Circa 2nd Half 18th Century: This exuberantly turned English mortar and pestle is signed J. Salsbury on both pieces.
For Sale: $3,750
Circa 1780-1820: This outstanding early American burl bowl of New England origin features an unusually high profile, a superb warm surface, a highly graphic grain, decorative grooved turnings, and a nicely defined foot.
For Sale: $2,895
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 1850-1875: This handsome early bentwood swing handled pantry box features hand cut square nails and an unusally constructed and visually appealing swing mechanism where the handle ends are fastened to applied hand chamfered wooden strips with screws.
For Sale: $1,475
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: It's always a treat to find firkins made in South Hingham, Massachusetts, and this large signed "C. Wilder & Son So. Hingham Mass." firkin in desirable original mustard paint decoration makes one smile.
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 Late 19th Century: It's always a treat to find firkins made in South Hingham, Massachusetts, and this desirable signed "L. Gardner S. Hingham Mass." firkin in difficult to find original bittersweet paint decoration is a real winner.
For Sale: $950
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 1850s: Signed Elisha Beal on the lid, this Hingham, Massachusetts, 5 1/8"L x 4"W x 2"H oval pantry box in superb original oxidized blue paint features opposing finger joints and square nail construction.
For Sale: $895
Circa Late 19th Century: Collectors love blue, and this 9.75"D x 5.25"H round pantry box in original blue paint definitely fits the bill.
For Sale: $895
Circa 1876: It's always a treat to find firkins attributed to South Hingham, Massachusetts, and this beautiful example in unusual original sage green paint decoration is signed "Our Centennial Best 1776 1876," showing that is was made to celebrate America's 100th anniversary as a nation.
For Sale: $895
Circa 1840-1860: This wonderful poplar dresser box from the Marshall Goodman collection was, because of its incredibly exuberant decoration and use of multiple techniques and motifs, most probably painted in the second quarter of the 19th century at a schoolgirl academy.
For Sale: $875
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 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
