Antique Snuff Box from Scotland

 A Scottish Snuff Box in my collection. The silver band around the top is engraved with "John Mackay Spirit Merchant Edinburgh 1820"

There is a shield but I cannot make out the engravings, and under that it is engraved "obt 29th May 1847"

Lane Brothers Swift Mills Smokestack Coffee Grinder

 This is my latest coffee mill acquisition. I got it at an auction yesterday.

It is a Lane Brothers "Smokestack" Swift Coffee Mill No. 16. 

The Swift Mill Lane Brothers Poughkeepsie N. Y. is stamped on each wheel. The wheels measure 23" and the overall height of the coffee mill is 37"

There is no patent date but this intricate wheel design was not in use until 1878 when the company set up shop in Poughkeepsie. The Lane Brothers started in 1808 in Harts Village, Millbrook New York.

 Their first patent was registered in August 1845 when Beriah Swift built a factory to manufacture mills based on this patent. The Lane brothers, William And John, were cousins of Beriah Swift and they joined forces. The company was then called Swift and Lane Brothers. John Lane married Ann Swift the daughter of Beriah, further cementing the family business.

Some time between 1878 and 1882 the company moved to Poughkeepsie. Their coffee mills were in production up to 1920.

Hubs took it apart and cleaned it all up, then oiled it with Olive Oil. You  can't rub at the graphics or they disappear!

Next he managed to rotate the hopper so the graphics were properly lined up with a big one at the front and the back. They were off-center as you can see in this photo.

Both graphics are pastoral scenes. This picture is in better condition than the second one.

 

For now I've placed this coffee grinder (mill) with three of my other larger ones but it's only temporary while I think about where best to display it. These larger grinders are not normally here, they are scattered in various rooms in our house

Antique Bagdad Coffee Tin

 Bagdad Coffee Tin. Private Collection

Bagdad Coffee Pail with wire handle. No lid. This is a large coffee tin manufactured by Dwight Edwards Canada Limited sometime between 1900 and 1930.

Nice graphics of an outdoor Arabian coffee ceremony. 

 

Victorian Shaving Mug #6

Victorian Shaving Mug (Private Collection)

The 6th Victorian Shaving Mug in our collection.

Joseph Kaye & Sons Oil Can ca 1920

This a very nice vintage Kayes pump action Oil Can. It's quite pretty and in great condition. Everything works - the top slider slides easily and the raised pump works perfectly.

It was made by Joseph Kaye & Sons Ltd. in the early 1900s. It measures 10.5 inches overall length with a 5" spout.

The large brass "K" is stamped "Kaye's Patent"

The bottom of the oil can is marked 1/2 pt followed by "Regd" with a long string of numbers, then in Great Britain then an 8 and a D

There are a few minor dints on the top but overall the oiler is in very good condition.

The letter K is stamped on the top and on the brass plunger

Joseph Kaye & Sons was founded in 1864 with its main business being manufacturers of oil cans and associated equipment.

The company was based in Leeds England

For sale: $85.00

1913 Catalogue Joseph Kaye & Sons Ltd

1923 Catalogue Joseph Kaye & Sons Ltd

Vintage Mohican Coffee Tin

Vintage Mohican Coffee Tin

One of the coffee tins in my personal collection. Mohican Coffee. Mohican Co. of New York.

6" x  1/4"

Victorian Shaving Mug #7

A more unusual Victorian Shaving Mug with a separate lower level water catcher.

Christmas Tree Decorating With Vintage Ornaments

 We use a lot of vintage ornaments on our Christmas Trees. These are a few of our photos over the years

Victorian Shaving Mug #5

Victorian Shaving Mug Private Collection

Another Victorian Shaving mug in our private collection

Victorian Shaving Mug #4

Private Collection

This is another Victorian Shaving Mug in our private collection. It's mostly pink and white and not as flowery as others.

Victorian Shaving Mug

Private Collection

Victorian Shaving Mug in pinks and greens. Shaving mugs  were used by men in Victorian times as part of their shaving ritual.

A shaving brush similar to the one in this photo was used to apply soapy lather to the face. There was usually a divider with one side having a narrow ledge with holes.

The soapy lather (a mixture of soap and water) would be brushed off where the holes were so that excess water would drain back into the mug.

Most shaving mugs are flowery and look more like they were meant for women but they were not.

Green Themed Christmas Tree Decorations

 We decorate two trees every year at Christmas. One is a tall 9 foot tree, the second is smaller 5 foot tree.

I try to choose a different colour scheme each year or rotate through my various colours or themes.

Every ornament is in a labelled box or tub - "Winged creatures", "Purple", "Green", "Vintage", "Accent colours"   You get the idea.

Ribbons are in two tubs so I can choose which colour(s) I want to intertwine with the ornaments.


This was my green and gold themed tree

Decorating Christmas Trees With Vintage & Modern Ornaments

 We decorate two trees every year at Christmas. One is a tall 9 foot tree, the second is smaller 5 foot tree.

I try to choose a different colour scheme each year or rotate through my various colours or themes.

Every ornament is in a labelled box or tub - "Winged creatures", "Purple", "Green", "Vintage", "Accent colours"   You get the idea.

Ribbons are in two tubs so I can choose which colour(s) I want to intertwine with the ornaments.

Here is my large purple and gold themed tree from 2008.

The tree below is my smaller tree.

Victorian Shaving Mug #3

Private Collection

 This Victorian Shaving Mug is shorter than most. It's mostly pink flowers.

Victorian Shaving Mug #2

Private Collection

Victorian Shaving Mug in pinks and greens. Shaving mugs  were used by men in Victorian times as part of their shaving ritual.

A shaving brush was used to apply soapy lather to the face. There was usually a divider with one side having a narrow ledge with holes.

The soapy lather (a mixture of soap and water) would be brushed off where the holes were so that excess water would drain back into the mug.

Most shaving mugs are flowery and look more like they were meant for women but they were not.

1906 Black & White Print by Frederick Morgan: Tug of War

Black and white print called "A Tug of War". It has been cut so part of the words are missing.

The original painting that this etching was based on had the signature bottom left "Fred Morgan"which is visible in the etching.

Frederick Morgan (1856-1927)  was a member of the Royal Society of Painters in Oil,  and was renowned for his beautiful oil paintings of animals and children. The sentimental and romantic Victorian style work which Morgan was also able to produce ensured that he was much in demand by advertisers.

 Dimensions: 16x20 inches

For sale: $150.00 + shipping (We require your zip or postal code to calculate shipping costs)

Under the print on the left side are the words "Supplement to the Family Herald and Weekly Star, Montreal Canada"

On the right bottom are the words "Produced by C. W. Faulkner & Co. Ltd. London En"

The print is not framed and is in fair condition but it would look wonderful in a nice frame and hung on the wall.

 Across the top left is written "Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada in the Year 1906 by C. W. Faulkner & Co. Ltd. London England at the Department of Agriculture"

Top Left

Across the top right is written "Copyright Entered according to Act of Congress at Washington in the Year 1906 by C. W. Faulkner & Co. Ltd London E. C. England, Printed in England"

Top Right

Stella Artois Draft Beer Handle

Here is a nice vintage Stella Artois Draft Beer tap handle. It has identical graphics front and back. It stands 11 1/2 inches high

The white handle has "Anno 1366" and a red star on both front and back.

The sides of the red top part of the handle have Stella Artois in white lettering.

At the bottom of the white handle, front and back, is a raised sticker "Imported from Belgium" and a nice gold graphic

Overall condition is very good. Price for Item #43 is $35.00 + shipping. Contact us at antiquehunterblog AT gmail.com

Vintage Cool Beer Tap Handle

This is a nice  Cool Beer Draft Tap handle to add to your collection. Condition is excellent and colours are bright.

The emblem on top reads "All Canadian Superior Lager" Finest Quality" on both sides.

Around the circular part it reads "All Natural. Cold Filtered. No Additives. No Preservatives."

 It is 9 1/2 inches high

The back of the handle reads simply "Cool Beer" with a maple leaf logo

Item #42 can be yours for $35.00 + shipping. Please contact us at antiquehunterblog AT gmail.com

Vintage Draft Beer Tap Handle Alexander Keith's

Vintage Draft Beer Tap Handle Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale.

This is a nice dark green beer tap handle for Alexander Keith's. It has a brass moose on top and a coloured moose on the handle itself. Graphics are on both sides.

It is 11 inches high and in pretty good condition.

Item #41 for sale $30.00 + shipping. Please contact us at antiquehunterblog AT gmail.com

Antique Crayon Portrait: Woman in HIgh-Necked Calico Dress ca 1890s

Beautiful antique crayon portrait of a Woman with glasses and a calico high-necked dress.

Large framed ‘crayon portraits’ were made in the 1800s and early 1900s.
These were artistic photographs that resemble a cross between photographs and charcoal or crayon sketches.  

They can be monochrome or  have charcoal coloring.  This portrait is beautifully coloured.

The photographer began the process with a light photograph and then embellished it with chalk and crayons.

Mostly you will find albumen crayon portraits from the late 1800s.
Dimensions: 16x20 inches
Unframed
ca 1890s
Excellent condition

Item #15 for sale: $50.00 + shipping (We need your zip or postal code to determine shipping costs)

A great way to have an instant ancestor or just a nice piece of art to hang on your wall.