Primitive Antiques: Early American Folk Art and Americana

Antique Country Primitives

Original Blue Painted Round Antique Pantry Box Signed Frye, N.H.

E.B. Frye and Son, Wilton, N.H. Original Blue Paint Round Box »

Marked on inside bottom. Excellent original blue paint. "Dr. Edmund B. Frye bought the mill from Mr. Cragin in l909. A few years later his son, Whitney M. Frye, took over the mill, calling it E. B. Frye and Son."

For Sale: $895

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Antique Pantry Boxes, Finger Joint Shaker Construction Stacking Nesting

Finger Jointed Antique Oval Pantry Boxes »

Wonderful old surfaces and finger jointed construction on these stacking wooden boxes. All original and mellow patina surfaces. The largest pictured here shows five fingered shaker construction.

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19th Century American Antique Country Primitive Paint Decorated Sled

All Original Paint Decorated American Sled »

Fabulous Original Paint Decoration. This sturdy 34" x 14 1/2" 19th century country sled has superb orginal windsor green and red polychromatic paint decoration and great folky appeal.

For Sale: $695

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Early American Tinware Toleware Painted Coffee Pot Gooseneck Spout

Early American Painted Toleware Coffee Pot »

Excellent Gooseneck Spout, bold all original early paint decoration.

For Sale: $795

Redware Slip Decorated Plate

Redware Slip Decorated Plate »

Circa 1850 | S.E. Pennsylvania

Coggled edges, yellow slip decoration, and great wear on this lovely early redware plate. 8 1/2"

For Sale: $495

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Cobalt Decorated Semi-Ovoid Three-Gallon Storage Jar  Great Primitive Stoneware Jar

Cobalt Decorated Semi-Ovoid 3 Gallon Storage Jar »

12" Tall, 7" Wide at Top, 6 1/2" at Bottom
If you prefer your stoneware on the primitive side, you will love this circa 1850 storage jar with lots of freehand decoration

For Sale: $795

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Original Paint and Original Surface Shaker Lap Joint Antique Primitive Country Boxes

Original Blue Gray Paint Round Shaker Pantry Box »

Outstanding painted surface on this thick walled Sabbathday Lake Village pantry box, exhibits excellent patina and appropriate wear. Box measures 9 /1/2" by 6" in height.

For Sale: $595

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Queen Anne Game Rack

Queen Anne Game Rack »

This period Queen Anne game rack retains its original dry surface and will make a lovely addition to any collection of fine primitives.

For Sale: $400

 

12 Gallon Jane Lew, WV Storage Jar »

12 Gallon Jane Lew, WV Storage Jar »

Stoneware manufactured in Jane Lew, West Virginia is highly coveted, and blue decorated pieces of this size are exceedingly rare. This particular storage jar sat for decades in Buckeye, West Virginia in the breezeway between Janelle Tibbs’s house and garage. Longtime Greenbank, West Virginia antique collectors Jim and Katie Sheppard purchased this superb piece directly from Ms. Tibbs. The flower depicted here is the elusive lady slipper, and the jar’s attractive cinnamon colored glaze is the major identifying factor of Jane Lew stoneware.

For Sale: $1.995

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25 Inch Early American Poplar Footed Bowl Dry Untouched Original Surface

Huge 25" Early Poplar Bowl in Dry Original Surface »

This monumental early American turned poplar bowl is a whopping 25" in diameter and is excellent condition with a dry untouched original surface and no cracks!

For Sale: $1495

 

Kokomo Indiana 1854 Woolwork Sampler

Antique Sampler with House, Alphabets, Birds, Lions and Keys »

Excellent condition and perfect symmetry make this sampler stand out.

For Sale: $595

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Antique Teddy Bear

Nice Sized Large Antique Teddy Bear »

Glass eyes, felt pads, fully jointed 24"

For Sale: $595

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Santa Claus Hand Painted Glass Ornament

Santa Claus Hand Painted Glass Ornament »

Classic Blue Eyes and Paint Decoration

For Sale: $195

 

19th Century Wallpaper Boxes

19th Century Wallpaper Boxes

Antique Wallpaper Box for Sale »
Large wallpaper box
For Sale: $850

 

19th Century Original Painted Boxes

Original Windsor Green Paint Apple Tray »

At 25" in length, this primitive apple tray in its original untouched surface makes a gorgeous centerpiece on a dining room table or antique country server.

For Sale: $495


2nd Row
Rosemaled Folk Art Painted storage box with outstanding decoration and surface
SOLD

3rd Row
Dovetailed slide lid candle box with lollipop handle in original windsor green paint
SOLD

Bottom Row »
Outstanding original surface, comb painted blue and green document box from Maine.
SOLD

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Antique Vintage Set of Old Hickory Salesman Sample Furniture

Antique Vintage Set of Old Hickory Salesman Sample Furniture »

Martinsville, Indiana’s rustic Old Hickory furniture is highly prized, and this rare set of salesman samples will compliment a collection of Old Hickory furniture or add color to a collection of primitive dolls.

For Sale: $1,495

Redware Pitcher »  Exquisite form and surface on this early American redware pitcher.

Redware Pitcher »

Exquisite form and surface on this early American redware pitcher.

For Sale: $495

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Original Surface Round Shaker Pantry Box

Single Finger Jointed Old Surface Box »

Great miniature size and wonderful old surface with traces of green paint and clear old scribe marks on this antique box in excellent condition

For Sale: $225

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Painted Antique Pantry Boxes in Dry Original Surface | Green, Red, Blue

Original Green Painted Round Pantry Box »

Nice dry surface on this green painted 6 1/2" round antique pantry box in original condition.

For Sale: $175

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19th Century Original Painted Boxes

19th Century Original Painted Boxes »

Top Row »
Glück Ouf (Good Luck), traditional German miners greeting Pennsylvania Dutch Box
For Sale: $250


2nd Row
Rosemaled Folk Art Painted storage box with outstanding decoration and surface
SOLD

3rd Row
Dovetailed slide lid candle box with lollipop handle in original windsor green paint
SOLD

Bottom Row »
Outstanding original surface, comb painted blue and green document box from Maine.
SOLD

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12 Gallon Jane Lew, WV Storage Jar »

12 Gallon Jane Lew, WV Storage Jar »

Stoneware manufactured in Jane Lew, West Virginia is highly coveted, and blue decorated pieces of this size are exceedingly rare. This particular storage jar sat for decades in Buckeye, West Virginia in the breezeway between Janelle Tibbs’s house and garage. Longtime Greenbank, West Virginia antique collectors Jim and Katie Sheppard purchased this superb piece directly from Ms. Tibbs. The flower depicted here is the elusive lady slipper, and the jar’s attractive cinnamon colored glaze is the major identifying factor of Jane Lew stoneware.

For Sale: $1.995

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Girl with Goose Folk Art Hooked Rug

Girl with Goose Folk Art Hooked Rug »

Great graphics with red flowers and black goose. Girl in bonnet plays little bo peep with the gander. Red flower, geometric bold black border and earth colored stripes create a striking one of a kind.

For Sale: $395

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Paint Decorated Brides Box

Paint Decorated Brides Box »

Great Size in this large hand painted Brides box with vivid flower borders.

For Sale: $350

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Antique Shaker Picket Fence Basket

Large Shaker Picket Fence Basket »

This amazingly large Shaker picket fence basket was used for laundry or wool. It comes to you in completely untouched original condition and has no apologies!

For Sale: $595

 

Antique Shaker Picket Fence Apple Basket

Small Shaker Picket Fence Apple Basket »

This elegant mint condition Shaker picket fence basket creates a stunning display when it is brimming with apples and other colorful fruit

For Sale: $495

 

Tiger Maple Bowl

Tiger Maple Bowl

The simple lines on this fine small bowl blend perfectly with its higly figured tiger maple grain.

For Sale: $150

Pine Splayed Leg Hepplewhite Table

Pine Splayed Leg Hepplewhite Table

This handsome circa 1800-1825 primitive pine table is the quintessential form of country Hepplewhite furniture. It features a generous splay, tapered legs, and a single board top.

For Sale: $895

Spotted Dog & Red Tulips Hooked Rug »

Spotted Dog & Red Tulips Hooked Rug »

Graphic, bold colors on this antique hook rug. Great spotted dog and vibrant pennsylvania dutch tulip decoration.

SOLD

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