida Jays that are labeled “Male 1. F.2.” These are original Audubon dated aquatint or lithograph prints.

Price: $175 plus $10 shipping

23-197 Two Audubon prints from "Birds of America".

23-197. Two octavo size Audubon prints from “Birds of America”. Sight size of each print is approximately 11” x 8”. They are matted and framed in a mahogany frame measuring approximately 21” x 15”. The print on the left is marked at the top “No. 38, Plate CLXXXVII”. On the bottom it is marked: “Drawn from Nature & Published by John J. Audubon. F.R.S.E. F.I.S. M.W.S. Engraved by R. Havell Jun. Printed & Coloured by R. Havell, Sen. London-1828.” The print on the left shows three Summer Red Birds that are labeled “Male old 1., Young 2., F3.”. The print on the right is marked at the top “No. 32, Plate CLIX.” On the bottom it is marked: “Drawn from Nature by J. J. Audubon. F.R.S. E.L.S. Engraved, Printed and Coloured, by R. Havell. 1833”. The print on the right shows two Cardinal Grosbeaks that are labeled “Male 1. Female .2.” These are original Audubon dated aquatint or lithograph prints.

Price: $175 plus $10 shipping

23-091. Historic Alpine type candle lamp

23-091. An historic wrought iron Alpine type candle lamp. Heart shaped base on 3 legs with rolled feet. Vertical round and tapered section with candle socket mounted at the top, and a springe holder mounted from the base. Vertical pieces decorated with floral engraving. It measures 10.5 “h x 4.5” dia. Very good condition, German and dating to the 1600’s.

Price: $525

23-108. Early round tinder box

23-108. Early round tinder box made of wrought sheet iron. Complete with a candle socket, and loop handle. The removeable top reveals a damper, iron striker, flint, and tinder. Approximately 4.5” dia. and dating to the early-19th century.

Price: $395

23-145. Early wrought iron “Courting” candlestick

23-145. An early wrought iron “Courting” candlestick. Formed from a coiled ribbon of wrought iron containing the candle socket. At the top is a carrying hook / chair hook with a rat tail tip. The column is mounted to a round, concave disk with a peened ram’s horn clip, all supported by 3 tooled and shaped legs ending in curled feet. In very nice condition, found in NH and dating to the mid-18th century.

Price: $525

22-106. Courting candlestick with walnut base

22-106. Spiral courting candle stick with turned walnut base. Hand wrought, 7” h, with finger hook and rattail candle adjuster. Early 18th century, ca. 1750.

Price: $350

23-148. A group of 5 candlesticks.

23-148. A group of 5 candlesticks, including a wrought iron, blacksmith make-do, formed from a branding iron (for a “6” or 9) topped by a single candle socket. It stands 16.5” high. NOTE: HOG SCRAPER CANDLESTICKS ARE ALL SOLD.

Price: $125 —SALE PENDING—-For blacksmith make-do pice.

23-160. A small brass Miner's fluid lamp.

23-160. A small brass and solder constructed Miner’s fluid lamp, with a wick spout. It is marked “STAR, GRIER BROS, PITTSBURGH PA”. The body measures approximately 2.75” high x 1.75” in diameter. With the wick spout it is approximately 4” high. It includes a hinged lid and curved spike handle.

Price: $150

21-180. PA fraktur watercolor drawing of a rooster

21-180. PA fraktur watercolor and pencil drawing of a rooster on lined copy book paper. Labeled “Sara Juliann Mantz, d. 17. Marz 1886”. There is minor tearing on one side, but not extending into the image. In a period frame measuring approximately 5.5” x 7.25”, from a Philadelphia PA collection.

Price: $395

23-140. Watercolor of a bird on a branch

23-140. A watercolor and pencil drawing of a bird on a branch with several green leaves. Marked in pencil in the lower right corner “1834”. A naïve but well-done image by an untrained but practiced artist. In a 9” x 7” molded later 19th century cherry frame.

Price: $275

23-141. Watercolor portrait of a seated woman

23-141. Watercolor portrait of a seated woman in a tan dress with a white bonnet and collar. With a pleasing smile and auburn hair. Well executed, unsigned and dating to ca. 1800. The subject, Mary Bath (nee) More, appears to be in her late twenties. Her genealogy is written on a card on the reverse. It is in a period birds eye maple frame with a gold inset. The frame measured 12.25” x 10”.

Price: $475

23-146. PA Fraktur by Blousy Angle artist, 1782

23-146. PA fraktur dated 1782 and attributed to the “Blousy Flying Angle” artist. It is a birth and baptismal certificate. The artist worked in Lehigh and Northampton Counties PA. The piece is mounted in a contemporary frame measuring 12.5” x 10.75”. In as found condition, with toning and some minor stanning.

Price: $825

23-147.Hand drawn & colored, PA fraktur dated 1840

23-147. PA fraktur dated 1840, hand drawn and colored, it features two facing angles over two facing birds over a tulip. It was done in Lebanon County PA. The colors are bright and vibrant blues, reds, black and yellow. It is in a period frame in dark red paint measuring 15.25” x 13.25”. There is slight toning and creases, other wise in very good condition.

Price: $895

23-152. Fraktur Drawing of Children at Play

23-152. A Folk Art watercolor and pencil fraktur drawing on paper depicting children at play and signed Mary Hofstater, can 1840. Naively done, perhaps by a child, in a period frame measuring 16.5” x 12.5”. Some soiling and creasing, with very good color retention.

Price: $695

23-119. Willoughby Smith PA redware slip plate

23-119 a. Southeastern PA redware slip decorated plate with a two-quill cross decorated yellow slip design. Design attributed to the Pottery Shop of Willoughby Smith. The plate measures 7.25” dia. with a 1” & smaller rim flakes, ca. 1885.

Price: $395

23-120. Very Nice Lebanon Valley PA jelly jar

23-120 a. Here is a very nice Lebanon Valley PA jelly jar in a slightly bulbous form with a rolled rim, tooled foot and manganese sponging on a reddish-brown lead glaze. It measures approximately 5” h x 4.75” dia. Small glaze losses on the rim & belly. Ca. 1875.

Price: $150

23-124. A wrought iron hanging candle lamp

23-124 a. A wrought iron hanging candle lamp designed to hang from a stationary hook or a lighting trammel. It is composed of a bayonet type tapered candle socket, twisted stem and hanging hook. It measures approximately 12” x 2”, is in very nice condition without any damage and dates from the mid-17th to the mid-18th century.

Price: $575

23-133. Early wrought iron tri-pod candle holder

23-133 a. Early Colonial period wrought iron tri-pod candle holder. Lamp shaft on scrolled foot base. Ram’s horn mount for the stem. Adjustable candle socket with rattail handled adjuster and finger / chair hook mounted to the iron socket ring. The piece measures approximately 12.5” x 6”. Very early form, found in PA, and dating from the mid-17th century. Surface pitting.

Price: $495

23-136. Toleware teapot attributed to Filly Shops

23-136 a. Dome lidded toleware teapot attributed to the Filly Shops, ca. 1810-1850. Tin and solder constructed lighthouse form teapot with flanged foot, gooseneck spout and domed lid. Retains original lacquered tole surface with red pomegranates on stem painted decorations. Variations appear on both sides with yellow and green accents. The piece measures approximately 10.5” x 10” x 6.25”. Overall very good condition, retaining 80% to 90% of the original surface.

Price: $550

21-279 Folk Art Noah’s Ark

21-279. A Folk Art Noah’s Ark. This unsigned work is from Southeastern PA and dates to ca. 1900-1925. Made of salvaged lumber with scalloped trim and a lift off roof. The gables are scroll-cut, with cathedral windows, and large doorways. It is painted in a blue/gray ground and a brown hull, with red, yellow, and white accents. There are 13 pairs of animals, a white dove perched on the roof, and figures of Noah and his wife. The Ark, and all the figures are handmade of wood and paint decorated. The Ark measures 17.5” l x 7.5” w x 10.5” h. Minor paint wear, overall, very good condition.

Price: $300

20-150. A small Noah’s Ark with animals

20-150. A small Noah’s Ark with animals. This little example is in very nice condition, and it has the plus of being compact enough for easy display. The ark is decorated in red, brown, black, and yellow paint, with animals pictured in the windows. The roof of the ark is hinged to make a storage compartment. Accompanying the ark are eight wooden cut-outs with stenciled images of farm animals. Each animal being mounted on an individual wooden base. The ark measures approximately 12.75” x 6.25” x 3.5”. It is in very good condition and dates to ca. 1900.

Price: $295

22-073. A flat-bottomed Noah’s Ark

22-073. A flat-bottomed Noah’s Ark, measuring approximately 19” x 8” x 5.5”. A very desirable size, being long (at 19”), but not too large to display. This example comes complete with 2 carved human figures and 25 carved animals. The Ark is in good condition with some wear from play. The hinged roof forms a storage compartment for the human and animal figures. The figures are in good played-with condition. The animals are undamaged with all their legs complete. The human figures and animals come housed in a glass-topped display tray. The piece dates to ca. 1880.

Price: $595

23-056 A unique Folk Art wooden Noah’s Ark

23-056. A unique, and very interesting Folk Art wooden Noah’s Ark. Made with a hull of overlapping planks, and complete with a large tiller. There is a closed cabin and various deck accents that give it a very ship-like appearance. It is a good size ark, measuring approximately 20” l x 8” w x 10” h. It is painted in shades of brown, blue/green, red, and yellow. The bottom is marked “Built Nov. 1851”. It includes 26 animal figures, some of which are painted, and two human figures representing Noah and his wife. They come housed in a glass-topped display tray. Although the ark is in “as found condition”, probably missing the odd small piece here and there, it is largely complete, and has an authenticity that speaks to its age and Folk Art roots. Unsigned, it was found in Southeastern PA, and probably made in that area.

Price: $575

22-029. Portrait miniature of a young woman.

22-029 a & 22-029 c. Portrait miniature of a young woman in a light pale blue dress and a large wide brim hat. Very attractive image. Mounted in an oval brass ring, 3” x 2.5”, and set in a burgundy field with a textured gold frame, all set in a deep black shadow box frame, 8.75” x 7.5”. Ca. mid-19th century.

Price: $275

22-053. A pastel and pencil portrait of a woman

22-053. A mid-19th century pastel and pencil portrait of a woman in a light blue dress. It is signed “HVH 1842”. The work is under period glass, in a period rosewood veneered frame. The portrait is in very good condition with only a few minor spots, and light toning. The sight size is 10.5” x 9”.

Price: $400

23-095. A watercolor portrait of a young lad

23-095. A small ink and watercolor portrait of a young lad. Primitive watercolor and pencil drawing on hand laid paper of a young boy wearing a blue caped outfit with white collar and black bow tie, black waist sash, short wispy light brown hair. On the back it is marked “Edward” followed by an illegible name and dated 1839. The period frame measures 5.25” x 5.25”. Overall very nice condition.

Price: $550

23-099. PA Redware 3-quill slipware plate

23-099. PA Redware 3-quill slipware plate. Drape molded with a reddish-brown glaze. A elongated sigma bracketing a bacon band design with a coggled rim and measuring 8.25" in dia. Short rim line, and a few very small flakes. From Southeastern PA, ca. 1865.

Price: $450

23-100. Fine watercolor portrait of a young man.

23-100. Fine watercolor portrait of a young man. Painted on cardstock with fine facial details. Seated and clothed in a black open frack coat, tan vest, ruffled white shirt and black bow tie. Wispy light brown hair. In a black lacquered frame with ormolu mounts. It measures 7.5” x 7.75”. A very nice portrait in very good condition. Ca. 1830.

Price: $295

23-115. Early tin chamber stick

23-115. Early tin chamber stick in old / original black paint. Interesting construction in that the loop handle is cleated through the drip saucer rather the soldered, as is the candle cup. It measures approximately 5.25” dia. and dates to ca. 1810.

Price: $95

23-104. A candle lantern made of sheet iron

23-104. A candle lantern made of sheet iron and composed of 4 glass panels protected by crossed wire guards. One panel is hinged and closed by a wire lift-latch. It is topped by an unusually tall, pierced chimney. The lantern measures approximately 16” h x 5” square. It dates to the mid-19th century and is in good working order.

Price: $495

23-102. A small wooden Field Keg

23-102. A small wooden Field Keg. Made with coopered oak staves, and softwood ends. There is a side port with a cork and a wire and wood handle. There are 4 wrought iron bans securing the staves. The piece measures 9.5” l x 7.25” dia. Found in Southeastern PA and in very good condition.

Price: $195

22-137. Pencil and watercolor of a young woman

22-137. Pencil and watercolor of a young woman in a blue tinted dress with a black belt and checkered tie about her neck. It is marked “F.W. Fox 182?”. Mounted in a later walnut and parquetry decorated frame measuring 8” x 5.75”, sight size 6” x 3 75”.

Price: 475 JUST REDUCED

22-140. Pencil and watercolor drawing of a horse.

22-140. Pencil and watercolor drawing of a horse. A naïve work, unsigned or dated, and found in New Hampshire. The drawing is mounted on (not glued down) on a piece of linen and mounted in a period frame measuring 15.75” x 12”. Ca. mid-19th century.

Price: 400 JUST REDUCED

22-223. 19th century pencil and watercolor

22-223. Pencil and watercolor drawing of a 19th century scene. Done in the American Primitive School style. Composed of a man dressed in blue, driving a sulky pulled by a single horse. In a period frame with period glass, measuring 9’75” x 6.75”. By Arthur W. Davis of Newport, NH, ca. 1880.

Price: $125

21-277. A highly unusual religious image.

21-277. A highly unusual, naively painted, and somewhat enigmatic, watercolor of a Human-Lamb chimera. The figure ("Lamb of God"?) is dressed in a robe, and set in a landscape which includes a sun burst, sun rays, and a village which includes several church steeples. Dated 1841on the picture, with strong colors, and in very good condition. Set in a period frame and glass. Frame measures 7.5 ‘ x 5.75”.

Price: $450 JUST REDUCED

23-090. Folk Art watercolor of a “Gent on a horse"

23-090. Folk Art watercolor of a “Gent on a horse”. Found in Lancaster Co. PA, watercolor on a torn sheet of composition paper. It shows a gent in black top hat, bow tie, blue frock coat and trousers on a trotting chestnut horse with black flowing mane and tail. The reverse is marked “Frank Campbell, Mary Campbell, Edna Campbell”. In a period painted frame. 11.5” x 9”. Ca. 1840 – 1850. Some foxing to paper, but otherwise very good.

Price: $450

23-074. Naïve watercolor drawing of a soldier.

23-074. A naïve pencil and watercolor drawing of a soldier, playing a bugle, while mounted on a horse. Painted in vibrant colors of blues, grays, yellows, and cream. The work was done on a piece of lined composition book paper. In both of the upper left and right corners it is marked “No 34”. The back of the piece is marked “T. S. Krause, The Trumpeter, Jan. 10 1866”. It is mounted in a period frame made of a softwood, with a dark red /brown wash, and measures 9.24” x 6.25”.

Price: $450

23-030. PA fraktur of flowers and foliage

23-030. PA pencil and watercolor, and crayon fraktur drawing of flowers and foliage. Probably a child’s hand and signed Adrian F. Van Houten, Berwick 1897. It is in a dark red stained period frame measuring 8.25” x 6.25”.

Price: $195

21-181. PA watercolor fraktur of a vase of flowers

21-181. PA watercolor fraktur of a vase of flowers. Very good colors, including red, yellow, green, and shades of blue. In an 11” x 8.75” period frame. Marked on the back of the frame “Emma 1840”. The paper is a bit wrinkled, but otherwise very nice, from a Philadelphia Collection.

Price: $450

19-126. Watercolor fraktur of flowers in a basket

19-126. Watercolor and pencil fraktur drawing of flowers in a basket. Flowers in red and yellow accented by green leaves all in a tan wicker basket. Signed on the back of the drawing “LE” attributed to Lillie Eby, Bachmansville, PA ca. 1897. In a darkly stained oak frame approximately 12” x 14”.

Price: $190

Miniature oval paint decorated bentwood band box.

21-052 Miniature oval paint decorated bentwood band box. Salmon ground with blue and white stylized foliate decorations. Similar piece is pictured in “House of Derr” 2ed ed. Made by one of the Derr artisans and owned by Salome Derr. 1.6” h x 4.75” l x 2.75” w. ca. early 19th century. .

Price: $275

Miniature painted oval bentwood trinket box.

21-059 Miniature painted oval bentwood trinket box. Lapped finger joints with iron tack construction. Chrome orange ground with red, white, and green Rose decoration on lid, and black band trim. 4.5” l x 1.5” h x 3” w. ca. early 19th century. Condition: very good with minor loss and wear. $1,200.

Price: $275

Small PA bentwood trinket box

21-071 Small PA bentwood trinket box with finger lap and tack construction. Very good paint decorated double thistle design on the lid in red, green, yellow and white. 5.5” l x 4” w x 2” h. ca. early 19th century.

Price: $275

22-094. N. England tole dome top document box.

22-094. N. England tole dome top document box. Rolled tin plated sheet metal & solder construction. Rolled hasp & wire loop handle. Original black lacquered paint base. Original hand painted designs with tri-colored rope twist on the front. All original, without any repairs. 9.5” x 5.5” x 6.5 Ca. 1825.

Price: $575

23-039. Round flat lidded carved "spice jar".

23-039. A round, flat lidded turned and carved hardwood “spice jar”. In original blue-green paint, measuring approximately 4.75” dia. X 1.5” h. It is in very good original condition, with a wonderful patina, found in NY, and dating to ca. early-19th century.

Price: $450

23-042. A small wooden firkin without handle.

23-042. A small wooden firkin without handle. It is made of one piece of hardwood hollowed out into a short tube. The bottom is from softwood fitted into the body like a barrel. The piece measures approximately 3.5” x 4.75” in diameter. Found in PA, and with a great patina, in very good condition, and dating to ca mid-19th century.

Price: $195

22-202.Wrought Iron pan oil/fat lamp

22-202.Wrought Iron pan oil/fat lamp. Pan with raised sides with a rod through the center. Pans swivel and slide up and down the rod, and held in position by a dual spring. Base with 3 tool engraed legs, scroll feet and central punched and pierced rosette. Measures 22” h, pans 9” wide. Found in PA, PA German or German ca. 1700.

Price: 550 REDUCED

22-229. Barn Lantern with 3 glass panels

22-229. Barn Lantern with 3 glass panels and 1 solid sliding panel which provides candle access. Crossed wire guards over glass panels. Glass is original or at least period. It measures 4.5” square x 14” h including the large loop handle. Ca. 1850. .

Price: $450

22-235. Hand wrought iron Courting candlestick

22-235. Hand wrought iron Courting candlestick. Incorporates a generous finger or chair hook. It is cleated through a hand turned walnut base. It stands approximately 9.5” high. Found in PA, ca. second half of the 18th century.

Price: $350

23-043. Tin and brass lamp oil filler

23-043. Tin and brass lamp oil filler. Tin body with brass screw lid and fittings. Approximately 4.5” h x 2.5” diameter at the base. Found in RI, ca mid-19th century.

Price: $110

23-027.Pair tin handled tubular stem candlesticks

23-027. Matched pair of primitive tin handled tubular stem candlesticks with strap handle. They measure approximately 4.5” x 5.5” x 475”. Found in PA, ca. mid to late-19th century, in very good condition.

Price: $150

23-012. Feather & scroll design jamb peg lamp hook

23-012. Fine wrought iron ornamental feather and scroll design jamb peg lamp hook with a knob tipped hook and thin scrolling upper accents. 8.5” x 6” x 3.5”. Found in Southeastern PA. Ca. late-18th to early-19th century.

Price: $190

22-146. A Kyal, or Cape Cod, fat lamp

22-146. A Kyal, or Cape Cod, two wick fat lamp. Made of tin and in very nice condition. It measures 9.5” h complete with lid and wire handle, ca. 1825. [Provenance: the Lawrence Cooke Collection, Illustrated on p. 104 of “Early Lighting”].

Price: $475

22-182. NY Shaker band box.

22-182. NY Shaker band box. This is an oval, sugar maple bentwood box. It is constructed with tapered “finger lap” joints secured with copper pins and having a light varnish finish. It measures 10.5” x 7.5” x 4.5”. Ca. mid to late-19th century.

Price: $525

Maple sugar mold with very unusual designs

22-221. Maple sugar mold with very unusual fish, shell, fruit, and floral-foliage designs. Made of walnut measuring 18.5” x 7.25”. It is in good condition and has a wonderful patina. Ca. early to mid-19th century. It was found in NH from.

Price: $350

23-004 Unusual coconut shell formed into tea caddy

23-004 a, 23-004 b. A coconut shell which was lath-turned and formed into a tea caddy. An uncommon form with the top portion cut off and made into a hinged lid. The caddy has 4 brass ball feet, brass face mounted hinge and hasp. The piece measures 3.5” diameter, x 4.5” high. A lead weight forms the interior base. Ca. second half of the 19th century, it is in good condition.

Price: $395.

23-011. A very nicely turned Ebony cup

23-011. A very nicely turned Ebony cup with a terraced foot. It measures 5” x 2.25”. The condition is very good, and it dates to the second half of the 19th century.

Price: $125

22-133. Dome top paint decorated trunk.

22-133. Dome top paint decorated trunk. Red floral and green foliage on a cream/yellow ground. Made of pine and poplar with dovetail construction. Missing the keeper,18”x8.75”x8.25”. 19th c.

Price: $695

22-149. PA punched decorated goose neck coffee pot

22-149. PA punched decorated goose neck coffee pot with a brass mushroom knob on the lid. It measures 12”h x 6.75” at the flared foot, and 10.25” from the handle to the tip of the spout. The punched design is three tulips in a pot on each side, with a repeating fish design below the tulips. This example has a wonderful original patina. With the exception of an old repair to the lid hinge, it is in very good condition. Ca. 1825.

Price: $ 975

22-224. Watercolor of a comical man on a donkey

22-224. Pencil and watercolor drawing of a comical 19th century man on a donkey jumping over a colorful circus barrel. It is set in a period frame with period glass, measuring 8.75” x 6.75”. Done in the American Primitive School style. By Arthur W. Davis, Newport, NH, ca. 1880.

Price: $175

22-098. Early print titled “The Drummer Boy".

22-098. Early colorized print titled “The Drummer Boy”. This lithograph is unsigned, and unattributed to a particular printer. The boy is in a ca. 1820’s outfit. It includes hand panted watercolor accents. 8.25” x 9.5”. In a period frame, ca. 1820’s. Very good condition.

Price: $175

21-085. Wrought iron spiral Courting candlestick

21-085. Hand wrought iron spiral Courting candle stick with spiral candle adjusting cup, which works freely, and a chair / finger hook. Mounted on a turned walnut base. It stands 8.25” high. Ca. mid-18th century. $395

Price: $395

21-150 c, 22-129 a. Two pieces of early lighting

21-150 c, 22-129 a. Two pieces of early lighting. A good hand wrought Betty lamp, and a Betty lamp stand or tidy. The stand is made of turned cherry in an hour-glass form in original dark red/brown surface, and measures approximately 3.5” h x 3” dia. Its condition is very good, with an old burn mark on the top of the platform. It dates to the 19th century. The hand wrought Betty lamp measures approximately 4” x 3” x 4.5”, with a jamb spike and hook. Ca. l8th – early 19th century. It is in good original condition with a partial date marked , ”175?..”.

Price: $575

22-210. Rare 36-hole tin double handle candle mold

22-210. Rare 36-hole tin double handle candle mold. Unusually large capacity mold with wire braced rolled upper and lower pans, soldered tubular candle molds and mounted strap handles. Measures 8.25”x8.25”x11.75”. Found in PA, ca. mid-19th century. Condition: very good with mild age wear.

Price: $695

22-216. Pierced tin candle lantern

22-216. Pierced tin candle lantern. With candle cup tab fastened (cleated) through the bottom of the case, smoke vent and large original loop handle. In very good condition with no holes or damage. Measuring 17.5” x 5.5” diameter. Ca. mid-19th century from New England.

Price: $450 HOLD

22-232. A two-piece Maple Sugar mold of hawk

22-232. A two-piece Maple Sugar mold forming a full-bodied hawk sitting on a tree stump. This unusual mold is hand carved in softwood and measures 5.25” x 3” x 1.5”. Two wood pegs hold and align the halves of the mold. Ca. late 19th century and possibly from PA.

Price: $295

21-153. Wallpaper collar box

21-153. Wallpaper collar box. Round lidded millinery shop cardstock box. Rag painted exterior decoration. Interior with PA German newsprint. Bottom with construction paper lining. Outside of bottom with “Susannah” in pencil. 7.5” x 3.5”. PA ca. 1850-1860. Very good condition.

Price: $360

22-228. Two heart form cookie cutters

22-228. Two heart form cookie cutters. Constructed of tin and solder. One is a flat back measuring 3.5” long X 3.25” wide x 1” deep. The other has a strap handle, and measures 2.75” long x 2.25” wide x 1” deep. Both are in very good condition, ca. late 19th to early 20th century.

Price: $95 for the two

22-226. 12 primitive utensils and tools

22-226. 12 primitive utensils and tools including a spice chopper, tobacco cutter, curling iron, cork screw, spoon, knives, forks, wick trimmer and wooden spoon.

Price: $120

22-186. Hardwood basin with lip

22-186. Hardwood basin with lip measuring 17.5” x 13.5”. Found in PA, ca. mid-19th century. Very good condition with a hole in the handle for hanging.

Price: $150

22-036. A round paint decorated Bride’s Box

A round paint decorated Bride’s Box. The box is made of spruce bands with a sawtooth notch and split stich bound bands, and wood pegs mounting the heads to the bands. The ground is painted dark blue, the lid is decorated with a bird in a wreath with the date 1823. It measures approximately 14” in diameter and 5.5” high. The condition is very good and it is likely Continental.

Price: $850

22-032. Utility tray, dovetailed & grain painted

22-032. Utility tray made of soft wood with dovetail construction, and grain painted. It measures 12.25” x 8” x 4.25”. Found in Central PA and dating to the mid-19th century.

Price: $150

22-063 PA book plate marked “Elisa Smith 1850"

22-063 PA fraktur book plate marked “Elisa Smith 1850”. Pencil and watercolor of two birds holding a sash marked “ES Book” above tulips in a vase on a tray. Framed 7.5” x 9.75”, moderate foxing, ca. 1850.

Price: $495

22-222. Watercolor,19th century industrial scene

22-222. Pencil and watercolor drawing of a 19th century industrial scene. Done in the American Primitive School style. With several figures working at various machines. In a period frame with period glass. The frame measures 11.25” x 825”. The work is by Arthur W. Davis of Newport NH, ca. 1880.

Price: $175

22-040. Paint decorated hanging candle box.

22-040. Paint decorated hanging candle box marked “C. H. K. 1886” with wooden pin and nail construction. Faux marble sponge paint decoration. Lid with sailboat painted scene with sponged floral accents. Arch top hanger handle and single board back. The piece measures 17.5” x 9” x 3.25”. Ca. 1886, probably Continental. Condition: very good with minor paint loss and minor repair to lid.

Price: $550

22-112.Hanging candle box with sliding front panel

22-112. Hanging candle box with sliding front panel. Carved side panels and a transcultural swastika cared into the back arch. This is a traditional symbol of good luck. A wrought iron hanging ring is at the top. This example is probably continental. I haven’t identified the species of wood used in its construction. It appears to be a combination of hard and soft woods. The surface is a very dark black/brown finish. It measures 13” x x5” x 3”, and 14” high including the iron ring. Ca. late-18th to early-19th century.

Price: $595

22-172. Rare Lollipop Butter Print

22-172. Rare Lollipop Butter Print is hand carved from walnut. The print itself is a delightfully naïve floral design. The whole piece has wonderful soft, hand-rubbed worn surface with a deep brown patina. It measures approximately 7” long x 3” diameter, 1” thick. The print is likely from PA and dates to the early 19th century.

Price: $575

22-181. Lehnware covered sugar bucket.

22-181. Lehnware covered sugar bucket. Made by Joseph Long Lehn, (1798-1892), from Clay Township Lancaster Co. PA. It measures approximately 9” x 7” diameter. Made of painted vertical staves with iron band supports. Condition: fair, with wear from use and paint loss to the staves and iron bands. The lid retains it typical Lehn paint decoration. Ca. 1865.

Price: $595

22-191 PA side handle (lollipop form) butter print

22-191. PA oak side handle (lollipop form) butter print. This beautiful example has a carved pinwheel design with a light varnish finish. Approximately 6.25” long. Ca. mid-19th century. Condition: very good with light wear from use.

Price: $475

20-212. Small wrought iron rush lamp/candle holder

20-212. A small wrought iron rush lamp with a candle holder, on a tripod base. The lamp is 9” high and dates from the late-18th century to early 19th century. It was found on a farmstead in rural Ohio. In very good “as found”, unrestored condition with no breaks or repairs, and moderate pitting.

Price: $495 On HOLD

22-171 Witch’s Heart Maple Sugar Mold

22-171. Maple sugar mold in the form of a Witch’s Heart. It is carved from hard wood, likely oak, and measures 5.75” long x 3.5” wide x 1” thick. Constructed of two slices of wood which are nailed together. The floor of the mold is marked “M A”. It is from New England, likely New Hampshire, and dates to the mid-19th century. It has a beautiful deep, dark patina.

Price: $395

22-147. Beaver form Maple Sugar mold

22-147. Beaver form Maple Sugar mold, 9.5”x5.75”. Appears to be made of maple or possibly fruitwood. Ca. late-19th to early-20th century. Found in New Hampshire, in very good condition.

Price: 125 __SOLD__

18-143. A very nice cast iron door stop

18-143. Here is a very nice cast iron door stop. The form is that of a “Colonial hunter with his dog”. The piece is not marked for the Company or Foundry that produced it. It is in very good condition, with it’s original paint, and without any breaks, rust or repairs. The piece measures approximately 11.25” long x 11.5” high, and dates to somewhere between the 1930’s and 1950’s.

Price: $160

22-139 Black tole decorated dome top document box

22-139. Black tole decorated dome top document box. Hand painted and decorated in floral and foliage designs of cream, yellow, green, red, and the rare use of blue. The top also depicts a bird, probably a stylized peacock. The box measure 8” x 5” x 4.25”. Ca. 1820, from New England, possibly New York, and in very good condition.

Price: $295

22-160. Horse form flat back cookie cutter

22-160. Horse form flat back cookie cutter, measuring 4.25” x 4.75”. Tin and solder construction. The piece never had a handle. Ca. 19th century.

Price: $60

22-161. Boot form flat back cookie cutter

22-161. Boot form flat back cookie cutter, measuring 4.25” x 2.75”. Tin and solder construction, with a flat back. Ca. 19th century.

Price: $30

22-162. Duck form handle-back cookie cutter

22-162. Duck form handle-back cookie cutter, measuring 4.5” x 3”. Tin and solder construction. The piece never had a handle. Ca. 19th century.

Price: $45

22-166. A small leaf form cookie cutter

22-166. A leaf form cookie cutter of tin and solder construction. Handle on the back, and measuring approximately 4.25” x 3”, dating to the 19th century. [Provenance: for the Mark and Marjorie Allen Collection.]

Price: $95

22-167. A large leaf form cookie cutter

22-167. A leaf form cookie cutter of tin and solder construction. Flat back, never having a handle, and measuring approximately 5.55” x 3.5”, dating to the 19th century. [Provenance: for the Mark and Marjorie Allen Collection.]

Price: $125

22-145. Half round butter print

22-145. Half round butter print in a foliage and thistle design, with chip carved border. It has the original turned handle. Made of a softwood or possible fruit wood and measuring approximately 7”l x 3.75”w x 4.75”h. Ca. mid-19th century, it was found in New Hampshire, in good condition, with the expected wear from use.

Price: $595

22-119 Prattware figure of a Milk Maid

22-119 a, 22-119 b. A hand painted Prattware figure of a Milk Maid. English, likely from Yorkshire, ca. 1800. This lovely piece measures 5.75” h. The bright and typical Prattware colored piece is in very good condition with only minor wear.

Price: $250

22-127. PA paint decorated wall box

22-127. PA paint decorated wall box with a tulip shaped back. Retains the original red ground with floral polychrome decorations. The box measures 8” x 6.5” x 4”. The piece is in very good original condition. Ca. 19th century. 395

Price: $ 395

22-131. A rare, square, lollipop form butter print

22-131. A rare, square, lollipop form butter print. Made of maple with a square head,. and a nice, delicately carved sheath of wheat design, with a chip carved border. The handle has a carved chevron pattern. The butter print is 6.5” l, and the head 2.5” x 2.25”. Very good condition, ca. mid-19th century.

Price: $595

22-136. Horsehide covered carved horse

22-136. Horsehide covered carved horse mounted on a platform. Cream colored horsehide covered body with leather horse collar. Hide stitched over body. Make-do repair to the hide on the horse’s back. 14” x 11” x 4.25”. Ca. late 19th century, possibly German.

Price: $350

22-114. PA toleware straight spout tea/coffee pot

22-114. PA black tole painted straight spout tea/coffee pot. Floral decorations in shades of red, yellow, green, and black. The piece is in good to very good condition with all original surface. 9”h. Ca. 1830. [Provenance: Donald and Patricia Herr collection].

Price: $875

22-118. Commemorate the Visit of "LaFayette" (sic)

22-118. Historic black transfer cream ware jug with portraits of “Fayette The Nation’s Guest”, “In Commemoration of the Visit of Genl. LaFayette (sic) to the U.S. of America in the Year 1824”, and “Washington, His Country’s Father.” “First in War First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of his fellow Citizens”. Under the spout is printed “Republicans are not Always Ungreatfull (sic)”. “Ric’d Hall & Son.” Very good condition , minor wear, no visible damage 5”h. Ca. 1824.

Price: $750

22-121. Cutlery tray.

22-121. Cutlery tray made of fruit wood and in it’s original Robin’s egg light blue/green paint. 10.5” x 7.5” x 5.5”. Very good condition with expected use wear. Ca. 19th century.

Price: 225 ------SALE PENDING-----

22-125. Tin cookie cutter in the form of a bird

22-125. Tin cookie cutter in the form of a bird. With a handle on the back, and measuring 6.25” l. The piece is in good condition with just the normal wear from use. Ca. late-19th century.

Price: $80

22-085. PA Tramp Art miniature chest.

22-085 a. PA Tramp Art miniature chest, made of poplar, pine, and nail construction, having a lid, on brass hinges, and fitted till interior. The chest front in mahogany-luan plywood and trimmed in chip carved cut-out mounts and corner board trim. The front and sides with heart and diamond motifs. The lid with diamond motif. Lid interior with a metal tag of Lloyd L. Mentzer, presumed maker. About 18”x 10”.

Price: $350

22-095. PA redware slip decorated plate.

22-095 a. PA redware slip decorated plate with 5 wavy lines; 4 short and 1 long. All are decorated with green speckles. 7.5” in dia. Very good condition with only 2 small rim flakes. Ca. 1880.

Price: $395

22-103. Black tole decorated dome top document.

22-103 a. Black tole decorated dome top document box measuring 9” x 5.25” x 5.5”. The pattern appears to be related to the work of the North Shop of New York, ca. 1830. Decorated with rose and foliage motifs. There are a few small rust holes in the bottom, otherwise it is in very good condition with original surface and paint decoration. $475 box measuring 9” x 5.25” x 5.5”. The pattern appears to be related to the work of the North Shop of New York, ca. 1830. Decorated with rose and foliage motifs. There are a few small rust holes in the bottom, otherwise it is in very good condition with original surface and paint decoration.

Price: $475

21-105. A true pair of PA chalkware Poodle dogs.

21-105 a. A very scarce true pair of PA chalkware Poodle dogs. In addition, they are unusually tall at 7”. These are early examples, ca. 1830. The left facing figure has a hole between the back legs, which is from the original, and typically, early thin walls. Otherwise, the condition is very good.

Price: $795

22-107. Small watercolor portrait of a young girl.

22-107 a. A very attractive small watercolor portrait of a young girl with short blond hair, in a blue dress with just the hint of a white camisole. The image has an atmospheric background and is surrounded by a gold leaf frame which is set into a larger rosewood frame, measuring 10.25” x 9’75”. The sight size is 4.5” x 4.75” Ca. mid to late-19th century. The painting is in very good original condition.

Price: $375

22-108. Native American hand carved scoop.

22-108 a. An unusual form of New England Native American hand carved scoop made of tiger maple. It was carved with 4 unusual ridges in the bowl of the scoop, and a rattail handle. It measures 11” x 5.5” x 4.25”. It has a wonderful patina and smooth surface. Ca. 18th century.

Price: $950

21-062. PA red toleware spice canister

21-062. PA red toleware spice canister. Floral motif with rare blue accents (flower’s stamens) on the lid with yellow trim and green swag decorations. 3” h x 3” dia. Ca. early-mid 19th century. Condition: some scratches and modest wear on the sides, otherwise very good with exceptionally nice floral decoration on the lid.

Price: $725

20-242 Red toleware tea caddy

20-242 Red toleware tea caddy, oval shaped with a round cap. Original red ground with orange and red peach design on a dark red band with yellow accents. 3.25” x 2.5” x 5.25”. ca 1825. Condition: some paint loss to cap and upper rim. [Provenance: Brown – Trump Folk Art Collection].

Price: $475

22-047. Paint decorated cutlery box.

22-047 a. Paint decorated cutlery box. Canted sides with nail construction. Original blue/gray paint with cream-colored designs. Western PA, mid-19th century. 7.5” x 14.75” x 9.25”.

Price: $595

21-174. Toleware candle snuffer tray, and snuffer

21-174 b & 21-174 d. Black toleware candle snuffer tray, and hand wrought candle snuffer. The tray ha an asphaltum surface with hand painted flowers in red, green and gold, and measures 9” x 4”. Very good original condition. Hand wrought snuffer is also in very good condition, and is 7” long. Found at a barn sale in New Hampshire. Ca. 1810. $125

Price: $125

22-055. 19th cent. watercolor silhouette of a man

22-055 a & 22-055 b. 19th century watercolor silhouette of a man dressed in a dark jacket and trousers seated on an upholstered chair, and holding eye glasses. Framed with sight size of 9.5” x 7.5”. ca mid-19th cent.

Price: $650

21-160 Henry Lapp Attributed Fraktur

21-160. Fraktur. Pencil and watercolor drawing of a cherry branch with 3 cherries. Unsigned, but known to be from Henry Lapp, ca. 1870. [Provenance: Originally sold in 1979 in Ephrata, Lancaster Co. PA at the Cocalico Valley Historical Society Auction; collection sold in it’s entirety, and known to be from Henry Lapp. Ex. Susan Berman personal collection.] Provenance record of the sale recorded on the back of the piece. Framed, measuring 9.25” x 7”. Condition: ca. 1870, very good.

Price: $495

21-284 PA walnut utility tray

21-284. PA walnut utility tray. Fine walnut and nail construction with sloped sides and ends, and a central divider with scroll-cut divider with heart shaped grip. Measures 13” x 8.5” x 3.5” h. ca. mid-19th century.

Price: $250

Wheat sheath butter mold attributed to Freeman Mfg

21-290. Factory made wheat sheath butter mold attributed to Freeman Mfg. Co. 3.75” dia. x 4” h. Ca. late 19th century, condition is good, see “Butter Prints & Molds” pg. 186. Cost $60. From Horst 11-20-21, Lot 268. 3.75” dia. x 4” h. Ca. late 19th century, condition is good, see “Butter Prints & Molds” pg. 186. $125

Price: $125

Carved butter print with pomegranate and flower

21-298. Fine turned and carved butter print with pomegranate and flower. Shop made from fruit wood with 2 bell shaped pomegranate berries on 5 leaf stem with small star shaped flower. Edge banded with deep fluted carved bands. 4” dia. missing handle but otherwise very good. Ca. 1850.

Price: $400

Variegated compass star pattern butter print

21-287. Early hand carved variegated compass star pattern butter print. Two part walnut handled print. Points of the star with narrow carved connectors and rim with chip carved banding. ound base mounted to carved peg handle. 3.25” dia. x 4.5 h. Ca. early 19th century. Condition: some dry-in cracks, and chips along the rim.

Price: $450

Single piece variegated compass star butter print

21-300. Fine home crafted single piece variegated compass star butter print. Turned from one piece of cherry wood with elongated egg-shaped grip. 3.5” dia. x 5” h. From PA ca. 1850. Very good condition.

Price: $675

Slide lid storage box made of softwood.

21-147. Slide lid storage box made of softwood, and square head nail construction. The slide lid has a notched thumb slide. In old robin’s egg blue paint over a red ground. 15” x 9” x 8.25”. Mid-19th century, found in South-Central PA.

Price: $350

An 18th century 4 wick fat lamp.

20-257. An 18th century 4 wick fat lamp. Made of wrought iron with hand wrought rivets. The hanging bracket decorated with hand struck designs. The 4.25” x 4.25” tray hangs 12.75”. Ca. 1750.

Price: $225

A small painted dome top box

21-203. A small painted dome top box, measuring 9”l x 4.25”w x 4.25”h. Light blue/gray ground with floral designs in red, blue, white, with mustard brush accents. Made of soft wood with a wire bail handle on the top, wire snipe hinges, and newspaper lined. The box is probably continental dating to ca. mid-19th century.

Price: $595

PA red toleware document box

21-275. PA red toleware document box with wire bale handle. Measures 9.5” x 6.25” x 7.25”. Accented with gold and cream brush strokes. Retains about 85% original surface with scratches. Ca. 1850.

Price: $175

Large whetstone holder

20-079 Large whetstone holder. Accented holder to mimic historic church “wine” pulpit. Semi-round to narrow tapered base. Carved stave form with upper banded, thumb-notch. Carved flower/button accents. Top braced with metal band, lower point with salvaged tin. Original red paint with wire belt hanger. PA ca. 1850. Approximately 11” l. Very good condition, with whetstone.

Price: $475

Turned & painted bowl with old green/gray surface

21-261 B Turned and painted bowl retaining old green/gray surface. 12” x 3”. ca. mid to late-19th century. [Provenance estate of Dr. John A. Ferrara, Westfield NJ]

Price: $495

PA hollow cast chalkware seated cat

21-247 PA hollow cast chalkware seated cat. Polychrome painted accents. 6” x 4.5” x 8.75”. Good condition, ca. late-19th century. $120

Price: $120

Early hanging salt box

21-224. Early hanging salt box made of hardwood and wood peg construction in original old red surface. Wood peg hinges. Primitive cross-hatch and chip carved designs. 7” x 4.5” x 4”. Ca. early 19th century.

Price: $460

Early hanging pipe box

21-225. Early hanging pipe box made of a softwood with wood peg and square head mail construction in old dark brown paint. 13” x 4.5” x 5”. From New England, ca. 1800.

Price: $625

21-196a. Black toleware coffee pot with straight spout. Japanned ground. Paint decorated swag border around the top in yellow and black brush strokes. Both sides with red, yellow and black tri-floral designs encircled by yellow brush strokes. Top with bellow brush stroke floral design. 8.75” h. Japanned surface worn; polychrome paint decorations very good with only minor losses. All original. Ca. 1830, possibly New England.

Price: $650

21-215 Fraktur with a religious message

21-215. PA watercolor fraktur with a religious message, which translates as: “A whole heart is in the Glory of the Lord.” Ca. mid-19th century.

Price: $425

Early 4 wick table fat lamp

21-186 Early 4 wick table fat lamp. Wrought iron and rivet construction. 16” h. Reported to be deaccessioned from the Deerfield CT museum. Ca. 18th century. Condition is rough surface consistent with age and use. An unusual form.

Price: $450

Wall mounted shaving shelf with mirror

21-187. Wall mounted shaving shelf with mirror. Measures 21” x 9” x 3”. Made of chestnut and small square head nails with remnants of original green/gray paint. Decorated with two incised pinwheels, one at the top and one at the bottom of the piece. In good solid as found condition. Ca. mid-19th century.

Price: $395

Folk Art carved horse

21-188. Folk Art carved horse, made of hardwood (walnut?) with original painted or stained surface. Original leather bridal and ears and horsehair tail. Nicely detailed. Body, neck, and head made of one piece of wood, with mortised or peg attached legs. From PA, unsigned in the style of Peter Brubacher. Ca. late-19th century. 9.75” l x 9.5” h. A few small chips to the hooves, otherwise in very good condition.

Price: $695

PA toleware tray with crystalized bottom

21-166 PA black toleware apple or bread tray with a crystalized bottom. This is the best crystalized toleware piece of have that I've seen. Rolled sheet tin and solder construction with half moon handles on flared ends. A 1.25" white border with bright floral and vine design of vibrant red and yellow flower heads, and green frond accents with brush stroke accents at the handles. Crystalized bottom oval framed in gold paint.

Price: $1950

21-107. An early barn candle lantern

21-107 An early barn candle lantern that dates to the 18th century. These simple lighting devices were constructed of wood, sheet iron and glass. 6” x 6” square x 12” high x 19”h to the top of the wire loop handle. ca. 18th century. Condition: in good as found “in the barn” condition.

Price: $675

Early PA copper tea kettle. Signed C. Hildebrand

20-139 Early PA copper tea kettle. Signed “C. Hildebrand”. He worked in Huntington Township Westmorland County, Pennsylvania. Ca. 1825. Condition: very good condition, no breaks or repairs, dovetail construction.

Price: $695 Now take 15% off!

PA Moravian redware slip decorated bowl

21-100 PA Moravian redware slip decorated bowl. Decorated in yellow, brown and green. 8.25” dia. 3.5” deep. Ca. 1830.

Price: $495

PA redware cylindrical covered jar

21-032A PA redware cylindrical covered jar, manganese decorated over a reddish-brown glaze. 9” h, 6” dia. ca. 1865. Condition: lid appears to be married, but a good color match, otherwise very good.

Price: $275

PA redware pitcher

20-250 PA redware pitcher. Dark red glaze with splashes of manganese. 5.5” h. Ca. 1880. Condition: small flea bites on bottom, 2 or 3 missed glazing spots, otherwise very good.

Price: $370

Small, slightly bulbus shaped NC redware pitcher

19-064 Small, slightly bulbus shaped redware pitcher with a reddish-brown lead glaze. Marked on the bottom “Jugtown Ware”. 4” h, 3.5” dia. ca. 1925.

Price: $95

Small PA redware pitcher

19-028 Small PA redware pitcher attributed to Henry Schonfield, ca. 1930. Mid-section band of impressed reverse brackets. The lead glaze is a reddish light brown. 5.25” h, 4.75” dia.

Price: $115

Oval papered dresser box

21-095 Covered with brown paper with blue swag and ribbon decoration. Top in solid dark blue. Top and bottom attached to lid and box by stiches. 8” x 2.5”. ca. 1840. Good to very good condition.

Price: $450

A Small round, turned wooden jar with lid

21-093 A Small round, turned wooden jar with lid. Made of walnut and paint decorated. Dark brown ground with pink and blue flowers. Lid with round ball finial. 4.75” h including finial x 2.5” dia. ca. mid to late-19th century. No damage and very good condition. x

Price: $110

Spiral courting candle stick.

21-083 Spiral courting candle stick. Wrought Iron with a turned walnut base, finger holder and spiral candle adjuster. 8” h. ca. mid-18th century. Very good condition.

Price: $395

Red toleware bread basket

21-081 Red toleware bread basket. Paint decorated with foliage, floral and fruit designs in yellow, green, black, cream and tan. 13.75” x 7” at the center. PA, ca. mid-19th century. Excellent original condition.

Price: $475

Small black toleware tray

21-079 Small black toleware tray. All original with hand painted florals in red and white. 11.75” x 8.85”. New England, ca. 1840.

Price: $95

PA black toleware coffee pot

21-078 PA black toleware coffee pot. Original black ground with floral, foliage and fruit designs in red, mustard and greens on both sides. Top with foliage in greens and yellow. Swag in mustard around the top. 8.75” x 6.85” dia. All original, PA ca. 1850.

Price: $775 Reduce

Paint decorated PA pantry box with bail handle

21-074A Paint decorated PA pantry box with bail handle. Paint decorated with birds, flowers, foliage, and swags, in yellow, green, red, blue, and black. Powder post beetle damage to the interior bottom, not active. 9” x 5”. Ca. mid-19th century.

Price: REDUCED TO $625

Black toleware canister

21-070 Black toleware canister with paint decoration of fruit in red, green, and copper toned decorations. A bit faded but all original. 5” h x 5.5” dia. ca. 1820. Attributed to the Filley family of CT.

Price: $295

Red toleware child’s cup with handle

20-240A Red toleware child’s cup with handle. Made of sheet metal. Paint decorated in yellow, and black accents on red the ground. 2” dia. x 1.75” h. Ca. 1830. Ex Brown-Trump Collection.

Price: $450

PA chalkware Rooster.

21-056 PA chalkware Rooster. Hollow cast with mustard ground, and red, and black accents. 7” h. ca mid-19th century. Condition: small chip to comb, otherwise very good.

Price: $425

PA chalkware Poodle dog

20-233 PA chalkware Poodle dog with scratch accented mane and base. It retains original paint accents to ears, eyes, mane, lets and tail. 5.5” x 2.75” x 5.5”. ca. 1840. Condition: minor paint loss, otherwise very good.

Price: $425

PA chalkware cat

20-086C PA chalkware cat with traces of paint on it’s face. 5” x 3.5” x 6.75”. ca. 1850. Condition: paint accents to eyes, ears, and mouth only, nice form and overall good condition.

Price: $295

21-066. PA redware jar by Willoughby Smith.

21-066 PA redware jar in red-orange glaze with manganese spatter. Made by Willoughby Smith and marked on the bottom “W. Smith Womelsdorf”. 5.75” h. Ca. 1880. Condition: small flake on rim with slight wear to rim, very good glaze, and otherwise very good overall.

Price: $225

PA redware tomato form bank.

21-033D PA redware tomato form bank. Overpainted with white and greenish blossoms and foliage. 3.5” dia. ca. late 19th century. Condition: very good. PA redware tomato form bank.

Price: $120

PA redware apple form bank.

21-033B PA redware apple form bank. Greenish-brown streaks over red ground. Ex the Donal Markey Collection. 3.5” dia. Ca. late-19th century. Condition: small 0.25” hole in the bottom, minor paint loss.

Price: $120

Folk Art carved fan tail Rooster.

20-206 Folk Art carved fan tail Rooster. A soft wood carving with painted accents. Unsigned. 5: x 1.25” x 5.5”. ca. 1925.

Price: $220

Carving of a Pileated woodpecker.

20-023 Folk Art carving of a Pileated woodpecker done in a hardwood with a tufted cap, long beak and tail. Unpainted surface with incised compass ring eyes. Initialed on the bottom “H. A. 1900”. About 4” l. ca. 1900. Condition: good carving and undamaged.

Price: $75

Folk Art chip carved spread-wing eagle.

19-166 Folk Art chip carved spread-wing eagle by Daniel Strawser. Eagle with wings spread, painted in reddish-brown, red, yellow, and black. Marked on the bottom “D. S. 82”. 10” h x 3.5” w x 5” l. ca. 1982. Condition: no damage, excellent original condition.

Price: $550

Folk Art carved Peasant Woman with a lamb.

21-064B Folk Art carved Peasant Woman with a lamb. Carved form 1 piece of oak. Very good detail, lightly stained, and marked on the underside of the base “O.R. 1942”. Approximately 8” h. ca. 1942. Condition: nicely carved with good detail, very slight damage to woman’s nose, over all very good.

Price: $95

Carved Peasant Woman with a basket.

21-064A Folk Art carved Peasant Woman with a basket. Carved form 1 piece of oak. Very good detail, lightly stained, and marked on the underside of the base “O.R. 1942”. Approximately 8” h. ca. 1942. Condition: nicely carved with good detail, over all very good.

Price: $95

Carved figure of the Chinese leader Mao Zadung.

20-122B Small carved figure of the Chinese leader Mao Zadung, 1” x 4”. Dated 1945 on the underside of the base. Condition: nice carving, no damage.

Price: $75

Carving of a bust of Abraham Lincoln.

20-122A J. C. Putman carving of a bust of Abraham Lincoln, 1” x 2”. Dated Dec. 8, 1941, on the underside of the base. Note that this is the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Price: $85

PA hollow cast chalkware spaniel dog.

21-049 PA hollow cast chalkware spaniel dog in a sitting position, and facing right. 10” h. ca. 1875. Condition: repair to right paw.

Price: $350

21-010 5 late 18th century wrought iron door latches. The larger 2 are approximately 8.25” and 7.75” long each. The 3 smaller ones are each approximately 5.5” long. They are all in good condition without any breaks or repairs.

Price: $210

Wrought iron double cruise (Phoebe) lamp.

20-258 Wrought iron double cruise (Phoebe) lamp with hand tooled designs on hanging bracket with twisted hanging spike / hook. 4.25” x 2”. Ca. mid to late 18th century. Condition: good with no damage.

Price: $250

PA watercolor / pinprick Fractur painting

21-006 PA watercolor / pinprick Fractur painting. An eagle with spread wings and a banner outlined in pinpricks. Various painted designs and initials “L. S.”, as well as pinprick “L. S.” initials and date “1853”. Approximately 11” x 10”. Ca. 1853. Condition: minor soiling, otherwise very good. $950.

Price: $950

Butter print.

20-269 Butter print in a sunflower and folate design. Made of walnut, 3.75” dia. ca 19th century. Condition: chip on back which does not affect design, otherwise very good.

Price: $120

Toleware tea caddy. 20-262

20-262 Black toleware tea caddy. Original japanning with one large floral and folate design. 7.5” x 4.25”. ca 1850. Condition: original surface with very little paint loss, overall very good.

Price: $350

Dome top dresser box.

20-266 Paint decorated dome top Dresser Box. With wire hasp and snipe hinges. Polychrome and grain painted Dresser box with red and black stripe outlined area. Ca early to mid-19th century. 7.5” x 4.75” x 3.5”. Condition: minor paint loss, otherwise very good.

Price: $500

PA toleware mug.

20-230 PA toleware mug with japanned ground. Floral and folate decorations. 6” h. ca 1850. Condition: original paint with some wear and scratches. [Eugene & Vera Charles Lancaster Co. PA collection]

Price: $750

Soft wood pencil or candle box.

20-224 Poplar slide lid pencil or small candle box in old red wash. 7.75” l. ca mid-19th century. Condition: lid with crack. [Eugene & Vera Charles Lancaster Co. PA collection]

Price: $150

Redware slip decorated plate.

20-221 Redware slip decorated plate unsigned, but attributed to Willoghby Smith, Berks Co. PA. 8.5” dia. ca 1860-1880. Condition: good with small edge chip. [Eugene & Vera Charles Lancaster Co. PA collection]

Price: $230

Tin tip tray

20-001 Small round tin tip tray. "Thanksgiving Greeting. Compliments of C. D. Kenny & Co." Shows a young boy in knickers holding a turkey. Approximately 6” dia. ca. 1900. Condition: near mint condition.

Price: $140

Toleware apple tray

20-184 Toleware apple tray in black lacquer ware with polychrome paint decorations. Floral stencil with hand painting. Square bottom with flared, arch top sides. 11.25” x 11.25” x 3”. Ca mid-19th century. Condition: surface alligatored with dry-in lines, otherwise very good condition.

Price: $75

Noah’s Ark

20-150 Noah’s Ark with 8 cut out animal figures. The Ark is paint decorated in red, brown, and yellow. It is made of wood, with hinged roof, and in very nice condition with very good paint retention. 12.75” x 6.25” x 3.5”. Ca. 1900. Condition: slight wear, one animal with slight damage to one side, over all very good.

Price: $360

Folk Art “Dancing Man”

20-017 Folk Art carved jointed "Dancing Man". Unpainted softwood dancing man with nail jointed legs, arms and feet, wearing a short brim hat, suit coat, high collar and Holland type clogs. 4" x 1.75" x 16". ca. 1880 – 1900. Condition: Unpainted, comes with a contemporary stand.

Price: $460