Antique Cast Iron
Uncle Sam Mechanical Bank »

Circa 1886: Shepard Hardware's Uncle Sam mechanical bank is the most widely recognized patriotic 19th century toy, which makes it highly prized among today's collectors of mechanical banks, cast iron toys, and patriotic Americana. This iconic mechanical bank is in completely original condition with no touch ups or repairs and a high percentage of original paint. This is a very fine bank in exellent condition.

For Sale: $2,950

Jonah and the Whale Antique Mechanical Bank »

Circa 1890: "Jonah and the Whale" suggests the sea and all the ramifications of its perils. Not too many years ago, fishermen along the coast of New England, as well as other coastal areas, suffered the perils of the deep, so let us think back for a minute to the time, many years ago, when a cloud coming swiftly, darkening, and accompanied by a sudden roughness of the sea, puts the fisherman'’ boat in great danger.

For Sale: $2450

Cobalt Blue Freehand Decorated 4 Gallon Antique
Stoneware Crock with Tulips »

Circa 1880: Four gallon blue decorated stoneware crock with freehand tulip decoration.

For Sale: $450

Richard Remmey Tall 4 Gallon Blue Decorated
Stoneware Crock  »

Circa 1870-1880:: This profusely decorated four gallon storage jar measures can be firmly attributed to Richard Remmey's pottery in Philadelphia. The unusual form of the tall jar (it has the dimensions of a churn) combined with its crisp blue, strong, and bold decoration and the warm amber glow of the salt glazed clay itself make this an extremely handsome and eye-catching piece of 19th century Pennsylvania stoneware.

For Sale: $1250

OOB Antique American Naive Folk Art Painting signed W. F. Warren »

Circa 1900-1920:This charmingly naive Massachusetts shoreline landscape depicts an idyllic summer day on the coast with horses, a fisherman, sailboats, houses, barns, trees, and a quaint country lane and showcases prominent and progressive 19th century theologian, philiospher, and university president W. F. Warren's artistic capabilitie, leaving no doubt that Warren was himself a true renaissance man. This wonderful and important piece of Boston University history would fit well in any collection of American folk art or items pertaining to Massachusetts, Boston, or Boston University itself. Note that the paper label on the back of the board reads "Academy Boards: Frost and Adams Company: Importers and dealers in Artists' Materials Mathematical Instruments Engineers' Supplies..... 37 Cornhill, Boston, Mass." and that Frost and Adams resided in this location until the early 1920s.

For Sale: $1250

Historically Important 1819 New York Female Association School Sampler »

Circa 1819: Susan Anderson's rare and important antique American Quaker sampler has distinctive motifs that make it part of the important group of samplers described in Betty Ring's book (Vol ll,page 318) as The New York Female Association School group .What makes this so significant is the naming of the instructress Rebecca Leggett, the needlerwork teacher responsible for creating these highly identifiable motifs documented on the other  known examples.

For Sale: $2750

Rare Antique American Schoolgirl Sampler
North Carolina Hairlock Alphabet Needlework  »

Signed Labitha Jane Hanner: Samplers from the American Antebellum South are scarce, and hairlock samplers from any region of the country are rare; so to find a surviving Southern hairlock sampler in excellent condition is a real treat for the early textile collector. Labitha Jane Hanner's primitive and folksy sampler was completed in August 1843 during the dog days of the rural North Carolina summer. This lovely piece of 19th century schoolgirl needlework contains six alphabets, two rows of numbers, a series of practice initials, young Miss Hanner's signature and completion date, and, most importantly, a humble lock of blonde woven into a circle and accented with a small silk ribbon.

For Sale: $1750

Antique American Country Primitive Countertop Piesafe »

Circa 1870-1890: We always get excited about items with form and style that we've never seen, and this highly unusual countertop pie safe really takes our breath away. With inside shelves on both sides and a great large sliding front door, one can easily picture this piece in a farm's summer kitchen19th century rural country store where ladies would trade their freshly baked pies and cakes for supplies in a time when the barter system was still a prominent and accepted way of doing business at the general store. The pie safe's top retains a coat of old green paint, and bullseye tins decorate both the front and sides of this honest and highly unusual square nail constructed antique primitive country cupboard.

For Sale: $2950

Antique American Hand Carved Five Color WWI Doughboy Whirligig »

Circa 1900-1920: It is not often one comes across a whirligig of this quality without a single apology. This finely carved doughboy whirligig could be as early as turn of the century (think of the uniforms the Rough Riders wore) or as late as the end of WWI when every doughboy was a national hero.

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Antique American Paint Decorated Apothecary Cabinet »

Circa 1880s: This highly unusual Victorian era countertop apothecary retaining its superb original red and black paint decoration was most probably perched in an old Midwestern pharmacy. The lead weightsthat help the tambour door work properly are signed "Raymond Lead Co. Chicago Ill." and point to the petitie cupboard's Midwestern origins. In 1880, the Raymond Lead Company opened its doors in the windy city a scant eight years after the great Chicago fire, and the dark red and black paint scheme is consistent with furniture made in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania during that time frame. The cabinet also utilizes both square and round nail construction, which also points to its fourth quarter 19th century origin. A mortar and pestle, the traditional pharmacy trade sign morif, adorns the cabinet's crown and is flanked by a pair of cut out four leaf clovers, a symbol of good luck for whoever might purchase the pharmacy's tinctures. This lovely paint decorated cupboard would make a perfect spice cabinet and would be at home in any fine collection of early American advertising, trade signs, or country store merchandise.

For Sale: $2950

Antique American Patriotic Folk Art Pen and Ink Drawing
of George Washington on Horseback  »

Circa 1850s: This charming folk art pen and ink drawing of General George Washington on horseback is surely modeled after the 1850 Currier and Ives print of the father of our country. Although the artist's attention to detail is commendable, it is through the naive yet pleasant depiction of our first President's face that the viewer can tell this is the work of a skilled but untrained artist. Note the two guache highlights, one on the boot and the other on Washington's eye, This is a fabulous and whimsical example of 19th century patriotic American folk art in which General Washington, atop his trusted steed, forever tips his hat to those who look his way.

For Sale: $650

Antique American Chestunut Gathering Basket »

Circa 1880-1900: This extremely rare chestnut gathering basket is the most interesting unusual example of early American basketry we have yet to offer to the buying public. With bentwood handle, footed bottom, round construction, and topside opening, this basket was meant to use in the woods and could hold a fine haul of chestnuts. The gatherer could tuck the basket under his arm like a football and drop the chestnuts into the opening with his other hand as he pulled the nuts from the branches. When walking, the person would hold the basket by the handle. He could also make use of the basket's footed bottom and set the basket on the ground or on a table without spilling his harvested chestnuts. The construction of this unusual primitve basket is absolutely ingenius.

For Sale: $1950

Freehand Decorated Beaver County, PA Semi-Ovoid
Salt Glaze Stoneware Crock  »

Circa 1850s: Wide swaths of freehand cobalt blue floral decoration populate the pleasing lines of this semi-ovoid salt glazed western Pennsylvania Beaver County two gallon storage jar. Beaver County stoneware is known for its bold and primitive decor against the region's dark clay, and this wonderful antique crock bears the classic attributes of its county's pre Civil War pottery. Decorated on front and back, this primitively elegant two gallon jar will hold its own among any fine collection of early American country wares.

For Sale: $950

Richard Remmey Lidded 4 Gallon Blue Decorated
Stoneware Crock  »

Circa 1870-1880: Lidded crocks are hard to come by, and this stunning and large four gallon lidded storage jar sporting vibrant cobalt freehand decoration around its entire circumference is classic Remmey. At just over a foot by a foot, this formiddable piece of Antique Pennsylvania stoneware is the two gallon cake crock's big brother and would look simply spectacular next to its half-sized sibling. This is a fine and unusual example of primitive crockery thrown by Richard Remmey, one of America's best and most celebrated19th century potters.

For Sale: $1495

Rare Civil War Era Stoneware Crock with
Unusual Manganese Floral Decoration »

Dated 1863: Note the stamped or more formally done "5" gallon mark overwritten by a large 4. An inscribed "4" was also added to the back of the crock so no mistake would be made on its size. Highly unusual manganese floral decoration and rare Civil War date make this an exceptional piece of antique American stoneware. This unusual jar measures 12" Tall, 7" Wide at the top, and 6 1/2" at the bottom.

For Sale: $1100

Early Ohio Two Gallon Ovoid Salt Glazed Storage Jar  »

Circa 1830s: This lovely cobalt decorated ovoid storage crock is the country decorator's dream. The rustic mottled gray of the glaze, the primitive cobalt tulip, the stone pops and pock marks of a 180 year history, and its early ovoid form combine to make this ruggedly handsome storage jar a perfect fit on painted crock bench or in an old open cupboard.

For Sale: $695

Kokomo, Indiana 1854 Sarah Jenkins Woolwork American Sampler »

Circa 1854: Signed “Sarah Jenkins, her work aged 11 done in the year of our Lord 1854.” Adornment on this sampler includes a young girl holding a puppy in her lap, a man standing in front of a house, three birds, two butterflies, a buck deer, flowers, a vine border, rows of alphabets, numbers, family initials, and the inscription “Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth.”

For Sale: $895

Punch and Judy Mechanical Bank »

Circa 1884: This bank represents a typical Punch and Judy theatre, scenery, curtain and all. Judy receives the coin in a plate in her hand, a lever is pressed and Punch rushes forward brandishing a club, when Judy turns quickly and deposits the coin in the bank. Name "Punch and Judy Bank" above the stage opening. Two varieties, one has smaller letters in the name than the other. Buffalo, N.Y. July 15, 1884.

For Sale: $2250

Antique American 4 Color Paint Decorated Game Board »

Circa 1880: Here is a wonderful four-color checkerboard in an unusual and pleasing color scheme: brown, hunter green, mustard, and black. This Connecticut gameboard was obviously made by a professional, perhaps a carriage painter as evidenced by the thin green border and well-painted squares, and is in untouched original condition with the good, honest wear advanced collectors like to see. This lovely antique checkerboard is an excellent example of 19th century American folk art and will compliment any collection of early game boards, antique country primitves, or high quality americana.

For Sale: $1250

Arcade Cast Iron Fageol Bus »

Circa 1925-1931: Brilliant blue paint and great form on this early antique cast iron Arcade large 12" Fageol Bus

For Sale: $595

Ovoid One Gallon Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration
Possibly Attributed to D.P. Shenfelder, Reading, PA  »

Circa 1830-1850: Although unsigned, this handsome 10 1/2" tall ovoid blue decorated antique stoneware jug features the tilted floral decoration present on many forms of pottery from Daniel Shenfelder's shop in Reading, Pennsylvania.

For Sale: $495

Early American Primitive Trencher
in Original Slate Green Paint »

Circa 1750-1850: Antique Country Primitives enthusiasts who crave great form and orginal painted surface will love this superb early American poplar dough trencher. At 28" wide, 13"deep, and 4" high, this handsome Pennsylvania or New England trencher will make a bold statement as a centerpiece on an old harvest or sawbuck table and is especially beautiful when filled with stone fruit -- or even the real thing! This is early American painted woodenware at its finest.

For Sale: $1295

Redware Pitcher »

Circa 1850-1875: Exquisite form and surface on this early American redware pitcher.

For Sale: $495

"Going to School" Pen and Ink Drawing »

Signed O.W. Clark 1911 on back: A charming red cloaked girl ties her boots and says, "Wait for me." Her lunch pail at her feet and a little petticoat showing. Sweet, naive watercolor, ink and graphite.

For Sale: $295

Park Theatre, New York | Historical Staffordshire »

Circa 1825-1832: Dark blue Historical Staffordshire ten inch dinner plate with acorn border from Stevenson and Williams.

For Sale: $550

19th Century Oil and Canvas Still Life Painting »

Circa 1890-1900: Signed A.S. Burnham. Masterful peaches and invocative light make this charming still life appetizing to the eye.

For Sale: $595

Rare Berlinware Early American
Paint Decorated Document Box »

Circa 1810: Paint decorated tinware box with rare blue ground from Berlin Conneticut, attributed to the group IV makers in Berlin, CT.

For Sale: $2795

Althof Bergmann Early American Tin
Articulated Horse and Rider Bell Toy »

Circa 1870: Early American tin horse and rider pull toys don't get any better than this handsome 14" x 12" Althof Bergmann jumbo articulated bell toy with early heart-shaped wheels that approximate a horse's gait and facilitate the ringing of the bell when the toy is in motion. Condition is excellent on this rare beauty, with only a couple spots of solder on the tips of the feet and one leg possibly soldered from the inside. The paint is original, and for a 150-year-old tin toy that was never primed, one should consider the paint as truly excellent. The large size of this wonderful antique tin toy will make it the centerpiece of any advanced toy collection. Moreover, this toy was once owned by the late famed toy and folk art collector and author Bernard Barenholtz (American Antique Toys, 1830-1900) and has come to us through storied Americana dealers Steven Score, Marilyn Simmons, and Tom Rawson. If you are looking for an outstanding early American tin toy with first class provenance, then this fantastic Althof Bergman Jumbo horse and rider pull toy should fit the bill.

For Sale: $2,750

New England Mustard and Black Double Sided
Antique Folk Art Gameboard for Sale »

Circa 1900: This large 27" x 19" New England gambler's game board features a checkerboard with hearts, clubs, diamonds, and spades on one side and a Parcheesi board with unusual mustard and black hourglass squares and a single club at either end of the board. Both sides are equaling pleasing, making this board a fabulous example of early American painted folk art that is certain to make a bold statement in any advanced collection of antique Americana. Provenance: Ex. Tim Chambers.

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New Geneva PA Highly Decorated 7 Inch Tanware Pitcher »

Circa 1880-1900: Tanware was manufactured in New Geneva, Pennsylvania from approximately 1880 until just after the turn of the 20th century and was sold mainly to tourists as souvenirs. Thus, great care was taken in making beautiful and elaborate hand-painted decoration on these pieces, and this is why Pennsylvania tanware ranks as some of the most highly prized and collectible antique American stoneware.

For Sale: $1,495

American Outsider Art, Folk Art Painting on Board »

Circa 1965: This wonderful 16" x 20" outsider folk art portrait housed in its orginal 23" x 27" pine frame depicts a young African American girl in a pink dress with pink ribbons in her hair and a gold cross around her neck. Found in a farmhouse in Southwestern Indiana between Terre haute and Vincennes, this painting was created in 1965 when the civil rights movement was heating up in the cities across America. Note that this painting is not a depiction of stereotypical black Americana but is that of a young Christian black child with a surprised, yet sad and almost frightened expression on her innocent face, making this work reminiscent of the black church bombings happening in the 1960s American South. This finely done oil on board also hearkens both the complexity of Cezanne's island portraits and the violent naivete of Jean Dubuffet's brute art.

For Sale: $1250

End of the Day Cabin Bank »

Circa 1885: This end of the day Cabin mechanical bank contains the partial fingerprint of its original decorator. This literal human touch adds a fine folky feel to this desirable piece of early black Americana.

For Sale: $850

Early American Antique Country Primitive
Slate Blue Apple Tray »

Circa 1850-1880: Spectaular Size, Square Nail Construction, Best Original Blue Paint: Measuring 29" wide, 18" deep, and 6" tall and contructed from half inch thick white pine boards. Wonderful orginal blue painted surface, canted sides, a beautiful and unususal single board overhanging bottom, square nail construction, and nice large size.

For Sale: $1295

Ohio Folk Art Sewer Tile Growling Recumbant Lion  »

Circa 1900-1925: Measuring just under 10" wide, this whimsical Ohio sewer tile recumbant lion sports crossed front paws, open mouth, and unusually positioned tail.

For Sale: $595

Early 19th Century Wallpaper Box »

Circa 1825: Large wallpaper box with floral paper

For Sale: $850

J. & W. Ridgway "Beauties of America" Series »

Circa 1820s-1830s: Dark blue historical Staffordshire transferware with American scenes are the most collected and desirable of the English transferware made for the American market, and smaller plates, such as this lovely 8 1/4" plate depicting the Philadelphia library are more difficult to find than their larger counterparts. This example from the Beauties of America series features Ridgway's floral border and is in excellent condition

For Sale: $495

James River Virginia Ovoid Blue Decorated Salt Glaze
Stoneware Storage Jar »

Circa 1830-1850: This wonderfully primitive 10" James River Virginia ovoid jug sports a circle of coblat that is often referred to as moon decoration. The line on this piece are outstanding, and the cobaly decoration is both unusual and attractive. This is a very nice jar!

For Sale: $495

Early One Gallon Blue Decorated Stoneware Storage Jar
Possibly Attributed to John Swann, Alexandria, Virginia »

Circa 1820-1830: Standing ten inches in height, this early and interesting one gallon stoneware storage jar sports a simple but unusual dotted cobalt decoration around its shoulder. Although unsigned, the decoration, glaze color, and form of this jar resemble the work of Alexandria, Virginia's master potterJohn Swann. Swann is known to have begun decoratiing his pottery in order to compete with the potters in Baltimore, who already specialized in blue decorated wares.

For Sale: $695

Important Frank Haws Western Stoneware Old Sleepy Eye
Blue & White Folk Art Lunch Hour Pitcher Signed FH 1910 »

Circa 1910: Here is the finest Western Stoneware lunch hour piece we have ever seen. Frank Haws, one of the most prolific, highly skilled, and important of Western's potters, crafted this exuberantly cobalt decorated Old Sleepy Pitcher in 1910. Lunch hour pitchers from Western Stoneware are highly prized, and pieces signed by known potters are extremely rare and desirable. This stunning one of a kind Illinois folk art stoneware pitcher is a fabulopus example of American folk art and could be the centerpiece in any advanced collection of Illinois stoneware or blue and white potttery.

For Sale: $2250

Amish Paint Decorated Tabletop Lidded Dovetailed Dough Box
in Untouched Original Surface »

Signed Sarah Miller Nappanee IN

Circa 1870-1880: This spectacular Indiana Amish tabletop dough box retains its untouched original grain painted and mustard stenciled surface and is signed "Sarah Miller Nappannee IN." This rare dough box is part of a small group of known signed Miller furniture from the Old Order Amish community of Nappanee, Indiana.

For Sale: $1250

Early American Walnut Childs Chest of Drawers »

Circa 1830-1850: 19th Century charming walnut antique childs chest of drawers with wonderful turnings. 31" H x 24 3/4" W x 12 1/4" D

For Sale: $2,750

Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank »

Circa 1885: This lovely Speaking Dog mechanical bank has great paint, in good working order, and is without repair.

For Sale: $1,895

Blue Decorated Two Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt
Floral Spray and Unusual Canted Sides  »

Circa 1870-1880: Here is a good, clean antique two gallon country primitive stoneware crock with floral decoration and canted sides that is probably of Pennsylvania or Ohio origin. This very reasonably priced piece of 19th century American stoneware will fit nicely in a collection because of its unusual shape.

For Sale: $325

Three Stripe One Gallon Cobalt Decorated PA Storage Jar  »

Circa 1870s: This primitive 10" antique Southwestern PA storage jar features three boldy contrasting stripes and a hand-turned semi-ovoid form. It looks fabulous displayed with other stripers and 19th century American country antiques.

For Sale: $350

Antique Mochaware Earthworm Pearlware Bowl »

Circa 1840-1860: Brilliant blue ground is stunning with rich black striping. This mochaware footed bowl features gorgeous slip decoration, and its whopping 11 inch diameter makes it a very rare find. This bowl is incredilbly eye catching and could serve as the centerpiece in any collection of early decorated slipware.

For Sale: $1,495

Early Pepper Pot with Unusual Blue Tulip Decoration »

Circa 1820-1850: This wonderful early 4 7/8" tall earthenware pepper pot features lovely tulip decoration and is in excellent condition with one small chip near the top. Almost certainly made in England for the American market, this neat pepper pot will fit in with any fine collection of mochaware, early ceramics, or antique country primitives. Pepper pots were heavily used and are highly desirable when they are found in this condition.

For Sale: $225

Antique Hubley Cast Iron Fire Truck »

Circa 1930: 14" Long, Original Red Paint. Hubley cast iron fire truck in original red paint, circa 1930. Hubley was the largest and longest producer of cast iron toys and it is here, in the fired departments ladder truck that Hubley celebrates the growing efforts of the early 20th century volunteer fireman. Three drivers, cast in great detail.

For Sale: $1,195

Early 19th Century Georgian Silk Embroidered Picture »

Circa 1810-1830: Silk and Watercolor on Silk with Exceptional Stitching: This captivating silk embroidered picture depicts a seated woman flanked by a donkey and a lion and measures 12 iches by 10 inches, not including the frame.

For Sale: $1495

Wilkins Cast Iron Horse Drawn Broadway Trolley Car »

Circa 1890-1894 | Wilkins Cast Iron Horse Drawn Broadway Lines Trolley Car with white horse.

For Sale: $1,895

Winter View, Pittsfield, Mass | Historical Staffordshire »

Circa 1826-1834 | James & Ralph Clews. Jeffrey B. Snyder, in Historical Stafforshire: American Patriots and Views, notes that "the central building is the First Congregational Church (1793-1853), the right hand structure was the Town Hall, the far left structure was the Berkshire Hotel (1826-1866). The prominent elm was well known for its size and beauty; the fence erected to protect it was built in 1820. Despite the towns-folk's best efforts, the tree was struck by lightning and torn down in 1861." The plate's highly decorative border of flowers and medallions frames this starkly beautiful American scene.

For Sale: $650

Antique Stumpwork / Plushwork Pillowcase »

Attributed to the Amish: Wonderful raised six pointed stars and delicate red cotton trim (please note the delicate red border does have some small holes) decorate this early folk-art textile from Pennsylvania attributed to the Amish. The bright rainbow yarn in this example plays well against the somber wool squares.

For Sale: $145

5 Gallon Ohio Blue Decorated Antique Ovoid Stoneware Jug »

Circa 1830-1850: Measuring 15 1/2" tall and 10 1/2" wide, this rugged 5 gallon Ohio ovoid jug with floral decoration and a neat decorated handle is a sight to behold. The charming floral decoration approximates the wisteria and counterpoints the masculine beauty of this formidable hunk of early American stoneware.

For Sale: $495

Miniature Three Drawer American Empire Chest »

Circa 1850: Great original porcelain knobs and simple tappered legs set apart this hand made American miniture chest.

15" H x 15 3/4" W x 8 1/2" D

For Sale: $895

18th Century Flame Stitch Wallet »

Circa 1780-1800: Vibrant salmon and green colors with bold graphic pattern. Both men and women carried pocketbooks during the last half of the 18th century. These accessories held currency, jewelry, papers, and other valuables.

For Sale: $895

New Creedmoor Mechanical Bank »

Circa 1877: New Creedmoor mechanical bank in original polychrome painted finish with William Tell figure shooting penny into tree stump, base with raised escutcheon reading New Creedmoor Bank with patent number, 2.8" x 10.15" x 6.75" high. A very interesting mechanical bank that was designed to fire a gunpowder cap while sending coin into tree truck.

For Sale: $1,250

Mixed Woods One Drawer Stand »

Circa 1820-1840: The highly figured and beautifully turned tiger maple legs give this early one drawer stand a truly eye-catching appeal.

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Southeastern Pennsylvania Miniature Blanket Chest »

Circa 1840-1860: At just over 13 1/2" high, 18 1/4" wide, and 11 1/2" deep, this gorgeous miniature blanket chest hails from southeastern Pennsylvania and features a dark reddish brown surface with a single yellow painted stripe around the box's bottom molding. The chest itself is made completely of tulip poplar and sports a dovetailed case and square nail construction on the bottom.

For Sale: $1,495

20" Bing Teddy Bear »

Circa 1920: This rare Bing bear is in superb original condition. In their price guide Buying & Selling Teddy Bears published in 2000, teddy bear experts Terry and Doris Michaud place a value on this bear at $4,500.00. You can own this fantastic 20" Bing teddy bear for a fraction of that price!

For Sale: $2,250

Antique American Folk Art Michigan Schoolgirl Sampler»

Signed "Eliza H. Booth Mich. Aged 10 Years 1850": Michigan samplers are rare, and even advanced collectors can go a lifetime without holding one in their hands. This scarce antique Midwestern textile measures 18 1/2" wide and 8 1/2" tall and is housed in a 22" X 12" frame.

For Sale: $2250

1845 Mary Martin Sampler »

Dated 1845: I know that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. Mary Martin, Ardwick, Oct. 8, 1845

For Sale: $495

Highly Decorated Midwestern Pintail Decoy »

Circa 1910-1930: This striking pintail decoy found in Lafayette, Indiana, has fantastic paint, a gracefully carved head, and a very unusual tail construction.

For Sale: $495

1816 Ann Withington Massachusetts House Sampler »

Circa 1816: Ann Gill Withington was born January 11, 1805 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, to Mather and Sarah Withington. Miss Withington's paternal grandfather Ebenezer Withington (1729 - 1800) was involved in the Boston Tea Party.

For Sale: $3,750

Antique American Grain Painted Miniature Blanket Chest »

Circa 1870: Miniature blanket chests are highly desirable, and good honest ones are getting very difficult to find. Found in Centre County Pennsylvania, this handsome original grain painted miniature blanket chest measures a very practical and usable 15 1/2" tall, 20" wide, and 12 1/2" deep.

For Sale: $1,250

Pair Antique Illinois River Bluebill Decoys »

Circa 1920-1940: This handsome pair of second quarter 20th century Illinois River bluebill working decoys measure 12" long, 6 1/2" high, and 5" wide and feature wonderfully carved wings and unusual painted wood eyes set with tiny finishing nails. These old working decoys are in good condition with a few minor losses and cracks, but they are structurally sound and absolutely gorgeous in their old, if not orginial, paint. The carver of this fine pair of bluebills is unknown to us, but it is obvious that he took great care in both carving and decorating his birds. Note, too, that there a is an old museum or collection number on the bottom of each bird. The previous owner was obviously very proud of these ducks. This is an excellent pair of antique Illinois River decoys at a very affordable price.

For Sale: $650

Loogootee Pottery Frog Mug »

Circa 1880s: Before relocating to Loogootee, Indiana, and beginning work there as a potter in 1878, John H. Folks had spent time working for master Midwestern potters Wallace and Cornwall Kirkpatrick in Anna, Illinois. The Kirkpatrick brothers were known for their whimsical stoneware masterpieces which included railroad pig flasks, grotesque snake jugs, figural door stops, dollheads, shoo fly jugs, frog mugs, and a host of other imaginative political and satirical whimsies.

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Frog on Round Base Antique Mechanical Bank »

Circa 1884: This bank represents a typical Punch and Judy theatre, scenery, curtain and all. Judy receives the coin in a plate in her hand, a lever is pressed and Punch rushes forward brandishing a club, when Judy turns quickly and deposits the coin in the bank. Name "Punch and Judy Bank" above the stage opening. Two varieties, one has smaller letters in the name than the other. Buffalo, N.Y. July 15, 1884.

For Sale: $1495

William Tell Antique Cast Iron Mechanical Bank »

Circa 1896: The Bank features the figure of William Tell pointing his rifle at an apple on the head of his young son who stands in front of a castle tower. The William Tell Bank was patented in 1896 by Russell Frisbie and manufactured by J & E. Stevens for a several years. It remains one of the most popular mechanical banks ever produced. This example has good original paint with no touch-ups, breaks, or repairs and comes to you in completely original condition.

For Sale: $1,195

Best Pair of Antique American Folk Art Memory Jugs »

Circa 1900, Outstanding Decoration: Standing 13" in height, this pair of highly decorated folk art memory jugsis an impressive sight to behold. Each jug is filled with a myriad of delightful turn of the last century trinkets, including dolls, tokens, silverware, small ears of corn, and much much more! To top it off, these whimsical jugs were set upon nine inch tin plates so that the maker (or makers as the case may be) could have even more room for decoration.

For Sale: $950

Early American Tiger Maple One Drawer Stand »

Circa 1820-1840: This antique one drawer stand is made of solid tiger maple with pine secondary wood. It features a single board top, nicely turned legs, and a dovetailed drawer with a hand chamfered bottom. The table measures 28" in height, and the overhanging top measures 19" wide by 18 3/4" deep. The table has an old mellow refinish with a replaced drawer knob, and the top has an old age crack that was long ago glued when the top was reset. The stand came out of an old Indiana collection and is probably of Indiana or Ohio origin. This is a handsome, sturdy, and servicable early tiger maple work table that will look great in any room and comes at a very affordable price.

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18th Century Needlework Adam and Eve Sampler »

Circa 1781: Striking motifs, black snake, naked adam and eve, rabbit border, hearts, birds, flowers and more, along with excellent condition and early date make this a stand out antique sampler.

For Sale: $1,895

Cetacolor Advertising Linen Banner»

Circa 1910: Superb graphics printed by the famous Acme Sign Printing Company in Dayton Ohio. Nice size at 30" x 24" with vibrant color, and in excellent condition.

For Sale: $395

Antique Arcade Fageol Safety Coach Cast Iron Vehicle »

Freeport, Illinois, Circa 1925-1931
Rarely found in orange, this large 12" Arcade Fageol Safety Coach retains an incredible original panted surface and is fantastic condition. Here is an outstanding find for a collector who wants a classic American cast iron toy in a very hard to find color!

For Sale: $795

Fun-to-Wash Americana Advertising »

Circa 1915-1945: Black, red and yellow graphics are bold and fun on this early piece of black Americana advertising. Fun-to-Wash Washing Powder Manufactured Only by The Hygienic Laboratories Inc., Buffalo, N.Y. Nice condition and great colorful appeal.

For Sale: $85

Yellow Slip Decorated Redware Bowl »

Circa 1850-1880: Excelent condition on this early american antique redware, slip decorated bowl. Six freehand painted yellow slip lines.

For Sale: $495

H.G. Traver Illinois River Decoy »

Circa 1930s: Decatur, Illinois, carver H, G. Traver's decoys are difficult to find, and this bluebill is a fine example of his work.

For Sale: $295

Unique Matching Pair of Carved Mallard Decoys »

Circa 1930s: This pair of diminutive folk art mallard decoys was found in Lawrence, Kansas. Wonderful original surface with lots of color and nice small size make this pair of decoys quite charming.

For Sale: $295

Pedro Cut Plug Tobacco Tin »

Circa 1890-1903: This excellent condition early Pedro Cut Plug Smoking Tobacco tin was manufactured by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. The American Tobacco Co. Successor and sports fabulous graphics: an ace high flush, two one-eyed jacks, a corncob pipe, and a Native American peace pipe.

SOLD

Early American Tin Pull Toy: Elephant and Rider Pulling Cart»

Circa 1890-1910: Early American tin toys are difficult to find in any condition; so this lovely and unusual late 19th to early 20th century elephant drawn cart measuring just over six inches in length is sure to please even the most fastidious and avid collector.

For Sale: $245

Early American Antique Stoneware Blue Decorated Storage Jar »

Circa 1860-1880: The striking cobalt freehand decoration on this 9 inch Pennsylvania or Maryland half gallon stoneware storage jar has great contrast and stretches completely around the jar. There are no chips or cracks and only one stone ping on this eye-pleasing antique storage jar, which will fit well in a setting of primitive antiques or early Americana.

For Sale: $375

Plow Boy Tobacco Can with Paper Label »

Circa 1910-1925: Excellent condition on this early Plow Boy Tobacco Can from St. Louis, MO. Paper label in perfect condition - excellent early american advertising tobacco can.

For Sale: $225

Early Humped Back Teddy Bear »

Circa 1910-1925: Long arms, long snout, long mohair and humped back bring great character to this old bear. Measures 12" tall.

For Sale: $795

Single Finger Jointed Old Surface Miniature Pantry Box »

Circa 1880-1910: 2 3/4" x 1 1/2"h, remnants of old grean paint and wear. Nice old nails with patina.

For Sale: $175

19th Century Wallpaper Box »

Circa 1870s: Great Color on this early wallpaper box. Wonderful greens, mustards, golds and browns wrap around this delightful lidded wallpaper box.

For Sale: $495

Redware Yellow Slip Decorated Trencher »

Circa 1810-1820 | Coggled edges and yellow slip decoration and great wear on this lovely early redware trencher.18" x 12"

For Sale: $1,995

Black Beauty | Milton Bradley Antique Game »

Circa 1910: Striking early chromolithograph of great black full figure horse. Early game from Milton Bradley. Wonderful inside graphics as well.

For Sale: $95

Antique Beaded Reticule with Folk Art Scene »

Circa 1850-1875: 19th century small beaded purse with folk art scene, large graphic florals and charming decorative top border.

For Sale: $325

Early 19th Century Beaded and Woven Bag »

Circa 1830-1850: Wonderful signed reticule, Mary Smith. Bottom adorned with tree motif, and bold stripes of black, greens, browns and creams make this little early antique purse charming.

For Sale: $325

Red, White and Blue Americana Patriotic Hooked Rug »

Circa 1920-1940: Wonderful color on this art deco era, clam shell, red white and blue antique americana hooked rug.

For Sale: $350

The Game of Nosey »

Circa 1880-1895: This early McLoughlin Brothers game was designed by the infamous Man on the Moon Game artist. Its beautiful lithography is shocking to the eye.

For Sale: $350

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Rare Sign Language Alphabet Plate »

Circa 1880-1890: Sign language ABC plates are notoriously scarce. This flawless example depicts five wooden dolls surrounded by the sign language alphabet.

For Sale: $350

Girl with Goose Folk Art Hooked Rug »

Circa 1920-1940: 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

Signed Illinois River Folk Art Bluebill Duck Decoy»

Circa 1920-1940: It's hard to find Illinois River decoys that are this primitive. This beautifully naive tackeye epitomizes the working decoy -- made to get the job done and not to impress the neighbors. This hand carved antique duck decoy is a real charmer and is sure to add color to any collection of American folk art, decoys, or primitives.

For Sale: $395

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Oval Sewing Carrier »

Circa 1900-1920: Oval sewing carrier, pink silk lined interior, four fingers, swing handle, tomato pincushion, 6 1/2" h to top of handle, 8 3/8", stamped "Sabbathday Lake, Shakers, Maine".

For Sale: $450

19th Century Folk Art Ball in Cage Chalices »

Circa 1880-1890: These three 19th century folk art carvings are each made from a single piece of wood and retain an absolutely untouched original surface.

For Sale: $495

Small Shaker Picket Fence Apple Basket »

Circa 1900-1920: 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

Redware Slip Decorated Plate »

Circa 1850 | S.E. Pennsylvania

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

For Sale: $495

Yellow Slip Decorated Redware Bowl »

Circa 1850-1875: Great color on this early yellow slip decorated antique redware bowl.

For Sale: $495

Cat's Paw Decorated Kentucky Stoneware Pitcher »

Circa 1890-1910: Fine Kentucky Stoneware. This one gallon cat's paw decorated Kentucky pitcher features great folky decoration and beautiful lines.

For Sale: $495

7" Decorated Pennsylvania Tanware Pitcher »

Circa 1880-1900: Unusual Red Clay, Beautiful Form. This handsome half gallon New Geneva, Pennsylvania tanware pitcher displays Lincoln drape decoration.

For Sale: $495

Chiromagica or the Hand of Fate: 1901, McLoughlin Bros. NY »

Circa 1903: McLoughlin Brothers second version of the popular question and answer game with moving pointing finger under glass. Striking wizard and eagle atop a globe by the premier chromolithographers at McLoughlin Bros.

For Sale: $495

Marx Tidy Tim Tin Litho Wind Up »

Circa 1933: Keep Your City Spic and Span Says Tidy Tim the Clean Up Man. Antique American tin wind-up toy.

For Sale: $495

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1938 Red, White and Blue Folk Art Hooked Rug »

Signed and Dated: EF '38, one of three by the same maker

Circa 1938: Strong and bold graphic content, great clor and whimsical theme, signed by EF '38, one of a trio of folk art hooked rugs by the same artist. Vibrant colors and superb graphic appeal.

For Sale: $550

Folky, Whimsical Vintage Hooked Rug »

Signed: EF, one of three by the same maker

Circa 1930s: Charming and vibrant, signed EF , one of a trio of folk art hooked rugs by the same artist.

For Sale: $450

Nice Sized Large Antique Teddy Bear »

Circa 1910-1920: Glass eyes, felt pads, fully jointed 24"

For Sale: $595

Mickey Mouse Tin Wind Up »

Circa 1950s: Excellent condition on this early Linemar wind up vintage Mickey Mouse toy in great working condition

For Sale: $595

Large Shaker Picket Fence Basket »

Circa 1900-1920: 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

Thomas Haig Cobalt Decorated Stoneware Pitcher »

Circa 1880: Philadelphia potter Thomas Haig's main competetion was Richard C. Remmey. This two gallon pitcher is a fine example of Haig's work.Great Shiny Glaze, Factory Mint Condition.

For Sale: $695

Early Ovoid Redware Storage Jar »

Circa 1870-1880: Possibly Attributed to Galena, Illinois. This superb redware storage jar was found in northern Inidiana and shares all the attributes of pottery made in Galena, Illinois.

For Sale: $695

Folk Art Antique American Country Primitive Painted Sled »

Circa 1880-1900: 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

Folk Art Fighting Cocks Hooked Rug »

Circa 1936: The rooster is one of the iconic images in American folk art, and this rare 32" x 23" fighting cocks hooked rug has all the bells and whistles that the advanced collector expects in a piece of this quality.

For Sale: $750

Early Staffordshire Mochaware Bowl with Earthworm Decoration »

Circa 1840-1860: Pearlware Bowl with Tri-Color Decoration. This lovely mochaware bowl features blue and white earthworm decoration on a blue-green ground and is bordered on top and bottom with dark brown-black stripes.

For Sale: $750

Signed S. Kilburn Painted Windsor Chair »

Circa 1840-1850: Stephen Kilburn was born in Massachusetts in the early 1800s where he learned the trade of chair joiner. This signed Kilburn side chair retains its original green, gold, and mustard paint decoration. This rare Ohio windsor remains in sturdy, usable condition and will make an excellent addition to any collection of painted furniture.

For Sale: $800

Keil Keys | New York | Trade Sign »

Circa 1920-1930: Fabulous double sided litho printed sign. Excellent condtion and great graphics on this rare die cut trade sign

For Sale: $895

Folk Art Horse Hooked Rug »

Circa 1890-1910: This fabulously folky and naive hooked rug depicts one full-bodied horse and one horse's head. The rug measures 25" by 17 1/2" including its unusual hand woven burlap fringe.

For Sale: $895

One Quart Pennsylvania Stoneware Canner
with Three Stripes in Cobalt Decoration  »

Circa 1880: Desirable Small Size: Here is a handsome 6 1/2" one quart canning jar with desirable three stripe decoration. These small stripers are getting harder and harder to find, and this lovely piece of antique American stoneware will fir perfectly into a country primitive setting.

For Sale: $325

Antique Game: Chiromagica 1879, McLoughlin Bros. NY »

Circa 1879: 19th Century American game from the McLoughlin Brothers, features a fabulous wizard with wand surrounded by novelties. The lithography is fantastic and the condition is extremely good. The game is complete, working, and a joy to play.

For Sale: $995

Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd Private Car »

Circa 1939: Marx Tin Litho Wind-Up

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The New Game of Blow Football »

Circa 1900-1920: The New Game of Blow Football is a fabulous example of an early 20th century antique British game featuring English football, or soccer, as we call it across the pond.

For Sale: $125

Antique American Game: My Mother Sent Me to the Grocery Store »

Circa 1920: This nice early American antique game from Parker Brothers features a charming image of a toddler galloping home from the grocery story on his imaginary steed, a tiny whip in one hand and a basket of apples on the opposite arm.

For Sale: $75

Four Stripe Cobalt Decorated Antique American
Pennsylvania, Salt Glazed Storage Jar  »

Circa 1880: This excellent 8" antique Southwestern PA storage crock sports four bold and highly contrasted stripes and a thick, shiny salt glaze. Condition and form are excellent on this handsome piece of 19th century American stoneware.

For Sale: $275

One Quart Pennsylvania Stoneware Canner
with Three Stripes in Cobalt Decoration  »

Circa 1880: This fine 8 1/4" antique American Southwestern Pennsylvania wax sealer with its great gray salt glaze and boldly done stripes is in superb condition and will fit right in with any collection of stoneware or primitive country antiques.

For Sale: $250