This is an early 19th century two-part tin candle sconce found in Maine. The round concave reflector simulates a mirrored relector by use of a series of convex circular designs on a tinned reflective surface. The construction and form would indicate the work of an accomplished tinsmith. It's a very pleasing and desirable form.

Max Height: 11 3/4"
Diam of Reflector: 8 1/2"

Price: $1350
 

Dovetailed and Carved Cherry Box

The box is cherry with a dark crazed varnish over an original red wash. I believe the carving on the lid represents a bundle of tobacco similar to what cigar store Indians have in their outreached hand. The box was found in an estate in the Hudson Valley near Albany. Circa 1830-40

Dimensions: 14”W x 8 ½”D x 6 ¼”H

Price: $475

Early English Needlework

This English needlework dates to the mid 17^th century. The allegorical subject is most likely biblical. Needlework such as this was often mounted on mirrors or small cabinets in addition to being framed. It is mounted in an 18^th century frame of the Hogarth style. Colors are good with some expected fading. There is an old repair in a small area between the two adult figures in the lower right. The overall presentation is very appealing with castles, tents, animals, insects and people. It has it all.

Dimensions: 15 5/8”W x 12 ¼”H

Price: $3950
 

Pearlware Tankard

This is a very nice English pearlware tankard with multi-colored decoration. It is in near mint condition with a very small flake on the very bottom edge. The colors are very strong against a pure white body. Early 19^th c.

Dimensions: 6 1/8”H x 4 ¼”D

Price: SOLD
 

Decorated Tin Document Box

This is a large  and colorful box from the Butler tinshop in East Greenville, New York. The decoration is beautifully executed with colors and style consistent with the decorators of the Butler family. The shop was in operation from 1824 to the mid 1850’s. It is in excellent condition. The attribution to the Butler tinshop is made by referencing “American Painted Tinware – A Guide to its Identification” by Martin and Tucker, volume one, chapter four.

Dimensions: 6 ½”H x 9 ½”L x 5”D

Price: $1100
 

Decorated Tin Document Box

This box is somewhat unique in its design. It is attributed to Pennsylvania by way of a similar example in “American Painted Tinware – A Guide to its Identification” by Martin and Tucker, volume four, figure 4.55. The condition is good with thinness to the asphaltum on the top and some loss in the decoration within the white bad surrounding the center panel. The box is very striking.

Dimensions: 6 ½”H x 9”L x 5 1/8”D

Price: SOLD
 

Decorated Tin Document Box

This box is attributed to the Berlin and East Berlin group of shops in Connecticut. The swag design, technique and use of color is similar to examples from that area as shown in “American Painted Tinware – A Guide to its Identification” by Martin and Tucker, volume one, pages 31-35. The condition is very good with expected wear to areas on the front lid. The wear is actually less obvious than what the photo tends to show.

Dimensions:  4 ¾”H x 8”L x 4”D

Price: $950
 

Circa 1830 Dimensions: 15 1/2"H x 19 3/4"W x 7 1/4"D

Price: $1500

Circa 1880 Dimensions: 45 1/2"W x 33 1/2"H

Price: SOLD

Circa 1850 Dimensions: 15 5/8"W x 19 1/4"H
Price: $2250
 

Price SOLD

Carved and Painted Ringneck Pheasant This is a very appealing carving of this upland gamebird. The carving is entirely wood including legs, feet and base. Excellent original condition with wonderful detail to carving and painted surface. Purchased in Central New York State. The carver is not known to us.

Circa 1940-50.

Dimensions: 7"H x 10 1/2"L x 4 1/2"W

Price $950

Running Horse Weathervane
 

 The copper vane with cast zinc ears has a great oxidized surface. There are nice details to the head, mane and tail of the horse which lead to it’s sculptural appeal. There is a very small hole in one side of the mane and a few minor dents. The horse has a very nice form and scale. It has a wonderful presence and decorative quality.

Circa 1880 $5375

Dimensions: Length of horiz rod 29 ¼” , Height 19 ½”

Spice Drawers

Very nice set of cased spice drawers. Primary wood is walnut with secondary wood of poplar. Entirely original including surface, knobs, etc. Probably New York State ca. 1870-80.

Dimensions:
height 17 1/4" to top of back splat
max depth 6 5/8"
max width 14 3/4"

Price: $695

Folky Hudson River School painting on wood panel. This is a very colorful small painting in period frame. I have seen other paintings of the same subject so this may have been from a print source. Clean, ready to hang condition. Circa 1850

Dimensions incl frame:
width 11"
height 8 3/4"

Price: $350

Noah's Ark with 32 animals.

Probably German circa 1880. It is in very nice colorful condition and is a nice size for display. It has it's original cloth hinges on the roof of the ark and well as the wire latch to hold the roof closed.
Dimensions:
Height 6 3/4"
depth 4"
length 14 3/4"

Price: $995

Folky spaniel hooked rug that has been professionally mounted. It is in very good condition and has been properly conserved. Colors are still very good and it would appear that the rug has had very little, if any, foot traffic over it's life. It is an excellent wall hanger. Circa 1880

Dimensions:
height: 20"
width: 38"

Price: $985

Miniature chest of drawers with grain painted case and mahogany veneered drawers. This very folky chest was found in New Hampshire and is circa 1850-60. This is from our collection. The chest is entirely poplar with the exception of the mahogany veneer.

Dimensions:
Height to top of crest 15 1/2"
width 11"
depth 7 1/4"

Price: $1150

Cherry One Drawer Stand 

This is a very stylish country stand in a small size. It is in an old finish with the original knob and the top of the stand is outlined with a mahogany veneer. The secondary wood for the drawer construction is poplar. The stand is most likely Massachusetts circa 1820.  

Dimensions:  Height  28 ½ “   Depth  16”    Width 17”               

Price:   $1075

Folk Art Chest of Drawers

We have never seen another one like this. This is a child’s size folk art chest of drawers with a mirrored and cutout back. The chest is grain painted to simulate mahogany and has it’s original porcelain knobs. The sawtooth and pierced backsplat has a thin dark varnish applied to it which is original. The chest is constructed of poplar except for the drawer bottoms. The bottoms are old leather book covers!

Dimensions: Height 32 ½” to top of back, 13 ¾ to top of chest Width 13” depth 9 ½”
 

Price $625

This is a nicely decorated storage box is reddish brown paint. The top has a landscape painting contained within an outlined oval as well as white and blue pin striping. The front of the box has the initials “LBK” in gold decoration. The interior has a removable till. An additional bonus is the original key with the label “Key to Bell’s small painted chest”. It is constructed entirely of pine. New York State, circa 1840.

Dimensions: Width 20 ¾” Depth 13” Height 9”

Price $625

A very stylish mid 19thc running horse sheet iron weathervane. It is painted black over white. The bowed head and position of the front leg make this a very appealing form. It has an early 20thc mounting pipe that evidently was used as replacement for the original shaft that protruded thru the shoulder of the horse. A small portion of the rear leg where it may have attached to the horizontal pipe is missing. It’s form and scale are very striking.

Dimensions: Max Length 29” Max Height 24”

Price $1950