Forget-Me-Not Antiques

SUPER REV. WAR ERA ROSEWOOD DICE CUP & 2 DICE

Wonderful American Rev. War era rosewood dice cup with 2 small 1/4” square dice. Cup is grooved inside to assist tumbling of the dice. Cup is 3 1/4” x 1 3/4” diameter. Super grain, no issues.

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EARLY 19TH C. FIRE BUCKET "JOHN BUDD" SIGNED

Leather fire bucket, marked inside a paint outlined banner “JOHN BUDD”. New England dating c. 1820-1830. 11 1/2” tall x 8 1/2” diameter. Original black paint has crackled and some has come off over the years showing the leather. Some bowing to the bottom from hanging many years but sits ok. Untouched and as found. No condition issues.

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RARE VINEGAR PAINTED NH PANTRY BOX, 8 1/4 X 3 1/2"

Rare vinegar painted New Hampshire pantry box. Thick walled. Iron tacks in laps and wooded pegs. 8 1/4” top diameter and 8 1/8” bottom diameter x 3 1/2” tall. Rare to find this nice. No issues. Early 19th century.

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RARE 18TH AMERICAN NE ADJ. WOODEN BETTY LAMP STAND

A very seldom seen American, New England, turned and adjustable butternut wood post betty lamp stand. Early to mid-18th century. 22” high with a 10” cross bar. Wonderful wear from use and very dry remains of original black paint. Rare. See "Making Fire & Light in the Home pre-1800" by John Caspar, page 266 for a very similar one. Betty lamps are not included.

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REV. WAR ERA RIFLEMAN'S GUN SCREW DRIVER/WRENCH

18th century, Rev. War period, screw driver and wrench for guns. Lozenge shaped wooden handle. 4 1/4” long x 1 1/4” wide. Brass ferrel. Would have been carried in hunting bag.

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18TH C. REV. WAR ERA TIN RIFLEMAN'S POWDER MEASURE

18th century, Rev. War era, folded tin and carved wood plug powder measure. Original broken but all there leather cord. 2 3/8” x 5/8” diameter. Rare to find this nice. Would have been carried in a hunting bag.

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VERY RARE, 18TH CENTURY, CLAY WIG CURLER

Very rare 18th century clay curler for powdered wigs. 2 3/8” long x 3/8” end diameter. Would have been used to wrap wig hair around for curling it. I have only owned 3 of these over the last 15 years.

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HARD TO FIND REV. WAR ERA HORN SALT HORN

Very rare 18th century, Rev. War era, carved salt horn with original carved wooden stopper and hand carved wooden end cap. 4” o/a x 1 1/2” end cap. No issues.

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18TH C. NATIVE AMERICAN LARGE BIRCH BARK BOX

Rare 18th century Native American birch bark box. Carved out lock-lap fingers, fitted wood top and bottom held with wooden pegs. Leather tab fastened with a hand cut screw on lid. 6 3/4” x 5” x 3 1/4” wide. Super condition. There is a black substance near the top that is very old and dry, possibly from when it was made. Possibly ME or New England origin.

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AMERICAN PILGRIM ERA EATING DISH, 7 INCH

This is just the best American, Pilgrim period, thin treen eating dish. Maple or birch. Very dry grungy surface with super patina. Initials “ H S” on back. 7” x 7 1/4” x 1/2” thick, slightly warp as you like to see. Authentic American dishes from this period are very hard to come by now as most are in private collections or museums.

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RARE NATIVE AMERICAN HERB CRUSHER PADDLE

This is the first one of these I have owned. It is an 18th century Native American hand carved one piece maple herb crusher paddle. It would have been used with a shallow treen bowl to crush herbs and spices. It measures 6” o/a length with a 4” x 1/4” thick paddle. Very dry surface with super grain.

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VERY RARE 18TH C. COPPER TAVERN TABLE EMBER PAN

I have only seen one other table top ember pan like this. This is a very rare 18th century, c.1770-1790, copper and wood ember pan. This was used in taverns and inns to carry and hold hot embers from a fireplace to a table for lighting pipes. A hot coal was removed with a pipe tongs to light the tobacco in the pipe. Original handle with Georgian style turnings and original black ebony paint. 9 1/2” o/a length with a 2 7/8” diameter pan. No issues. Just never seen offered today. This ember pan goes great with the pipe/ashes bowl which is listed below.

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RARE PILGRIM ERA STONEWARE TAVERN PIPE/ASHES BOWL

Rare Pilgrim period, c.1690-1740, stoneware tavern pipe and ashes bowl with a thin lead glaze. This would have ben used to hold pipes and their ashes on tavern tables in inns of the period. Complete with attached handle and tall footed base. It has shallow 1” and 1/2” chips on the rim plus the expected wear with age. No cracks. The form is scoop shaped with a mouth for pouring out ash at the front and two shaped corners for pipes. The style is Dutch. These pipe bowls are seen in early Dutch paintings of tavern scenes. 4 1/4” across the handle and the opening is 3 1/2” x 3” and the height is 2 1/4”. Pipe included. This pipe bowl looks great on a tavern table with the ember pan in the previous listing.

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MINIATURE 18TH C. FORGED IRON SHOVEL, 8"

Offered is a quite rare forged iron miniature shovel. It could have been used to fill pipe braziers or as a salesman’s sample or children’s piece as suggested by Don Plummer in “Colonial Wrought Iron”. 8 1/8” with a 1 5/8” x 2” shovel. Great curl on the end. Rare. 18th c. I have not owned one this small. Wonderfully proportioned.

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EARLY 19TH C. PA FOLK ART PAINTING ON PANTRY BOX

I believe this is a rare original folk art painting of a flower basket and tulips on the lid of a round pantry box originating in PA or NY, early in the 19th century. I have not seen a similar folk art work like this. It has a single finger on lid and lapped base. Natural surface that is dark from use.Thick walled construction. 6 3/8” x 2 7/8” tall.

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FOLKY SMALL DOCUMENT BOX, ORIGINAL RED PAINT

Very folky 18th century small document box. Great original very dry red paint with wide mustard outlines. Iron hinges and small T-head nail construction. 8 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 4 1/4” tall. Wonderful child’s folky pencil drawing of house and people on the base.

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VERY RARE 18TH C. HORN PANEL CANDLE LANTERN

Early and not often seen 18th century horn panel in door candle lantern. Candle socket on back on top of handle. Candle socket inside is tabbed through bottom. Vents in dome. Original hanger ring is broken but functions well as is. 15” hanging height x 5 1/2” diameter base. Untouched surface. This came out of a good long time collection in NY.

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WONDERFUL EARLY 18TH C. SCOTTISH HUNTING SWORD

A very desirable Scottish hunting sword or belt dagger with rare to find original scabbard. Blade is grooved, 14 1/4” long, and double edged for 5 1/4” from tip. 19” o/a length. Antler handle with brass end plate. Brass ferrel with a leather piece for scabbard to butt against. C.1740-1780. Scabbard is leather covered wood with a 4 1/2” section of wood on top of scabbard’s missing. Also wear from use on both sides. More photos available.

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18TH C. LONG NECK BLACK GLASS TAVERN BOTTLE

Super early 18th century black glass long neck tavern bottle having nice rounded shoulders. Great string lip. There are numerous striations in the neck with air bubbles. Good sheen and surface. Normal wear from use. 11” tall x 3 1/4” diameter. 5 1/4” neck from the shoulder and the base is 5 3/4”. Out of round base with a raised sharp pontil. No issues.

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18TH CENTURY TREEN EATING/SPREADING SPOON

These are getting so hard to find now and they fit right in with early treen eating items. A super treen eating and spreading spoon. It was hand carved from maple wood. 7 1/4” w/ 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” bowl, 18th c. Rare to have a spreader end on the spoon.

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LARGE AMERICAN PILGRIM ERA DEEP EATING PLATE, 9"

This is a wonderful and rare Pilgrim era American walnut burl plate having a deep well and a flat rim. Super untouched very dry natural surface with a wonderful patina. 9” x 1 1/4” deep, no issues, c.1650-1700. Rare. This was purchased by the collector in the 1980’s. I have had this dish in my personal collection for many years. You won't find another one as nice!

Price: $575.00 including shipping

PILGRIM ERA SMALL BURL EATING BOWL, 5", RED PAINT

Eating bowl, fruitwood burl, rare small size, 5” x 1 1/2”. There are traces of original red paint remaining. There are a few insect tracks and holes from before it was lathe turned. 17th or early 18th century. Very rare to find this early and a small size.

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SIGNED AND DATED 18TH C. MINIATURE BURL BOWL

This is a very rare miniature maple burl bowl having been pole lathe turned with a gouged out inside bottom and a cut sprue on base. The surface has a super patina and color. The miniature bowl is 4” in diameter x 2” tall. Writen in period black ink on the rim are the initials H. O. G. A., possibly the owner, and the date 1774. Very rare to be dated and signed.

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VERY RARE EARLY 19TH C. MINIATURE WALNUT BURL M/P

I have never seen a mortar & pestle this small. It has a walnut burl mortar that was pole lathe turned with 3 incised lines. The pestle has a rounded end. The m/p could have been used to grind spices, herbs, or medicines. It is only 2 3/8” in diameter x 2 1/4” tall with a 4 1/4” pestle. Dating to early 19th century.

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LEATHER COVERED DOC BOX, ROSE HEAD NAILS, 18TH C.

This document box, having a leather cover and super nice wallpaper inside, is one of the best I have owned. It has rose head nails securing the hasp and on the bottom of the box. It is only 12” x 7” x 6” tall and has a domed top. There are hand-tooled designs in the leather all around. The document box has the original leather hinge and white leather trim with brass tacks. C.1750-1780 period. No issues.

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YELLOW WARE FOOD MOLD W/ GRAPE DESIGN

Yellow Ware Mold, cluster of grapes, 7” long x 5” wide x 3” deep, PA origin, very good condition with 2 tiny glaze nicks. Super yellow-mustard color with design around the edge, ca. 1870-1910.

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SCARSE SOUTHERN CUTLERY TOTE W/ ORIGINAL PAINT

Offered is a quite scarse southern pine divided cutlery tote having original very dry Spanish brown paint. Hand cut nails. Ca. 1840’s. Canted sides. 15 1/2” x 8” x 2 1/4” sides. Wonderful wear with no issues.

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18TH C. SOAPSTONE INK WELL

Soapstone high dome inkwell w/ 4 penholders and center ink reservoir; 1 3/4” x 1 1/2” x 1 1/4” tall; early black paint on top; inscribed X on 2 sides and 2 inscribed lines on opposite sides. No issues; see “Early American Antique Country Furnishings” by G. Neumann, pg. 334, fig.1487.

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MID 19TH C. RED WARE STORAGE JAR, NH or ME ORIGIN

A super nice redware ovoid storage jar having great color. It has wonderful incised rings around the top and is decorated with large manganese splotches. The jar is possibly Maine or New Hampshire in origin. Very nicely formed handles. There is very minor rim roughness and two areas of small in the making flaws. 8 1/4” tall x 5 3/4” top. Early to mid-19th century.

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REV. WAR ERA BELT AXE, ROSE HEAD NAILS

18th century, Rev. War era, belt axe. Original straight handle with round poll axe. There are 3 large rosehead nails in the end. 16” long and the axe is 3 3/4” deep x 2 1/4” wide. Carved “X” on end of handle. See “Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution”, p. 24 for similar examples.

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EARLY 18TH C. MORTAR & PESTLE W/ ORIG. RED PAINT

Rare American pole lathe turned mortar and pestle with carved sprue on base and the remains of the original red paint. It has a very dry surface with no cracks or damage. The mortar is 6 1/2” tall x 6 1/4” diameter top and 4 3/4” dia. base and a 7 1/2” oak pestle that has a small chip off handle knob. C.1700-1750.

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NATIVE AMERICAN CANOE CUP, MAPLE BURL WOOD

Wonderful example of a Native American canoe cup. Made by hand carving a maple burl. 8 1/4” x 3 5/8” dia. x 2” deep bowl. A piece of the original leather thong is still in the hole in handle. 18th c. Canoe cups were used by riflemen, frontiersmen, etc. for drinking water from a stream or lake. Came from a 60 year early primitives collection in upstate NY. More photos available.

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RARE FORM "BLEEDING HEART" TRIVET

Not your ordinary heart trivet, this hand forged PA trivet is in a rare "bleeding heart" shape. The 3 legs have rare shoe feet and are tapered. Untouched surface. 7 5/8” x 5” x 2” tall. Unusual style to have both points on the heart curved, hence, a "bleeding heart". 18th c.

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RARE EARLY 18TH C. SMALL HOUR GLASS SAND TIMER

Early 18th century, ca.1680-1720, probably English, hand carved hour glass sand timer. Uncommon small size. Measures 4 3/8” tall x 3” diameter ends. The wood is oak. The sand flows through in 15 seconds. Wax and string seal. Wax seals were not used after about mid-18th century to seal the two globes. Rare to find this nice.

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REV. WAR ERA CANTEEN IN RARE EGG SHAPE

Rare Rev. War era egg-shaped staved canteen having 2 lap-locked ash bands and 2 forged iron bands on the outside edges. Raised spout with original or early hand carved plug. The staves are quarter sawn white oak. The canteen was made to sit on the flattened base. There are plugged holes on both side near the top where the carrying strap would have been fastened. The strap was moved up to the rim at some point as evidenced by 3 iron nails on each side. Measurements are: 7 1/2” tall x 6 1/2” wide. There is a minor break in one band on the bottom from use wear. The bands are tight and don’t move. Ca. 1750-1800.

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MINIATURE ROUND WALL PAPER BOX, 4 1/2"

Miniature round wallpaper box. Sponged tortoise shell in brown and tan colors with tiny green and blue dots scattered throughout. Wallpaper is glued on and is not sewn. The lines near the edges are folds in the paper. Signed on the bottom “Property of Frank H. White”. About 4 1/2” x 1 1/4” tall. Expected minor wear from use but no damage. Ca. 1850 - 1870.

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18TH C. CHERRY WOOD CANDLE BOX W/ DRAWER

American, probably CT, wall or table top spice box with a drawer. Made of cherry wood, it has a dovetailed case and drawer with square nails. It has a divided drawer and a divided top compartment. 11 1/2” wide x 8” deep x 11 1/2” tall. There is an early break across the back, just below the hinges that is tight. It has its original brass hinges and brass pull on drawer. Ca. 1770-1800. Rare to find this nice. More photos are available.

Price: $645.00 including shipping

RARE IRON BIRDCAGE LIGHTING DEVICE W/ WOODEN BASE

Forged iron birdcage lighting device with a wooden base. Remains of original shellac or varnished surface. 9” tall with a 4 1/2” x 1” base. Probably French or English. Ca. 1750.

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VERY RARE PILGRIM ERA AMERICAN HANDLED PORRINGER

Wonderful, museum quality, late 17th century Pilgrim period one-piece American burl maple hand hewn and carved porringer with a handle. Original untouched natural attic surface and patina. Ca. 1670-1700. Would have been used as an eating bowl, mortar, or cup. Unusual crooked handle suggests Native American. Super condition with just one old and very tight surface or stress line in the bowl that is not a crack and it does not go through. 9” long and the bowl is 3 3/4” diameter x 2” deep. Came out of an old CT collection.

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RARE 18TH C. RAZOR BOX W/ RAZOR AND ORIGINAL PAINT

Just a wonderful 18th century, ca. 1770 - 1780, locking lid razor box and wood handled steel razor. Remains of original brown paint. Original velvet cushion inside. Lid pivots on a screw and sides and bottom secured with square nails. 10 1/2” x 2” x 1”. This is the exact same box pictured on page 206 of “Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution” by F. Kravic. Rare find.

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HARD TO FIND SQUARE BASE CANDLESTICK, 18TH CENTURY

Rare square base push up candlestick. Museum numbers on base. Untouched surface with light surface rust. Wax catcher ring and working push-up tab. Tin base and wax catcher and a sheet iron stem. 5 3/8” tall with a 4 1/8” x 4 1/4” base. Ca. 1780’s.

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NATIVE AMERICAN MAPLE LADLE W/ EFFIGY, 19TH C.

Wonderful early to mid-19th century Native American, Iroquois, maple ladle having an abstract carved bird head effigy. There is a slight spine on the back of the handle. The ladle is 8 3/4” long with a 4 3/4” x 4 1/4” bowl. Condition is very good with a super patina from use.

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18TH C. FORGED LIGHTING TRAMMEL

American, forged iron lighting trammel, 18th century with original surface. 24” closed and 31 1/2” extended. 5/8” wide teeth. No issues.

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IROQUOIS TIGER MAPLE LADLE W/ EFFIGY

18th century large tiger maple Mohawk Valley, Albany, NY, Native American ladle having an abstract bird effigy on handle. 12 1/2” long with a 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” scoop. Tiger graining is light.

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SMALL 4" TALL HOGSCRAPER CANDLESTICK

Rare small 4” tall sheet iron push up hogscraper candlestick with chair hook. 3 3/4” diameter base. Early to mid-19th century. Rare size.

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EARLY 19TH C. FULL PROFILE SILHOUETTE

Full length profile watercolor and silhouette of gentleman with a cane and top hat. Dates to ca. 1830’s. Original black painted frame and backboard. Frame constructed with T-head nails. 14 1/2” x 9 1/2” frame and 12” x 6 1/2” sight. Rare size.

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RARE SOAPSTONE INKWELL, SIGNED & DATED 1714

Turned soapstone inkwell, scratch signed and dated “A 1714 N” on side. 2 1/2” tall x 2 1/8” base diameter. Scarce to find this early.

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PA FORGED IRON FORK/SPATULA, EARLY 18TH C.

Rare small size forged iron combination fork and spatula. These combinations are typical of central PA and date early 18th century. 13” length. Rare.

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VERY RARE PILGRIM ERA TREEN DRINKING CUP

Rare 17th to early 18th century treen drinking cup. Great untouched surface patina. Very tight shrinkage crack down the side that goes through. 3 1/2” tall x 2 7/8” diameter. Small hole in the bottom that does not go through to the inside. I just don’t find these.

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HARD TO FIND STYLE AMERICAN SHEET IRON CANDLESTICK

Uncommon American heavy sheet iron candlestick with a chair hook, saucer base and peened through push-up shaft. Brass knob on height adjustor. 7 3/4” tall with a 6 1/4” x 1” deep saucer base. Ca. 1780’s. No issues. Not common.

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SMALL CARVED MAPLE STRAINER, POSSIBLY SHAKER?

Rare carved maple strainer, possibly Shaker. Late 18th to early 19th century. Hanging hook carved onto end of chip carved handle. 8 1/2” long with a 2 3/8” x 1 1/4” deep strainer. Scarce.

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TIN WITCHES HAT CANDLE SNUFFER, 19TH CENTURY

Tin witches hat candle snuffer with open handle. Ball on tip. 2 1/2” tall with a 1 1/8” opening. Soldered lapped seam and handle. 19th century.

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LONG HANDLED TIN CANDLE SNUFFER, 19TH CENTURY

Long handled tin candle snuffer with folded edges and soldered lapped seam on snuffer. 9” long with a 1 3/8” opening. 19th century.

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REV. WAR ERA BELT AXE, MID-18TH CENTURY

Outstanding early 18th century American forged iron belt axe. The style of the axe head is of the 17th and early 18th centuries having the axe made from an iron bar bent around a removable form to shape the handle’s round eye. The 2 ends of the heated bar were hammered together where they met to create the blade. It has the original handle with a wedge and super patina and color. Very similar examples can be seen in Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution by Neumann and Kravic, p. 24. The handle is 18” and the axe is 4 1/2 x 3 1/4”. No issues. Ca. 1750 - 1780.

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RARE REV. WAR PERIOD ONE PIECE CANTEEN, IRON BANDS

Rare Rev. War era military size one piece canteen with 2 forged iron bands. Great original surface patina. 5” - 5 1/4” x 4 1/4” wide. Early cork stopper. Because of shrinkage, one band is tight and other one will move but holds in place. One piece canteens are quite rare. There is no indication it ever had a strap. Small break in one iron band.

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Gathering basket having the original green milk paint. 10 1/2” x 9” x 9 1/2” tall. The basket is in very good condition with just one broken weaver and a few minor scuffs from use. This basket dates late 19th to early 20th century, ca. 1890-1910. More photos are available.

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18TH C FORGED IRON CANDLE & SPLINT LIGHTING STAND

Forged iron floor standing candle stand and splint holder, one piece candle socket and arm for splint holder, one foot end worn down from use but the stand sits straight up and down. It is 31” tall with 8 1/2” across the legs. There are wonderful hand forging details. More photos are available. This wonderful lighting piece dates late 17th to early 18th century, c.1680-1740. A rare find. More photos are available.

Price: $745.00 plus shipping

COLLECTION OF 4 DIFFERENT STYLE EARLY PIE CRIMPERS

Offered is a group of 4 pie crimpers, each made of a different material. The one on the left is 7 1/2" long and is made of brass or copper and has a loop handle. The next one is 7 1/2" and has a brass end and a turned wooded handle. Next is sailor a crafted crimper carved from whale bone and is 6 3/8" long. The original pin holding the wheel to the yoke has been replaced with a tiny nail. The last crimper is most unusual. It is 7" long and is made of brass with a rare to find spoon on the end. All 4 crimpers date 18th to early 19th century. All are sold as together as a group.

Price: $150.00 for all 4 free shipping

EARLY 18TH C. MASTER TABLE SALT

Early 18th century master maple table salt. Pole lathe turned with pronounced stepped stem and a cut off sprue. 3” tall x 3 1/2” top and 2 1/2” diameter base. Super untouched surface patina. Two tight shrinkage cracks in the bowl and one crack in the base. Rare to find this early.

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VERY RARE 18TH C. MAPLE SCREW TOP CONTAINER, 3"

Very rare early to mid-18th century maple screw apart container, possibly to hold sponges used to apply make-up. Pole lathe turned. Good shrinkage. About 3” diameter x 3 1/2” tall. Wonderful untouched surface patina. The top has a 1 1/2” very tight shrinkage crack and a barely noticeable 1” shrinkage crack. Both have been glued at some point to keep them from expanding. Very rare. This is the only one I have ever seen.

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RARE STYLE TIN BETTY LAMP, EARLY 19TH C.

Rarely seen tin Betty lamp with a hinged locking cover and forged wire hanger. New England origin, ca. 1825-1840. The form has a tapered teardrop shaped reservoir. It has a ring-shaped pull on the lid which rotates to secure the cover. Untouched natural surface. 3” L x 2 1/2” W.

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18TH C COURTING CANDLESTICK WITH ORIG. BLACK PAINT

Early 18th century courting candlestick. Curled end on candle lifter. Chair hook. Remains of original black paint on wooden base. Spiral shaft is peened through the base. Rare to find the base with no cracks or insect holes. Unmarked. Could be American.

Price: $245.00 including shipping

18TH C. FORGED IRON RUSH LIGHT W/ CANDLEHOLDER 10"

Forged iron 18th to early 19th century rushlight having penny feet and a split candlestick holder, having a clean-out hole, that is peened through the drip pan. 10” tall. No issues.

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VERY RARE EARLY 18TH 4 SPOUT GREASE LAMP & TRAMMEL

Early 18th century, ca. 1700-1740, wrought iron hanging 4 spout grease or pan lamp on an adjustable sawtooth trammel with shepard’s hook top with pig tail hook. There are 11 sawtooth stops on adjustment arm for use as either a center chandelier for a dining table or extend for desk or table use. Entire piece is in old surface. New England. Very good original condition with a great patina. Very good forged tool marks throughout. Extends from 14” to 21”. This is the first lamp of this type I have owned.

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VERY RARE SMALL 17TH C. ENGLISH BIBLE/DRESSER BOX

Rare 17th century English oak box for a small Bible or a dresser box. Original shellac worn very smooth from use. It has pit sawn boards and dovetailed construction with snipe hinges. 8” x 5 3/8”x 3 1/2” tall. Never had a lock. Excellent condition. Dating 1650’s. Very rare to find this small size and condition. More photos available.

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17TH C. TABLE CHIP CARVED SPICE CUP, 7"

Rare 17th century black walnut table spice cup. Good wear around the rim from use. Original shellac or varnish surface, hand chip carved with leaves on the bowl and leaf decorations stem (one is missing). Elaborate chip carving on the raised foot. 7 1/8” tall x 1 3/4” diameter bowl and 2 3/8” foot.

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17TH C. BURL MAPLE SPOON, PROVENANCE

17th early 18th century long handled burl maple spoon, possibly Native American. Note: the shape of the bowl dates the piece to early 1700’s. This was purchased from the Devere Card collection. Card was a well known dealer and author of “The Use of Burl in America”. It came out of the Mohawk Valley, NY area. 16” long. Well worn age cracks. Super color and patina from use. More photos available.

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RARE 17TH C. CANTING CRUSIE GREASE LAMP

17th century canting crusie wick channel lamp. No internal wick support. It has a ratchet arm to permit a canting action for pan to adjust the angle of the pan as the fuel level dropped to keep the wick in the liquid. 12” hanging height. Pan is 4 1/2” x 3 1/2”. Untouched grungy surface. Small 3/16th inch break in edge of the pan. No other issues. See “Early Lighting” by The Rushlight Club, p. 37 for a similar example.

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NATIVE AMERICAN MAPLE LADLE/SCOOP, 18TH C., 9 3/4"

I just love the carved handle where it meets the bowl. 18th century hand carved Native American maple ladle or scoop. Unusual smaller size being 9 3/4” o/a x 3 5/8” deep bowl. Unusual and great carved handle where it meets the bowl. Super untouched natural surface and great patina. Bowl has a 1 3/4” very tight shrinkage crack at the front of the bowl.

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RARE SMALL LOCKING DOCUMENT BOX W/ RED PAINT, 18TH

Wonderful small locking storage box having its original very dry red paint. The wood is pine and was constructed with square nails. The lock is there, no key, and there are 4 decorative tacks around key hole. Above the lock is a small brass shield with initials “WO”. Size is 12 1/8” x 3 3/4” x 2 3/4” tall. 18th c. No issues.

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VERY RARE 18TH C. CLOTHING BRUSH W/ ORIGINAL PAINT

This is the first American clothing brushes that I have owned. It is all original with a wonderful brush, maple handle, and original salmon color paint. The brush is 7” long and there are no issues. c.1750-1780. Rare to find this nice.

Price: $150.00 free shipping

RARE SMALL SHAKER 3 FINGER PANTRY BOX, 3 3/4"

These are almost never found. A very small 3 finger Shaker pantry box. It is only 3 3/4” x 2 3/8” x 1 3/8” tall. It has a natural surface (there are traces of original red paint. It was common in the late 19th/early 20th century to strip paint from these boxes). The box has a good light shadow under lid, an indication of age. This small Shaker pantry box dates early to mid-19th c. Rare size. Ex. J. Stone collection, Madison, NY.

Price: $450.00 free shipping

COURTING CANDLESTICK, 18TH CENTURY

Courting candlestick, chair hook, candle lifter is a round tab with a hole and works fine, ash base, peened through base, 7 3/8” tall with a 3 7/8” diameter ash base, marked LM-LN, English or American, mid-18th century.

Price: $245.00 including shipping

RARE CARVED TIGER MAPLE LONG SPOON, 18TH/19TH C.

American tiger maple spoon having a super form. It is 15” long with a 2” x 2 3/4” spoon. It was hand carved with a rounded lower section and a flattened upper section with a hole that was added later for hanging. Very smooth surface with an outstanding patina from many years of use. Early 19th century. Rare form. Possibly Native American.

Price: $295.00 free shipping

18TH CENTURY MORTAR & PESTLE, LIGNUM VITAE

Very scarce early 18th century mortar & pestle, both made from beautifully grained Lignum vitae wood. The mortar is 6 1/4” tall x 6 1/4” diamete and the pestle is 10” long with a 3” diameter base. There are no issues, just natural shrinkage cracks in heart wood. Good lathe turnings with fine line carvings. Early to mid 18th c.

Price: 245.00 free shipping

LARGE HAND BLOWN BLACK GLASS CASE GIN BOTTLE

Extra large black glass, olive green color, Dutch case gin bottle. Square shoulders. Near mint condition with no bruises, flashes, repairs, abrasions, scratches, dings, chips or scratches. It does have 2 tooling marks on the side near the bottom from manufacture, entrapped air bubbles, and silky smooth whittle throughout. Blowpipe pontil with deeply indented base. Hand applied very crude out of round pushed flat pig snout lip.10 1/8” tall x 3“ square base. Sits almost flat but I added a tiny piece of felt pad to one corner (can easily be removed). C. 1780-1800. Rare to find this large and in exceptional condition.

Price: $195.00 free shipping

RARE SMALL FORGED IRON LAMP HOOK

Rare 18th century small diameter forged iron wire lamp hook. Nice twist in the center with pigtail curls on each end. Not often seen being this small and light weight. 7 1/4” hanging length. 18th century. Betty lamp is a prop and NOT included in this sale.

Price: $75.00 free shipping

EARLY 18TH C. FORGED SKEWER RACK W/ 6 SKEWERS

Very early hand forged iron skewer rack with 6 skewers. Unusual form being hand forged from one piece of iron. 8 1/2” tall 7” across the holders. Hanger loop on top end and the skewer holders are unevenly forged. Hand forged skewers have super nice curls. There are 2 @ 6 1/2”, 2 @ 5 1/2”, and 2 @ 4 3/4” long. Dating early to mid-18th century, c. 1700-1740.

Price: $225.00 free shipping

PILGRIM ERA BETTY LAMP, HEART LOCKING HANDLE.

Pilgrim era hand forged Betty lamp, wonderful file work on round post, hinged lid cover with heart handle to lock cover. It has a twisted halbert hanger with small hook, 14” hanging length, 2 1/2” x 4” x 1” deep lamp with wick spout, no issues, very rare this early, c.1680-1720.

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18TH C FORGED IRON LIGHTING/UTENSIL RACK

Rare 18th c. forged iron lighting or utensil rack, would have driven spikes into wall, the curl on center of bar holds the rack away from the wall to hang items, 13” wide x 8 3/4” tall, wonderful iron work, decorative pieces wiggle slightly but are secure and stand upright as they should.

Price: $325 free shipping

SUPER 18TH C. BLACK GLASS TAVERN RUM BOTTLE

Just a wonderful 18th century black glass tavern rum bottle. Olive green color. Sharp pushed up pontil base. 8 1/2” tall x 4” diameter base. Great condition with no haze. A single in the making open bubble on side that has worn smooth. String lip. Slightly flared base. More photos available.

Price: $245.00 free shipping

PAIR OF EARLY SILHOUETTE CUT-OUTS OF MAN & WOMAN

Pair of silhouette cut-outs of a colonial man and woman (husband/wife?), original gilt frames, late 18th to early 19th century. The frames are 3” x 4” inside dimension and 4 ½” x 5 ½” outside dimension. Original brass loop hangars. These are black paper cut-outs laid on white paper. Backs were removed at some point and tiny modern finish nails were used to secure the backs. Rare find.

Price: $175.00 for both free shipping

18TH C. FORGED IRON SPIKE CANDLEHOLDER W/ CURL

Early 18th century hand forged iron beam spike candleholder. 4 3/4” across the spike x 4 1/2” tall x 1 1/4” candle folded socket. Clean out hole and curl on end of spike.

Price: $250.00 free shipping

DATED TOTE WITH ORIGINAL MUSTARD PAINT, SHAKER?

This is a very good cutlery tote having the original mustard milk paint with a grain painted design on top. This tote was expertly made having full length dovetailed corners and canted sides. The base is has small square nails. I believe from the expert craftsmanship and design that this could be a Shaker tote but I don't have provenance to rove it. The tote is dated on bottom "1855" in pencil. The size is 13 1/4” x 9” x 2 3/8”. There are no issues.

Price: $195.00 free shipping

PILGRIM ERA ADJUSTABLE CANDLEHOLDER, 17TH/18TH C.

Pilgrim era forged iron candleholder; adjustable candle height; penny feet; curled handle on lifter; clover shaped wing nut under base; 9 1/4” tall with a 5” wax catcher; carrying handle/chair hook. There is a tiny 1/4" break in the wax catcher pan and one leg is fastened with rivets that appear to be how it was made. C. 1680-1720. Scarce.

Price: $395.00 free shipping

PA TIN CHEESE DRAINER

The form of this PA tin cheese drainer is not often seen. It has 3 round loop tin feet and 2 loop handles, all soldered joints. The drainer is 6” in diameter x 4 1/4” tall. The tin has taken on a wonderful oxidized patina. The condition is very good with just the expected wear. This drainer dates to ca. 1860.

Price: $150.00 free shipping

FORGED IRON PA TASTING SPOON W/ A HEART

A super hand forged and white smithed PA tasting spoon with a heart on the end of the handle. Very good patina with very light surface oxidation as expected. 13 1/4” long. Ca.1780-1820.

Price: $165.00 free shipping

RARE EARLY TINY INDIVIDUAL TABLE SALT

Early 18th century, ca. 1750, fruit wood, possibly apple, individual table salt. Wonderful grain patterns and expertly pole lathe turned with incised rings and stepped stem and base. 3 very tight shrinkage cracks. 1 3/4” tall x 1 3/8” diameter. Very rare.

Price: $75.00 free shipping

19TH C. FOLKY HAND CARVED BIRD WITH ORIG. PAINT

Folk art carved bird done in the W. Schimmel style. I believe it was made to sit on a box or shelf edge. 9” long x 2 1/2” wide. It retains its wonderful original paint. The red paint is a little shiny except where it is worn on the breast. One foot is broken but not too noticeable. There is original glue to hold the feet to the stick. The carvings show great detail with there even being a tongue. This carving dates late 19th or early 20th c. and it possibly could have a PA origin. More photos are available showing the issues. Mortar & pestle are not included but are available in a separate listing.

Price: $195.00 free shipping

PEG LAMP AND BRASS CANDLEHOLDER, 19TH CENTURY

Peg lamps were made to be used in candleholders, replacing the more expensive candle with a liquid fuel burner. This peg lamp and brass candleholder are offer together for one price. The peg lamp is pressed glass with a pewter camphene double burner. The lamp has 16 flat panels and is 5” tall x 3 ½” diameter. It is in excellent condition and dates early to mid-19th century. The brass candle stick is probably French. It has very fine engraving and is 4 3/8” tall x 4” diameter base. The candleholder takes a 7/8” candle and the peg lamp fits perfectly. They look great displayed together, as on a lamp stand.

Price: $395.00 free shipping

WALNUT BURL MORTAR & PESTLE, 18TH CENTURY

Offered is a super nice walnut burl mortar & pestle. The mortar is 6” tall x 6 3/8” diameter and the pestle is 9 1/2” long. It has very good turnings on mortar with no issues. There is a natural 2” gap on the side of the mortar. Great natural patina from use. Ca.1750-1800.

Price: $450.00 free shipping

High country ighting stand or tidy for a candleholder. It is 7” tall x 6 7/8” dia. top and 6” dia. base. The wood appears to be walnut but hard to tell with certainty because of the original stained shellac or varnish. It is American or possibly English and dates mid to late 18th century. No issues. What appears to be a crack on the bottom is a flaw in the wood and does not show on the top. Brass capstan not included.

Price: $525.00 free shipping

18TH C. RARE SMALL, 5", EATING BOWL. CHILD'S?

This is a very rare small 18th c. pine eating bowl that was quite possibly a child's eating dish. Wonderful small size being only 5 1/8” dia. x 1 5/8” tall. Great untouched natural surface with a super nice patina. No issues.

Price: $345.00 SALE PRICE $300.00 free shipping

RARE EARLY ASH BURL SPICE OR SEED CONTAINER

A very rare ash burl early 19th century turned open top spice or seed jar or canister. It has an untouched natural dry surface. The top was formed so that it could be covered with a cheese cloth or linen towel and secured. The burl grain patterns are wonderful with about half showing the pattern from the tangential grain and the rest, including the bottom, has the typical ash burl "eyes". The fine lines of the lathe turnings can be seen on the inside, the outside is smooth from wear. Size is 4 1/2" tall x 3 1/4" top diameter. Late 18th to early 19th century. No issues. Rare to find this form.

Price: $375.00 free shipping

RARE EARLY 18TH CENTURY EATING BOWL, 7"

I just love this small eating bowl, from its untouched natural surface to the extensive chop marks on the inside from many years of table use. This very early 18th century eating bowl was pole lathe turned from an ash log. It has a pronounced foot and the best wear and surface patina. It measures only 7 1/8 - 7 5/8” x 1 3/4” tall. It has a very tight 1" crack in bottom that can only be seen when held to the light and a very tight, hardly noticeable, 1” crack in rim. This bowl dates very early 18th c. and was found in New Hampshire. You will love this bowl!

Price: $325.00 free shipping

MINIATURE BIRD'S EYE MAPLE BOWL, AMERICAN, 18TH C.

American 18th c. bird’s eye maple miniature bowl or a table spice bowl. Bird’s eye maple is only found in the northern states along the Canadian border. It is unusual in that the bowl consists of 2 pieces of maple, a 3/8” top and the bird’s eye bottom. Pole lathe turned with a well defined foot. It still retains much of its original very dry red paint. 3 1/4” x 1 1/2” tall. No issues.

Price: $375.00 free shipping

THE BEST PILGRIM ERA TREEN EATING DISH, C. 1700.

Pilgrim era eating dish, c. 1680 - 1720, pole lathe turned from maple wood. Original untouched natural surface having the best patina and color. Good shrinkage 6 1/2” - 7” x about 3/8” thick. No issues, just great wear on both sides. Rare to find this early.

Price: $375.00 free shipping

IPSWICH, MA BETTY LAMP AND STAND, 19th C.

Ipswich Betty lamp stand and tin lamp, attached wick pick, heavy tin, crimped stand top with dished base, 7” tall x 6” dia. x 3/4” tall base, attributed to Ipswich region of MA., no issues, American, early 19th century. No issues.

Price: $475.00 free shipping

WHITE SMITHED RUSH LIGHT W/ COPPER DISK, 18TH C.

Very rare hand forged and whitesmithed 18th c. American rush light having wonderful file work with decorative rings at the base and a rare decorative copper disk on top of legs, untouched surface, penny feet, 10” tall, ca.1720’s.

Price: $445.00 free shipping

AMERICAN PILGRIM ERA FORGED IRON LIGHTING TRAMMEL

Wonderful Pilgrim era forged iron lighting trammel, American, 20” shortest and 36” fully extended, 1/2” wide, hand cut teeth, wonderfully shaped hangers, outstanding forging work, all original, wonderful surface, 17th to early 18th c. Betty lamp prop is not included.

Price: $495.00 free shipping

GROUP OF THREE VICTORIAN SEWING ITEMS

First is an 18th/19th century pin cushion with clamp to fasten to a table top. Excellent file work on clamp. The original fabric. 4” long x 3 ¼” dia. Some minor wear from use. Second is a Victorian velvet grapes pin cushion. Grapes are sewn onto the felt backing, slight wear from use and some fading. 5” x 4 ¾” wide. Paper wrapped wire stem. Third item is a Victorian red velvet apple pin cushion with a paper wrapped wire stem. Very bright colors with little wear. 3 ½” wide x 3” tall. All 3 items for one price!

Price: $150.00 free shipping for all 3 items

CANDLE BOX FOR TAPERS STICKS HAVING ORIG RED PAINT

Just a wonderful small pine candle box that was made to hold the smaller size taper candles used on writing desks. The measurements are 7 1/4 x 5 3/8 x 4 1/2” tall. It has its original red and black grain paint with traces of the original varnish. This super nice candle box date early 19th century and is possibly from New England. No issues.

Price: $195.00 free shipping

AMERICAN FORGED IRON LIGHTING TRAMMEL, EARLY 18TH

American lighting trammel, New England origin, ca. 1680-1740. 20” closed and 31 1/2” fully extended. Good honest wear with expected oxidation pitting. Rare to find this early. No issues. Grease lamp is not included. These are getting hard to come by now. More photos available.

Price: $525.00 free shipping

18TH C SPIRAL CANDLEHOLDER W/ DRIP CATCHER PAN

Spiral candleholder; tinned sheet iron wax catcher pan with a 1/4” rim; 3 forged legs; peened through spiral; original or early wooden candle lifter with a rosehead nail for turning (nail may be newer); 7 1/2” tall with a 4 1/2” dia. tray; carrying arm/chair hook; mid-18th century. Wooden candle lifters were commonly used in the period.

Price: $295.00 free shipping

RARE 18TH C. MORTISED THROUGH WHETSTONE

This is the first whetstone that I have owned or seen with a mortised through sharpening stone. The whetstone is 2 1/4” x 1” thick and the overall length is 11 1/4”. It has a very worn hickory holder with the best untouched surface patina. This whetstone was used in the 18th century for sharpening knives and various tools in the field. Rare style.

Price: $145.00 free shipping

RARE STYLE NATIVE AMERICAN LADLE OR SCOOP

Super nice Native American large ladle or scoop with a rare foot rest on back so it could be used as a bowl. Hand carved birch wood. 7” diameter bowl, 12” across handle, early professional repair to a 3/4” x 2” triangular piece on the front edge of the bowl that is barely noticeable. 18th or early 19th century. Rare

Price: $375.00 free shipping

PILGRIM ERA GREASE LAMP W/ WICK PICK and HANGER

Grease (Crusie, slot) lamp, pan was filled grease, fat scraps, fish oil, veg. oil, and after c.1760 whale oil; a simple wick or rag in the slot fed from the fuel; attached wick pick, wick holder, and a hanging spike; 5 1/4” x 3 1/2” x 3/4” pan; 10 3/4” hanging height; ca. 1680-1740. Early transition to Betty lamps with the added wick channel.

Price: $275.00 free shipping

RARE 18TH CENTURY CELLAR CANDLE HOLDER

Offered here is a very rare style spike cellar candle holder. It has a wooden handle, a tin candle socket and a round iron spike for driving into a wooden beam. A very unusual form. Came from a very good PA lighting collection. 18th/19th century.

Price: $375.00 free shipping

RARE DOUBLE SPIKE WALL/BEAM SPIKE CANDLEHOLDER

Double wall spike candle holder. Folded candle socket. Spikes are about 3 1/4” long and overall length to top of candle holder is 5 3/4”. Forged ring wax catcher. All original. Minor surface rust. Early 18th century. I have only owned a couple of these double spike candleholders.

Price: $295.00 free shipping

NICE 18TH C. SKEWER SET W/ 4 SKEWERS

Outstanding late 18th to early 19th century skewer rack with 4 skewers. Twisted shaft on holder and skewers are twisted also and have pig tail curls. Skewers are 7 1/2” to 7 3/4” long.

Price: $350.00 free shipping

EARLY 18TH C. WALL OR BEAM SPIKE CANDLEHOLDER

Early 18th century wall spike candle holder. Folded candle socket with a clean-out hole. Hand forged with super patina. Traces of wall plaster on spike. 7” spike 3” candle socket height.

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EARLY 19TH C. NATIVE AMERICAN TIGER MAPLE LADLE

Native American scoop or ladle. Maple wood with some light tiger grain. 13 1/2” o/a length with a 5 1/2” x 6” x 1 1/2” deep bowl. Wonderful patina and very smooth from wear. Handle end is untouched with great wear and patina. Minor chipping on edge of bowl and a very tight 1/2” crack. Early 19th century.

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19TH C. EFFIGY NATIVE AMERICAN LONG HANDLED SCOOP

Wonderfully hand carved effigy Native American long handled scoop. Possibly butternut or maple wood. 15” long with a 3 5/8” x 5 3/8” scoop. Super patina having an untouched surface, just how we like to find them. Early to mid-19th century. No issues.

Price: $125.00 free shipping

BLACK GLASS HAND BLOWN DUTCH ONION BOTTLE, 18TH C.

Early, c. 1700-1740, Dutch onion bottle. Olive green color black glass. Hand blown with deeply indented base and sharp pontil break. 7 1/2” tall x 5 5/8” diameter. Hand applied crude string lip. Entrapped air bubbles and some spotty interior haze. No bruises, abrasions, chips or repairs. Wonderful sheen.

Price: $345.00 free shipping

EARLY 18TH C FORGED IRON RUSH LIGHT & CANDLEHOLDER

Pilgrim era rush light with candle socket and twisted counterbalance arm. Later black paint over original black paint. 14 7/8” tall. Folded candle socket formed from arm. Curled ends on legs. Rare to find this early. C. 1720-1750.

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PATENTED 1873 TIN CHAMBERSTICK WITH A RARE COVER

Tin, American, patented, chamber candlestick. The socket of the candleholder is designed with two interlocking projections to make a “saves-all” candle holder which permits burning of a candle stub to its very end. The base is impressed “PAT. FEB 26TH 1873”. 5 1/2” dia. base x 2” tall. A tin cap fits over the candle socket. I have never seen a chamber stick with such a cover but it appears to be original to the candlestick.

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UNCOMMON 19TH C. FLUID OIL PIG LAMP

Tin pig lamp, horizontal tin cylinder with 3 wick tubes with original caps, handle, filler tube with cork. Probably a shop lamp, tin strips may have been added to the flat leg to stabilize the lamp, 8 3/4” long x 3” diameter x 5” tall at caps, untouched surface, no issues, rare to find with original caps and original cork. C. mid-19th century. See "Early Lighting" by The Rush Light Club, p. 104 for similar example.

Price: $225.00 free shipping

QUITE RARE PLATE WARMING STAND "CAT", 18TH C.

This is a not too often found plate warming stand or "cat". It is of English or American origin and made of maple wood. Measurements are 6 ¾” tall x 8” wide. Very skillfully turned legs. This stand is also called a “cat” because of the shape of the legs. No matter which 3 legs it rests on, there are always 3 legs to hold plates for warming on the hearth. C. 1760-1780. I have only owned 2 of these in my many years of collecting. Redware plate is not included. It is listed separately.

Price: $225.00 free shipping

LARGE REDWARE CHARGER, SPONGED YELLOW SLIP 11 1/4"

They just don't come much better than this large redware charger with yellow sponged slip. It is a huge 11 1/4” in diameter x 1 1/2” tall. A wonderfully coggled edge. There are no chips or repairs. There is a museum or collection number on back. Probably of PA origin, dating to mid-19th century.

Price: $295.00 free shipping

BUGGY OR SLEIGH LAP BLANKET, 19TH CENTURY

Just in time for the winter season, this wool horse drawn sleigh or buggy lap blanket will keep you toasty warm. It has a wonderful hunting dog in a forest scene on the top and a black wool piece on the back. This blanket dates to late 19th or early 20th century. It is in good condition with just an old repair to a hole, second photo, and a small area of wear that was stitched. The blanket is 56” x 52”.

Price: $95.00 free shipping

DUTCH BLACK GLASS HAND BLOWN ONION BOTTLE

A once fairly common item to find, these have become very difficult to come by. Early black glass hand blown Dutch onion bottle; early 18th century c.1720; light olive green color; 7 1/2”tall x 5 1/4” diameter; deep sharp pontil; applied string lip; very minor hazing inside; no scratches; wavy glass; no issues; found off FL Keys; Rare to find this nice; a favorite bottle for rum in the period.

Price: $325.00 free shipping

TIN AND COPPER COFFEE POT, 19TH C.

Coffee Pot, tin, brass knob and copper bottom. KREAMER impressed on bottom (Kreamer is a noted manuf. of metal kitchenware items). No dents or cracks. There are minor rust spots. 10” tall x 8” dia., ca. late 19th century.

Price: $65.00 free shipping

FOLK ART CARVED BEAVER

A great piece of early folk art is this wonderfully carved beaver with super details. It was carved from a single piece of walnut wood and is 4 3/4” tall x 5 1/2” long x 2 1/2” wide. Late 19th century and there are no issues.

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YELLOW WARE MIXING BOWL, BLUE BAND, 11 3/4" DIA.

Large Yellow Ware Bowl, American, marked with an impressed, under the glaze, underlined 11 to indicate size of bowl. 11 ¾” diameter x 6 1/8” tall. Wide collar with embossed design, 1 wide blue band and 2 narrow white bands, 6-sided base. Excellent condition with age appropriate wear. Ca. 1900-1930.

Price: $95.00 free shipping

EARLY AMERICAN MAPLE BURL DIPPER W/ HEART

Offered is a hard to find form maple burl dipper. It has a wonderful heart form hanging hole and a carved design in handle at bowl. 8 3/4” long with a 4 x 3 x 2” bowl. Initials "N N" carved in the handle. There is a 1 1/2” very tight shrinkage crack on right top of bowl. Early 19th century.

Price: SOLD Thank you

SMALL YELLOW WARE BOWL W/ BANDS, 5 1/2"

Very hard to find small yellow ware bowl having one thick blue band and 2 thin pink bands. The bowl has a scalloped rim and base. There is some age crazing and minor rim glaze wear but no chips, hairlines or cracks. 5 ½” x 3” tall, ca. 1880-1900.

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18TH C. SMALL POWDER HORN

Early powder horn having carved spout and wooden end plug fastened with iron nails and having strap loop. 7” o/a length. 18th c.

Price: $75 free shipping

TREEN INDIVIDUAL TABLE SALT, 18TH/ 19TH CENTURY

The form and grain patterns on this individual table salt or spice jar are just outstanding. It was pole lathe turned from a hard maple species. 2 1/2” tall x 1 3/4” diameter. There are no issues, 18th to early 19th century.

Price: $55.00 free shipping

PILGRIM ERA FORGED IRON TAVERN PIPE TONGS

This is the first pipe tongs that I have owned of this form. I haven’t been able to find a similar shape in my several reference books on early forged iron. This is a forged iron American pipe tongs, dating to c.1680-1720. It is 15 3/4” long and was hand forged from a single iron rod. Pipe tongs were used in the home and in taverns, inns, and public houses to lift hot coals from a fireplace fire to light a pipe. A wonderful and rare form.

Price: $195.00 free shipping

18TH/19TH CENTURY TAVERN PITCHER/MEASURE

This 18th or early 19th c. measure has a typical English handle style and is a one quart size. It was entirely carved from a single log of English oak, including the handle. It has outstanding natural surface color and patina. The only issue are a couple very minor tight short lines at the top. 8” tall x 4” diameter. English.

Price: $345.00 free shipping

EARLY ROUND PANTRY BOX W/ ROUND HEAD TACKS

This is the first round pantry box I have owned that having large round headed brass tacks. It has thick walls and two carved two fingers pointing left that are secured with large rare brass tacks and wooden pegs; 7 1/2” x 3 1/4” tall; natural surface; very tight crack in lid and base; super wear; c. 1780—1820.

Price: $225.00 free shipping

LARGE WHALE OIL GLOBE LANTERN, EARLY 19TH C.

Whale oil lantern, original hand blown glass shade, removable double wick brass burner in a glass reservoir inside a tin container w/ clamps that hold it in place, 17 1/2” hanging height, 12” top of punched tin top, 4 1/2” x 7” shade, globe is sealed with original plaster top and bottom, possibly New England Glass Co., ca.1830-1855. Under a black light I can see that the black paint on the top punched area and the base has a late 19th c. black over paint. No issues. Rare this large.

Price: $325.00 free shipping