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early 19th century paint decorated dome top box
early paint decorated dome top box with leather handle.

Early paint decorated dome top box.

Featuring floral flourishes on the front, sides, and top.  An aged leather handle is attached to the top with brass tacks.  Click on photos for more information.

19th century scoop with red wash
early 19th century scoop dated 1831 in original red surface.

19th century scoop dated1831 in original red wash.
Lollipop handle with a diamond shaped hanging hole.  “M D ?( illegible) 1831” is carved on the reverse of the lollipop.

The graceful handle leads to the generously large bowl. All the edges are chamfered. Displays beautifully hanging, sitting on a table, or placed in a bowl.  Click on photos for more information.

19th century appliqued and embroidered potholders
19th century appliqued and embroidered potholders
19th century appliqued and embroidered potholders

Two ca. 1840 closely related appliqued and embroidered potholders (they’re sisters, not twins).  Clearly created by a talented artist, both pieces are thoughtfully designed for visual impact and as a display for the maker’s skills.

One piece is on a dark blue wool background, decorated with red birds with light blue wings, sitting among winding vines with heart shaped flowers and foliage.  The motifs are embroidered in mostly a stem stitch.  The border fabric and hanging hook are a tan cotton; the backing is red wool.

The other piece is on a black cotton background.  Four tulip-like flowers in red and light blue emanate from the center along with four long-stem flower buds in the same blue, pink, and red. All the design motifs are embroidered with a crossstitch; additional appliqued and pieces are interspersed throughout. It is bordered in a dark and light striped brown cotton. The hanging loop is made of twisted, thick cotton threads.  This piece is backed in a red and light blue plaid wool. Click on photos for more information.

18th century New England courting mirror
18th century New England courting mirror

Courting mirrors were typically given as gifts by suitors to their intended.  This mid-18th century courting mirror is a fine example of New England rural craftsmanship.

The original glass is in an early molded frame, mounted on a solid hand- carved and planed board.  The crest is a skillfully carved shell design with a peak on each side. The back is heavily chamfered.  Old rich and mellow surface.  This piece is a notable representation of 18th century tradition and artistry.  Click on photos for more details.

early 19th century wall hanging box in early blue over original red
early 19th century hanging wall in early blue over oritginal red.

Early 19th century wall hanging box in early blue over original red.

Surface is a mellowed early blue over the original red.  Nicely formed back board with a well-used hanging hole.  Amply sized box constructed with oxidized square nails.  Perfect for display of candles, utensils, treen plates. Click on photos for more information.

Rare early textile 18th century lady's pocket watch holder

Rare 18th century lady’s knitted pocket watch holder. 
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19th century heart shaped cheese press
19th century wood heart shaped cheese press.

Rare heart form cheese press; mid 19th century.  Cheese presses were used to press whey from the curds. In ancient times, cheese makers used baskets to press out the whey.  Later technology led to the creation of cheese presses made of wood and pottery.

 

 

This crisply formed heart base is made of cherry.  The lid, that sits inside the base, appears to be ash and has a pegged knob.  The draining is facilitated by holes strategically drilled on the sides and bottom; three feet elevate the heart shaped base for faster draining.  A charming artifact that can be hung or placed on a flat surface.  In excellent condition. Click on photos for more information.

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