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RARE and IMPORTANT 18th century spoon rack. We
attribute this prized piece to Bergen County, NJ to the Hudson River
Valley area. In the lower corners are the initials N and T and
please note the N is backwards which is so often seen on early
items. Being made of native pine, it remains in a high state of
untouched color and surface. With fine chipped carved rails and a
large number of skillfully carved pinwheels, there isn't an ounce of
space that hasn't been touched. Dimensions: 18.75 x 8.25 x 2.5. If
an upper crust spoon rack is on your wishlist, please consider this
fine example. c1740-60. Inventory number 24-877.
$11,500.
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Late 19th century
tantalus with its original three bottles in excellent original
untouched condition. Size: 14W x
13T x 5D. From a Massachusetts collection. Inventory number 24-923.
$595. |
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A late 20th
century mocha bowl of unusual design by Don Carpentier. It's
signed on the bottom and remains in excellent condition. Size: 7.5
diameter, 3.5 deep. Inventory number 25-180.
$395. |
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Make-do wall paper
covered box. Originally a single fingered lapped fig box
which at some point lost its original cover but then was kept into
use with a beautifully hand stitched make-do wallpaper cover from
the 19th century. Every now and then you come across an item that
just stops your heart when you hold it in your hand. This is one of
those items. Size: 3.5 x 2.5 Inventory number 25-227.
$495. |
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Small wallpaper
covered dome top box. There are some areas of loss, but
overall it's in very good condition considering how very fragile and
delicate these are and can be. The leather hinges are intact but in
very fragile condition. Size: 5 x 2.75 x 2.75. Inventory number
24-555.
$950. |
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A small 19th
century tombstone shaped wall box. All square nailed
construction in its original soft blue paint. Holes were drilled in
its bottom board which has us stumped for a reason. A first thought
was possibly for drainage, but there are no signs it was ever used
as a planter so the mystery remains. Size: 12.5 x 8.5 x 8. Inventory
number 25-195.
$495. |
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A smaller sized
wooden steering wheel possibly from a smaller sized sailboat.
It has a very attractive soft toned color and surface which is
further enhanced with a cleverly made custom metal stand. Perfect on
a window sill or wherever. Size: 24" diameter, 24" tall. c1900-1920.
Inventory number 25-201.
$495. |
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A fine 19th
century New England whale oil onion lantern. I'm fussy when I
buy lanterns to make sure they have their original burners and
globes in perfect condition. This one met that criteria. Size: 11.5'
tall with 5.25" clear glass globe. Inventory number 25-203.
$695. |
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Miniature
chickadee carving by noted Maine carver Maurice "Jake" Day,
1892-1983, Damariscotta, Maine. Day was an American artist,
carver, photographer, naturist and illustrator and most famous for
being the creator of Bambi for Walt Disney Studios in the 1940s.
Signed verso. Excellent original condition. Size: 3.5" long.
Inventory number 25-202A.
$295. |
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A 19th century
sailormade whale bone jagging wheel with a fork. A very
impressive design and skillfully carved. These were made by sailors
on long journeys as love gifts to sweethearts back home. Size: 7.75"
long with a 2.125 " wheel. Inventory number 25-206.
$395. |
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A very charming
early 20th century OOB painting of three adorable yellow cats.
If you're a cat lover as we are, these should find their way to your
heart in a very short time. A few trivial spots of touch up, but
overall in fine condition. Size: 19 x 15 in its original frame with
later black paint. Inventory number 25-220.
$1250. |
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A very fine late
19th century OOB still life painting in its original frame.
There is an illegible signature in the lower right corner plus a
date of 1883 or 1889. The artist skillfully incorporated and
arranged a variety of fruits including a cantaloupe, several bunches
of grapes of different colors, peaches and apples. If you have been
searching for a better than average still life, this example may be
exactly what you've been looking for. Dimensions: 30 x 24 overall.
Inventory number 25-214.
$1650. |
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A wonderful
mid-century heavy gauge wire garden bench with a nautilus theme and
design. Excellent condition and very sturdy. It measures 40"
tall, 51" wide, 16" deep and sits two comfortably. Inventory number
25-198.
$595. Note:
Depending on your location, this can be delivered by private
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A mid 19th
century paint decorated dome top storage box. The current
decoration done in the 19th century is over its original blue and
remains in very good unscathed condition with expected use and wear.
Size: 18 x 9.5 x 8.5 Inventory number 25-84.
$695. |
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A mid-century
handmade clam basket with its original salmon paint.
According to an impression stamped on one of its end boards, it was
made for a 1/8th bushel capacity and is also signed and dated. It
has survived well and remains in very good structural condition.
Size: 11 x 9 x 10. Inventory number 25-193.
$495. |
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A very unusual handmade wagon chock with
exceptional iron work. The added iron points made
certain there would be no slipping when in use. I'm always
fascinated when I come across items I've never seen before. This
surely met that criteria. Perfect for a "Man Cave". Inventory number
25-192
$375.
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An early 20th
century southern jug, possibly from North Carolina. I found
this at a show recently and couldn't walk past its fine color and
unusual glazed surface. It measures 11.5' tall and remains issue
free. Inventory number 25-221
$575. |
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A fine early 19th
century New England tin wall sconce with a single crimped socket.
Look closely at this sconce and tell me you're not in love with its
form, surface and untouched condition. It has survived quite well
over the years and remains so today. Inventory number 25-144.
$450. |
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An early 20th
century cast iron boot scraper with two doves. In very good
condition with its old crusty black painted color and surface. Size:
11 x 9 x 7 Inventory number 25-97.
$395. |
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A late 18th or
very early 19th century wedding band hogscraper candlestick in
as-found color and surface. Many, many candles have lit up
dark areas in conjunction with this most wonderful early stick.
Size: 7.5" tall.
Inventory number 25-205.
$250. |
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A mid 20th
century highly decorative wire fish. Perfect in a coastal
home to decorate that right wall space. Size: 19 x 12. Excellent
condition. Inventory number 25-183.
$395. |
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A pair of late
20th century well defined composite lions. Perfect on a
mantel or just about anywhere of your choosing to enhance that right
area. Each measures 11.5 x 9 x 6 and remains in pristine condition.
Inventory number 25-208.
$395. |
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