Circa 4th quarter 19th century: Pennsylvania furniture painter’s box with landscape, C. B. Scott & Co., Philadelphia PA, original oil paint on poplar, square nail construction, original hinges, minor age splits on bottom, lacking knob on lid, 5”H x 25.5”L x 11.75D.
For Sale: $1,400
Circa 19th Century: This 9" firkin boasts brass tackets, finger joints, wooden pegs, first surface windsor green paint and excellent sturdy condition.
For Sale: $550
Circa 1870-1890: This 13.5"H x 8.5"D two gallon stoneware jug with bird on branch decoration is solidly attributed to Flemington, New Jersey's famous Fulper Brothers pottery and is as clean as they come with no chips, cracks, or repairs and superb contrast.
For Sale: $595
Circa 1730: Silk on linen sampler, English, signed “Elizabeth Norris July the 15 1730,” excellent condition, 16.75”H x 8.5”W housed in modern 21.5”H x 13.5”W frame.
For Sale: $1,450
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 mid 19th century: Highly graphic petite original smoke decorated chest on yellow ground with red and green borders, original hardware, dovetail and square nail construction, typical pieced and nailed repairs to lid, lacking key, 9.25"H x 24"L x 11.5"D.
For Sale: $1,600
Circa 1840: Measuring 12.5"L x 9"W x 9"H, the paper trade card on the bottom of the box lid reads: "WARRANTED NAILED Band-Boxes. MADE BY HANNAH DAVIS, Jaffrey, N. H."
For Sale: $1,100
Circa 1880s: Polychromatic paint decorated poplar valuables box with outstanding portrait of two courting parrots on the lid, the word "Nellie" on the front, and a multitude of decorative pinstripes and other painted embellishments, probably made by a professional carriage painter, incredible finely crazed original surface, square nail construction, lacking lock, 6.75"H x 12"L x 8.75"D.
For Sale: $750
Circa 19th Century: Labeled painted antique wooden pantry boxes are already very hard to find, but add blue paint and gingerbread to the mix and the combination is stunning.
For Sale: $1,350
Circa 1870: Measuring 17.25" tall including lid and 13" wide from handle to handle, this six gallon stoneware water cooler is the work of Philadelphia master potter Thomas Haig, Jr.
For Sale: $1,450
Circa 1880-1910: Wooden pantry boxes were meant to be used in the kitchen, and finding labeled examples is a rare treat.
For Sale: $795
Circa 1880: Rare Norton Bro’s Patent Self Sealing Coffee Mill, Chicago IL, tin litho, original and complete, 11.5”H x 9”W including handle.
For Sale: $2,100
Circa 1750-1850: This superb early American poplar dough trencher carved from a single slab is 28' long.
For Sale: $895
Circa 1880-1900: The flowerpot with attached saucer is a desirable tanware form and this example, fully decorated all around, does not disappoint.
For Sale: $1,650
Circa mid 19th century: Smoke decorated box on white ground with blue sponged border on green ground, typical age splits, dovetail and square nail construction, 9"H x 21"L x 13"D.
For Sale: $1,600
Circa 1880s: Southwestern Pennsylvania freehand and stencil blue decorated stoneware pitchers are hard to come by. This example is sure to please.
For Sale: $2,250
Circa 1920s: This wonderful splint woven gathering basket retains its orginal vibrant green and black paint.
For Sale: $650
Circa 19th Century: Here's a unique divided wooden box with a slide lid decorated with wallpaper. Wonderful salmon and green seaweed pattern and excellent condition.
For Sale: $550
Circa late 19th century: Complete set of seven nested chromolithographed paper on wood boxes, McLoughlin Bros. New York, with nursery rhyme scenes, losses to paper as photographed and a few late small unobtrusive nails added for stability, largest box 6"H x 7 1/8"L x 7 1/8"W, 39.5"H when stacked.
For Sale: $895
Circa 19th Century: Unusual wallpaper box in a horseshoe shape with a pincushion top and inside sewing pouches.
For Sale: $495
Circa 1890-1910: Measuring 14 1/2" L, 5" W, and 3 1/4" H, this 5 color doll sled has floral decoration and pinstriping.
For Sale: $1,450
Circa 1900: This turn of the last century gameboard boasts two highly contrasting reds separated with well executed black outlined in gold.
For Sale: $695
Circa 19th Century: This is a wonderful example of an old country kitchen pantry box in very sturdy condition without damage.
For Sale: $350
Circa 1880-1890: This Kyser & Rex Rooster mechanical bank retains a high percentage of original paint and has no chips, cracks, or repairs.
For Sale: $850
Circa 1880s: John Conley's little known pottery was located in White Cottage Post Office, an unincorporated community in Muskingum County on Route 22 between Lebanon and Zanesville in the south central Ohio.
For Sale: $650
Circa 1850-1870: We love the thick walls, the square nails, and the wood pegs on this early American pantry box in original oxblood red paint decoration.
For Sale: $495
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 1850: This beautiful man's high hat wallpaper box iwith three color leaf and vine pattern printed wallpaper includes the early 7" tall period beaver skin stovepipe hat found with the box.
For Sale: $1,150
Circa 1860-1880: Measuring 10.75" H x 10" D, this crock is attributed to Upton Stuckey's Martin County pottery in Loogootee, Indiana.
For Sale: $495
Circa 1880-1910: Measuring 14"D, this thick walled original blue painted pantry box will be a delight to add to your collection.
For Sale: $1,250
Circa 1885: This 38" x 19" G.W. Ross trade sign originates from Bradford, Pennsylvania, in McKean County, which borders New York.
For Sale: $1,750
Circa Early 20th Century: Measuring 35.5" L, 12" W, and 12" H, this decorated sled was gently used and still retains a high percentage of its original paint.
SOLD
Circa Late 19th Century: We love the honest weathered surface on this diminutive eagle weathervane that measures only 14.25" tall x 16" W.
For Sale: $3,950
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 1920s: Large and small cast iron Hubley footmen doorstops designed by Anne Fish, excellent original paint, large footmen 12 1/8"H x 8 3/8"W, small footmen 9"H x 5 7/8"W. Selling as a set.
For Sale: $1,900
Circa 1860-1880: This 2 gallon straight-sided stoneware jar with free is attributed to Upton Stuckey's Martin County pottery in Loogootee IN.
For Sale: $395
Circa Mid 19th Century: This striking 8.5"L oval wallpaper box covered in its original period blue, orange green, and brown block printed paper has the names John G. Brechbill, Elizabeth Brechbill, and Fanny Brechbill written inside.
For Sale: $795
Circa 1850: Great original porcelain knobs and simple tapered legs decorate this handmade miniature chest. 15" H x 15 3/4" W x 8 1/2" D
For Sale: $895
Circa 1870-1880: Measuring 10 1/2"W x 5 1/2"H, this pantry box retains its original hand cut square wooden pegs around the lid.
For Sale: $550
Circa 1870s: This James Hamilton & Co. salt glazed storage jar features three bold freehand stripes and an unusual grape stencil.
For Sale: $895
Circa 1880s: This highly unusual countertop apothecary retaining its superb original red and black paint decoration.
For Sale: $2,950
Circa 1930: This unusual Nantucket Lightship sewing basket still retains its orginal fabric and looks as if it has never been used.
For Sale: $1,650
Circa 1860s: We love box's the muted pallette with seaweed like decoration in golden ochre and blue printed paper cover.
For Sale: $475
Circa 19th Century: The charming two tone paint scheme on this early New Hampshire signed pantry box has excellent contrast.
For Sale: $450
Circa First Half 20th Century: These naively done horses in a seldom used muted green give this superb rug an unusually fine visual appeal.
For Sale: $1,450
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
Circa 1866-1871: In 1866, brothers Orson and Henry Seymour partnered a short-lived pottery business that lasted until Henry's death in 1871.
For Sale: $750
Circa 1890s: Dark and crisp cobalt freehand and stencil decoration adorns this 15" R.T Williams four gallon storage jar.
For Sale: $850
Circa 1840-1860: This checkerboard dates before the Civil War when most boards were small, light, and simply utilitarian in function.
For Sale: $350
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 1830s: This lovely cobalt decorated ovoid storage crock is the country decorator's dream.
For Sale: $695
Circa 1850s: Enoch Fowler is one of Beaver County's most celebrated potters, and this churn is well turned and beautifully decorated.
For Sale: $795
Circa Early 20th Century: Probablty manufactured in Maine, this whimsical painted child's sled measures a mere 27.5" L x 10.5" W.
For Sale: $1,350
Circa 1910-1940: This antique American checkerboard has an unusual seven board construction and great black and mustard borders.
For Sale: $450
Circa 1880-1900: This extremely rare pigeon carrier is an interesting unusual example of early American basketry.
For Sale: $950
Circa 1819: Susan Anderson's Quaker sampler has distinctive motifs that make it part of the important group of NY samplers.
For Sale: $2,750
Circa 1962: Ohio folk art carver Silvio Zoratti carved his version of the pileated woodpecker in 1962. A commerical stonecarver, Zoratti's works are uniquely stylized. Signed on the bottom.
For Sale: $950
Circa 1920s: This Eagle Mills Pure Ground Country Store Tin is a colorful example of roaring 20's advertising from the Mile High City.
For Sale: $225
Circa 1910: This colorful banner has superb graphics printed by the famous Acme Sign Printing Company in Dayton, Ohio.
For Sale: $395
Circa 1890-1910: This fabulously folky and naive hooked rug depicts one full-bodied horse and one horse's head.
For Sale: $895
Circa 1850-1880: Boldly decorating redware with confident brush strokes of yellow slip was a great tradtion that has left us with some charming examples of early American names, such as this example of Edwin painted on a loaf dish.
For Sale: $1,250
Circa 1880-1900: Tanware was manufactured in New Geneva, Pennsylvania for only two decades and was sold mainly to tourists.
For Sale: $1,495
Circa 1820-1830: This early crock sports simple but unusual dotted cobalt decoration around its flared shoulder.
For Sale: $695
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
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: This bold and vibrant brilliant blue painted pantry box is a delight. Condition is excellent.
For Sale: $495
Circa 1825-1850: This 11"L x 8.5"W x 7.5"H wooden band box covered in its original period block printed wallpaper has a bold floral pattern in gold, yellow, and brown on the base and a vibrantly decorated lid
For Sale: $625
Circa 1910: Here is the finest Western Stoneware lunch hour piece we have ever seen, signed and dated by potter Frank Haws.
For Sale: $2250
Circa 1820s-1830s: . This example from the Beauties of America series features Ridgway's floral border and is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $495
Circa 19th Century: Small 4"L x 1 1/2"H oval wallpaper box with bold blue and white floral decoration and yellow, orange and white striped band.
For Sale: $695
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 1810: Paint decorated tinware box with rare blue ground from Berlin Conneticut, attributed to the group IV makers in Berlin, CT.
For Sale: $2,795
Circa Late 19th Century: Measuring 18" long, this charming antique weathervane boasts a rich surface of weathered coppper patina and gold gilding. Condition is excellent.
For Sale: $4,750
Circa 1810-1830: This captivating silk embroidered picture depicts a seated woman flanked by a donkey and a lion.
For Sale: $1,495
Circa 1840-1860: This mochaware footed bowl features gorgeous slip decoration, and its whopping 11" diameter makes it a very rare find.
For Sale: $1,495
Circa 1890-1910: This handsome and expertly carved blue-eyed soldier whirligig stands 19" end to end.
For Sale: $2,450
Circa 1880-1910: This is one of two whirligigs made by the same anonymous carver that we are offering on the open market.
For Sale: $1,950
Circa 19th Century: Unique rectangular shaped wallpaper box in lovely early block printed green wallpaper with fantastic oxidation under the lid. Measures 7.25" long.
For Sale: $525
Circa 1892: This Kyser and Rex Presto Building Cast Iron Mechanical Bank includes its original drawer and key.
For Sale: $395
Circa 1880-1900: Tanware flowerpots are highly coveted, and this one has an expertly decorated triple-headed flower rising on its field which makes the already tall flowerpot seem even taller.
For Sale: $1,750
Circa Early 20th Century: This wooden child's sled comes in a highly unusual bold yellow and blue color pallete.
For Sale: $1,250
Bob Zordani and Heidi Kellner: (217) 714-5016, Champaign/Urbana, Illinois: zandk@zandkantiques.com
