Circa 19th Century: Measuring 9.5" tall with a top diameter of 8.75" and a bottom diameter of 9.5", this attractive middle of the stack lidded firkin in beautifully worn origninal mustard grain painted decoration features long, thin finger joints secured with brass tacks anf tiny square wooden pegs and brass tacks.
For Sale: $450
Circa 19th Century: Here's a wonderful example of paint history that exhibits great crazing of old blue paint on a fine thick-walled wooden pantry box.
For Sale: $375
Circa 19th Century: The charming two tone paint scheme on this early New Hampshire signed pantry box has excellent contrast.
For Sale: $450
Circa 1880-1910: Boasting a first surface of windsor green paint, this attrractive pantry box shows honest use wear in all the right spots.
For Sale: $395
Circa 19th Century: This bold and vibrant brilliant blue painted pantry box is a delight. Condition is excellent.
For Sale: $495
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
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 1880-1910: This bail handled pantry box in original black paint shows great loving use, including perfect wear at the point where the handle rests on the base.
For Sale: $595
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 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 1750-1850: This superb early American poplar dough trencher carved from a single slab is 28' long.
For Sale: $895
Circa 1880s: This highly unusual countertop apothecary retains its superb original red and black paint decoration.
For Sale: $2,950
Circa 1920s: This wonderful splint woven gathering basket features its orginal vibrant green and black paint.
For Sale: $650
Circa 1840: Made of chestnut and poplar, this early document box in the form of a miniature blanket chest has an unexpected fitted lid.
For Sale: $650
Bob Zordani and Heidi Kellner: (217) 714-5016, Champaign/Urbana, Illinois: zandk@zandkantiques.com
