APPLE TRAY

This apple tray retains its original and old windsor green paint.  The strongly canted sides have cut-out hand holds and shaped and extended ends.   This white pine tray was assembled with round nails which indicate that it was made in the late 19th century.  The white pine would suggest that this apple tray originated in New England.  25 3/8" long x 14 3/4" deed x 4 1/2" high. 

LIDDED UTILITY TRAY

An unusual double lidded knife box or utility tray with two compartments made from walnut with a very nicely shaped handle and square tapered feet.  This piece retains its original varnish surface and has no losses, splits, cracks or chips.  The primary wood is walnut, the secondary wood is white pine and it has brass hinges.  It was found in eastern Ohio and dates to the late 19th century.  12 1/8" long x 10 1/4" wide x 9 1/2" high.

$425.

FABULOUS FIRKIN

Gorgeous firkin in original slate blue paint on pine.  This bucket exhibits appropriate and expected wear to the warm mellow blue paint and to the nicely oxidized and worn wood.  The bands on this piece are unusually thick and are joined with copper tacks.  This firkin is unmarked, was made in New England and dates to approximately 1840-1850.      8 5/8" high, 9 1/4" on top and 9 3/4" on bottom.

$895.

PRIMITIVE HERB CRUSHER

This is a great primitive herb crusher or mortar & pestle.  The flat portion of this piece was probably used for crushing the herbs prior to pulverizing in the mortar and pestle.  This great primitive piece is made from a single piece of ash with molded strips applied with square nails around the top of the mortar.  The pestle is made from plainly turned maple.   The piece originated in New England and dates to the mid to late 18th century.  15 3/8" long x 6" deep x 4 5/8" high.

$485.

NOODLE BOARD & ROLLING PIN

This noodle board with gallery and the noodle rolling pin were found together in the same location.  The board is made from ash and the original gallery is made of pine.  The rolling pin is simply yet elegantly turned from maple.  Both pieces exhibit a very warm, natural patina and the board's work surface is nicely worn.  This pair of wooden cooking tools was found in the upper midwest and dates to 1880.  20" long x 12 3/4" wide.

WONDERFUL SALMON TOTE

The owner of this great tote appears to have been a hard worker.  The original salmon paint, a great shaped handle and nicely canted sides make this a very desirable piece.  Unfortunately it shows the evidence of a well used life.  Its dividing handle has a split and a minor loss on one spur and the body has lost 3/4" on one end resulting in it being nailed on one end and dovetailed on the other end.  However, this piece was apparently always highly regarded and nursed back to health with each accident.  This piece is truly a "remarkable survivor" and has many years of decorative and functional use ahead.  The tote was created in the midwest and dates to approximately 1850.  25 5/8" L x 14" W x 8 1/2" H.

$475.

RED PANELED TOTE

Unique two section tote with paneled sides.  The center carved handle is mounted across the short side instead of the long side.  The tote retains its original red paint which shows appropriate age and wear.  The piece is constructed with round nails and was found in Kentucky. c. 1870-1880.  21 1/2" long x 12 1/2" wide x 6" high.

$250.

SMALL SALMON FIRKIN

Small firkin in original old salmon paint with no breaks or cracks.  It has a wire handle, wood top band and metal bottom band.  It is unmarked.  We found this desirable little salmon firkin in Maine. c. 1870.  7 7/8" high x 7 5/8" top x 7 7/8" bottom.

$595.

ROBIN'S EGG BLUE DOORS

Pair of pie or food safe doors with geometric punched tins and the BEST ROBIN'S EGG BLUE PAINT.  These doors could be used as a simple wall hanging or could be used in any number of ways to decorate.  The possibilities are endless.  American, probably mid-western.        c. 1870.  34" high x 27 1/4" wide.

EARLY RED OVAL PANTRY BOX

Large early American oval pantry box with straight seams on top and bottom each with closely spaced tacks.  The surface was cleaned down to the original red paint and it is in excellent condition.  There are no maker's marks or signature, though there was a note contained inside stating that it was found in Townsend Harbor, MA. This pantry box dates to approximately 1840.

$950.

 BLUE OVAL PANTRY BOX

Large oval pantry or storage box in original dark blue paint.  This box appears to be Scandinavian as indicated by the straight stitched seams.  The box evidences wear appropriate to it's age and use.  The expected wear pattern and patina enchance the desirable blue painted surface.  This box dates to the early to mid 1800's.  13 1/2" x 5 1/8".

$950.

GREAT ROUND RED PANTRY BOX

This is a very desirable small pantry box in very old, probably 1890's, red paint over original gilt paint.  This piece has a single opposing finger on the top and base.  The Hersey style box is in excellent condition, is not marked and was found in Maine.  c. 1860.  5" x 2 5/8".

$650.

 WINDSOR GREEN MARKED FIRKIN

This is a very nice windsor green firkin with fingered bands that are attached with copper tacks and copper staples.  The piece has a mark that contains a small "S" joined to a large "L" inside a Diamond shape.  The paint is original to the piece and exhibits appropriate wear.  Found in Maine. c. 1870.  9 3/4" H, 9 1/2" top,  10" bottom.

$625.    

NATURAL BEEHIVE BOWL

Ash mixing/dough bowl in natural surface.  Early beehive turnings with a well defined foot and an incised ring approximately one inch below the rim.  Found in Maine. c. 1840.  11" x 10 3/4" diameter.

$375.

 EMERALD GREEN BOWL

Very desirable dough/mixing bowl with brilliant emerald green paint over the original windsor green paint.  This bowl exhibits appropriate wear to the surface and particularly to the base.  The bowl has an authentic paint surface which would make this bowl and excellent addition to any collection.  Found in Maine. c. 1860-1880.  10 1/2" x 11 1/4" diameter.

$575.

GREEN OVAL PANTRY BOX

Single Finger Hersey 6 3/8" pantry box in original windsor green paint, marked in large block letters, "I. Fenton".  The letters though deep, are filled in with paint.  Maple & pine with wood pins and square nails.  Overall, very good condition with no breaks or splits.  New England. c. 1850.  6 3/8" L x 4 3/8" W x 2 3/4" H.

$675.

SMALL ROUND BLUE GREEN PANTRY BOX

Small 5" diameter round pantry box with long single fingered lid and straight seamed bottom.  Original blue green paint on box with poplar top and bottom and hickory sides.  Probably Pennsylvania or New York.       Excellent condition with no breaks or splits.     c. 1840.    5" diameter x 3" high.

$675.

WALNUT-MAPLE BOX

Sewing box purportedly Shaker made with chamfered top, inlaid maple and walnut veneer panels and retaining its original finish. As noted in the photograph, the box retains its original blue and white and blue flowered paper lining.  The lid still has its original interior mirror.  This piece was originally found in New England and dates to approximately 1860.  11 1/8" x 7 7/8" x 3 1/2".

$125.

Wide mouth Mortar & Pestle

Unusual wide mouth mortar with unusual ribbed pestle in original red wash.  Deeply incised horizontal lines on the body and base.  This walnut mortar has an ash pestle. Minor hairlines in the base and a chip on the rim is reflected in the price.        c. 1830.  7 1/4" high x 7" diameter.

$450. 

DOUBLE FINGER-LAPPED GREEN PANTRY

Early round 11 3/4" diameter pantry box in original oxidized green paint and double finger-lapped bands on the base and single fingered band on the cover.  Some expected wear and minor roughness due to age and regular, probably daily, household use.  Found in Maine.         c. 1800.  11 3/4" x 6 1/4".

$1,650.

OUTSTANDING ROBIN EGG BLUE FIRKIN

This absolutely fabulous robin egg blue firkin has the ability to make your stack of firkins shine.  It's 12 1/8" height makes for a great placement in the middle of a stack.  Original copper tacks and large wooden pegs on the handles add to the beauty of this piece.  It was cleaned down to the original blue years ago. c. 1850. 
Top is 11 6/8", Bottom is 12 6/8".

$1,350.

SMALL GRAY FIRKIN

Very nice, small 7" gray firkin in original dry paint with original wood and metal bands.  Wire bail handle.  A great top of the stack piece.  Unmarked, Made and found in New England.  c. 1800-1900. 

$485.

10" BEEHIVE BOWL

This New England ash bee hive bowl has very good early turnings.  Although this bowl has a couple of cracks, it's size and paint make it a worthwhile addition to your collection.  This piece is priced according to it's condition.         c. 1820.  10".

$445.

ROSEMALED APPLE TRAY

Superb rosemaled apple tray with hand painted multi-color flowers in deep red with gold trim and green painted bottom.  Exterior and base also painted in deep red with decorative striping.  Great heart cut-out finger holds.  c. 1900. 24" L x 17" w.

$895.

BURL MORTAR & PESTLE

Wonderful burl ash mortar & pestle Nice conical turnings with incised lines. The turner chose a beautiful piece of burl to bring beauty to an otherwise mundane utilitarian tool.  Natural unfinished surface. New England.  c. 1810 6 1/8"x5 1/2"

$775.