Art Antiques Michigan
I have been an avid collector of country, primitive antiques for about 50 years. During those years I have collected, sold, collected, sold---you know how that goes. I was a single owner antique shop for many years. With the onset of the internet my selling venue has changed. I now have a website https://artantiquesmichigan.com/. Some of you may know me from there. I hope to bring to my Dig site the same quality country, primitive antiques as I offer on my website, at reasonable prices. I will update my Dig site every month between the 15th. and 17th. of each month. You will find fresh to market items at that time. My preferred method of payment is by check. Made payable to Joanne Getz. I offer a lay a way plan to help you with your purchases. Michigan residents add 6% Sales Tax. I do hope you will stop by often. I can be reached nearly anytime at joannemargetz@gmail.com or call me 9894281009.
19th. century Tin/Iron Make Do Floor Light
This is truly a charming piece of lighting. The make Do is circa 19th. century. The iron pole stands about 40 1/2 inches tall. The pole is iron and ends in three lovely penny feet. The lighting application is a 8 inch tin square with two candle cups. The square candle holder does not move down the iron pole. In the center of the tray is holder for a snuff. I truly believe these were matched up somewhere along the way, but what a perfect match and look. Charming country light. American ingenuity and country charm.
Price: $625.00 + shipping
19TH CENTURY MINIATURE BANDED GRAVELWARE MUG
19TH CENTURY MINIATURE BANDED GRAVELWARE MUG– This is a fantastic 19th century miniature banded gravelware mug. The mug has a body decorated with striking gravelware and two blue bands and a brown band encircling the top and bottom with an applied handle. The mug is in excellent condition with no hairlines or repairs. This miniature mug measures only 2 5/8” diameter and 2 1/2” tall.
Price: $165.00 + shipping
19TH CENTURY STONEWARE SPONGEWARE PIGGY BANK
19TH CENTURY STONEWARE SPONGEWARE PIGGY BANK – Circa 1880-1920 this is an uncommon stoneware spongeware piggy bank. The bank features a creamy white glaze that is decorated with blue spongeware. The piggy bank measures approximately 5” long, 2” wide and 2 ½” tall. The bank is in excellent condition with a small ding on the coin slot.
Price: $175.00 + shipping
EARLY 19TH CENTURY BLUE SPONGEWARE MUG
EARLY 19TH CENTURY BLUE SPONGEWARE MUG - This is an early 19th century spongeware mug that very small small with a flared body that is hard to find. The mug measures 2 7/8” in diameter at the top, 2 5/8” at the bottom and 2 1/2” tall. It has a white body decorated with deep blue sponging. The early form features an applied handle with an incised ring encircling the footed base. The mug is in excellent condition.
Price: $165.00 + shipping
EXTRA LARGE 19TH CENTURY YELLOWARE PITCHER
EXTRA LARGE 19TH CENTURY YELLOWARE PITCHER – This is a wonderful 19th century yelloware pitcher. The body of the pitcher is an octagon shape that features eight embossed arched window panels. Inside the window panels are geometric decorations in the shape of embossed diamonds. The top of the window panels is complemented with six diamonds that encircle the top. The pitcher has a large wide spout with a substantial log handle that has a thumb rest. The widest of the pitcher measures approximately 10 1/2” and is 10” tall. The pitcher is in excellent condition with a faint short hairline only on the outside of the spout.
Price: $225.00 + shipping
Paint Decorated Desk Box.
Paint Decorated Desk Box. A lovely painted desk box from the first half of the 20th. Century. The desk box has the best Red paint and decorated with Black painted decoration on the top and sides of the box. All original and the inside has compartments for storage. The desk box measures 17 1/4 x 10 x 4 inches. Quite a lovely piece.
Price: $195.00 + shipping
Antique Display Tooth
Antique Display Tooth. This is a very nice display tooth. Most likely used in a dentist office on display. I do not believe this piece was ever hung, there is no evidence of a hanging hole. The tooth is made of a heavy material, more than just paper mâché and coated with white paint. The tooth measures 6 x 7 x9 inches. A very nice piece.
Price: $95.00 + shipping
Painted Scrub/Scouring Box
I love the simplicity of this scrub/scouring box. The box has simply a slant work surface on both sides. The paint is a wonderful dry grey. The construction is of dovetails. The scrub/scouring box measures 8 x 10 1/4 x 2 3/4 inches. it appears to have its original hanging hook.Circa late 19th. century. Contents not included.
Price: $195.00 + shipping
Salmon Painted Dome Top Box
Salmon Painted Dome top box. Excellent table box in original Salmon, dry paint. Dovetailed construction with hand made nails on the lid. The box has old newspaper lined inside dated 1850 from the Nyw York Sun newspaper. The condiiton is excellent. The box measures 13 x 7 x 7 inches.
Price: $275.00 + shipping
Small, Wedding Band Hogscraper
Such an interesting candle holder, most wedding band candle holders measure about 8 to 9 inches. This one is so interesting in the fact that it measures only 5 1/2 inches tall with a base diameter for 4 inches. It is in excellent condition. The candle stick appears to have a black paint or varnished surface. The wedding band is Brass. Circa 1860-1880.
Price: $395.00 + shipping
18th. century Treen Chopping Box
18th. century treen chopping box with original black painted surface. Measures 19 x 9 1/2 inches. Cutting blade is in excellent condition. The box has a raised chopping surface.
Price: $195.00 + shipping
Oil Lamp Filler
Tin Oil Lamp Filler. This is quite an unusual lighting accessory, a tin oil lamp filler. The container has a pleasing conical shape, lift lid and handle. The condition is excellent and is circa mid 19th. Century. The filler measures 8 inches and the diameter of the base is 4 inches. The patina on the tin is great and the overall condition is excellent.
Price: $250.00 + shipping
Late 19th. To early 20th. C. Pipe Rack with Drawer
Late 19th. To early 20th. Century Pipe Rack with Drawer. A very nice pipe rack that holds pipes horizontally . The rack hold four pipes. The pipe rack has a drawer. The pipe rack is painted Black and has a nice look. It measures 17 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 3 1/4.inches.
Price: $295.00 + shipping
BlueBird Cutting Board
Blue Bird cutting board. Such a sweet cutting board/bread board. 11 1/4 inches in diameter, this board has a wonderful painted BlueBird decorating the surface. The board has a blue painted rim as well. Most likely first quarter 20th. Century.
Price: $135.00 + shipping
19th. century Set of Ale Measures
This set of Ale measures would be a wonderful addition to any Tavern room. Quite unusual, most likely late 18th to early 19th. century. Made of tin. Each piece is marked with a size as well as having many touch marks. One of the measures has the name Henrich Lang Wels, German. Four measures in all, 1) is marked 1L measures 12″ tall and just the area of volume measures 6 3/4 x 3 1/2 inches. 2) is marked0.5L measures 9 1/2″ tall and just the area of volume measures 5 1/2 c 2 1/2 inches. 3) is marked 0.2L measures 7 1/4″ tall and just the area of volume measures 4 x 1 3/4 inches. 4) is marked 0.05L measures 4 3/4″ tall and just the area of volume measures 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches. The smaller ones is marked with the Henrich Lang Wels, German mark. All of the four have touch marks.
Price: $295.00 + shipping
19TH CENTURY STONEWARE SUGAR LIDDED CANISTER
19TH CENTURY STONEWARE SUGAR LIDDED CANISTER– Circa 1879, this is a beautiful stoneware sugar canister, commonly attributed to the pottery of William Crawford and Adam Morrison who founded the Rosslyn Pottery in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. The canister is designed in a barrel form with hoop rings and raised embossed “SUGAR” on one side. It has a beautiful blend of green, blue, and brown colors. The cannister measures approximately 6” top and bottom diameter and is 10” tall. It is in excellent condition with two faint hairlines on the bottom rim and the lid is perfect.
Price: sold
Mid 19th. century Painted Bench
Sweet mid 19th. Century Painted Bench. A very sweet mid 19th. Century cricket stool or bench. The surface is all original with its Black painted surface. The form is sweet and quite stylized. The construction is with square nails and the condition is excellent. The bench measures 13 x 6 x 6 inches.
Price: sold
Set of Four Mint Julep Cups
Straight from a Kentucky, Southern tradition is this set of four Mint Julep cups. Late 19th to early 20th. Mint julep cups have a long history, originating with early Kentucky silversmiths in the late 1700s or early 1800s. The cups gained significant popularity through their association with the Kentucky Derby, where they were initially used as souvenir water glasses, leading to the mint julep becoming the official drink in 1939. These cups are Silver Plate EPNS and signed Poole Silver. Just need a nice polish, excellent condition.
Price: sold
Reproduction Candles
Reproduction Candles. These are just wonderful reproduction candles. They truly look to be Tallow candles. Original Tallows from the 18th. and 19th. century are quite expensive and most people don’t burn them. These reproduction candles have the best look and are affordable enough to be burned. They measures 11 inches in length and each has the twisted wick for hanging.
Price: all sold
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