Fine Old Decorated Oil Lamp, circa 1876. This Lamp has a Cast Iron Base with Multiple Designs; Brass Attachments on Both Ends of the Glass Font which is Decorated with Molded Images of a Stag Head, a Dog Head, and a Roman Soldier Head Repeated Twice and Lightly Etched to Highlight the Images; an Eagle Burner which May Be Original; and A Contemporary Chimney. The Bottom of the Base shows a Patent Date of “Feb. 29, 1876.” Measurements: 10 ½” high to the burner; 12 ½” high including the burner; and 20 ¾” high including the chimney; it is 5” in width and depth. An Outstanding Accent Piece with Great Vintage.

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Price $175 plus shipping

Appealing New England Sampler from a House in Connecticut done by “Mary Keir, Age 13, 1840. Excellent Color and Form with a Terrific Strawberry Border. Additionally, there are numerous patterns dividing up the letters and numbers, plus dogs, trees, flowers and hearts. It is made from silk on a linen ground. There are some points of separation to the linen, but overall the piece is outstanding. The sampler is 16 ¼” x 11 ¼”; framed size is 18 ¼” x 13 ¾”. Attractive Sampler.
 

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Price $895 plus shipping

An Excellent Rye Straw Basket Undoubtedly made by a German-American from Pennsylvania, circa Mid-19^th Century. These Rye Straw Baskets are part of the traditional basket making throughout Europe and are sometimes referred to as “coil baskets” because of the large rye coils used in construction. They are rarely found in the United States except in German Immigrant communities. Similar examples are in the Pennsylvania Farm Museum. See Robert Shaw’s American Baskets & Nancy Schiffer’s Baskets. This example is in Totally Original “As Found” Condition and the dirt on the inside – which could be cleaned – indicates that it was probably used for some gardening or storage activity. Measurements: 11 ½” in diameter at the top edge, 6” in dia. at the base, and 4” in height. There are no breaks and it is quite well made. Not something we often find up here in New England which is probably why it comes from a baske collection.

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Wonderful Old Leather Bound Split Willow Fishing Creel, circa Early 20^th Century. Here is a Fine Example of an Old Split Willow Creel that was a Necessary Piece of Equipment for the Early Fly Fisherman. Both the Willow and the Leather are in Very Good Condition with the Fine Patina of a True Antique. Measurements: 14” across the bottom; 11 ½” across the top; 11” in height, including the handle; 6” in depth. A Great Display Piece for the Cabin or the Family Room.

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Price $225 plus shipping