Classic 19th century New England checkerboard. Found in Connecticut, the game board measures 15" by 15 1/2" overall. It is painted on a near 1" thick pine board and set in a 1 1/2" wide frame attached with square nails. The piece remains in excellent original condition showing only expected wear and tear for a game board dating to the late 1800's.
SOLD: November 16th, 2019

Classic 5 color Parcheesi game board. Late 19th century. 17 1/2" by 18". Composed of 4 colors on an oyster white background, the board is subtle yet visually pleasing. This folding board is constructed of 2 thick pine boards and lays completely flat when opened. First scribed then painted, it is offered in as found original surface and condition.

Crisp late 19th century firkin in very dry original grey paint. This is a sturdy bucket constructed with copper nails and staples.
It is in the best original condition. The firkin is 10" in height and measures 9 1/2" across the lid. This is a very clean piece and will be a great addition to any collection.

Late 19th century firkin in original blue paint. 9 1/2" across the lid and 10" tall. It is a sturdy piece constructed with copper brads and a single copper staple at the end of each finger. The piece remains in great as found condition. Unlike any such firkins we've had over the years, this one is stamped 'STANDARD EXTRA' on the lid.

19th century firkin in dry oyster white paint. This is a larger bucket standing 14 1/4" tall. The lid measures 14 3/4" in diameter. Size gives this piece great presence while its color is soft and sophisticated. The firkin remains in sturdy as found condition.

Great old homemade sign offering maple syrup for sale. The message is hand lettered in rusty red on a dry grey background.
It is painted on a near 1" thick board measuring 27 1/2" by 15" overall and likely dates to the early 20th century. What the sign maker lacked in lettering (note the backward F's) was more than made up by the quality of the product! This is a terrific old sign with a quintessential New England subject and is as sweet in its own way as the very thing it advertises!

Great wooden sign dating to the 1920's offering, "Ice . Cream And . Other Refreshments...". 31 1/2" by 16 1/2" overall. The Shadow River is referred to in the 1916 book 'The Campfire Girls In the Maine Woods' by author Hildegard G. Frye. The white lettering hand painted on a black background gives the appearance of a blackboard. The custom of emphasizing text with periods, which was prevalent at this time adds to the charm of this already appealing sign.

Nice 19th century pine dough board. Made from a single board measuring 20" by 16", it is surrounded by a 1" high gallery in original yellow paint. It is constructed with square nails throughout. Recently acquired from an old collection, this piece is offered in excellent original surface and condition.

Sign featuring an expanded hand painted alphabet with hooks. 44" by 17" overall. This graphic sign dating from the late 19th or early 20th century was discovered in a downtown St Louis commercial building. Its exact purpose is unclear, but it appears it was used as a directory of some sort. The repetition of the letters gives the piece a somewhat obsessive quality. The simple design keeps it minimal in appearance. It is offered in excellent as found original condition.

Handmade arrow weathervane found in the Hudson River Valley. Likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, the piece stands 28" tall. The hand carved arrow measures 20" from tip to feather. It remains in excellent original as found condition right down to the decorative finial on top. Adding to its appeal is the original dry oyster white surface. Flanges for rooftop mounting remain in place. It stands on a contemporary iron base for display.
SOLD: September 17th, 2019

Paint decorated firkin dating to the late 18th or very early 19th century. This wonderful bucket is somewhat of a survivor having lost its lid sometime over the past 200 years as well as experiencing some paint loss from the elements. The piece is in otherwise very sturdy original condition right down to the rose head nails used to secure the fingers. The firkin stands 10" tall.

Homemade rooster silhouette right off an Ohio hen house. Made from 1" thick pine, it measures 18" by 9" overall. Although initially cut from a board, the edges indicate it was finished by carving it into shape. A hole in the bottom edge indicates where it would have been mounted to the building. The piece likely dates to the early 20th century and is offered in excellent original weathered condition.
SOLD: November 16th, 2019

A fresh find from our recent trip to Vermont, this 19th century checkerboard is offered for the first time. The game is homemade on a single hand planed pine board measuring 15" by 24" including the frame. Attached with square nails, the frame is nicely shaped and in first dry red paint. The game itself is in original surface of black on grey. It is offered as found with no repairs of replacements.
SOLD: October 24th, 2019

Wonderful polychrome knife box. 19th century. This is a sophisticated piece with obvious Chippendale decorative elements in its design. It is offered in excellent original surface and condition. The box measures 14" by 6" and stands near 6" high to the top of the handle.

Classic vintage sign offering help to those in need of beautification! This great sign likely dating to the 1930's caught our attention with the word 'STUDIO', which seems to imply more sophistication than the ordinary 'shop'. Found in New England, it is double sided measuring 25 1/2" by 16". It is a substantial sign set in a 2 1/2" wide frame.

Great old wooden 2 quart measure with original metal bands intact. 9" diameter, 5 1/2" tall. c.1900. This utilitarian piece is offered in original blue paint. Although measures are not uncommon those with bail handles are few and far between. This sturdy piece is offered in terrific as found condition showing expected wear.
SOLD: October 14th, 2019

Chinese checkers game board from the early 20th century. This handmade game board was meticulously made in layers using thin wood from crates. Graphically decorated in 6 colors, it has achieved a fabulous overall surface. A thin wooden frame of indigo blue surrounds the 6-pointed star. The piece measures 16" square and 3/4" thick. This is another example of country Americana that's home in a contemporary setting.

19th century painted game board found in Connecticut. Although there's nothing like a crisp untouched piece looking as good as the day it was made, there's a lot to be said about those that were played. They were in fact meant to be played and nothing brings warmth and character to a piece like the touch of the hand. Approximately 16" by 18", this board is square nailed and as found.
SOLD: October 17th, 2019

Gaming wheels such as this were popular from the late 19th century thru the early 20th century. Such 'Wheel of Fortunes' were as common at local fairs as they were at church socials. This example was indeed rescued from a church basement in Indiana, and although not unusual in form it is the first of such wheels we've seen in 4 colors including blue; make it 5 if you count the oxidized rim! Dating c.1900, the wheel is 31" in diameter mounted to a board 35" in length.

Early honest American country game board. Made from a single piece of pine, this double sided game board measures less than 12" square. A simple 2 color checkerboard is backed with an even simpler 'Fox and Geese' game. The board also bares the initials of its owner/maker. Found in Maine, it is offered in wonderfully worn as found surface and condition.
SOLD: October 27th, 2019

This unusual wheel of fortune was found in Maryland. c.1900. It is constructed of thin pine. The face of the game is in soft yellow with mustard accents while the edges are in red. The game was created by applying paper numbers. Unique to this game is an inner and outer row of numbers giving the piece great graphics. Another unusual feature is this 'wheel' is square and not round. It displays great with similar shape boards. The game board measures 20" square and is original in every way.

19th century bucket in excellent as found condition. This sturdy larger bucket stands 14" tall and 12 1/2" diameter across the lid. The original salmon paint has oxidized over the years resulting in the most desirable soft salmon surface. Its iron bands and bail handle remain intact as does the original porcelain knob on the lid. Color and condition makes this a great addition to any collection of early painted woodenware.
SOLD: September 22nd, 2019

Unusual barbershop trade sign dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. Red, white, and blue chevrons are painted on both sides of a chamfered board, which was then framed. The sign measures 38" tall and 10" wide overall. This sign is offered in great original condition and the best untouched crazed surface throughout.

Wonderful set of vintage wooden blocks dating to the early 20th century. 32 well worn painted blocks in assorted colors and sizes are accompanied by 3 larger blocks in old surface. All 35 blocks fit nicely in their original blue crate, which measures approximately 17" x 10" x 5". Color and surface gives this piece undeniable appeal. Their decorative capability is only limited by ones imagination. Regardless as to how these are show they will definitely bring colorful fun to any room.

Graphic yet minimal Parcheesi game board. 4th quarter 19th century. Painted on a single thick board, the piece measures approximately 29" by 17" overall. A narrow molding surrounding the board is attached with small square nails. The linear pattern of the game is executed in an unusual palette of 8 different colors. This is a great example of the 'art of the game'. It remains in great as found condition.