Antique Cast Iorn Coffee Mill

An antique coffee mill in cast iron.

Has original label. Nice brass button and hopper.

Displaying a Collection of Snuff Boxes

Display of Snuff Boxes. Private Collection

 

This is my current display case for my collection of snuff boxes.

I love antique snuff boxes and try to buy one every couple of years. I don't buy them more often as they can be very expensive.

Those with an eagle eye might spot a few items that are not snuff boxes, as I have a few vintage coin purses in silver (bottom shelf on the right) mixed in.

I also put in one match box holder (4th shelf 3rd from left)) that I really like but don't collect.

To add to the eclectic mix I put in 4 antique boxes that are for stamps. Those are on the left on the bottom shelf.

Scottish Snuff Box. Private Collection

Below is a close-up view one of my favorites - an early Scottish Snuff Box in the shape of a horn. It has lovely silver engravings attached.

Gibson Linseed Liquorise and Cholorodyne Lozenge Tin

Lozenge Tin

Gibson Linseed Liquorise and Cholorodyne Lozenge tin.

A nice addition to any collection of medicine or candy tins.

Squirrel Victorian Figural Napkin Holder

Figural Napkin Ring
Private Collection L Schulze

A nice Victorian figural napkin holder.

Medium size squirrel with a nut sitting on a plain rectangular base. Base has rounded feet. Napkin ring is ornately engraved.

I have a collection of figural napkin holders and I use them at Christmas and Thanksgiving

Victorian silver-plated coffee pot

Victorian silver-plated coffee tankard or pot.

These are nicely engraved pots used in Victorian times. Some have a porcelain liner.

Some would have been used as a water tankard.

Victorian Figural Napkin Ring

Victorian Figural Napkin Ring

This is a nice Victorian Figural Napkin Ring - Meridian Britannia Co. #132.

Two small boys support a square napkin holder.

Value is dimished because of the "B" monogram. Valued at $200.00-$300.00 in 1996

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

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

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)

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) 

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)

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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. 

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.

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

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.

Found a reference in Sessional Papers Canada Parliament #15; Report of the Minister of Agriculture 1902

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"

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!