Small Connecticut chest.  Mid 19th century. This early pine box measures 17" long and 9" deep.  It stands 7" tall.  It is constructed with rabbet joints and early cut nails. The original snipe hinges remain intact.  Decorative moldings are applied to the front and sides.  The center divider was absent when found. Adding to the appeal of this piece is its beautiful surface. The original red paint has oxidized over the years to the point of being a dry salmon in appearance.

Small 19th century bowl from New York.  This sweet wooden bowl measures only 9 1/2" in diameter against the grain and a full 10" with the grain.  Deep for its size, it stands slightly over 3" to the lip.  The bowl was skillfully turned with a footed bottom surrounded with rings as well as two additional decorative rings below the lip.  This early piece has a dry surface with remnants of the original whitewash.  It is offered in excellent original condition with no cracks or losses.

Small sheet iron rooster weathervane.  This homemade weathervane has a great folky form with its exaggerated tail feathers, comb, and waddle.  Cut from a single piece of sheet iron, the rooster and arrow directional measures 13" by 15" overall.  Height is closer to 18" as shown on the iron stand made for its display.  This piece likely dates to the late 19th or early 20th century and is in original condition right down to its appealing oxidized surface with traces of the original paint.

Diminutive treen bowl with lid. This delightful piece measures a mere 3" by 4".
Dating to the 19th century, it is likely Michigan or Indiana in origin. The original ochre and red paint remain vivid and have achieved a wonderful crusty surface. Apart from a small tight hairline crack in the lid, this piece is in excellent condition showing expected wear.

Pine steps in original blue paint. New York. 19th or early 20th century. Made to allow the user to go from one level to another, wear to the treads suggest a lot of use over a long period of time. Color and form make them a great decorative piece in a country room. They are easily used as a small shelf for display whether sitting on the floor, in a dry sink, or atop a cupboard. Attached the steps stand 19” high, 16” deep, and 18” wide. This piece is offered in original condition.

Wooden tray with canted sides and scalloped edges. 15 1/2” by 13 1/2” by 3 1/2” tall. This tray in original blue paint is made of hardwood and constructed with square and wire nails. The one board bottom is near 12” wide. Dating to the late 19th century, age has caused the bottom to ‘cup’ over the years. Although it sits level it does not sit flat. This can be seen by the paint wear to the bottom. The tray remains in original as found condition with expected wear and minor imperfections.

Heavy mortar and pestle in original paint. This 19th century piece was a common appliance in the early kitchen. Used in cooking, spices and herbs could be ground into fine pastes or powders ready to add to the next dish. It is the form and color that have made these simple objects of interest to collectors. Painted mortar and pestles are beautiful in groups. This example is in the best original condition and will be a great addition to a collection or the perfect piece to begin one!

Game board c.1870’s. New York. This highly decorative piece has been in a New York collection for years. We are pleased to make it available for the first time in decades. There is little doubt this piece was made in a shop by skilled artisans. A 5-color chess board is embellished with arrows and cartouches. While a wonderful backgammon game in 5 colors features an elaborate center field. Brass tacks with raised heads have protected the paint. It is offered untouched and as found.

Sculptural youth size Windsor chair from Vermont.  This finely made chair dates c.1825 and is in mint condition.  Commonly referred to as a 'step down' Windsor, this small chair stands 27" to the crest rail and has a splay measuring 16" across at the feet. The original red paint has achieved the best crusty surface. Lack of wear to the paint or loss to the feet suggests this chair was rarely if ever used.  This example of early New England furniture still holds its appeal after 200 years.

Beehive bowl in original paint. Found in a Connecticut home this piece easily dates to the early 19th century. It is nicely turned with a heavy foot and a wide lip. Appropriately warped for its age, the bowl measures near 20 1/4” with the grain and only 19 1/2” against. It stands over 6” tall, making it a deeper bowl as well. This piece is offered in crusty original paint of ‘pale’ brown. It is in great condition with some wear to the lip as well as a single tight hairline age crack.

Pantry box with wire bail handle.  Easily dating to the 19th century, this box measures 9 1/8" across the lid and stands 5 3/8" high overall.  Great as found condition and original dry bittersweet paint work together to make this a most desirable piece.  The box is made with thick sides and a heavy lid. There are no losses, replacements, or damages of any kind to this example.  This appealing pantry box will be a great addition to a collection or good piece to start one!

Early New England trencher. 18 3/4” by 10 1/4” and 4” deep overall. This hand hewn wooden bowl is offered in excellent original condition having no cracks, losses, or damages of any kind. Such pieces were common in early American homes and are found today in a variety of sizes and shapes. It is surface and color that sets one example apart from another. Offered in original robin’s egg blue, color and condition places this example near the top.

Fine and small country game board. New York. Simple yet compelling, this homemade game board from the mid 19th century was finely conceived giving it a certain country sophistication. A single hand planed 5/8” board measuring just 10” wide and 14” long is finished with breadboard ends. Attached with early square nails the ends bring the piece to an overall dimension of 15 1/4” by 10”. The original paint is dry with a fine painterly surface.

Beautiful blue bucket! Found on our trip to Maine this fall, this very early bucket was recently discovered in a house in Round Pond. Constructed with hand planed wooden staves and hand wrought bands, the bucket easily dates to very early 19th century if not late 18th century. The bentwood handle is attached with the original buttons secured with hand carved pins. It is offered in the best original indigo blue paint and remains in excellent sturdy condition.

Early built-in cupboard. New York state. 50" tall, 15" deep, and 22" wide. This small country cupboard is constructed with rosehead nails. The full 1" pine boards are pit-sawed throughout. It is offered in its original and dry dove grey paint. The original hardware remains intact as does the carved turnbuckle. This is a beautiful piece of 18th century American furniture in the very best original condition.

‘STRICTLY FRESH EGGS’. This delightful wooden sign advertising the latter may be one of the earliest egg signs we’ve owned. Square nails in the breadboard ends suggest it is late 19th or very early 20th century. Close examination shows a rounded black border. This along with the precisely painted letters suggests the sign may have been made by a professional as opposed to the more typical homemade egg signs. Measuring only 18” by 12”, this is a smaller piece making it easy to display.

Large running horse weathervane from Connecticut. Late 19th or early 20th century. Much like a jigsaw puzzle, this majestic horse is made from 6 different pieces of sheet iron put together creating the whole. Construction adds to its folky appearance. The silhouette is reinforced with iron rod on one side further adding to the weight and stability of the piece. The weathervane measures 27” end to end and stands just over 23” to the ears as shown on its contemporary iron stand.

Large splint basket in original paint. c.1900. This beautifully made basket measures 15” side to side and 17” end to end. The handle stands 15” high overall. Wide splint combined with a pleasing melon form gives this basket great presence. Adding to the overall appeal is its wonderfully worn surface. Painted only once and that a very long time ago, the original red paint has oxidized and softened to a color achieved only by time. This heavy basket is in great as found condition.

Double sided sign advertising beauty help. Found in New England, this wooden sign dates to the 1930's give or take.
It measures 15 1/2" by 25 1/2" and sits in a near 2 1/2" deep frame. It is offered in original as found paint and condition.

19th century egg basket from Pennsylvania. This smaller piece measures 13" by 10" overall and stands 10" to the handle. It is offered in great original condition with some minor wear from use. This heavy country basket is in old dry white over the original blue. It sits level and displays beautifully. It's also the perfect size for hanging on a peg rack.

Vintage sign offering respite to the traveler. This sign is constructed of 2 thick boards in a wide black frame and measures 38” by 22” overall. Painted in black and white, it was most likely done by a professional given its precise layout and lettering. A great example of roadside Americana, the sign dates to the 1930’s give or take. This was about the time travelers took to the highway’s of America seeking adventure in far away places.

Folky Chinese checkers board from Aitch, Pennsylvania. c.1920. Placed slightly askew on a solid pine board, a 5 color game of Chinese checkers was apparently created by one ‘Paul R Reed’ as is indicated by the name on the back. A 6th color was used to write ‘TOM’ on the face? This thick heavy board measures 16” square. It has gained a great surface over the years. As interesting as the board is, the history of Aitch is equally interesting. The town met its demise when flooded in 1972.

Larger mortar and pestle in original bittersweet paint. 19th century. New England. The robustly rounded mortar stands almost 8” to the lip and is over 6” in diameter. It is in pristine original condition with no cracks or damages of any kind. This piece is nicely turned with decorative scribe lines and a well defined foot. The 10” pestle bearing the same bittersweet paint is guaranteed original to the mortar. Color, form, and condition together make this highly desirable.

Sculptural wooden trencher. Smaller in size, the bowl measures 19” long, 10” wide, and 4” deep. This 19th century example has a wonderful form owing to the dramatic way in which it was carved. Giving the trencher even more appeal is its original vibrant chrome yellow paint. Made from American chestnut, wear to the interior indicates its primary purpose was that of a chopping bowl. This wonderful example of early Americana is offered in excellent original condition.

Larger bail handle pantry box in original paint. This box stands 6 1/2” tall and measures 11 1/2” in diameter across the lid. It was recently purchased from an old collection and has, therefore, been unavailable to the market for many years. It’s been our privilege to have had many bail handle boxes over the years, but this is our first ever in original vivid yet dry red paint. The surface and condition of this piece are of the highest quality and worthy of the most discerning collector.