Sale Items

In an effort to keep our inventory as fresh as possible, we are inaugurating a "moving sale." These items will remain at significantly reduced prices until our next update at which time they may be taken down and replaced with other sale items.

17th C. English Mortar

England, c. 1660-85.
A 17th c. English bronze mortar with crowned Tudor roses on each side.
4 1/2" h., 5 3/4" diam. at top.
In excellent color and condition.

$ 1750 (prev. 2400).

For a nearly identical example, cf. Gentle and Field, Domestic Metalwork 1640-1820, p. 236, fig. 3.

Exceptional Carved and Painted Bowl

Scandinavia, initialed and dated "1755" and "1775".
A large, finely carved and paint-decorated Scandinavian long-handled bowl in old red.
Minor crack in handle.
Bowl: 15 1/2" x 11" x 7"; handle: 7"

SOLD.

PAINT-DECORATED CUTLERY BOX WITH HEART CUTOUT HANDLE

Chester County, PA, c. 1830.
Polychrome paint on poplar.
12 ½”l. x 8”w. x 5 ¾”h.
Minor wear to carrying handle. Otherwise, paint decoration in undisturbed condition.

$ 5800.

EFFIGY LADLE

Rare Native American maple dog's head effigy ladle.
13"h.
In excellent condition.

$ 1450.

Cf. Steven S. Powers, North American Burl Treen, p. 165: "...dog effigies on ladles are quite uncommon."

TRICOLOR BLANKET CHEST

Pennsylvania. c. 1835.
44 1/2"w x 23"h x 17 3/4"d.
On original turned feet and undisturbed three-color painted surface.

$ 4250.

"House and Home" Hooked Rug

American, last quarter 19th c.
A lovely hooked rug projecting a sense of serenity and security on a cold winter night.
Cotton and wool on burlap.
25" x 35"

$ 1250 (prev. $1750).