Circa 2nd Half 18th Century: This exuberantly turned English mortar and pestle is signed J. Salsbury on both pieces.
For Sale: $3,750
Circa 1825-1850: This second quarter 19th century New England document box in its vibrant original five color (red, yellow, brown, black, and green) paint scheme retains its original delicate cotter pin hinges and is constructed with tiny hand cut brads.
For Sale: $1,895
Circa 1840-1870: This exuberantly painted apple box features a unique and striking rosewood grain painted ground with yellow pinstriping, dog, butterfly and vining flower theorem-like decorations.
For Sale: $1,795
Circa 2nd Quarter 19th Century: Measuring a petite 19.25"H and constructed entirely of poplar, this dynamically flame mahogany grain painted child's chest bears a strong resemblance to the furniture of storied Hanover, Pennsylvania, cabinet maker John Rupp.
For Sale: $1,750
Circa 1880: At only 4.75 in height, this little firkin in marbelized black and white paint is a rare find.
For Sale: $1,650
Circa 1890-1920: Virginians love their painted baskets, and this stunning lidded sewing basket in original apple green paint most likely originates from Page County in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
For Sale: $1,495
Circa 2nd Half 19th Century: This handsome sailor made folk art ditty box features an original five color polychromatic paint scheme and a complex sgraffito encircled star within a star within a star pattern on its lid.
For Sale: $1,450
Circa 1870s: This patriotic ballot box is extremely well constructed with fine details: tiny square brads, canted base molding, handmade tin funnels to make it easy to drop in marbles, inset pieces of wood on top to ensure a tight closure, and beautifully turned wooden handle.
For Sale: $1,450
Circa 1850-1880: Measuring 13" tall and 7.5" square, these large wooden newel post finials retain their original weathered gray paint decorated surface and are rare survivors from a bygone era.
For Sale: $1,295
Circa Late 19th Century: Over ten inches high and eighteen inches wide this box works on the bottom of the stack and is in nice sturdy condition.
For Sale: $1,250
Circa 2nd Half 19th Century: This attractive 6 1/2"D x 2 5/8"H sailor made folk art ditty box features original green, red, and black paint and a large carved eight-point star on its lid.
For Sale: $1,250
Circa 1850-1880: Pantry boxes with labeled contents are always desirable in advanced collecting circles and this handsome original polychromatic paint decorated oval pantry box is stenciled "Cloves" on the base and has decorative stencils on its lid.
For Sale: $975
Circa 1870-1890: Pantry boxes in original plum paint are extremely scarce, and this 9 3/8"D x 5"H thick-walled New England pantry box in original plum paint decoration has been part of our personal collection for years.
For Sale: $925
Circa 1850-1880: Expensive imported woods like rosewood and mahogany were all the rage in mid nineteenth century America, and it was popular for furniture makers to paint less expensive woods such as pine and tulip poplar to mimic their pricey counterparts.
For Sale: $795
Circa 1870-1890: Pantry boxes in original yellow paint are hard to find, and this 9.75"D x 5"H thick walled New England pantry box in original yellow and black paint decoration has been stashed away in our personal collection for some time now.
For Sale: $725
Circa Mid 19th Century: This 5 1/2"L x 4 1/8"W x 2"H oval pantry box in hard to find original oyster paint features opposing finger joints and square nail construction.
For Sale: $695
Circa 1890-1920: This graphically pleasing black, red and gold painted work box was likely made by a professional sign painter who used it to store paint, brushes, or other small supplies related to his trade.
For Sale: $575
Circa 1870-1880: Measuring 10 1/2"D x 5 1/2"H, this pantry box retains its original hand cut square wooden pegs around the lid.
For Sale: $550
Circa 19th Century: The charming two tone paint scheme on this early New Hampshire signed pantry box has excellent contrast.
For Sale: $450
Circa 1st Quarter 20th Century: Perhaps used for sewing or something loving, this freehand paint decorated pantry box from the arts and crafts era measures 8.75" D.
For Sale: $250
Bob Zordani and Heidi Kellner: (217) 714-5016, Lexington, Virginia: zandk@zandkantiques.com
