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Important Message To Our Patrons: We have suspended all antique furniture and accessory sales effective immediately. Most of the inventory appearing on our website has been sold and we are unsure at this juncture what the future holds for us as a true antique furniture dealer. Both our physical and virtual store sales have been trending downward since the mid 2000's and we are frankly now at a level that no longer makes it economically viable to continue to market our products in this fashion. We are not alone in this respect as many other antique dealers have met similar fates. The marketplace has been flooded with old furniture pieces that are not antiques and new furniture which has been finished to look old at prices that are very often lower than what we must pay to buy genuine antiques and then of course there is the expense of refurbishing or restoring them. At the same time, personal tastes appear to be changing. The investment aspect of a true antique through appreciation rather than the typical depreciaition suffered by other furniture, no longer seems to be a prime factor in the buying motives of the majority of furniture buyers. The old adage that wealth is built by accumulating things that appreciate not depreciate is one that has perhaps been replaced by thinking that focuses on a much shorter perspective. Our hearts are simply not into the prospect of changing our product mix to meet this new trend in furniture demand and while we are sure that a market for true antique furniture continues to exist albeit at a reduced level, our locale and the internet are no longer the vehicles they once were for success. We are disappointed to say the least because we really enjoyed the hunt for great antique pieces, the restoration work and the beauty of the final product we sold. We took pride in that endeavor and experienced great satisfaction through the many wonderful customers who supported us throughout the years. We cannot thank them enough.

 

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Old Original Buttermold. Original condition homemade butter mold. Signed “Butter Print made by Bert Hutchinson Grandfather of Ruth & Beth near the year 1907 or 1908”. Dimensions/Weight:4.8Hx6Wx3.5D/2 lbs. #A041705GA2

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 $99
American Yarn Winder,  Circa 1820-1850. Primitive yarn winder in original dry condition. Everything works (weasel even pops). Wonderful color and patina. Ca.: 1810-1850. Dimensions/Weight: 35.5Hx26Wx23.5D/10 lbs.#A060403JKB1

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 $259
19th Century Tole Tray. This heavy tray is an exquisite example of 19th century toleware. The design is comprised of gold leaves surrounded by red and white berries and smaller accent leaves. The "alligatoring" of the surface and thickness of the metal and black paint testify to the age of this gorgeous piece. The painted top surface of the tray is in excellent condition. The tray bottom has numerous areas where the paint has flaked off. This piece would be a wonderful addition to any collection or extraordinary displayed by itself. Ca.: mid to late 1800's. Dimensions: 20.3Lx15.3Wx1.3H . #A032308DA1

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 $260
Rosewood Writing Box. This 19th century rosewood writing box is completely outfitted and in very good original condition. The exterior has 3 thin brass inlays which frame the perimeter of the top/lid and front. A mother of pearl scalloped inlaid plate sits in the middle of the top/lid. The leather interior is in good original condition considering its age (one of the better ones we have seen). The lovely brass hardware is all intact (no key). The center storage cover shows some wear resulting from years of use as does the right center compartment. The secret compartment for letters and storage is in excellent condition (obviously its previous owner had few secrets). There are some minor hairline finish cracks and scratches that are only visible if one looks hard enough for them. A very hard to find piece, once someone's treasure (to hold other treasures) is waiting for a new owner to covet it. Dimensions:11Wx8Dx5.5H. Ca.: mid to late 1800's. #A031702LB8

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 $279
Primitive Checkerboard. This country game board is in very good original condition. The original finish is nicely crazed with some bubbling and checking. Darker squares are painted black and the remaining squares and top are stained and finished. Solid 1 board oak with a plain edge. Board has a slight bow to it (hey it's old - see photos). Ca.: late 1800's early 1900's perhaps older. Dimensions: 15.3x15.3x.8. Weight: 3lbs. #A030206LA3

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 $259

Brass Bed Warmer, Circa 1870. Hard to find brass bed warmer. Solid brass pan with rolled lip and brass rolled lip lid with copper rivets at hinge. Lid is pierced to allow heat to escape and also has fine leaf and flower scroll work etching and a small brass ring pull held by a flat copper cotter pin on its top. Beautiful vase, ring and ball turned pine handle, honey gold in color with a soft satin finish. Very nice original condition (handle may have been refinished) with a few minor dents. American or English in origin. CA.: 1870 possibly earlier.  Dimensions/Weight:44.5Hx12Wx4D/4lbs. #A061506WAD1

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 $495

Heywood Wakefield Wicker Sewing Basket. Signed Heywood Bros. and Wakefield Co. Four vase and ring turned spindle legs and matching handle. Handle moves back and lid opens on brass hinges to reveal inside of basket for storage of sewing materials. Lower shelf with wicker gallery. Splayed feet. Refinished. Handle is new.  This restored piece is in near original condition. Beautiful caramel color matches its former color. Satin finish. Ca.: late 1800's/early 1900's. Dimensions/Weight: 27.8Hx15Wx15.8D/10lbs. #A020603BC2

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 $795
Large Copper Tea Kettle. Signed Revere. Round pot with copper and wooden sleeve handle and copper spout. Lid has small wooden pull. Very good condition with some minor dings and dents. Ca. early 1900's. Dimensions/Weight: 12Hx13Wx9D/5 lbs. #A042912ASA1

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 $90
   

 

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