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19TH C. CAST IRON BOOK PRESS
An extraordinary cast iron book press! With its detailed casting of scaled dolphins and fluted columns, it dates circa 1840. It retains most of its original gold painted detail. It is unmarked as to maker. This is a true work of art that was used in the process of creating the decoratively embossed and gilded bindings found on some volumes of books. Overall height is 14 1/2". It is 19" wide at the widest point and approx. 12" deep.
$895.00
LARGE CAST IRON SIGN
A very graphic 19th century shield shaped sign in black with gold measuring.. It is in excellent original condition. The edges are crisp and the color strong. This is a very heavy sing. It measures 25" wide and 35 1/2" tall.
$1250.00
PAIR 18TH CENTURY SHOE BUCKLES
This is a pair of pewter and brass shoe buckles dating c. 1775. They are in excellent condition. They are from a Scotland, Connecticut estate. Each measures approx. 3" X 2". Both are in excellent condition.
$165.00
3 INDIVIDUAL 18TH CENTURY SHOE BUCKLES
These are being sold individually. Each buckle dates c. 1780. All are the high arched Artois type. The buckle on the left measures 2 1/2" X 3". It is pewter over brass. The center buckle and the one on the right are silver over brass. each measures 2 3/4" X 3 1/4".
$65.00 each
HISTORY OF THE INDIANS OF CONNECTICUT BY DEFOREST
The complete title is History of the Indians of Connecticut from the Earliest Known Period to A.D. 1850. This is a very clean edition of this fascinating early book by John W..De Forest. This copy is dated 1871. It is illustrated and contains a complete fold out map in the front.
$95.00
19TH c. SNARE DRUM
This drum appears to be made of nickel plated brass. It dates to the last quarter of the 19th century. It is in very good original condition. The sticks appear to be original to the drum. Some of the laces that comprise the snare are broken at the ends otherwise the drum appears to be in excellent condition. I can't find a makers name and yes I did look in the vent hole! The height of the drum is 7 1/2". The diameter is 16". There are two small holes in the upper wooden band. These provide evidence that there mayat one time have been a bracket for carrying the drum.
$550.00
LANDERS FRARY & CLARK DOUBLE WHEEL COFFE GRINDER
This is a wonderful example of the Universal coffee grinder #20 made by Landers Frary & Clark of New Britian, Connecticut. The machine is in entirely original condition. It is painted dark green. Details of the wheels are painted gold.. There is pinstriping on the drawer fron and a decal designating the Universal model. The coffee grinder is mounted on the original beveled wood base which was made to screw down to a counter so that the grinder would remain stationary while in use. The height is 12".
$995.00
SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF A WOMAN
This is a nice sixth plate ( 2 3/4" X 3 1/4") dag. of an older woman. She was photographed wearing her spectacles, bonnet and shawl. The dag. is sealed and in its original leather case which is embossed with grapes.
$60.00
SIXTH PLATE DAGEUERREOTYPE OF MAN
This is a very nice sixth plate (2 3/4" X 3 1/4") dag. of a young man dressed in his finery. He is sealed and in his original embossed leather case edged in gold.
$60.00
FIGURAL INKWELL DEPICTING A DEVIL
This cast pot metal inkwell has nice detail. It retains its glass insert. There are holes above the ears to hold pens. I guess the pens would resemble the devil's horns. The inkwell retains some of its original gold and silver paint. It measures about 2 1/2" tall and is very cute in an impish sort of way. There are no identifying marks as to who the maker may have been.
$145.00
LATE 19TH EARLY 20TH TAXIDERY SIGN
A 2 sided sand painted flanged sign for a taxidermist named George Tuttle. It is of New England origin. it is very well constructed with the frame of the sign being through tenoned into the flange portion. This is a smalt sign. The paint is covered with a fine layer of black colored sand. This is a technique that became popular in the 19th century. The overall measurement of the sign is 51 1/2" lwide and 19 1/2" high. It is 2 1/4" thick. The flange measures 26" high and 4" wide.
$450.00
EARLY 19TH C. WALKING STICK
This is an early 19th c. walking stick that I believe is made of walnut. The shaft is octagonal and it terminates at the top in a rounded pommel or hand hold. The walking stick is drilled through for a strap but that is missing. The tip has a brass ferrule the bottom of which is worn. The length is 36".
$95.00
SET OF C 1760 KNIVES & FORKS
A set of 4 pistol grip ivory handled knives and forks. They are in very good condition with very little wear. The handles do have some old cracks to the ivory on one side. These have a very graceful line and display beautifully. the set has silver ferrules. I have looked for a maker's mark but can fine none. the knives measure approx. 8 1/2". The forks approx. 7 1/4". These are so difficult to find!
$795.00
PONTILED UTILITY BOTTLE #2
This is a pontiled mold blown olive green utility bottle probably from Keene, NH. It has an applied lip. The height is 4 1/4". there are no chips or cracks.
SOLD
CliPONTILED UTILITY BOTTLE #1
This is a pontiled mold blown olive green utility bottle probably from Keene, NH. It has an applied lip. The height is 4 1/4 ". there are no chips or cracks.
SOLD
SET OF 4 18TH CENTURY BONE DICE
This is a set of 4 bone dice. The side with the six pips is marked GR with a crown signifying the reign of George Rex and dating them approximately to 1765 - 1775 when a tax was imposed by England on gambling items. The GR with crown mark is visible only under magnification. This set of 4 dice measure approx. 3/8" X 7 /16". The one di that has slightly darker pips also has a smaller GR & crown stamp.
SOLD
SET OF 4 EARLY BONE DICE
This is a set of 4 early bone dice. They are tiny measuring about 5/16". I can't find a mark on this set but they came from the same estate as the others. The bone seems to have achieved the same patina. The pips are off center but I guess that is normal with these old dice.
$75.00
18TH OR EARLY 19TH C. HORN SPOON
A nice early horn spoon. it measures apporximately 10 3/8" in length. It has a tapered handle. There is a little old damage to the bowl in the form of tiny holes. The spoon has a great early look!
$125.00
18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY HORN SPOON
An early horn spoon. It has a broad bowl and gracefully shaped handle. It has a couple of small splits at the bottom of the bowl probably from shrinkage. The spoon has a great old patina. The length is 9 1/4"
$125.00
18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY CHESTNUT BOTTLE
This chestnut bottle is in excellent original condition. It is loaded with tiny seed bubbles. There is wear to the base. It has an applied lip. The glass is olive green. The height is approximately 6".
SOLD
BOWER & BARTLETT'S COFFEE BIN
This is a fantastic late 19th early 20th century country store coffee bin. It once held Bower & Bartlett's favorite Boston Coffees Blue Ribbon Brand. The bin is in very good condition with only some very light fading and crazing and minor denting here and there. It measures 17" tall, 19" wide and 14 1/4" deep.
