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Welcome to Z & K Antiques.
Our mission is to present for sale the finest early American antiques and Americana we can locate. Here, you will find original paint decorated country primitives, mechanical banks and other early toys, antique advertising, antique cobalt decorated stoneware, folk art, unusual patriotic pieces of Americana, and much more. Please peruse our offerings and don't hesitiate to contact us with further questions. We stand behind everything we sell and guarantee complete customer satisfaction. |
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Early American Stoneware
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Antique American Paint Decorated Apothecary Cabinet »Circa 1880s: This highly unusual 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. For Sale: $2950 |
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Important Patriotic Civil War Era Pennsylvania Folk Art Scherenschnitte »Circa 1861-1863: This 17" x 20" patriotic papercut housed in a 21.5" by 24.5" period style frame is an example of one of the most iconic scherenschnittes ever created. In fact, a smaller version of this piece (two sizes are known) entitled "American Fantasy" is illustrated on page 98 of Lipmann and Winchester's seminal 1974 volume, The Flowering of American Folk Art (1776-1876). For Sale: $5800 |
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Red, White, and Blue Centennial Parcheesi Board in Original Paint »Circa 1876: 19th century patriotic American antiques are difficult to find because of their popularity amongst collectors, and this red, white, and blue original paint decorated Parcheesi board with a labeled home square will not disappoint. The surface is untouched with wonderful use history. For Sale: $2,450 |
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Seymour Brothers 2 Gallon Crock with Blue Decorated Star of David »Circa 1866-1871: In 1866 shortly after the close of the Civil War, brothers Orson Hart Seymour and Henry Phelps Seymour partnered a shortlived Hartford, Connecticut, pottery business that lasted until Henry's death in 1871. Subsequently, salt glazed stoneware marked with the "Seymour Brothers Hartford" stamp is fairly uncommon, and this undamaged two gallon handled stoneware jar with its unusual Star of David decoration is a real treat. For Sale: $750 |
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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 repairs and all original paint. This is a very fine bank in exellent condition. For Sale: $2650 |
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Hamilton and Jones 2 Gallon Storage Jar with Center Star Motif »Circa 1870s: Here is a classic two gallon Greensboro PA Hamilton and Jones 11.5" tall storage jar with exuberantly decorated stencil decoration that includes a circular maker's mark surrounding a central patriotic star. For Sale: $625 |
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Rare Antique Castillon V.O. Cognac Porcelain Sign »Circa Late 1940s: Porcelain signs advertising liquor are scarce indeed, and this beefy 30" x 17" Castillion V.O. Cognac sign in patriotic red, white, and blue is exceptionally difficult to find. It's interesting to note that the sign is made for a French export product but is outlined in the patriotic colors of the United States, showing France's love for the American people in the aftermath of WWII and the liberation of their land from Germany. For Sale: $1150 |
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Civil War Canteen w/ Patriotic Flags and Folk Art Paint Decoration »Circa 1876: This Civil War canteen belonged to Charles H. Davis, who served in Company G. of the 12th Massachusetts Volunteers. Obviously, Mr. Davis had his battle canteen painted for GAR reunion encampments, and we believe that this canteen was made for the centennial encampment because of the red, white, and blue American flag and shield and the additions of the words "Union" and "In God We Trust." This five color painted canteen would have made quite an impression on its viewers and would have showcased Mr. Davis's love of God and country, values which have become woven into the American fabric. For Sale: $7,250 |
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Antique American Diminutive Eagle Weathervane »Circa Late 19th Century: We love the honest weathered surface on this diminutive eagle weathervane that measures only 14.25" high including museum stand and has a petite 16" wingspan. Possibly Harris and Company, Boston Mass. For Sale: $3950 |
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Magic Bank Cast Iron Mechanical Bank »Circa 1876: The J. & E. Stevens Company of Cromwell, Connecticut manufactured Henry W. Prouty’s Magic Bank in a number of color variations, and this handsome red, white and blue version is a real stunner. This bank is interesting because it accepts coins in two ways: mechanically via the cashier on the reverse side of the bank’s entrance and manually through a coin slot on the bank’s roof. For Sale: $2250 |
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Antique Bail Handled Blue Tin Litho Peanut Butter Pail »Circa 1920s:Veteran Brand Peanut Butter, Packed for Brewster Gordon & Co. , Rochester, N.Y., reg u.s. pat off, contents 1 LB. Marked Canco on bottom. For Sale: $395 |
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Original 19th Century Cast Iron Hall's Liliput Mechanical Bank »Circa 1875: Manufactured just in time for the 1876 Centennial by The J. & E. Stevens Company in Cromwell, Connecticut and designed by John Hall, the Liliput mechanical bank measures a petite 4.5 inches tall and 3 inches wide and takes its name from Jonathan Swift's wildly popular Gulliver's Travels. This bank was offered in many paint schemes, but the patriotic red, white, and blue bank with the beige teller's window remains the most endearing and classic color combination of this small but enticing architectural mechanical bank. For Sale: $1450 |
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Patriotic Painting of Racing Schooner Ship Joseph Pulitzer »Circa 1896: Measuring a compact and desirable 11 1/2" x 14" in its original 14 3/8" x 16 5/8" frame and housed under good, old wavy glass, this superbly rendered folk art guache or heavy watercolor painting of the racing schooner Joseph Pulitzer retains its vibrant colors, is labeled with Mr. Pulitzer's name three times, and is pictured with its American flag waving in the Atalantic Ocean's summer breeze. For Sale: $1,850 |
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Original Hall's Excelsior Antique Cast Iron Mechanical Bank »Circa 1869: Designed by John Hall and manufactured by Cromwell, Connecticut's J. & E. Stevens Company, the Hall's Excelsior Bank is one of the earliest and most puplar of the great mechanical banks. As a testament to its popularity, the bank was made in at least 12 different hand-painted color schemes. For Sale: $550 |
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Black and White 19th Century Paint Decorated Parcheesi Board »Circa 1880s: Measuring a generous 19.5" square, this superb 19th century gameboard in original undisturbed black and white painted surface features extremely well rendered compass done pinstripe decoration that includes four arrows whose paths would connect at the center of the home square and twelve precisely placed eight-pointed stars on the playing field. The Parcheesi board's pinstriping is so fine and the subtle decoration is so expertly done and the compass work is so exact that only a practiced professional painter (most probably a carriage painter) could construct such a beautifully complex yet understated gameboard. For Sale: $850 |
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Original Arkansas Traveling Medicine Show Snake Oil Trade Sign »Circa 1920s: Step right up! Here is an eye catching piece of antique advertising that hearkens us back to the days when traveling medicine shows creaked through the small towns of the rural American countryside and the barkers, perched atop their wagons, peddled their cure-alls to the gathering crowds. Our research indicates that there was one Chular family and one Anwor family residing in Arkansas in the 1920s. For Sale: $950 |
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Paint Decorated Traveling Carnival Shooting Gallery Countertop Sign »Circa Mid 20th Century: Carnival shooting gallery signs are hard to find, and this 1950s six-color cutout painted wooden folk art countertop shooting gallery sign in original paint decoration is a real eye catcher that takes one back to childhood summer evenings at the local fair. This graphically pleasing sign measures 21" long, 10.5" tall, and 8" deep when its folding arm is extended. For Sale: $950 |
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Greensboro PA James Hamilton & Co. 5 Gallon Blue Decorated Storage Jar »Circa 1870s: This five gallon freehand and stencil decorated James Hamilton & Co. salt glazed storage jar features three bold freehand stripes and an unusual grape stencil. This fabulous piece of Greene County Pennsylvania stoneware measures 15" in height, has great contrast, and is decorated from top to bottom. The crock's large size, scarce decoration, and excellent visual appeal cobine to make it a very desirable piece of Southwestern Pennsyvania stoneware, and we're sure that the new owner will be pleased with this hansome storage jar turned on the wheel at one of the most renowned potteries on the storied Monongahela River. For Sale: $895 |
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Painted Wooden Hand Carved Folk Art New England Soldier Whirligig »Circa 1890-1910: This handsome and expertly carved blue-eyed soldier whirligig stands just under 9" tall with its propellers at 19" end to end and comes to you in its striking original four color paint decoration of red, blue, beige, and black. The soldier's hat has a delicately pinstriped red top rim with its little red medallion, and the artist even took the time to add the detail of a red stripe on the sentry's pantlegs. Note that this is one of two museum quality whirligigs we are offering by the same as yet unkown carver. Both of these whirligigs are so skillfully wrought that surely there must be others out there. Perhaps a folk art scholar will one day identify this superb folk artist's work and pull their name from the long annals of American history. For Sale: $2450 |
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Antique Tin Windup by Strauss: Jackee The Hornpipe Dancer »Circa 1920s: Ferdinand Strauss's representation of the dancing sailor, Jackee, from the roaring twenties, celebrates tin litho printing by giving us a large platform in the shape of a boat that is adorned throughout with seven dancing sailors and a six piece band. Red, white, blue, yellow and green, with bold 20s illustrative styles bring life to this great 9" tall patriotic Americana toy in excellent as found working condition with minor in use play losses to the lithography. For Sale: $795 |
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Antique Sage Green Painted Folk Art Whirligig of Carved Wooden Soldier »Circa 1880-1910: The incredible detail on this petite New England folk art soldier whirligig in unusual original sage green and black paint points to the masterful skill level of its anonymous carver. Notice, for instance, that the carver has hand cut six tiny tin washers and applied them with hand cut brads to serve as buttons on the soldier's coat. This is one of two whirligigs made by the same anonymous carver that we are offering on the open market. For Sale: $1950 |
Scarce J. & E. Stevens Co. Cat and Mouse Mechanical Bank »Circa 1891: Designed by James H. Bowen and manufactured by the storied J. & E. Stevens Company of Cromwell, Connecticut, the cat and mouse mechanical bank is difficult to find. This example of the cat balancing variation has an original base, retains over 80% of its completely original paint, and contains no chips, cracks, or repairs. The action of this bank is simple but surprising and works extremely well. One places the coin on the platform below the mouse's head and clicks the lever on the front of the bank. Quickly, the mouse strikes at the coin, and the cat appears with a mouse and ball between its legs. This handsome and appealing antique mechanical bank will be a welcome addition to any fine collection of banks, toys, or early American antiques. For Sale: $2850 |
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Antique Yellow Kid Drummer on Horse Drawn Wagon Pull Toy»Circa 1900: The toy features Yellow Kid dressed as a parade or circus clown in red and white face paint and a multi-colored gown (he was not always dressed in yellow as historic comic strips show) toting a bass drum, mallet, and cymbals atop a wooden platform pulled by a tin litho horse. As the toy moves, Yellow Kid strikes his drum and clashes his cymbals. Note, too, that this complex early American pull toy is constructed of wood, metal, compostion, and cloth with hand painted facial features, a painted platform, painted tin wheels, and a tin lithographed horse, making it a true mixed media wonder. For Sale: $1650 |
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Antique Tin Windup by Mark: Moon Mullins & Karo on a Handcar »Circa 1930s: The Louis Marx & Co. toy company has solidified itself as one of the foremost manufacturers of early American tin toys. This example of one of the great comic duos, showcases Moon Mullins and his sidekick Kayo (standing on a dangerous box of dynamite), pumping a handcar. Checkered hobo pants and bowler hats, a large of the period cigar and confident graphic illustrations on the box are just a few of the toy's attractive details. For Sale: $895 |
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1885 Paint Decorated Pennsylvania Machine Shop Wooden Trade Sign »Circa 1885:This superb 38" x 19" dated 1885 trade sign in orginal black and white paint decoration hails from Bradford, Pennsylvania, in McKean County, which borders the state of New York. It is here in Bradford, a north central Pennsylvania oil boomtown, in 1875 during the heat of the Pennsylvania Oil Rush that G. W. Ross established his Ross Machine and Repair Shops and ran these businesses until J. H. Ross assumed ownership in 1886. For Sale: $1750 |
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Antique Paint Decorated Marblized Small Wooden Firkin »Circa 1880: Measuring 4 3/4" high, this highly stylized paint decorated antique firkin is a delightful beauty. Marblized techniques were popular in the mid to late 1800s and the painting techniques were applied to a variety of objects. Finding any marblized painted pieces from this era is a treat and finding the whimsical decoration on this already hard to find small sized firkin makes it even better. The example of the marblizing talents on this small firkin are spectacular. Black paint swills and drips into mesmerizing patterns. The lid is exceptionally crafted and even the bottom is painted as no detail is left out. Picked from a kitchen on a buying call, this little beauty is fresh to the market and we are very pleased to offer it for sale. For Sale: $1650 |
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Top: Original Oyster Paint »Circa Late 19th Century: 6 3/4"W pantry box in original oyster paint For Sale: $450 Middle: Original Salmon Paint »Circa Mid 19th Century: Unusual size and color on this original salmon painted wooden pantry box For Sale: $650 Bottom: Original Slate Blue/Green Paint »Circa Late 18th Century: Large size, original surface, early construction and thick walls. For Sale: $1250 |
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Antique Splint Woven Basket in Original Green and Black Paint »Circa 1920s: Measuring 13.5" wide by 12.5" tall to the top of the handle, this wonderful splint woven gathering basket retains its orginal vibrant green and black paint. Condition is excellent with a few typical minor usage breaks but nothing that takes away from the basket's visual or structural appeal. Early 20th century baskets with orginal polychromatic paint decoration are hard to find, and this one is a real eye catcher that will fit in with any advanced collection of antique American basketry or early American country primitives. For Sale: $650 |
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Antique Tin Windup Lehmann EHE »Circa 1907-1935:Here is a nice 7" German tin litho Lehmann EHE & Co 570 open bed truck. The mechanism works, and the paint is all original with no touch-ups or repairs. Because the truck reads "made in Germany," this particular toy was manufactured post 1920 and is a fine example of early 20th century tin lithography made by the most famous German toy company of its day. For Sale: $500 |
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Antique Cast Iron Arcade 8" Improved Chevrolet Coupe »Circa 1926-1928:Arcade's meaty 8" cast iron Improved Chevrolet Coupe, manufactured in Freeport, Illinois, features an olive green and black painted surface with gold and silver highlighting, upscale nickel wheels, and even an applied nickel plated spare tire just in case of a child's imaginary roadside emergency. This example of Arcade's classic Chevy coupe is in completely original gently played with condition and has no cracks, chips, repairs, or paint touch-ups and retains a high percentage of its original, fancy four-color paint scheme. For Sale: $1495 |
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1860s Antique American Wallpaper Covered Wooden Box »Circa 1860s:Collectors of antique wallpaper boxes will appreciate the unusual shape and size (9" wide, 2.75" tall, 6.75" deep) of this 1860s Civil War era wooden wallpaper covered box. We love the wonderful muted pallette with its seaweed like decoration in golden ochre and blue printed paper cover. The inside is lined with marriage certificate to be used in 186_, along with an etching of a horse drawn cannon. The newspaper lined bottom even retains a column on capital punishment taken from a New York paper. Solid condition and unusual size make this interestingly decorated wallpaper box an attractive and desirable piece of mid 19th century country Americana. For Sale: $475 |
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Antique American Folk Art Double Roosters Hooked Rug »Circa 1920-1940: This handsome antique folk art hooked rug of a pair of roosters eyeing each other is graphically pleasing because the roosters are presented on a neutral cream background and framed in six thin multi-colored borders. These elements give our cocky barnyard friends a lot of visual pop and force the viewer to focus on their beauty and poise. Measuring 34.5" x 19.5", this punchy antique country hooked rug comes to you professionally mounted and ready to hang. For Sale: $1595 |
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Antique American Folk Art Shirred Rug of Dog Named Pootsie »Circa Late 19th Century: One has to smile at the thought of a dog named Pootsie! This charming shirred rug (forerunner of the ever popular hooked rug) measures 36" x 23" and depicts Pootsie against a blue and white background and flanked on both sides by colorful summer flowers. The rug's rounded corners add a graceful touch to this endearing antique folk art textile. For Sale: $1650 |
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Antique American Folk Art Hooked Rug of Two Primitive Horses »Circa First Half 20th Century: These naively done horses in a seldom used muted green color scheme give this superb 33" x 16" professionally mounted folk art hooked rug an unusually fine visual appeal reminiscent of the likes of renonwned outsider artists such as Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Bill Traylor, and Mose Tolliver. For Sale: $1450 |
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Antique All Original Buddy L 1920s 23" Fire Pumper »Circa 1925-1929: This handsome 23" 205-A Buddy L Pumper Fire Engine is one of the wildly popular and highly desirable large pressed steel toy vehicles manufactured by Fred Ludahl's Moline Pressed Steel Company in Moline, Illinois, home of the famous John Deere tractor! This example of the fire pumper is the earliest model and is in completely original condition with no missing parts, paint touch-ups, or repairs. For Sale: $1,650 |
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Antique 1920s Pressed Steel Buddy L Ice Delivery Truck »Circa 1926-1929: This scarce 26 1/2" Buddy L Ice Delivery Truck is one of the wildly popular and highly desirable large pressed steel toy vehicles manufactured by Fred Ludahl's Moline Pressed Steel Company in Moline, Illinois, home of the famous John Deere tractor! For Sale: $2,800 |
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Antique Canadian Folk Art Carved Wooden Glaucous-winged Gull »Circa 1950s: This life-sized glaucoused-winged gull, a bird native of the northwest Pacific coast, is, on one side of its wooden base, signed "Made by Harry Otto / Merchant Marine Transports Boer-War 1898-1902 / Royal Enginners World-War-I / To Mum and Dad from "Bill" Canadian Leagion No. 191 Chemainus. B.C." For Sale: $750 |
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Antique 1920s Locksmith Box from The Roosevelt Hotel, NYC »Circa 1920s: Measuring 15" wide, 4.75" tall, 4.5" deep, this wonderful as found wooden black and white painted locksmith box boasts a great original surface, with hand done black lettering, including "PAT" on one edge. Found with the included note that it came from the Roosevelt Hotel, this charming piece of Americana from New York City, The Big Apple itself, will make a great addition to the modern antique collection. For Sale: $345 |
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Antique American Felt Needlework of Greyhound Whippet »Circa 1840: This early American antique felt needlework picture of a greyhound whippet is a fun and charming piece. Exquisite details include colorful pink and red stiching for the nose, mouth and teats. Simple, yet energetic needlework decorates the foundation in whimsical flowers and leaf paterns. Scribed on the reverse "Worked by Priscilla Phillips, ... Worcester Mass 1793- ... from Alice ... Phillipps ... Jan. ... 1841" For Sale: $2,450 |
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A.P. Donaghho Parkersburg, West Virginia 1 Quart Tophat Canning Jar »Circa 1870s: A.P. Donaghho is, by far, the most prolific 19th century West Virginia potter, and this diminutive 5.5" tall one quart tophat wax sealer is one of the most coveted of Mr. Donaghho's forms. This example has excellent color and nice dark, readable stencil decoration, which both add to the desirability of this attractive piece of antique American salt glazed, cobalt decorated stoneware. For Sale: $595 |
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Antique 19th Century Mechanical Bank Two Frogs »Circa 1882: Originally marketed as the Bullfrog Bank and the Frog Bank, James H. Bowen’s strikingly visual Two Frogs mechanical bank was manufactured by Cromwell, Connecticut bank giant J. & E. Stevens Company and imitates, in comic fashion, a frog catching its prey, in this case a child’s coin... nearly mint untouched paint decorated surface. For Sale: $4,950 |
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Antique Blue Decorated 1 Quart PA Wax Sealer With Four Bold Stripes »Circa 1880s: One quart Southwestern Pennsylvania stoneware canning jars are highly desirable, and this 6 3/4" wax sealer with four thick dark cobalt stripes is absoulutely stunning. For Sale: $1250 |
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The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (Level) 10" Historical Staffordshire Plate »Circa 1825-1828: Enoch Wood & Sons produced dark blue historical Staffordshire transferware of American scenes in the two decades following the War of 1812 as a way to rekindle England's trade relationship with the United States. Their shell border with circular center series consists of American and Canadian views, and one of the most desirable scenes in today's market is the B & O Railroad plate with the level view. Both the level and incline views of the Baltimore and Ohio Railiroad plates were manufactured to commemorate the beginning of the railroad's construction in 1828 and thus were made prior to trains being used in America, thus making these views truly futuristic! For Sale: $950
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Antique Round Pantry Box in Original Oyster Paint »Circa Late 19th Century: It is always a joy to find pantry boxes in the lighter hues, and this 6 3/4"W x 3 3/8"H pantry box in original oyster paint is a real winner. This lovely primitive pantry box is in sturdy condition with a great honest patina that only time can provide. We have kept this one in our personal collection and have finally decided to let some other lucky collector be its steward. For Sale: $650 |
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Rare Antique American Stoneware PA 6 Stripe Blue Decorated Wax Sealer »Circa 1880s: It is extremely rare to find 19th century one quart Southwestern Pennsylvania canning jars with more than four stripes, and this superb petite and highly desirable 6.5" six stripe salt glazed wax sealer with thick dark cobalt blue freehand decorated stripes is absolutely over the top. For Sale: $1950 |
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Twelve Piece Folk Art Set of Odd Fellows Fraternal Symbols »Circa 1930-1950: This set of twelve Odd Fellows fraternal symbols recently came out of the lodge in Kewanee Illinois. This is a very special and unique opportunity to acquire a whole set of carved American folk art in one collection. The symbols are fantastic, inclucing the most seen I.O.O.F. gravemaker symbol or emblem, The Chain With Three Links, meaning Friendship, Love, and Truth. Odd Fellows are also known as “The Three Link Fraternity.” For Sale: $2,400
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Antique Tin Windup Lehmann Paddy and the Pig »Circa 1924: Marked on the bottom "MADE IN GERMANY D.R. PATENT LEHMANN PATD 1903, 1905 1907," this Lehmann Paddy and the Pig is one of the most whimsical and fantastic German tin windup toys of the early 20th century, featuring an Irishman saddled atop a pig and ready for the ride of his life. For Sale:$1250 |
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Antique Blue Paint Decorated Doll Sled in Original Surface »Circa 1890-1910: Measuring a robust 17" in length, 5 3/4" in height, and 5 1/2' in depth, this child's doll sled, with its dramatically arched runners and expertly hand painted polychromatic floral decoration on a desirable dark blue ground, is in excellent as found condition with no paint touch ups or repairs. For Sale: $1950 |
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Rare Cast Iron Kenton Sight-Seeing Auto »Circa 1905: What a pleasure it is to offer this extremely scarce Kenton Sight-Seeing Auto to the antique toy collecting community! Comic character automotive toys are far and few between, but the hefty 10" Sight-Seeing Auto is in a class of its own. This spectacular example is completely original, including its paint, steering wheel, and its five characters, which include Gloomy Gus, The Sailor, Mama Katzenjammer, Papa Katzenjammer and Happy Hooligan. For Sale: $5,500 |
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Folk Art Hooked Rug "Bob & Rose" with Stars & Hearts »Circa Early 20th Century: Measuring a robust 64" by 27", this charming and colorful folk art hooked rug depicts a love story between two fine dogs, Bob and Rose. Note that our canine friends are looking into one another's eyes and are wagging their tails. For Sale: $3750 |
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4 Gallon R.T. Williams New Geneva PA Blue Decorated Storage Jar »Circa 1890s: Dark and crisp cobalt freehand and stencil decoration covers the length of this 15" New Geneva, Pennsylvania, R.T Williams four gallon storage jar. For Sale: $850 |
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PA Document Box in Original Red Paint and Newspaper Lining »Circa 1840: Made of chestnut and poplar, this Pennsylvania document box in the form of a miniature blanket chest sports original red paint decoration, simple scalloped feet, square nail construction, and newspaper lining from the July 23, 1838 edition of the Philadelphia Messenger, a weekly publication begun in 1837. Measuring 8"H x 12 1/2"W x 8 1/2"D, this handsome country primitive chest has a fitted lid cased on all four sides, thus eliminating the need for hinges. For Sale: $650 |
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Dated 1935 Antique Folk Art Hooked Rug with Horses »Circa 1935: This friendly farmyard scene showcases an abundance of animal pairs. Measures 45" x 25" For Sale: $1250 |
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Paul T. Sargent (1880-1946) Oil On Canvas Painting »Circa 1906-1912: Sargent earned an art degree at Eastern Illinois University and then travelled to Chicago to study at the prestigious Art Institute from 1906 to 1912. It was there he completed this 23" x 27" study of a nude wman reclining. Although known for his landscape paintings and extensive work with the Brown County Indiana Art Society, this early student work of a highly unusual subject matter for Sargent shows his confident use of color and brushwork, especially the long brush strokes evident in his later paintings. Bold, heavy application of subdued colors harken to the arts and crafts era. This may be the only known Sargent oil on canvas female nude yet to surface and is a rare find for collectors of Illinois and Indiana art. For Sale: $2150 |
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James Hamilton & Co. Greensboro PA 1 Gallon Blue Decorated Storage Jar »Circa 1870s: Profuse cobalt blue stenciled decoration and stellar condtion define this handsome 10" tall one gallon James Hamilton and Company storage jar. Exuberant and clear decoration adorns almost all of the field, making this one gallon Southwestern Pennsylvania storage jar very desirable. Additionally, this 19th century crock has no chips, cracks, or repairs and is guaranteed to please. For Sale: $495 |
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Enoch Fowler Beaver County PA 3 Gallon Blue Decorated Churn »Circa 1850s: Enoch Fowler is one of Beaver County, Pennsylvania's most celebrated potters, and this hefty three gallon cobalt decorated churn is super well potted and beautifully decorated to boot, showing why wares from Fowler's kiln were so popular in Western Pennsylvania. For Sale: $795 |
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Antique Folk Art Budget Box of The Linnaean Literary Society »Circa 1814-1822: This wonderful paint decorated folk art Budget Box of The Linnaean Literary Society is a rare and unusual slice of 19th century history. According to Wikipedia, "The Linnaean Society of New England...was established in Boston, Massachusetts, to promote natural history. The societry organized a natural history museum and also arranged lectures and excursions for its members." For Sale: $1250 |
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Antique Paint Decorated Doll Sled in Original Surface »Circa 1890-1910: Measurung a petite 14 1/2" long, 5" wide, and 3 1/4" in tall, this five color polychromatic painted doll sled boasts floral decoration surrounded by a double border of gold stenciling inside a blue pinstripe. Its cast iron runners in original green have red striping, and the sled even includes its original rope so that a little girl of the daycould pull her favorite doll through the snow on a bright winter day. This gorgeous doll sled was gently used and exhibits the good honest wear that advanced collectors desire in their antiques. For Sale: $1,450 |
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Early 19th Century Full length Double Watercolor Portrait »Circa 1830: Here, an unknown itinerant artist makes use of his talent in this interesting tale of a tall, portly gentleman holding his hat and making eye contact with a petite, educated, slightly older lady, book in hand, in an amazingly vivid blue dress as they stand on a boldly decorated carpet. Each gazing forward with their own purpose and past, this unlikely duo is captured in this charming early watercolor. For Sale: $2350 |
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Antique Ferdinand Sylvaro Nantucket Lightship Sewing Basket »Circa 1930: Measuring 7" wide by 8 1/2" tall to the top of the handle, this unusual Nantucket Lightship sewing basket made by Ferdinand Sylvaro is a sight to behold. The basket still retains its orginal fabric and looks as if it has never been used. When Mitchell Ray retired from basket making in the first decade of the 20th century, he sold his basket molds to Sylvaro, who in turn made high quality baskets in Rhode Island for the next three decades. For Sale: $1650 |
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2 Gallon Williams & Reppert Greensboro PA Blue Decorated Storage Jar »Circa 1880s: Here is a nice example of a two gallon storage jar potted by the Greensboro, Pennsylvania firm of Williams and Reppert. This crock is made from red clay prevalent in Southwestern PA and has the usual dark slip with freehand and stencil cobalt decoration. For Sale: $395 |
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Original Paint Decorated Cast Iron Tammany Mechanical Bank »Circa 1873: One of the most popular mechanical banks ever produced, the J. & E. Stevens Company Tammany mechanical bank portrays crooked New York politician William M. "Boss" Tweed and retains over 90% of its original paint, an unusually high amount for this particular bank. For Sale: $750 |
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Original Mitchell Ray Antique Nantucket Lightship Basket »Circa 1900: This superbly patinated Nantucket basket has the wooden bull's eye basket bottom usually attributed to Mitchell Ray, the most famous of the early Rhode Island basket makers, and the early wooden staves associated with lightship baskets made in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Measures 7 1/2" wide by 9 1/2" tall to the top of the handle. For Sale: $1950 |
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Hamilton & Jones Rose Stencil Blue Decorated Stoneware Crock »Circa 1870-1880: This 10", 1 gallon, Hamilton & Jones stoneware crock is decorated with a large rose stencil. No chips, cracks or restoration, minor crazing over surface, on this popular Hamilton and Jones motif. James and William ‘Leet’ Hamilton, arrived from New Brighton, Pennsylvania, around 1850 to start a pottery manufactory of their own. For Sale: $495 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Double Sided Gamboard in Salmon, Apple Green, and Black Paint »Circa Late 19th Century: Both sides of this striking 16 1/4" x 16" handmade antique gameboard are pleasingly graphic. The Old Mill Game, also known as Cowboy Checkers, Nine Men's Morris, Marelles, and a host of other monikers, is an ancient board game that can be traced back at least as far as the Roman Empire. This handsome board consists black lines on an unusual salmon ground, with the checkerboard in apple green with inpainting similiar to grain painting. For Sale: $1250 |
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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 |
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Early American Antique Painted Elephant on Platform Pull Tin Toy »Late Nineteenth Century: Collectors of early American tin will appreciate the larger size of this elephent on wheels and the abundance of original, untouched paint left on its surface. Lovely pink details decorate the mouth and trunk and a bright red sadle is trimmed in yellow. This antique American tin pulltoy will make a nice addition to any collection. Measures 8" long x 6" tall. For Sale: $1,450 |
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John Brown Walker Antique Papercut Scherenschnitte »Circa 1849: John Brown Walker(1815-1908) was an itinerant artist who cut fancy paper designs in the rural areas of Pennsylvania, northeastern Ohio, Indiana and Michigan between the years of about 1880 to 1907. This example of one of his scherenschnitte's unites the Heath and Pease families in 1849. For Sale: $2,450 |
Antique 19th Century Cast Iron J. & E. Stevens Novelty Mechanical Bank »Circa 1873: The J. & E. Stevens Company of Cromwell, Connecticut manufactured Charles H. Johnson’s Novelty Bank in many color patterns, and this handsome red, yellow, and blue variation is a real stunner. This is a terrific Novelty Bank from the beginnings of the great age of mechanical banks and will be a fine addition to any collection of antique banks, early toys, or American antiques. For Sale: $1,750 |
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Early American Antique House Sampler from Warsaw Illinois »Circa 1834: Rare piece of early American folk art— Illinois samplers are rare and desirable, and Clarinda Park's incredibly eye catching 1834 house sampler from Warsaw is an early example from already rare and hard to find Illinois samplers. For Sale: $6,500 |
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Boy with Hoop Toy Early American Folk Art Oil on Canvas Portrait »Circa 1840s: Fine early American folk art paintings of children with their toys are especially desirable, and this spectacular oil portrait of a young man with hoop toy from Androscoggin County, Maine, measures 30" tall by 25" wide and is housed in a 38 1/2" x 33 1/2" frame. When this portrait was sold in 1963, the dealer noted in a letter to his client that the sitter is P. Record of Turner Center, Maine and that the painting was purchased from the sitter's father, who himself was 91 years of age at the time of the sale. The anonymous artist who brought this likeness to life has depicted his sitter with a pleasingly calm and knowing expression while the twilight's last remaining embers glow orange above Maine's silhouetted, tree-lined mountains and the sky spreads its nightly blanket upon the countryside. For Sale: $5,500 |
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I Always Did 'Spise a Mule Mechanical Bank »Circa 1897: Patented to James Bowen on April 72, 1897 and manufactured by Cromwell, Connecticut's J & E Stevens Company , the iconic boy on bench variation of the I Always Did 'Spise a Mule cast iron mechanical bank stands as one of the most recognizable pieces of 19th century Black Americana and is a must have for all collectors of antique mechanical banks and Black Americana. For Sale: $2850 |
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Antique 3 Color Pennsylvania Parcheesi Board »Circa 1880s: The excellent compass decoration on this 19th century folk art gameboard is a sure sign that it has a Pennsylvania origin as this type of design can be traced back to 18th century Pennsylvania German immigrants. Fine detailed lines in bright mustard yellow and vibrant bittersweet on an oxidized red ground with original molding with great hand forged square nails make this a perfectly original game board. Great crackling in the paint and excellent condition on the original paint decoration. Measures 23" square. For Sale: $2,350 |
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Turned Head Illinois River Decoy »Circa 1920s-1940s: Here is a wonderful Illinois River mallard hen decoy in the turned head form that features completely original and untouched painted surface. The decoy is done in the typical hollowed out two-piece construction common to Illinois River birds and has a flat bottom that would make it balance well in turbulent conditons. For Sale: $395
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Hamilton and Jones 2 Gallon Blue Decorated Stoneware Jar »Circa 1880s: Standing 12" in height, with 5 blue freehand stripes and nice, well done stencil decoration, this is a classic example of the highly collected Hamilton and Jones pottery. For Sale: $485 |
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Double Sided Parcheesi and Checkers Antique Game Board »Circa 1900: Both sides of this striking and large handmade antique gameboard are incredibly graphic with super visual pop, high contrast, and the best original painted surface. The unusual corner blocks on the Parcheesi board attract the eye and point the viewer to the game's central home square. The reverse is equally pleasing with its over-sized Nova Scotian checkerboard and its wide expanse of dark Indian red paint. This handsome example of turn of the century utilitarian folk art is sure to please even the most advanced collector. For Sale: $2250 |
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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: $2,950 |
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Antique Picture Games Puzzle Blocks by McLoughlin Bros. »Copyright 1898: McLoughlin Brothers picture puzzle game in original box and spectacular condition For Sale: $895 |
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"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.
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Antique Country Primitive Checkerboard with Mustard and Black Borders »Circa 1910-1940: This antique American checkerboard has an unusual seven board construction and great black and mustard borders with black squares over a brown ground. The round nails are oxidized and point to an early 20th century construction. This great gameboard is in its untouched original conditon and is priced to sell. Measures 24 1/2" x 20 1/2". For Sale: $450 |
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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: $2,750 |
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Early American Red, Brown, and Mustard Checkerboard »Circa 1840-1860: This 12" square poplar checkerboard in orignal three color paint decoration is the earliest gameboard we have owned. This delightful board has great use wear and dates from before the Civil War when most homemade folksy boards were small, light, and completely utilitarian in function, and it will be completely at home in a collection of early American country antiques and primitives. For Sale: $350 |
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Antique American Folk Art Portrait of Palla’s Fish Eagle »Circa 1900-1925: Measuring 28 ¼” x 17 ¼” including its original frame, this folksy rendition of Haliaeetus Leucoryphus, commonly known as Palla’s fish eagle and native to Asia, is the second example of this anonymous American folk artist’s bird portraits to pass through our hands. For Sale: $1,250 |
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Rare Berlinware Early American
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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 |
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Antique Uncle Sam Patriotic Americana Nodder »Late Nineteenth Century: This large antique German Uncle Sam nodder is a fantastic find. The great long legs harken to the Palmer Cox Brownie figures of the era. Wonderful Red and White striped pants and a bright yellow vest with little black buttons, a fancy blue tail coat, white gloves and a tall top hat dress up this wonderful antique Americana toy. For Sale: $1,650 |
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A. Conrad New Geneva Blue Decorated Stoneware Jar »One Gallon: Standing 10" in height, with a blue freehand stripe painted under the rim and nice A. Conrad New Geneva stencil with decoration on the front. For Sale: $295 |
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Historical Staffordshire Beauties of America Scenes »Philadelphia Library: Blue and White Historical Staffordshire J and W Ridgway makers. For Sale: $485
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Historical Staffordshire America Scenes: Fairmont Near Philidelphia »Eagle Border: Blue and White Historical Staffordshire Stubbs plate For Sale: $450
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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 |
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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 |
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Important Frank Haws Western Stoneware Old Sleepy Eye
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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 |
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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 |
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Antique Santa Belsnickle Candy Containter »Marked "Germany": This turn of the century German made paper composition Santa candy container is darling. Great details and craftsmanship on his painted face include blue eyes, red lips and lots of fine coloring. A nice size, measuring 8" and perfect condition make this a nice example for Antique Chrismtas and candy container collectors. For Sale: $485 |
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Miniature Three Drawer American 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 |
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Historical Staffordshire Platter: Wadham College
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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 |
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Antique Eagle Mills General Store Countertop Spice Tin »Circa 1920s: This neat 9 ¾” tall by 6 ¾” wide by 5” deep Denver, Colorado, Eagle Mills Pure Ground Country Store Spice Tin is a colorful example of roaring twenties advertising from the Mile High City’s burgeoning Platte River Valley mill industry in the post World War I American West. The bright gold, red, black, and white four-color paint scheme features an aggressive bald eagle standing proudly atop an American stars and bars shield. This tin beckons back to the high running patriotism in the booming economy between the first world war and the stock market crash of 1929. This wonderfully colorful reminder of the early 20th century west will fit perfectly into a country kitchen or country store collection. For Sale: $225 |
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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 |
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Cobalt Blue Freehand Decorated 4 Gallon Antique
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Antique American Pigeon Carrier Basket »Circa 1880-1900: This extremely rare pigeon carrier 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 carry homing pigeons. The construction of this unusual primitve basket is absolutely ingenius. For Sale: $950 |
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Early One Gallon Blue Decorated Stoneware Storage Jar
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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 |
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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 |
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Antique Pantry Box in Original Green Painted Surface »Circa 1870-1880: Measuring 10 1/2"W x 5 1/2"H, this hefty thick-walled pantry box in its original coat of dark green paint will fit perfectly into an antique country primitive setting. The box is in excelllent condition and retains its original hand cut square wooden pegs around the lid. For Sale: $550 |
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Santa Claus Mechanical Bank Shepard Hardware Company, Buffalo, New York »Circa 1889: Buffalo's Shepard Hardware Co. maufactired a lot of mechanical banks, but the iconic Santa Claus standing at the chimney remains one of its most popular and endearing models. The bank's movement is very simple, but no child could grow tired of Santa Clause dropping the gift of money into the chimney chute. This antique mechanical bank is completely original with no paint touch-ups, chips, cracks, or repairs and has great cross over appeal into several areas of collecting, thus making examples of this quality ighly desirable and especially difficult to find on the open market. For Sale: $1850 |
Contact us for other buying options, estate liquidation, or for more information. Satisfaction Guaranteed. contact us » | about us »Bob Zordani and Heidi Kellner: (217) 714-5016, Champaign/Urbana, Illinois: zandk@zandkantiques.com |
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