January 19, 2012

End of Day Hand-blown Glass Basket

End of Day Glass Basket
 For sale: A very pretty hand-blown glass basket. It stands 7 inches tall.

The condition is good with one tiny (barely visible) chip on the handle. It's so tiny I couldn't get a picture of it!

The colours are blues, yellows, greens, brown-burgundy and white.

We are not sure of the age but I bought it 30 years ago. It's been part of my end-of-day glass collection but I am downsizing. Time to sell some of them.

Price $50.00 Shipping at buyer's expense.

Contact Lorine at lorines @ gmail.com (no spaces in email address)

Base

January 17, 2012

Hummel Figurine "Village Boy" by Goebel

Village Boy
This is a very nice collectible Hummel figurine made by Goebel in West Germany.

The name of this figure is "Village Boy" and he stands 6 1/4 inches tall. It is stamped Da 80 which means it was made in 1980. It is in perfect condition - no chips, no cracks and colors are bright.

A fine addition to your Hummel collection! Asking $175.00. Shipping at buyer's expense.

Contact Lorine at lorines @ gmail.com (no spaces in email address)
Goebel


January 16, 2012

Antique Silver-Plated Tea Pot by M.S. Benedict Mfg Co., New York

This lovely antique silver-plated tea pot is about 7 inches high and is very rare.

It is one of the first tea pots manufactured ca 1894 by the M.S. Benedict Manufacturing Company of Syracuse New York.

The bottom is stamped "M.S. Benedict Mfg. Co." "Quadruple SilverPlate" "795" and "Pat. Apr. 4-93" 


Scratched by hand under the 795 is "44" Was it teapot number 44? We don't know but there must be some reason for that scratched in number.


The teapot has an unusual "double" removable lid. When the lid is on the pot you can open the smaller top and there is a small opening, presumably to put your tea leaves in (no tea bags back then!). You can also remove the lid, almost certainly to pour the hot water in.

The M.S. Benedict Mfg. Co. became the Benedict Manufacturing Co. in 1902 so we can date this beautiful teapot between 1894 and 1902. 


For $50.00 plus shipping this gorgeous antique teapot can be yours. 

Send an email to Lorine at


lorines @ gmail.com (no spaces)




January 14, 2012

Victorian teapot, silver-plated by Toronto SP Co.


Lovely late Victorian teapot, silver-plated. Ornate pattern.

Bottom is stamped in a circle with a Crown and a Beaver: "Toronto SP Company" for The Toronto Silverplate Company which was founded in 1882. 


A second circle is stamped "Quadruple Silverplate"  and under that are the numbers 475 and then 7.

This antique teapot is about 7 inches high and has a hinged lid. It is in good condition with a small dent and an inch long scratch in one side.

The teapot would polish up very nicely or you can leave the patina of age on it


SOLD I am selling this beautiful teapot for $50.00 plus shipping. To add this to your collection, email Lorine at 

lorines @ gmail.com (no spaces) 


January 9, 2012

WOODS CANADIAN COFFEE TIN


One pound full weight. “Souvenir Coffee”

“Choice Flavor. Always Pure. Of Great Strength”

Tin is in fair condition with graphics still visible and red and gold colours.

Shows images of Canadian landmarks such as the Gate of the Citadel in Halifax, Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Toronto University, Brocks Monument, the Citadel in Montreal, and a Chateau from Montreal.
 WOODS CANADIAN COFFEE TIN

$20.00 + Shipping SOLD
Contact me at lorines @ gmail . com  (remove spaces first)

January 7, 2012

Vintage Moonlight Mellos Marshmallow Tin


Large vintage Moonlight Mellos marshmallow tin by The Patterson Candy Co, Toronto, Canada .

Measuring approx. 10 1/4" by 5" tall.

Shows its years of wear  but a nice piece of advertising collectible to add to your collection of antique tins.

Blue background featuring a fairy on a white rope, moon, white graphics & red and yellow decorations.

Advertising “Fluffy Marshmallows That MELT in the MOUTH”  on one side. On the reverse side “Good for Baking Topping Cakes Eating and Toasting”
MOONLIGHT MELLOS


$45.00 + Shipping and it's yours!   SOLD


Contact me at lorines @ gmail . com (no spaces)

History: Patterson Candy  Co. was begun in 1888. The plant was built at the southwest corner of Queen Street West & Massey Street. The old Patterson Co. is now known as the Chocolate Company Lofts.

January 5, 2012

PATTERKRISP Vintage Candy Tin

Vintage Patterkrisp Candy Tin, 10 1/4 x 5”.

Green with white graphics.

Net Wt. 10 lbs

 In decent condition for its age. A nice piece to add to your collection of antique tins

Patterson Chocolates Limited, Toronto

Advertising “Tastes Like More”

Graphics of a child licking his lips
PATTERKRISP VINTAGE CANDY TIN



$55.00 + Shipping.  Contact me at antiquehunterblog @ gmail . com (no spaces). Please refer to Item #40

January 3, 2012

IVANHOE VINTAGE COFFEE TIN

I am selling some of my coffee tin and marshmallow tin collection.

This is very nice vintage coffee tin with bright blue colours and graphics consisting of a castle on top of a cliff. Double-sided image

Rectangular tin 6”x4” with height 5 1/2”

1 1/2 lb net

G. Meaker Co. Inc.
Auburn NY. Syracuse NY.

Lists in 1995 book “Antique Tins” for $150.00 U.S.

I am selling this Ivanhoe Coffee Tin for $125.00. Shipping at buyer's expense. Contact me at antiquehunterblog @ gmail . com (no spaces) and ask about Item #39.



August 27, 2011

Antique Painting Cows by River

Antique Painting Cows



Closeup of Cows in Antique Painting
This is a nice little painting in its original frame. It's approximately 16" x 12" We can't find the artist's name but it is quite well done.


August 22, 2011

Oil on Board Antique Painting ca 1900

Oil on Board ca 1900
This is a very nice primitive style oil on board hunting painting. There is no identifying information as to artist's name.

Size 2x1.5 ft

 Part of our personal collection.

How to Identify Prints: A Complete Guide to Manual and Mechanical Processes from Woodcut to Ink Jet

April 29, 2011

Hand Painted Fireplace Screen

Hand painted Fireplace Screen

This hand painted fireplace screen was given as a wedding present in 1913 to  Raymond John (Jack) Harwood & Florence (Flo) Beatice Willard. It is brass with a round mirror which is painted with flowers.

Massey Private Collection

October 22, 2010

Antique Scale, Torsion Balance Co. New York 1891

This is a second scale purchased by hubs and I at an antique auction. The wording on it reads:

The Torsion Balance Co.
New York
Pat. May '91
Style 257
#34681

This appears to be a pharmacy or chemical company scale.


Hubby took the scale apart, gave it a thorough cleaning and replaced a few broken parts.

What a difference! It gleams and is in excellent condition. A very nice addition to our collection. 

October 16, 2010

Civil War Era Parlor Chairs

Two upholstered carved wooden parlor chairs from the Civil War era.

I'm guessing they are Walnut. The one on the left with arms is for a man.

The chair below has a wide seat and partial sides which are also quite wide. It is meant to hold hoop skirts of a woman.

If you know more about these chairs please post a comment here.

October 15, 2010

BILATERAL DUTCH POSTAL SCALE

Another scale we got at auction recently. I have not been able to find out much about it!

BILATERAL POSTAL SCALE

- scale body is made of brass and iron, black varnish

- two scales: up to 100 g and 500 g

- marked on front swing arm: BILATERAL

- marked on rear "Niet voor handelsooeleinden" I know that "niet voor" is Dutch for "Not for" and "handel" is Dutch for "trade" I haven't been able to determine the rest.
- measurements are 21 cm (8.3“) high, pan 11.5 x 10 cm (4.5“ by 3.9“)

- weight is 500 g

October 12, 2010

C. Wilson & Son Scale, Toronto Ontario

Yesterday hubs and I attended another antique auction - an indoor one this time (last week's was outside in frigid 50' weather)

We bid on and won quite a few scales. One was this C WILSON & SON scale from Toronto Ontario.


Excerpt on p. 186: C. Wilson & Son, 67 Esplanade St. East Toronto Ontario - Silver Medal Diploma

Excerpt on p. 200, reporting on the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1900.

"C. Wilson & Son, of Toronto, were equally successful in obtaining a silver medal for their full collection of fine scales, from the smallest confectionery to the 1,000 lbs. platform scale. These scales, which indicate price and weights, were regarded with much interest by visitors who had no previous knowledge of the system".

Found in History of Toronto and Co. of York, Ontario:

"C. Wilson & Co. Toronto Scale Works, 45 Epslanade [City of Toronto] This is one of the oldest businesses of the kind in the Dominion, having been established in 1851. Employment is given to 25 men and 8 travellers. Mr. C. Wilson was born in Co. Armagh Ireland in 1818 and settled in Ottawa in 1840, obtaining a position in the department of the Surveyor-General. He came to Toronto in 1849"

September 13, 2010

Christie Antique Show

Well hubs and I finally made it to a Christie Antique Show in Dundas Ontario. We've been trying to go for years and this year we made it happen.

It was a long drive for us but well worth it. There were almost 300 dealers and booths there! Lots of big furniture items and a delivery service if needed. Lots of small items too, in fact it was a realy hodge-podge of treasures.

We arrived about 8:30 am (it opened at 8 am) and parking was very stream-lined and efficient. We were in and parked along with a huge line of cars, in less than 5 minutes. Kudos to the organizers!

Due to my physical limitations we only covered about 1/4 of the entire show, and that took us until 12:30 (4 hours). I simply couldn't do any more walking even with my cane. I told hubs to do a quick one hour scout of the rest of the area while I sat by the river at a picnic table but he didn't.

We were not disappointed although it was tough going at times because of the huge numbers of people all trying to get around the area and going in and out of the various areas. Some places were a tight squeeze and with that many potential customers, all wanting that great treasure at a great bargain price, it sometimes got a little "push and shove" which I didn't like.

But I found a nice ambrotype in an unusual shaped Union case to add to my collection so I was happy. I did see other items I liked but didn't buy. Maybe next year!

Even though it became more crowded as the morning wore on I think that next year I would go later in the day. I'm not sorry I went but it was an exhausting (and painful) day for me, so next year I have to figure out a better plan!

Oh and if you, like me, are trying to get your GPS to accept the address, put in Flamborough as the town, not Dundas... and it's held at the Christie Conservation Area so shouldn't be too hard to find.

I can't wait for next year's show!

March 19, 2010

Another Gurneys Antique Scale!

Another Gurneys Antique Scale!
Another Gurneys Antique Scale!
We bought this lovely antique scale recently at a large antique mall near Barrie Ontario. The decals and paint are original and in really good shape so we could not resist! Even the balance plate has original detailing and decals.

We have a fairly large collection of antique scales and it's hard to resist something different or in great condition. This is a Gurneys Scale which adds another one to our collection. Gurneys was based in Hamilton Ontario. In 1856 Elijah W. Ware had established a scale factory in Hamilton and the Gurneys were soon associated with him, forming Gurney, Ware and Company.

July 22, 2009

Antique Oak Victorian Library Table

Bought a gorgeous antique Victorian oak library table yesterday. With our new setup for high-speed internet (at last!!) we have computer equipment that has to go in our living room. Our living room is Victorian antique furniture and the equipment is front and center! It has been sitting on a rather ugly small table that was my mother's, and yesterday I decided it was time to go antique hunting.

I found what I wanted within 5 minutes of going into the Barrie Antiques Centre at 272 Innisfil Street in Barrie Ontario. We looked around, hubby found a military crockpot he's been wanting for some time (more on that in another post) and we found a second table that we loved!

It was a hard decision but Peter, the owner, was terrific about negotiations for a better price and the decision was made. We wished we could buy both (yes we are greedy antique hunters) but settled for the bigger more ornate one. The final price was fair and we were quite happy.

May 15, 2009

Nina's Antiques

Nina's Antiques
10 Grand Ave S
Cambridge, ON N1S 2L4

Nina's business card reads

Selling quality furniture, china, art glass, estate jewellery, silver and the unusual.
Buy - Sell - Consignment
Tuesday - Saturday 10 - 5


We visited Nina's on our way to Southworks Antiques. We loved it! It's a small shop, crammed full of goodies. You will need to allow a fair bit of time to really see everything that is in this antique store.

There's lots of china (not my thing but many collectors love china), small furniture, and so many miscellaneous items I don't think I could begin to list them. I wish I'd taken a photo of the interior - next time I will!

We bought a WW1 tumbler from England which will go nicely with hubby's extensive WW1 collection. We also spotted a silver-platted Victorian coffee pot/water jug with a nice porcelain interior, so we snapped that up. It was in very good condition and a reasonable price. Nina's assistant was willing to do beter on the price, so what more could we ask for? That makes our 13th Victorian coffee pot, so I think we can say we are collecting them....

Also saw a gorgeous antique bird cage which I desperately wanted but it was a bit pricey for my price range.

All in all I really enjoyed my visit to Nina's Antiques and will go back with more time planned to scrutinize all the goodies in there!

May 7, 2009

Green Spot Antiques

We were in Cambridge Ontario last weekend and dropped by an antique store we'd never been to before. Green Spot Antiques at 49 Cedar St.

It's a fairly large building with parking at the rear. I have to be honest though and say I wasn't that thrilled with it! For us it was a 10 minute walkaround and then out as there was not much of interest to us.

There were a few nice items and the prices were reasonable. It was mostly big furniture and architechtural pieces with a few miscellaneous items. We didn't see any china so if that's your thing you will be disappointed.

We did purchase a nice old picture frame in good condition so in fairness that's always a good thing and makes any visit to any antique store worthwhile. It is wortth a peek if you're in the area but I wouldn't personally bypass Southworks or Nina's (both nearby) for Green Spot if you are rushed for time

We did pop over to Southworks (which I love!) but we'd already done the whole store a few weeks earlier so we didn't stay long. No time to do Nina's but again we touched the surface of it last week. More on that in another post!

April 1, 2009

23rd Street Armory Antiques Show Philadelphia

The 23rd Street Armory Antiques Show, this April 17-19 in Philadelphia. With 44 booths of great antiques. Located at the Armory, 22 South 23rd Street Philadelphia, PA. open Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm.

March 15, 2009

Boston Antiques Weekend Canceled

Boston Antiques Weekend has been canceled. It had been scheduled for the weekend of April 18 and 19.

March 1, 2009

Kerr Memorial Museum's Fifth Annual Antiques Show

The Kerr Memorial Museum's Fifth Annual Antiques Show is next weekend. It is one of the largest antiques shows in Western Pennsylvania. The show is at the Oakmont Country Club 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 7 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 8. Admission is $10.

February 25, 2009

Redding Guns, Antiques & Collectibles Show

The Redding CA Lions Club's 27th annual Guns, Antiques & Collectibles Show will be on Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8. The show has been expanded to more than 250 tables filled with antiques and exhibits.

February 11, 2009

Instant Relatives

Bill Epping combed through a box of old pictures marked "Instant Relatives" at a booth at the Urbana Antique Show and Flea Market on Sunday, Feb. 8.

In an instant, there it was — a century-old, sepia-tinged photograph of one of Epping's relatives, Anna Mary Fitzmaurice-Witt.

Read More About Instant Relatives

February 1, 2009

LAND AND ROSS ANTIQUES sale Feb. 2009

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January 7, 2009

Charles Eberly of Harrington Kansas

The letters written to Charles Eberly of Harrington Kansas from his Brothers, John of Carlisle PA & WH (?) of Steeltown PA and Friend John Clelan of Shermansdale, PA telling of family, happenings, friends in PA and ASKING ABOUT WORK OUT WEST. Apparently young fellows that are anxious to escape from farming, working in steel mill, brickyard, etc. with tales of unusual and/or humorous local happenings, information on relatives and friends. A few passages:

On faint blue lined stationery folded white paper with impression of Indian head in upper left corner Carlisle
April the third 1881?

Dear Brother Charley ...I got A Leter from Will the other Day. He Dident Say Mutch A Bout the West He Sed He got 22 ½ Per month that is good for out thear I Rote to Heim and told Him if he couldge me a job of maisson in Some of of them New towns that I would Have work all Summer that I Would come out nreby you ---- Some of them towns that Has Now maissons in that is the Plase that i Would Like to Strik Now I mean wat I Say You find out and let me Now Soon wat I could get A Day or By the Perch And if I Don’t Move out I Will come out Be tween this and Harvist and tell me ware thay git thear Stone and Lime Marry Brown Says She Will go along if we ? move out it has Been Prety Rough this Spring in Hear yet thear is no slowing Don yet that I Herd of and if you Like I out thear And I come You Would Beter get Eva to come a Long for thear is Not mutch to Be Maid in Hear Specily if you must Work By the Day ---- them Houses out thear Hasent got Walls under them all . Watt Dos Homes Rent for out hear in them Little towns ... He Says the old fokes Likes the West So far ... from your Brother
John Eberly

STEELTOWN PA 1886 ... I think I will go home on the 20 of this month I quit working at the furnice on the 22 of May I am working in the Brick Yard now but it don’t Soot me I will work 2 weeks yet han I will quit there and go harvesting I think I will go 2 Hartigles(?) ... It got 2 hot for me at the furnice there was a man burnt at No 1 furnice he Lived Eight days he was a Negro he was burnt with hot Sinder...I go 2 work at five o clock and we et don Half past ten then we must wait til 3 then we tak us lunch(?) one our We work a bout 6 or 4 ours but it goes Like the Devel they make 24 hundred(?) for a days work the molders gets 250 per day the welers gets 145 per day." (probably pence or pennies)"

SHERMANSDALE: "Pisgah is the same as usual it is as lonsom as ever We still read the testment yet last nite I was away playind til one oclock I wish I war out there with you for I am so tired of this cuntry that if I don’t get of this I will die sinc you and John has left here I have no plase to run to at night some times me and Edward Gibney goes to george shelehammers in the eaving and play cards. John wardecker likes the west to he hired the next day after he got there for sixteen dolors a month on a farm ... I was along with Joshef Slisher’s ----- to the cave We had lots of fun and lots to drink. The driver and I got drunk and run in ar buggy and smashed it to peaces and the team run off they run a good ways bfour me -- could get them"

One envelope with these letters addressed to “Charles Eberly, Herington Kas.” Address was crossed off and replaced with “Box 2214 Hope” on front with a cancellation of “Herington Kas Aug 29”. Back of envelope had cancellation of “Hope Kan Aug 29”.

This great batch of antique letters is up for sale on Ebay Item number: 250351115830.

December 18, 2008

Miami Beach Antique Show 2009

The Original Miami Beach Antique Show is set for January 22 - 26, 2009, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla. For show information, please call (239) 732-6642 or visit www.dmgantiqueshows.com.

December 16, 2008

33rd Annual Pineapple Antique Show & Sale

Next years Pineapple Antique Show & Sale will celebrate its 33rd year in a new location at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, located at 801 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota.

SHOW DATES: Tuesday March 17, 2009 (Evening Preview Party & Sale), Wednesday and Thursday, March 18 and 19, 2009—presented by the United Methodist Women of historic First United Methodist Church, Sarasota. 40 quality antique dealers are represented at The Pineapple Show, featuring American & English Antiques, Fine Art, Fine Jewelry, China, Collectibles, Crystal, Elegant Glassware, Linens, Porcelain, Pottery, Primitives, Toys and more!

December 8, 2008

Toronto 15th Annual Winter Antiques Sale

The 15th Annual Winter Antiques Sale, Toronto’s largest winter antiques show, offers thousands of fabulous antiques and collectibles. Fans of vintage fashion will love exploring the racks of retro clothing offered by top Toronto vendors that fills 2,000 square feet in Sherway Square. From Parisian armoires to up-market country pine, discerning buyers can browse for unique antique furniture and accessories and discover a variety of decorator items from whimsical east coast folk art to classic architectural items. The show also offers a rare opportunity to visit vendors from Montreal, Ottawa and western Ontario all under one roof.

December 6, 2008

The Murfreesboro Tennessee Antique Show

The 41st annual Murfreesboro Tennessee Antique Show 2009 show dates will be July 17-19. For more information, visit the Web site www.murfreesboroantiquescene.com

December 4, 2008

Woman's Club of Wilmette holds 67th annual antique show

THE 67TH PREMIER NORTH SHORE ANTIQUES SHOW AND SALE
• Woman's Club of Wilmette, 930 Greenleaf Ave., Wilmette, Cook County, Illinois.

• Pre-sale and preview party 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, admission $25, good for entire weekend.

• Show and sale 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. Admission $8, good for both days.

• (847) 251-0527. www.womensclubofwilmette.org

December 2, 2008

Antiques show reveals its million doller find

The first £1 million discovery unearthed on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow is to be revealed. They are keeping the identity of the record-breaking item a closely guarded secret until the show is broadcast. It was valued by art dealer Philip Mould, who is an authority on antique portrait paintings.

November 27, 2008

Folklife Museum “Toyland at the Museum” exhibit

The Folklife Museum in Farragut TN invites patrons to relive their childhood by visiting its “Toyland at the Museum” exhibit, on display through Jan. 16. They have toys from the middle 1800s all the up to 1950.

November 25, 2008

Flemington New Jersey 39th annual Antique Show

The 39th annual Antique Show at the Hunterdon Central High School Field house will be bigger and better this year. The show will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30. The Hunterdon Central Field house is at 84 Route 31, Flemington.

This year’s show will have 60 quality primitive and country dealers showing antiques from every category. Fourteen new vendors will be added this year, in addition to the 46 returning dealers.

Available for purchase will be fine country furniture, folk art, antique quilts, estate jewelry, stoneware, basketry, antique prints, books, tools and glassware.

November 23, 2008

English Mahogany Barley Twist Chest of Drawers Cabinet


This cabinet is a most interesting piece. The intricate carving is impeccable but my favorite is the way that the barley twist is seperate and complete from the chest of drawers itself. All five drawers are dovetail constructed! Absolutely beautiful!!! It is made of solid mahogany and has a warm, hand rubbed fruitwood finish.

The carving on this piece was completely done by hand and must have required a master carpenter. The detail and skill it must have taken is truly incredible. The pictures do not do this piece justice. It is a rare find, so don't miss out!

Measures: 43" T x 37" W x 21" D

November 16, 2008

Ansonia Clock Co


Made by the Ansonia Clock Co. Circa 1904

November 8, 2008

Ellerslie Letter

This is a 4 page handwritten letter (no envelope) that is written by a mother to her daughter in July of 1848. It seems her mother has taken a trip to Ellerslie (at least that is what I think it says) and she describes the place and her incredible time spent there in great detail.


I’ve quoted some parts of the letter to give you a better idea…..

“July 24, 48

My Dear Child,

Here we are at last in one of the loveliest spots I ever beheld; nature has done great things for it and acts if she has not exhausted her resources as the novel writers say, has certainly used them to great advantages and I think were you to spend a week here you would be quite a convert to the idea of a country life. The ladies here seem to think that with a visit to some fashionable watering place in the summer and some weeks spent in the city during the winter, you might find it quite endurable especially with some chosen companion like (male or female) Camellia, to relieve the ______of family society. We are awakened by the sweetest songs of the feathered Hibe, how much more harmonious and soothing than that of bells, are regaled with cream by the gallon and fruit by the bushels. Flowers bloom around us in bewildering confusion. Fruit hanging in such clusters invite the hand to pluck it on all sides. The Delaware peruses its simplified courses between hills where height emulates the distant mountains and the evidence of whose sides is reflected with marvelous distinctness from it’s clear bosom. The village smiles at our feet and to ____all we can have a shower bath every afternoon…….When we meet we can compare notes and see whose place is the most beautiful, Mrs. Jacob’s or Dr. Paul’s. He and your father are gone today to the “Meadows” some twelve miles distance……We are called to pray at 7 in the morning at which all are punctual. Breakfast some after then the family disperses to their several employments then meet in the hall at eleven when Miss Lidney reads til one at which hour we dine after which each attends to her chambers to sleep or not as inclination dictates and then comes the bath then tea then a walk around on the river returning from which we all seat ourselves on one of the delightful piazzas until the evening……If a pair of Mary’s slippers can be found bring them with you. Also a white petticoat that was lying folded up in my room……..Yours truly affectionate mother.”

October 21, 2008

Cambridge Glass Co of Cambridge, Ohio


Vintage 1940s - 1950s acid-etched tapered vase by Cambridge Glass Co of Cambridge, Ohio in the "Rosepoint" pattern.

October 13, 2008

PARKER COFFEE GRINDER


PARKER COFFEE GRINDER, NUMBER 200 MODEL DATED MARCH 9, 1897. SOLID CAST IRON, DOUBLE WHEEL 9" DIAMETER, 13" TALL. RAISED LETTERING "THE CHA'S. PARKER CO. MERIDEN CONN USA" ON BOTH WHEELS AND THE BASE. ORIGINAL IRON DRAWER MARKED "PAT'D. NO. 200 MARCH 9, 1897".

September 17, 2008

KIENZLE ART DECO CLOCK


THIS CLOCK IS A TRULY SPECIAL WORK WITH ITS BEAUTIFUL BLACK-LACQUERED FRAME AND ELEGANT FACE. PRODUCED BY THE RENOWNED GERMAN CLOCK MANUFACTURER, KIENZLE.
THE CLOCK IS A CLASSIC EXAMPLE OF ART DECO DESIGN.

August 30, 2008

PORTABLE PERSONAL ENGLISH MADE CASED BAROMETER


VERY NICE VICTORIAN ERA PERSONAL LEATHER CASED BAROMETER. IT HAS A NICE MINT DIAL. AND IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION EXCEPT FOR WORN GOLD PLATING ON THE RING AND SOME NORMAL USE LIGHT SCRATCHES ON THE BACK. THE DIAL IS 2 3/8" OR 6MM. IT IS 3 5/8" TALL AND ABOUT 1" THICK.

August 17, 2008

Victorian Match Holder

Another Victorian Match Holder in my collection. I have a matching set of candleholders.