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Item: Antique Beaded Tea Cozy
Inventory #: 6195
Description: Beautifully and fully beaded antique tea cozy. Fabric lined and heavily padded. Different central floral motif on each side, with a perimeter of blue flowers separated by gold pointed figures and silver metallic threads. A few missing beads, but hardly noticeable in this Victorian tour de force.
Dimension: 16" long, 11" high |
$275 |
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Item: Antique Mortar and Pestle
Inventory #: 6179
Description: Mid-19th C. mortar and pestle, found in Vermont. Probably original yellow with later painted decoration. No repairs, but some chips to top and bottom rim. Cracks appear to be in paint, not in the mortar. Charming folk art piece.
Dimension: 7-1/2" high, 4-1/2" diameter |
$395 |
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Item: Antique Burl Canoe Cup
Inventory #: 5976
Description: Beautiful late 18th - early 19th C. burl canoe cup or dipper. Lovely patina on this cup, which has been formed to use the "nubs" on the bottom of the cup to allow it to sit level. Triangle cutout on handle for hanging.
Dimension: 8" long, 2-3/4" high, 3-1/4" wide |
$395 |
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Item: Antique Beaded Flags Pillow Top
Inventory #: 6174
Description: Dated 1913 pillow cover from Dawson, Yukon Territory. Tanned hide with beaded flowers in the corners. Crossed flags in the center represent Canada and the United States. Very minor bead loss in the lower part of the Canadian flag staff. Gingham backing.
Dimension: 20" by 19-1/2" (excluding fringe) |
$695 |
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Item: Antique Beaded Eagle Pillow Top
Inventory #: 5449
Description: C. 1910-1915 pillow cover from Dawson, Yukon Territory. Beaded on tanned hide is a beautiful eagle with American shield. Blue beads above represent the banner, and the eagle holds arrows and an olive branch. A few missing beads in the arrows. Silky-type backing.
Dimension: 18-1/4" by 19-1/2" (excluding fringe) |
$595 |
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Item: Antique Railroad Sign
Inventory #: 6152
Description: 1920s cast iron embossed railroad sign. Local history of target practice.
Dimension: 24" diameter |
$250 |
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Item: Antique Tin Glazed Dish, French Revolution
Inventory #: 471
Description: C. 18 th century tin-glazed faience dish with scalloped edge. Probably from the city of Nevers, which was a center for manufacturing faience for several hundred years. Hand-painted design shows French revolution liberty cap, sword and other items. "Reunion" in strong colors with minor chips and glaze crazing.
Dimension: 9" diameter, 1-1/2" high |
$695 |
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Item: Antique Tin Glazed Dish, French Revolution
Inventory #: 470
Description: C. 18 th century tin-glazed faience dish with scalloped edge. Probably from the city of Nevers, which was a center for manufacturing faience. Minor chips and glaze crazing. Hand-painted design of soldier over circle statement that translates to, "I cherish my liberty."
Dimension: 9-1/4" diameter, 1-1/2" high |
$695 |
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Item: 19th C. Trottier Paris Jelly Mold plus One Other
Inventory #: 6026
Description: Antique copper jelly mold marked Trottier Paris, with additional markings of 12, and A.T.C. Tin-lined. Sold with smaller unmarked mold; could be English or French.
Dimension: 4" high, 5" diameter; other mold 3" high, base 4"1-2" by 3-1/2" |
$225/both |
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Item: Bradley & Hubbard Parrot Doorstop
Inventory #: 6149
Description: Double-sided parrot in a ring doorstop by Bradley & Hubbard. Good condition polychrome paint. Complete with often missing original rubber bumpers (small loss to one bumper).
Dimension: 8" tall, base 7" wide, 2-5/8" deep |
$295 |
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Item: Antique Brass Railroad Luggage Rack
Inventory #: 6146
Description: Late 19th C. ornate cast brass and wire luggage rack. Fine original condition.
Dimension: 10-3/4" high, 24-1/4" wide, 9-1/2" deep |
$595 |
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Item: Vintage Hammered Copper Pot with Lid
Inventory #: 6003
Description: Huge vintage hammered copper pot with lid. Beautifully dovetailed below belly. All hand-crafted including handles and rivets. Some oxidation as seen.
Dimension: 12” high, 16” across at handles, 45” belly diameter |
$495 |
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Item: Antique Kerosene Lantern
Inventory #: 5046
Description: 19th C. kerosene lantern in original condition. Mercury glass reflector. Oxidized green paint. Hooks in back for hanging. A rare survivor.
Dimension: 18” high not including handle, 9-1/2” wide, 8-3/4” deep |
$995 |
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Item: Large Edward Hopper Book
Inventory #: 6135
Description: Lloyd Goodrich Edward Hopper book, c. 1978. With dust cover,
book is in good condition with unfortunate stamp, “Purchased at USPS
Auction,” on inside page. No other apologies. 306 pages and heavy. |
$225 |
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Item: Old Metal Stop Sign
Inventory #: 6131
Description: Old metal stop sign on flange. Double-sided, with one side
brighter yellow than the other. May have been used at railroad crossing.
Dimension: 29-3/4” long (includes 5-3/4” flange), 9” high |
$225 |
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Item: Old Railroad Sign
Inventory #: 5478
Description: Old hand-lettered railroad crossing trespassing sign. Note the
misspelling of “praivte”. Pencil notation l/l of B+M-RR probably refers to the
Boston and Maine railroad line in northern New England. Weathered condition.
Dimension: 18-1/2” high, 36-1/2” wide, 1” thick board |
$495 |
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Item: Pair of Railroad Cast Iron Arrows
Inventory #: 5196
Description: Old cast iron arrows, probably used in a railroad setting.
Painted white with oxidation as expected. Found in Montana.
Dimension: 14-3/4” high, 22-1/4” wide |
$185/pair |
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Item: Antique Pottery Puzzle Jug
Inventory #: 6086
Description: 19th C. glazed yellow and green puzzle jug.
Beautiful serrated openings along the top. Glaze chip on handle.
Dimension: 7-3/4” high, 5-3/8” diameter with spout |
$225 |
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Item: Antique French Jaspe Pitcher
Inventory #: 6085
Description: 19th C. French Jaspe pitcher glazed with swirls of blue
and green on yellow background. Minor wear with only one rim chip.
Dimension: 6-1/8” high, top diameter 4-3/4” with spout |
$225 |
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Item: Antique/Vintage Yupik Basket Tray
Inventory #: 6077
Description: Lovely condition Yupik coiled basket tray.
Minor in-use loss to some thread design.
Dimension: 19-1/2” diameter, 3-5/8” high |
$595 |
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Item: Antique Redware Strainer
Inventory #: 4833
Description: Redware strainer with two handles. Beautiful form
with green and copper colored glaze with a few expected rim chips.
Dimension: 12-1/2” diameter, 4” deep |
$295 |
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Item: Vintage Apache Pitch Dipped Water Cup
Inventory #: 6083
Description: Apache basketry water cup dipped in pitch and with
braided horsehair handles. The pitch made these vessels waterproof.
Dimension: 3-3/4” high, out of round top 3-1/2” and 3-7/8” |
$225 |
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Item: Antique Scandinavian Wood Bowl
Inventory #: 6081
Description: Antique kick wheel turned Scandinavian bowl.
Nice form, but very dry and shows crack on one side. Impressed mark on bottom.
Dimension: 11-1/8” diameter, 8-3/4” diameter, 2-7/8” high |
$95 |
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Item: Antique Thistle Pattern Plate
Inventory #: 6080
Description: Antique thistle pattern plate with green stick spatter border.
Pearl glaze. Fine condition with impressed mark on bottom.
Dimension: 8-1/4” diameter |
$75 |
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Item: Antique Peafowl Cup and Saucer
Inventory #: 6079
Description: Antique pearl glaze peafowl handleless
cup and saucer. Hairline in saucer and in the cup.
Dimension: Saucer 6” diameter, cup 2-1/4” high, 3-5/8” diameter |
$95 |
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Item: Antique Spatterware Pitcher
Inventory #: 6078
Description: Antique red, white, and blue spatterware pitcher with
pearl glaze. Some glaze pops and fractures in the handle.
Dimension: 8-1/4” high, base 4-1/2” diameter |
$150 |
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Item: Photo of All Hanging Fish Spears
Inventory #: 6066 through 6074
Description: See individual descriptions, dimensions, and prices below. |
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Item: Vintage Fish Spear
Inventory #: 6066
Description: Vintage small fish spear on pole.
Dimension: 52” long, Spear 17” long, 2-3/8” wide |
$195 |
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Item: Vintage Ice Cutter/Chisel
Inventory #: 6067
Description: Vintage ice cutter/chisel for cutting through ice for ice fishing. Heavy.
Dimension: 54-3/4” long, Chisel 8” long, 2” wide |
$195 |
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Item: Vintage Wide Fish Spear on Pole
Inventory #: 6068
Description: 6-prong fish spear on pole.
Dimension: 58-1/2” long, Spear 10-1/4” long, 8-1/4” wide |
$195 |
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Item: Handmade Fish Spear
Inventory #: 6069
Description: Handmade 5-prong fish spear with very narrow rod to fit into pole.
Dimension: 10” long, 7-1/4” wide |
$80 |
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Item: Vintage Fish Spear
Inventory #: 6070
Description: 5-prong fish spear.
Dimension: 10-1/4” long, 3-7/8” wide |
$90 |
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Item: Vintage Fish Spear
Inventory #: 6071
Description: 5-prong fish spear
Dimension: 10-1/2” long, 4-1/4” wide |
$90 |
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Item: Vintage Frog Spear
Inventory #: 6072
Description: Vintage green painted frog spear.
Dimension: 5-1/2” long, 1-3/4” wide |
$55 |
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Item: Vintage Fish Spear
Inventory #: 6073
Description: 5-prong fish spear.
Dimension: 10-1/2” long, 4-3/4” wide |
$90 |
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Item: Antique Flat Fish Spear
Inventory #: 6074
Description: 12-1/4” long, 4-5/8” wide
Dimension: C. early 19th century flat fish spear. 4-prong. |
$150 |
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Item: Antique Fish Trade Sign
Inventory #: 6075
Description: Antique fish trade sign. Painted metal with some expected chips. Dimension: 38” long, 15” high fin to fin |
$1295 |
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Item: Vintage Heavy Metal Fish Spear
Inventory #: 6065
Description: Vintage or antique heavy metal fish spear.
This would have been used on some big fish!
Dimension: 22-3/8” high, 4-1/2” wide |
$145 |
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Item: Vintage Eel Spear on Stand
Inventory #: 6064
Description: Early and visually splendid eel spear on custom stand.
Dimension: 16” high (on stand 17-1/2”), 6-3/8” wide |
$275 |
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Item: Six C. 18th Century Cigars
Inventory #: 6054
Description: Six C. 18th century hand rolled tobacco leaf cigars.
Came from an estate with many 18th century items from the
southeast US. Unusual items in very good condition.
Dimension: Each approx. 5-1/4” long |
$100/all |
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Item: Gentlemen Rest Room Sign
Inventory #: 6053
Description: Vintage metal and enamel painted
gentlemen rest room sign. Used paint condition.
Dimension: 10” by 2-1/2” |
$140 |
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Item: Jizai Kagi Carved Carp
Inventory #: 6050
Description: Vintage hand carved Jizai Kagi pot hook carved carp.
This was a counterbalance for a Japanese system to hold pots over a cooking fire.
Dimension: 16-1/2” long, 3-3/8” high |
$250 |
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Item: Photo Album
Inventory #: 6049
Description: 42 pages of photos taken between 1915 and the early 1930s.
The young woman photographer, identified in captions as “Me,” photographed
named subjects in the Upper Midwest and Canada. Includes photos of
World War I soldiers, the big snowstorm of 1922, Gertrude’s First Visit
to Duluth, all with captions that show intelligence and great humor.
Dimension: Album 8-1/2” by 11-3/8” |
$175 |
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Item: Baleen Basket
Inventory #: 5970
Description: Alaskan baleen basket with whale fluke finial.
Dimension: 3-1/2” high, 3-1/2” diameter |
$795 |
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Item: Antique Mortar & Pestle for Herbs
Inventory #: 5997
Description: C. 1770-1830 folk art mortar & pestle for grinding herbs.
Wonderfully turned with scratch carved animals and birds.
Dimension: 7-1/4” high; 4” diameter |
$345 |
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Item: Antique Blue Mortar & Pestle
Inventory #: 5996
Description: 19th century slightly bulbous mortar & pestle in desirable blue.
Dimension: 7” high; 4-3/4” diameter |
$395 |
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Item: Antique Mortar & Pestle
Inventory #: 1764
Description: C. early 19th century natural wood mortar & pestle with
interesting grain on turned base. Possibly eastern hard rock maple.
Dimension: 7-7/8” high; 5-1/4” diameter |
$235 |
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Item: Noah’s Ark
Inventory #: 6024
Description: C.1890-1910 Noah’s Ark. Ark handpainted with litho upper border.
21 pairs of animals and birds, and 19 additional single animals and birds,
including elephant. Mr. and Mrs. Noah and one little Noah.
Dimension: 15-3/8” long, 4-3/8” wide, 6-3/8” high |
$895 |
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Item: Vintage Matching Ladies and Men Rest Room Signs
Inventory #: 5868
Description: Vintage mid-century aluminum Ladies and Men matching rest room
signs. Sign background painted a red/black simulated wood grain. Gold lettering
with sand-painted cream letters topping the gold. Scarce or unique signs.
Dimension: 3-1/2 by 8-3/4” |
$295/pair |
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Item: Texaco Rest Room Sign with Key Hangers
Inventory #: 5859
Description: Mid-century Texaco rest room sign with original key hangers. Men
key hanger shows wear; women has make-do ring to hang key. On back, retailer
pledges to keep rest rooms clean. An uncommon, complete sign in used condition.
Dimension: 12 by 9” |
$475 |
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Item: Green Porcelain Ladies Rest Room Sign
Inventory #: 5849
Description: Vintage double-sided green porcelain Ladies Rest Room sign,
probably from a Sinclair, Continental, or Cities Service gas station.
Dimension: 8 by 12” |
$395 |
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Item: Antique Mens Metal Toilet Sign
Inventory #: 5842
Description: C. 1900 metal sign embossed Mens Toilet.
Dimension: 2-1/2 by 10-1/2” |
$140 |
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Item: Vintage Uncut Wadhams Coffee Tins
Inventory #: 5805
Description: Twelve one-pound c. 1939 uncut coffee tins of Wadhams
Coffee, Portland, Oregon. Great vintage look in a custom frame.
Dimension: Framed 24-1/2” by 33-7/8” |
$395 |
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Item: Antique Fireplace Trammel
Inventory #: 5798
Description: C. 1800 or earlier wonderful sawtooth antique candleholder
trammel. All original wrought iron with a copper guard for the sliding
adjustment arm. 20 hand cut adjustment teeth. Bottom single candle
socket with a heart shaped top on a swivel hook for hanging.
Dimension: Trammel 19-58”, adjustment arm 24” |
$695 |
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Item: Antique Wrought Iron Hearth Roasting Fork
Inventory #: 5795
Description: C. 18th century wrought iron hearth roasting fork.
Exuberant design in fine condition with no damage or repairs.
Dimension: 21-3/4” high, 4-1/4” wide |
$595 |
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Item: Antique Wrought Iron Hearth Toaster
Inventory #: 5794
Description: C. 18th century wrought iron rotating hearth toaster
with elaborate design. Fine condition with no damage or repairs.
Dimension: Toaster 19-1/2” wide by 2” deep, overall length 17-1/4” |
$495 |
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Item: Antique Cutout Deer Fireplace Trivet
Inventory #: 5785
Description: Wrought iron long-handle fireplace trivet with cutout leaping deer.
Adjustable handle support with horseshoe at bottom. Beautiful workmanship.
Dimension: 21-1/2” long, 7” high, 8-3/4” deep |
$495 |
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Item: C. 18th C. Scotch Broiler
Inventory #: 5793
Description: C. 18th century blacksmith made wrought iron scotch
broiler. Functional piece with ram’s head decoration.
Dimension: 21-1/2” high, 17-1/4” wide |
$425 |
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Item: Antique Gold Knob Handle Walking Stick
Inventory #: 5773
Description: 19th century ebony shaft walking stick topped with a gold
knob handle, tested at 14K. The handle is elaborately chased and
engraved John Slusser/Danville/Ill. John Slusser was a charter member
of the Danville G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic), formed May 5, 1880.
Dimension: 34-7/8” high, knob 1-7/8” diameter |
$475 |
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Item: Antique Hexagon Weave Basket with Lid
Inventory #: 5771
Description: I have seen smaller versions of this 19th century lidded basket, but none of this size. I’ve also see this type of weave and hexagonal shape in handled Shaker cheese baskets. This one is in wonderful condition with only a couple minor breaks, which I had to look very hard to find. A truly wonderful survivor and example.
Dimension: 5-1/4” high w/lid, base 9-1/4 by 9-3/4” |
$1295 |
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Item: Salesman’s Sample Farm Implements
Inventory #: 5469
Description: 19th C. salesman’s sample farm implements in original fitted
box with ribbon label from seller C. J. Bainbridge, Grange Supplies,
Syracuse, N.Y. Implements include harrow, plow, hoe, scythe, and others.
Dimension: Fitted box 7-1/2” high, 9-1/2” wide, 1-1/2” deep. Plow 5-1/4” wide. |
$395 |
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Item: Vintage Deer Iron Trade or Advertising Sign
Inventory #: 5759
Description: Cast and wrought iron sign of deer said to be from a Deer
Head Inn. Traces of gilding remain. Note both the peaceful presence of leaves
and the deer head in the center of a gun sight. C. 1920-30.
Can be hung or inserted into a standing pole.
Dimension: 30” high, 26” wide, 13” diameter |
$1695 |
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Item: Antique Hardware Store Parts Cabinet
Inventory #: 5758
Description: 24-drawer mustard and black painted parts cabinet from
a hardware store in Vermont. Short drawers approximately 3”; long
drawers 4”. Handwritten identification of drawer contents. Eyelet screw
drawer pulls. Solid and substantial piece from the early part of the century.
Dimension: 13-1/2” high, 14-3/8” wide, 7” deep |
$695 |
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Item: Sign for King’s Cafe
Inventory #: 5737
Description: Vintage hand-painted double-sided sign for the King’s Café,
said to be a restaurant in Kansas. Great playing-card type graphics.
Dimension: 44” high, 30-1/2” wide, 2” deep at top hanging bracket |
$695 |
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Item: Two 19th C. Candle Sconces
Inventory #: 5718
Description: Two candle sconces with round crimped tops. The larger has a drip
pan with candle socket. The smaller has a crimped bobeche with candle socket.
Dimension: 17” high, 3-1/2” wide and 10” high, 2-3/4” wide |
$325/both |
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Item: Antique Oval Water Keg
Inventory #: 5717
Description: Antique, possibly Civil War period, oval water keg. Staved wood with
heavy metal band construction. From the same collection as candle box, #5715.
Dimension: 7-1/4” high, 7” wide, 11-1/2” deep; handle 3” high |
$325 |
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Item: Large Antique Candle Box
Inventory #: 5715
Description: Large 19th C. candle box with slide lid and three finger notches. May be
maple. Dowel construction. Purchased from an Illinois collector featured in a Country
Living Christmas issue in the early 2000s. Wish I had a copy of that magazine.
Dimension: 7-1/2” high, 8” wide, 13-3/4” deep |
$395 |
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Item: Pair Antique Wrought Iron 3-Socket Candleholders
Inventory #: 5668
Description: Pair of hand-made wrought iron candleholders.
Each constructed of three individual pieces or “arms” soldered together.
Each arm is one piece of wrought iron, from the curled bottom then bent
all the way to the folded candle socket. Oxidized patina as expected.
Dimension: 7” high, 5-3/4” wide |
$395 |
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Item: Antique Wrought Iron Adjustable Pricket Candlestick
Inventory #: 5667
Description: C. 19th century or earlier wrought iron pricket
adjustable candlestick. American or English. The shaft is connected
to the base with a cotter pin. Expected oxidized patina.
Dimension: 18-1/2” high, base 5-3/4” diameter |
$695 |
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Item: Pair Antique Brass Repousse Candlesticks
Inventory #: 5440
Description: Probably Swedish, rolled brass with repousse on
bobeche, drip pan, and base. Spiral shaft. 18th century or later.
Dimension: 7” high, base 5-3/4” wide |
$795/pair |
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Item: Antique Brass Capstan Candlestick
Inventory #: 5376
Description: Antique brass capstan candlestick.
May be Dutch. Could be period.
Dimension: 5-3/4” high, base 5” diameter |
$495 |
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Item: Antique Candle Drying Rack
Inventory #: 5662
Description: Antique wood candle drying rack, with six handmade
candles. Lovely construction and condition.
Dimension: 22-1/4” high overall, base 4-3/4” by 9-1/4” by 9-3/4”.
Arm with bracket 34-1/4” long, other arm 31” long |
$445 |
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Item: Antique Bark Fishing Creel
Inventory #: 5660
Description: Creels of this type are called “checkerwork birchbark” in
“The Art of the Creel.” This piece of birch and leather has seen its share
of use but still is a model of utilitarian folk art. C. early 20th century.
Dimension: 7” high, 13” wide, 7” deep |
$695 |
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Item: Pair of Antique Candle Sconces
Inventory #: 5649
Description: Pair of large oval tin candle sconces with expected patina.
Crimped edge to oval reflector and bobeche with candle socket,
which is soldered to folded, curved arm.
Dimension: 14” by 9-1/2” |
$1995/pair |
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Item: Antique Candle Sconce with Removable Double Candle Socket
Inventory #: 5638
Description: Oval tin candle sconce with a removable double candle socket/bobeches. Crimped edge to oval reflector. Unusual form with expected patina.
Dimension: 11” by 7” |
$595 |
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Item: Vintage Booths Sign
Inventory #: 5654
Description: C. 1920-30s sign with directional arrow to check room.
Probably from a club or restaurant. Solid plywood in original paint.
Would look great in an antique mall with its multiple dealer booths!
Dimension: 20” H, 32-1/8” W, ¾” thick |
$445 |
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Item: Antique Rotating Bell Wheel
Inventory #: 5653
Description: Late 19th century rotating wrought iron wheel of brass bells. These were attached to a gate or by a door to announce visitors when the handle is turned.
Dimension: 13” high, 8” extension from wall |
$395 |
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Item: Antique Watch Repairing Sign
Inventory #: 5626
Description: Antique metal hand-painted sign, advertising watch repairing. Black lettering with a yellow clock face and decorative red, the piece is signed Walton. Shadow of what may be a cola bottle provides additional eye appeal to the clock.
Dimension: 20-1/2” high, 24-1/4” wide, 2” flange |
$1295 |
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Item: Antique Fireplace Blow Pipe
Inventory #: 5601
Description: Antique iron fireplace blowpipe, probably French or Dutch. These
are hard to date, but could be 18th century or earlier. Good original condition.
Dimension: 29-1/8” long, open top 1-3/4” diameter |
$395 |
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Item: Antique Quaker Marriage Certificate
Inventory #: 5591
Description: Hand-written 1821 marriage certificate for Aaron Stratton and Hannah
Townsend in Columbiana County, Ohio. The names of the bride and groom, as well
as the many witnesses (Fawcett, French, Street, Sharp), reads like a Who’s
Who of the Society of Friends of the Upper Ohio Valley. Minor foxing and tears.
Dimension: Framed 15-1/2” by 18-3/4” by ½” |
$395 |
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Item: Replogle Library Globe
Inventory #: 5590
Description: Fine quality Replogle 16” library globe, on Duncan Phyfe
style walnut floor stand. Label and copyright 1935 Chicago.
Dimension: Approximately 39” tall |
$1995 |
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Item: Vintage Red Yield Sign
Inventory #: 5563
Description: Vintage oxidized keystone red Yield Right of Way sign.
Heavy metal with impressed letters.
Dimension: 24” high, 23-3/4” wide at top, 12-1/4” wide at bottom |
$275 |
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Item: Huge Artist’s Lay Figure or Mannequin
Inventory #: 5561
Description: Very large c. early 20th C. artist’s mannequin or lay figure. This female
figure is very heavy, and likely carved from maple. Fully articulated, with carved
facial features, ears, and a bun hairdo. Nicely carved hands with separate fingers.
Dimension: 33” high |
$2495 |
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Item: Antique Folk Art Swedish Mirror
Inventory #: 5555
Description: Large antique Swedish mirror, likely made of wooden crates.
Applied geometric carvings, along with birds and hearts, and
decorative metal buttons. Wonderful example of European folk art.
Dimension: 36-1/4 by 17 by 1” |
$995 |
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Item: Vintage Sign Painter’s Sign
Inventory #: 5560
Description: Double-sided sign that seems to advertise both sign and
house painting. Wood sign is inserted into wide wood frame. Some sand
painting with one side more elaborate than the other. Nifty galvanized
metal holders support the wire for hanging.
Dimension: 17-1/2 by 37-1/8 by 1-3/4” |
$675 |
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Item: Vintage Ice Cream Sign
Inventory #: 5559
Description: C. mid-century or earlier sign advertising Highland
Ice Cream [“Its Tasty”]. Double-sided tin sign in wide wood frame.
Dimension: 21-3/4 by 35-1/2 by 1-1/2” |
$575 |
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Item: Antique Gasoline Sign
Inventory #: 5558
Description: Antique solid wood sign advertising gasoline. C. early 20th century,
the period during which the term gasoline was in popular use.
Dimension: 5-3/4 by 43-1/4 by ¾” |
$495 |
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Item: Vintage Tuna Sign
Inventory #: 5557
Description: Vintage tuna sign found in the fishing community of Astoria,
Oregon. Double-sided plywood, with one side more “artistically complete”
than the other. The artist miscalculated and ran out of room for the “A”.
Dimension: 14-12 by 49-3/4 by ½” |
$295 |
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Item: Antique Realtor Double Sign
Inventory #: 5514
Description: Double sign advertising the realtor G. M. Fiske. There were Fiskes
in Iowa around the turn of the century involved in architecture, and this sign came
from Iowa. This could be a son. The two wonderfully alligatored signs are
connected with fine cotter pins. Brown background with rust-colored letters.
The boards were cut back to leave a raised frame and lettering, or relief.
Beautiful woodworking technique.
Dimension: Measured as connected,
approximately 10-3/4” high, 19-1/2” long, ¾” thick |
$495 |
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Item: Antique Barber Supply Co. Signs
Inventory #: 5512
Description: Two connected c. early 20th C. signs advertising a seller of barber
supplies. Pine boards painted with red-outlined white lettering on a blue background.
Dimension: 9” high, 52-1/2” long, ¾” thick, and 9” high, 37-1/8” long, ¾” thick |
$925 |
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Item: Burma Shave Sign
Inventory #: 5511
Description: Yellow and black sign is part of the Burma Shave
roadside grouping from 1941. Full group of these signs would read:
Life is sweet/But oh how bitter!/To love a gal/And then/Not git ‘er.
Dimension: 11-3/4” high, 40” long, ¾” thick |
$450 |
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Item: Burma Shave Sign
Inventory #: 5510
Description: Double-sided yellow and black Burma Shave sign, from 1952.
Full group of these signs would read:
Is he/Lonesome/Or just blind - /This guy who drives/So close behind?
Dimension: 11-3/4” high, 40” long, ¾” thick |
$495 |
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Item: Vintage Metal Hawaiian Surfer
Inventory #: 5408
Description: Vintage metal surfer made of metal rods and sheet metal.
Purchased as part of a collection of Hawaiian mid-century items.
Dimension: 25-1/2” high, 21-1/4” wide, 9” deep |
$225 |
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Item: Antique Dough Box
Inventory #: 4980
Description: 19th C. Pennsylvania tole-painted table-top
dough box. Lovely painting on country piece in nice condition.
Dimension: 8-3/4” high, 28” wide (not including handles), 14” deep |
$695 |
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Item: Art Nouveau Style Steel Cut Ladies
Inventory #: 5509
Description: Steel plate hand-cut with design of Art
Nouveau style ladies. Simple and stunning.
Dimension: 33-3/4” high, 31-1/8” wide, 1-1/2” wide at back lip |
$695 |
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Item: Antique English Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Inventory #: 5506
Description: Late 18th C. English Chinoiserie and penwork sewing box. Lovely
work outside and in, including to the back of the box. Bone escutcheon (no key)
and silk ribbon pulls to drawers. Inside lid 1797 engraving of Sheriff-Hutton
Castle, Yorkshire. Fine condition, with minor fading to front and top.
Dimension: 9” high, 10-1/2” wide, 7-1/4” deep |
$1495 |
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Item: Antique Burl Pitcher or Batter Bowl
Inventory #: 5465
Description: C. 18th century, maybe earlier, huge burl batter bowl or pitcher.
Hand-carved black ash, possible Woodland Indian of Maine or New England.
Rare form and size, with two natural holes in lower area. Photo with ruler may not
be pretty, but is included to show proper perspective of grand scale of this piece.
Dimension: 15-7/8” long, 7-3/8” high, bowl 8-1/2” diameter |
$2895 |
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Item: Vintage Salesman’s or Child’s Mini Banquette
Inventory #: 5407
Description: This miniature banquette is made exactly like what you’d see
in a 1950’s kitchen. The color of the vinyl, the formica top of the table and
the “floor” of the piece, the aluminum banding, the beautiful construction all are
just like in a mid-century kitchen only on a smaller scale. Even includes a little
booster seat of the same beautiful quality. Comes with a photo of a little girl
sitting at the banquette with her stuffed dog. That very same stuffed dog will
be included with the purchase of this unique model banquette.
Dimension: Banquette 41-3/4” along the back, 27-1/2” on left side,
31-3/4” on right side, 14-1/2” high; separate table 16-1/2” by 18” by 11-1/4” high |
$2600 |
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Item: Antique Native American Beaded Bag
Inventory #: 5412
Description: C. late 19-early 20th century beautifully beaded Native American
bag. Beading on hide, with a green flannel back showing a treadle-sewn
geometric design. The bag has two hide handles and is lined in green fabric.
Wonderful condition, with only one small hole in the flannel backing.
Dimension: 12-3/4” high, 13-1/4” wide, 1-1/2” deep |
$795 |
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Item: Antique Swedish Cheese Mold
Inventory #: 5350
Description: The owner’s label says this is a cheese mold (“Ostlada”), although I
suppose you could call it a butter mold as well. Appears to be pine and paint is in
wonderful yet original condition. Paint smear on the bottom covers carved initials.
Dimension: 2-1/2” high, 5”wide, 4” deep to outer ends |
$195 |
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Item: Vintage Metal Bread/Coffee Sign
Inventory #: 5344
Description: Vintage metal sign for Bread Boxes and Coffee Urn Stands.
Shows wear but still has good graphics and color.
Dimension: 16-3/4” high, 26” wide |
$125 |
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Item: Vintage Marble Stone Fruit Half-Apple Bookends
Inventory #: 5343
Description: Uncommon half-apple marble stone
bookends. Similar to the half-apple stone fruit elsewhere on this
website (see #4987), these were originally made as bookends.
Dimension: 4-1/8” high, 13” circumference |
$445 |
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Item: Large Antique Compote
Inventory #: 5306
Description: Large c. 1850 compote, likely made of mahogany. Comprised of several pieces held together with a center dowel and reinforced with glue. Expected rubs to the finish and a chip out of the top piece of the stem.
Dimension: 8” high; bowl 7-1/2” diameter (slightly out of round),
2-1/2” deep; base 7-1/8” diameter |
$395 |
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Item: Antique Scandinavian Scoop or Ladle
Inventory #: 5276
Description: Early 19th C. Scandinavian, perhaps Swedish, dairy or ale ladle
or scoop. Pine or birch burl with script incised initials. Two tight cracks and a
break on the end of the hooked handle. Beautiful, simply elegant utilitarian piece.
Dimension: Overall 13” deep, oval bowl 7” deep, 8-3/4” wide, 4” high. |
$1295 |
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Item: Polar Bear Taxidermy Head
Inventory #: 5192
Description: Papier mache head of a polar bear.
Simple lines in this vintage piece of folk art.
Dimension: 23” neck to snout, 14” high, 12” deep |
$285 |
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Item: Cast Iron Pineapple Finial
Inventory #: 5178
Description: Vintage large cast iron finial, perhaps from an outside
fence or gate. Stylized pineapple. Threaded base with some oxidation.
Dimension: 12” high, base 4-1/2” diameter |
$175 |
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Item: African Bronze Effigy of a Water Buffalo
Inventory #: 1811
Description: This is a small version of an African bronze effigy of a
water buffalo, probably Bobo tribe, c. mid-century. It has birds on its
back and horns and designs of concentric circles and triangles.
Dimension: 5-1/4” high, 7” long |
$495 |
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Item: Vintage Small Metal Mat
Inventory #: 5148
Description: Vintage metal mat, once used for scraping shoes
before entering a home; now seen as wall art.
Dimension: 14-1/2” high, 23-1/2” wide |
$175 |
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Item: Vintage Large Metal Mat
Inventory #: 5149
Description: Large vintage metal mat, complements smaller mat described above.
Dimension: 20” high, 29” wide |
$195 |
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Item: Antique Scottish Snuff Mull
Inventory #: 5144
Description: Scottish snuff mull, c. late 18th century, with a
wonderful curl to the horn. Cork remains under a hinged horn
lid with silver mounts and illegible monogram or date.
Dimension: 2-3/4” long, 1-3/8” top diameter |
$525 |
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Item: 1920s-30s Hammered Metal Chandelier
Inventory #: 5098
Description: Hammered metal chandelier with five arms, with leaves
and painted flowers. From a 1920s-30s Tudor home. All original,
including the paper candle sleeves.
Dimension: Drop approximately 32-33” |
$375 |
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Item: Prototype or Salesman’s Sample Platform Hand Truck
Inventory #: 5096
Description: Vintage steel prototype or salesman’s sample platform hand truck.
Looks and moves like the real thing, only in miniature. Original black paint with some
chips and minor oxidation, just like a working hand truck. Unusual or unique piece.
Dimension: 13” long, 6-3/8” deep, 12” high |
$695 |
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Item: Antique Small Umiak Boat
Inventory #: 5073
Description: Early 1900's model of a Umiak boat, perhaps Inuit. Made with skin stretched over a light wood frame, the boat may have had a mast and sail at one
time, now long gone. Even has two tiny hide oarlocks. Very good condition.
Dimension: 18-1/4" long, 5-7/8" wide, 3" high |
$795 |
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Item: 18th Century Mirror
Inventory #: 5066
Description: C. 18th century mirror, likely French. Hand-carved floral design with
red and gilded paint, and a few expected nicks. Very old, if not original, mirror glass.
Dimension: 16-3/4" high, 15" wide, 2-1/8" thick. |
$995 |
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Item: Old Budget Shop Sign
Inventory #: 5024
Description: C. mid-century curved sign for the Budget
Shop, $3.95 to $8.95. Sign is from Waterloo, IA
Dimension: 19" to top of curve, 54-1/2" long |
$425 |
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Item: Diamond Jubilee Sign
Inventory #: 5023
Description: Letters nailed on window screen making a sign for
Diamond/75th /Jubilee. It's difficult to attach anything to window
screen material, and this sign is done to perfection.
Dimension: 24" by 36" |
$395 |
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Item: Graduated Set of Candle Sconces
Inventory #: 5003
Description: Graduated set of three metal candle sconces, possibly
French. C. early 20th Century. Fine original oxidized condition.
Dimension: Large: 33" tall, 7" at crimped top;
medium: 24-1/2" by 6"; small: 17" by 5" |
$595/set
of three |
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Item: Burl Bowl and Spoons
Inventory #: 4988
Description: C. early 19th century eating bowl or cup, possibly Native American.
Beautifully hand-carved and smoothed ash with thin sides. Finely formed small
handle with hole for hanging. Beautifully turned ash spoons from same time period.
Dimension: Bowl: 2-3/4" high, 4-5/8" diameter, 5-3/4" diameter front to back.
Spoons: each 6" long, one bowl 2-3/8" diameter, other bowl 2-1/2" diameter. |
Bowl: $595.
Spoons: $250 each. |
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Item: Two Antique Miniature Baskets
Inventory #: 4983a and 4983b
Description: Two miniature baskets that show similarity to weaving techniques
of the Choctaw. Both baskets are in excellent condition, with patina as
expected, including light/no patina on the bottom of the baskets. C. early 1900s.
Dimension: 4983a (serrated top): 1-3/8" high, 1-7/8" diameter at top.
4983b (round top): 1-1/2" high, almost 2" diameter at top. |
$195/each |
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Item: Stone Fruit
Inventory #: 4987
Description: 2 bananas, 2 tangerines/oranges, 2 3-on a stem light cherries,
2 green apples, 1 lemon, 1 peach, 1 pear, 1 ½-apple.
Dimension: Varied. |
Bananas, tangerines, lemon, peach, pear, smaller green apple are $45/each. Cherries are $55/each. Larger green apple (missing stem) is $30. ½ apple is $275. |
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Item: Antique Scandinavian Flax Knife or Cutter
Inventory #: 4977
Description: Painted wood flax knife or cutter.
Initialed and dated 1850. Perfect condition.
Dimension: 22" long, 3-3/4" wide |
$325 |
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Item: C. 1800 Primitive Oil Lamp
Inventory #: 4908
Description: C. 1800 very nice primitive oil lamp. Hexagonal base. All hand-crafted
and original condition. Wire supporting the candle tray might be a replacement.
Dimension: 26-1/2" high; octagonal base 9-1/8 by 8-7/8" |
$495 |
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Item: Six Norwegian Soljes
Inventory #: 4906 a,b,c,d,e,f
Description: Six Norwegian soljes, traditional filigree jewelry, of various sizes, metals, and ages. All in perfect condition. Letters from top left to right, and bottom left to right.
Dimension: Various from 1" to 4". |
a. Sold
b. Sold
c. $165
d. $150
e. $145
f. $185 |
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Item: Old Copper Skimmer
Inventory #: 4836
Description: Hand-crafted copper skimmer with hand-chased
design on long copper handle. Handle separately attached. Lovely piece.
Dimension: 22-1/4" long, 6-1/2" diameter. |
$395 |
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Item: Old Copper Basket
Inventory #: 4838
Description: Beautifully hand-crafted and dovetailed copper basket
with twisted brass handle. Hand-rolled edge.
Dimension: 6" high, 14" long, 7" deep. |
$550 |
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Item: Old and Unusual Horse Bells
Inventory #: 4719
Description: Three large brass bells on a leather strap with two sizes of
brass rivets. The bells and leather are in fine original condition. This
piece is unusual and may have been for the tail end of the horse.
Dimension: Upper decorated strap 21-1/2” long, 6” wide; lower strap with buckle 26”; bells 3-1/2” diameter. |
$695 |
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Item: 18th Century Cast Iron Water Kettle
Inventory #: 4195
Description: 18th C. water kettle resting on three feet. Kettle is in
undamaged original condition and would add to any antique iron collection.
Dimension: 7” tall, 11-1/2” wide measured from end of spout. |
$495 |
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Item: Circus Clown Bicycle
Inventory #: 4600
Description: Vintage bicycle used by clowns in a Georgia circus, according to California seller. Red and black paint is worn, as expected. Has wood seat (ouch!), wood pedals, and hard rubber tires. Displays beautifully on custom-made stand.
Dimensions: 37” long, 25-1/2” high, 13-1/2” wide at handlebars.
Stand is 29” long, 4-3/4” deep. |
$995 |
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Item: “Last of the Dickens Boys” Manuscript by William Culmer
Inventory #: 4545
Description: This original manuscript was written by William Harrison Culmer, brother of the Utah artist Harry or Henry Lavender Culmer. Written when William was in his 80’s, the memoir is his recollection of being one of the street boys informally adopted by Charles Dickens, after the Culmers had converted to Mormonism but before they left England. Culmer caught Dickens’s attention by doing cartwheels alongside his carriage. The manuscript is pencil edited and includes the author’s suggestions about illustrations. Additional provenance from Culmer’s great-granddaughter and copies of publishing house rejection letters are also available.
Dimension: 11-1/4” by 8-3/4” by 7/8” (227 numbered pages) |
$2250 |
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Item: Three Indian Baskets
Inventory #: 1827 (Sold), 1863, 4200
Description: Hupa basket mush bowl. Modoc/Kalmath child’s fez.
Northwest Coast oval covered basket. All in very good condition.
Dimension: Hupa – 4-1/4” high, 8-1/2” diameter.
Modoc – 4-1/4” high, 5-1/2” diameter at widest point.
NW Coast – 2-7/8” high, 5-3/4” long, 4-1/4” deep. |
Hupa - Sold
Modoc - $795
NW Coast - $235 |
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Item: Civil War Letter
Inventory #: 4203
Description: Sad letter from Jacob Ruth to his wife and children in January 1865. Written from a “camp near Savanah [sic]”, Ruth expresses sadness that his family has forsaken him because they haven’t responded to his November letter. He closes, saying he believes they are heading to Charleston. Letter is in fine, readable condition, with several misspellings, and we include an envelope addressed to Mr. Ruth that does not appear to be original to this letter.
Dimension: Double-sided glass frame is 12-1/2” T and 6-3/4 W. |
$195 |
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Item: Stained Glass Window
Inventory #: 4006
Description: Beautiful window from c. 1905 upscale arts and
crafts home in Seattle. Frame is stained dark fir. Glass is intact,
with only a few cracks, as expected.
Dimension: 41-1/2” high by 28-3/4” wide by 1-1/2” deep.
Frame 2-1/4” wide vertical and 2/78” wide horizontal. |
$895 |
