view antiques gallery of paint decorated wooden bowls, buckets, and woven splint baskets. (move mouse over photo to enlarge the image)
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9180 From the last half of the 19th century a large thick walled bentwood measure in its original dark green paint. Aside from its size, unique to this piece are the original cast iron grips needed to support the weight of its high volume capacity. A rolled iron band supports the top and iron tacks are used throughout to secure its structure. It remains strong overall, free from damage or repairs and may be used with confidence in a more sedentary way. Size: 14.25”W x 7”H $395.00 |
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9177 From Lancaster County, a wonderful example of an early 1800’s painted rye basket akin to the area’s traditional culture. It is actually a bi color basket appearing to have been painted white overall with robin’s egg blue on the outside. The paint is very dry and has the texture of a primitive white wash. The weave is tight and stiff with typical signs of minor wear less any major breaks or repairs. As a display or utilitarian piece it adheres to the adage form follows function but with outstanding color. Size” 13”W x 4”H (deep) $275.00 |
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9175 From the late 19th to early 20th century a diminutive turned and footed bowl in its original cranberry red and apple green polychrome paint over a gold wash. It has pronounced turnings varying in width and a well defined raised lip. Perhaps a salesman’s sample? Nevertheless, a grand little example of the commonly found larger bowls. Size: 4”W x 1.75”H $155.00 |
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9170 From Lancaster PA, an 1800’s large maple dough bowl in its original oxblood red paint. It has a wonderful depth, slightly elliptical shape, rounded smooth rim, and dry surface. The wear and variations in the paint color certainly authenticate its age and years of use. One small crack (one inch) is present near the rim. A nice rural bowl with honest wear and practical possibilities. Size: 17.25”L x 16.325”W x 5.5”D $365.00 (two views of the same bowl) |
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9165 A late 1800’s pantry box in dry indigo blue over white with a fabulous hand painted peacock in green, black and orange. Traditionally constructed with copper tacks and wooden pegs. The piece is in excellent condition with vivid colors. Size: 5”H x 9.75”W $425.00 |
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9066 A 19th
century unusual scalloped and tapered wooden bowl with mirrored bottom. It is made of mahogany and retains its
original varnished finish. Well
constructed and very tight with no disilvering. Elevates the guilt factor while reaching for
another bonbon. Size: 8.5”W (top) x 5.5” (base) x 2.75”H $150.00
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9166 A Gage dry measure in early green with the wonderful OATS inscribed in white. It is from Henniker, NH and signed (impressed) as such on the inside bottom. Impressed on the bottom underside are three dates 1888, 1889 and 1900. There were two companies in Henniker who manufactured dry measures initially Gage & Co. and later beginning in 1895 by C.A. Wilkins. Excellent condition, strong provenance an overall superb find. Size: 3.75”H x 6”W $395.00 |
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9158 A completely original 19th century softwood firkin staved construction with tapered sides and metal banding, wire bail and a turned hickory handle. The rim on the lid is wrapped, pegged and cleated ending in a tapered end. It is very clean and tight and would serve as a great storage piece for any décor with its wonderful contrasting black and white paint. Size: 10.75”H x 10” W (at lid) tapering to 10”W (at bottom) $365.00 |
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9153 From Virginia a mid 1800’s tapered flat bottom splint basket in wonderful tomato red paint. Although the red is early it was the last color painted over the original blue, then pumpkin and then yellow. Lots of crazing in the red reveals fine yellow lines. It has a steamed and notched handle, double wrapped and intact rim and remains very tight and sturdy. Its condition is excellent. What a hot shot of color for any room in need of being energized. Size: 10”L x 9.5”W x 6”H (10”H including handle), the bottom outside is 8” square. $395.00 |
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9149 From New England a cobbler’s cubby dating to the late 19th or early 20th century in its original oxblood paint. The five curved cubbies were used to store various size nails to secure heels to shoes. Interesting profile as from the side it resembles the silhouette of a shoe. Mortised dividers, great color and with a gentleman’s signature on the underside indicates its origins may have been with a shoe factory. A great little storage piece in solid condition. Size: 12.25”L x 6.25”W x 3.5”H $175.00 Interested, click here. |
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9147 A late 1800’s shaped Pennsylvania gathering basket in its original apple green paint. Rare to find one with its hand shaved grip fully reinforced with a triple weave minus any breaks. Nice and tight with no tacks used in its construction. A desirable early basket with just the right amount of wear in excellent condition. Size: 18”L x 11.5’W x 8”H (12” H including grip) $550.00 |
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9146 Found in New York, early 19th century wooden food bowl in its original finish. Aged patina, countless chop marks, rounded smooth rim from working hands. Nicely turned rim and outside bevel above base. Somewhat out of round with a minor but tight hairline in the bottom. Lots of potential as a center or serving piece. Size: 17”L x 15.75W x 5”H $220.00 |
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9145 From New York/ New England a 19th century tall, ash splint basket with distinctive oval profile in early black and white paint. The rim is single wrapped and unflawed. The handle, hand shaved and steamed shaped is very tight as is the weave overall. The construction uses no nails or tacks. In nearly mint condition with but two tiny broken splints, one on the bottom and one on the side. A sophisticated market basket with great aesthetic appeal. Size: 15”L X 5.5”W x 15”H (including the handle). $425.00 |
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9137 Mid 19th century paint decorated bentwood oval pantry box with overlapping sides secured with small copper tacks. The bottom is secured to the sides with wooden pegs. Wonderful but worn dry paint in shades of green, yellow, gray, brown, white, black, red (lips), flesh tone and black which all comprise the composition of a colonial woman gazing into a hand mirror at arm’s length. One tack on the external lap and a tiny splinter from the bottom of the lap are missing. All other aspects are intact making it a pleasing decorative, nicely executed piece. Size: 8.75”L x 7”W x 3.5”H $550.00 |
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9080 From New York, a mid 1800’s large grey bowl. Lightweight, wonderful turnings, raised rim and slightly out of round. Good wear on the inside. Free of cracks. Size: 14.75”L x 13.5”W $595.00 |
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8303 1880 - 1910 very fine example of the Aesthetic Movement. A delicate wood slat basket in perfect condition. Great sculptural and architectural appeal. Size: 15” top x 9” base x 20” tall $595.00 |
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9064 A late 19th – 20th century splint basket in original cranberry red paint. Carved and steamed handle, single wrapped rim, very tight with nice deep form and a slightly kicked in bottom. Perfect condition. Size: 11”W (top) x 9.5W” (bottom) x 9”Depth x 14”H (including handle) $155.00 |
