Saturday, March 28, 2015

Red Top Glass Syrup Pitcher & Nut Grinder

Red Top Glass Syrup Pitcher & Nut Grinder



These Vintage matching Clear Glass Syrup Pitcher and Nut Grinder have Red tops and 7 ring jars. The Syrup Pitcher has a spring loaded chrome sliding spout cover and the Nut Grinder has a chrome and red top with a butterfly grinder. The sliding spout and nut grinder work great and both of these useful and attractive accessories are in excellent condition. Both are approximately 5" tall and have a 3 1/4" jar bottom diameter. Fabulous for a table or kitchen utilizing red accents.

Vintage Porcelain Capo Di Monte Peacock Figural Vase

Vintage Porcelain Capo Di Monte Peacock Figural Vase



This Vintage Porcelain Capo Di Monte Peacock Figural Vase is ideally designed for tall stemmed flowers arrangements. It has 3 openings at the top of the fanned out tail and it stands 7 1/2" tall by 8 1/4" wide by 7 1/2" long. It is White and is beautifully accented with bright gold which is all in excellent like new condition. There are no chips, cracks or repairs. It is marked Made in Italy, Capodimonte with the Crown & N.

Friday, March 27, 2015

E.C. SIMMONS Keen Kutter 10 pt. -- 22' No.816 Panel Saw - Woodworking Tool

E.C. SIMMONS Keen Kutter 10 pt. -- 22' No.816 Panel Saw - Woodworking Tool



This E. C. Simmons Keen Kutter 10 point crosscut Panel Saw has a nice straight 22" long blade with a butt width of 6" and a point width of 2 1/8". The blade shows some minor tarnish, has been cleaned and waxed and all teeth are present.
The Wheat carved Applewood handle has the four original nuts including the Medallion. The Brass Medallion has the raised Keen Kutter logo and lettering ..... E. C. SIMMONS.....KEEN KUTTER.....St. Louis, USA....Trade Mark. The handle is tight and is in excellent condition with a minor tight 1/2" split next to one nut which shows in photo.
The blade is etched and reads " This saw is made of specially tempered highest grade crucible spring steel tapper ground and level filled for quality and finish, it has no equal, (signed) E.C.Simmons". The etch is faint and mostly unreadable.

Brass Sea Shell Bookends - Pair - Heavy

Brass Sea Shell Bookends - Pair - Heavy



This Pair of Brass Sea Shell Bookends weigh 4 pounds, have felt bottoms and impressed leatherette pattern backs. The backs have the embossed mark.... PMC. They measure 4" high x 4 1/2" wide, highly detailed, are untarnished and in excellent condition. (Book not incl'd.)

Early Complex Wood Molding Plane - Woodworking Tool

Early Complex Wood Molding Plane - Woodworking Tool



This Early Complex Wood Molding Plane - Woodworking Tool has adjustable square guide stems that secure in position with wood thumb screws. The stems are mortised into the guide and secured by hand hammered wrought iron rivets. The guide has a nicely molded outer edge and both wooden thumb screws have full threads and secure the stems tight. An adjustable cast iron splitter depth gauge is secured to the right hand side with three screws. The skewed cutter blade is 1 1/4" wide with 1 1/2" of remaining cutter length and the overall length of cutter and shank is 8 3/4" long. The undamaged wedge has a nice patina matching the plane and holds the cutter securely in place. There are no chips, cracks or hammer marks on this beautiful early plane.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

The Hathaway Cottage at Shottery--Print--English

The Hathaway Cottage at Shottery--Print--English



This print titled The Hathaway Cottage at Shottery is nicely framed under glass in a vintage sculptured wood frame. Anne Hathaway's childhood was spent in this house located one mile outside Stratford-upon-Avon in the village of Shottery. Anne Hathaway's family home has been described as the UK's most romantic cottage – a well-deserved reputation with its timber beams, thatched roof, sprawling orchards and woodland walks. This cottage is where she lived

Vintage Tin Melon Mold for Pudding or Ice Cream

Vintage Tin Melon Mold for Pudding or Ice Cream



Tin Melon Mold for Pudding or Ice Cream. Made by Central Stamping Co. in 1920 it has the wire handle on both the top and bottom sections. It measures 8 1/4" x 5 7/8" and is 4 1/4" tall. It has a nice patina and the two sections open and close precisely and easily. All joints are overlapping and neatly soldered and there are no dents or dings anywhere. A wonderful nostalgic kitchen accessory, in excellent condition, ready to use or display in a well decorated Country Kitchen.
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Ships of the High Seas, by Erik Abramson, Hardcover – 1976

Ships of the High Seas, by Erik Abramson, Hardcover – 1976: Ships of the High Seas, by Erik Abramson, Hardcover – 1976This Nautical Hardcover book, Ships of the High Seas by Erik Abramson has 20 paintings by Edward Mortelmans and many more detailed diagrams, illustrations and photographs. Nineteen famous ships from a Viking Longship to a modern supertanker, show the changing world of man and the sea at peace and at war.

Seen in sequence, the ships illustrate the gradual evolution from small vessels , dependent on manpower, winds and weather, to the self-contained floating cities of today, navigated by computer and driven by nuclear power. In between come ships from the great days of sail, pioneers of steam, historic battleships and luxury liners.

Bruce Catton's America: Selections from his Greatest Works by Bruce Catton (Author), Oliver Jensen (Editor) - Civil War Book

Bruce Catton's America: Selections from his Greatest Works by Bruce Catton (Author), Oliver Jensen (Editor) - Civil War Book



This Hardcover book, Bruce Catton's America: Selections from his Greatest Works Edited by Oliver Jensen contains excerpts from the noted historian's most celebrated works, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning, A Stillness at Appomattox, The American Heritage Picture History of the Civil War and representative selections from many other books and articles. The evocative photographs were chosen by Mr. Jensen from a variety of sources which Catton helped create in 1954 and continued to influence for the next 24 years. Although Catton was best known as the greatest writer of the Civil War, he was far-ranging in his other interests. These selections portray characters as Ulysses S. Grant, the legendary third baseman John McGraw, and Catton's boyhood music teacher.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Vintage Photo Album, Gold Gilt Embossed leather, unused

Vintage Photo Album, Gold Gilt Embossed leather, unused



This unused Vintage 25 page photo album features an embossed pressed leather cover which is most probably  pig skin.  The Gold Gilt is in good condition with virtually no fading or  missing areas. The gold gilt page edges are bright and un-faded with only two very small worn spots. There is some minor edge wear on the leather cover. The album measures 7" wide x 9" high x 2 1/2" thick and will hold 100 photographs with an image size of 3 1/4" wide x 2" high. The front cover has the original owners name impressed with gold gilt letters and the front inside end leaf has the name SARAH  attached with flower backed embossed letters. The clasps are missing, which is pretty typical for albums this age, but the front fasteners & pegs are still intact. The 100 photograph index page is intact and unused

Wyandotte Pressed Steel Highway Freight Hauler Truck and Flatbed Trailer with ramp - 1930-40's

Wyandotte Pressed Steel Highway Freight Hauler Truck and Flatbed Trailer with ramp - 1930-40's



This vintage Wyandotte Pressed Steel Highway Freight Hauler Truck and Flatbed Trailer with wide hinged loading ramp and winch is in very good condition and has all original parts. It has all six original matching black rubber tires in excellent condition and the three axles are straight and it all rolls freely. The cab is in great condition with only some minor paint loss on the blue deck and very light use related scratches overall. The colors are vibrant and the graphics are still very clearly detailed. The trailer is also in great condition with only some minor paint loss to the blue winch hood and some very light use related scratches primarily on the underside. There are no dings, dents or rust anywhere on this truck or trailer. The winch, crank handle, rope and hook are original and the clickity-clack winch works and sounds great.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Peters & Reid Pottery Mug

Peters & Reid Pottery Mug



Vintage Peters & Reid standard glaze Grape pattern Pottery Mug in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. This beautiful mug is 5 1/4 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter. Peters & Reid pieces are not marked.



HISTORY-- Peters and Reed Pottery was established by John D. Peters and Adam Reed in 1899. Peters and Reed's first recognized art pottery line Moss Aztec was introduced in 1912.

Adirondack Eastlake / Rustic Tramp Art Picture Frame

Adirondack Eastlake / Rustic Tramp Art Picture Frame



This Adirondack Eastlake / Rustic Tramp Art Picture Frame has beautifully carved leaves on the corners and carved vines and leaves on the frame. The braided wire and eyes appear to be original along with the square nails holding the inner surround in the frame. It is 9" x 11" overall and the image size is 3 3/4" x 6" and comes with the glass. The frame is sturdy and tight and in excellent condition  with 2 small slivers of wood  missing on the outer beading. This does not detract from its presentation and it does display beautifully.

Perfect Day Motto by Carrie Jacobs-Bond--1909

Perfect Day Motto by Carrie Jacobs-Bond--1909



This Perfect Day Motto by Carrie Jacobs-Bond was written in 1909 and is matted  in the original gold gilded frame. It appears to have the original cardboard backing, eyes and braided wire. It is 9" tall x 14" wide and is in excellent condition.

Die Cast Case International Tractor with Mechanical Front Drive

Die Cast Case International Tractor with Mechanical Front Drive



Offered is this Ertl Die Cast Case International Tractor with Mechanical Front Drive. It is a Special Edition in 1:32 scale and is 6 inches long. It has a 3 point hitch, steerable front end and deep ribbed rubber tires. It was released in 1989, is in the original box and is in excellent condition.

Wood Compass Plane, curved bottom & sides

Wood Compass Plane, curved bottom & sides

Offered is this Fine Fruitwood Compass Plane which is curved front to back and side to side. It is 8 1/2" long and the blade is 5 1/2" long x 2" wide. This nice old plane has been well maintained and oiled over the years and is in very good condition and is ready to use wherever needed.



A Compass plane has many uses. Long used by shipwrights, carriage builders, furniture makers and as a boat and bed builders tool compass planes are still unchallenged when it comes to smoothing long, gently sweeping edge grain curves. They have more mass and momentum than a spokeshave and are faster than sanding.


Mason's Vista Pink Red Transferware Vegetable Bowl--Patent Ironstone China

Mason's Vista Pink Red Transferware Vegetable Bowl--Patent Ironstone China



Offered is this Mason's Vista Pink Red Transferware Vegetable Bowl, circa 1940's, with the scenic transfer featuring strolling couples, giant trees and a Castle in the background. This large vegetable bowl measures 9 5/8" x 7 1/4 at the rim and is 1 7/8" deep inside. The bowl has a nicely scalloped rim pattern and the wide vine & leaf border on the inside below the rim. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or fading of color or pattern and is marked on the bottom with the Celtic Cross and Crown and MASON'S PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA VISTA ENGLAND.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Handmade Wooden Smooth Plane--Early Woodworking Tool

Handmade Wooden Smooth Plane--Early Woodworking Tool



This early handmade wooden plane has well formed dual handles, a Sandusky Tool Co, cutter and a solid hardwood wedge. The handles are attached with mortise and tenon type connections 

Vintage Print of a Venice Canal by Artist, Nickolas Briganti.

Vintage Print of a Venice Canal by Artist, Nickolas Briganti.



Offered is this framed under glass Vintage Print of a Venice Canal by Artist, Nickolas Briganti. It shows a canal boat with double canopies and a Gondolier along a thin waterway through multi-storied buildings. Other canal boats are moored along the waterway. The print is signed N. Briganti in the lower right hand corner. Briganti was a renowned Italian Artist (1861-1944) who painted many scenes of Venice canals. He worked primarily in Oils.

Combat: World War II (4 volume set in Slipcase) Paperback – First Printing Oct. 1966

Combat: World War II (4 volume set in Slipcase) Paperback – First Printing Oct. 1966

This 4 book box set, Combat: World War II is filled with accounts & stories told by men who fought in World War Two. It includes accounts of events such as the sinking of the Bismarck, the battle of El Alamein in Africa, and accounts of the European beachhead assault and airborne drops of Normandy, Pearl Harbor and Guadacanal. Each book is complete with maps and unforgettable accounts by the men who fought there.


Roseville Pottery Co. Iris Pink Bowl - No. 359-5

Roseville Pottery Co. Iris Pink Bowl - No. 359-5



Roseville Iris Bowl with green blades of leaves and white Iris flowers on blended Pink background. This beautiful pattern was manufactured in 1938 by Roseville Pottery Co., Zanesville, Ohio. It has the faintly visible authentic Roseville signature and 359-5 on the bottom. It is in excellent condition. I sell only authentic original Roseville pottery.

Monday, March 9, 2015

Life and Deeds of General Sherman By Henry D. Northup c.1891

Life and Deeds of General Sherman By Henry D. Northup c.1891



This hardcover book, Life and Deeds of General Sherman By Henry D. Northup c.1891 is in Very Good condition, has Brown decorated cloth boards in gilt and black, marbled edges and is Illustrated by tissued plates, The story of General Sherman's brilliant career is one of the most interesting ever told.

This Grand old rare book has 28 chapters, 568 pages and is in superb condition for it's age. An original 1891 book you will be proud to own.

Saturday, March 7, 2015

Trailerama, Hardcover Book, by Phil Noyes--A Wonderland of Trailering

Trailerama, Hardcover Book, by Phil Noyes--A Wonderland of Trailering



This hardcover book, Trailerama by Phil Noyes, is a celebration of the travel trailer's unique place in twentieth-century America . Trailerama is filled with fabulous photographs, ads, illustration & drawings that provide a visual wonderland filled with fascinating and diverse imagery that will amaze the average reader. From sheet music to greeting cards, postcards to Hollywood,the travel trailer figured prominently in twentieth-century American pop culture. It's put on grand display in this kitschy celebration culled from the coffers of Trailer Travel's by Phil Noyes.
It has 191 pages of nostalgia, history, and adventures and measures 11" x 9" x 7/8". It is in like new, unread condition and has a beautifully illustrated dust jacket.

Friday, March 6, 2015

Hobnail Blue Opalescent Vase by Fenton

Hobnail Blue Opalescent Vase by Fenton



This Fenton Hobnail Blue Opalescent Vase has the Crimped and Ruffled Edge upper rim and beautiful Blue color blending. It was made by Fenton in the 1940's until the late 60's. The opalescence flows downward from the top of the rim to the 5th row of hobnails. The lower portion and hobnails are a deeper Sea Blue. It measures 5 1/4" tall, 5 1/2" across the top rim with a 2 1/2" top opening for flowers and the base has a 3" diameter.

This colorful decorative Fenton Vase has no imperfections, scratches or damage and has not been used.

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Transitional Jack Plane--Union Mfg. Co.--1900-1919

Transitional Jack Plane--Union Mfg. Co.--1900-1919



This Transitional Jack Plane was made by Union Mfg. Co. between 1900 and 1919. It is stamped on the toe --- UNION - New Britain, Conn. - No. 26. It measures 15" long x 2 5/8" wide and the cutter is 6 5/8" long x 2" wide. It is in very good condition with just some scratches on the sole and an expertly glued crack on the handle. The knob is good with no chips or cracks and there is about 80-90% japanning. The cutter is stamped UNION MFG. CO. - NEW BRITAIN, CT. - U.S.A. A fine user woodworking tool.

Flow Blue Jardiniere with Gold accents and Floral & English Farm scenes

Flow Blue Jardiniere with Gold accents and Floral & English Farm scenes



This Flow Blue Jardiniere has Gold accents and Floral & English Farm scenes. Gold is on the top & bottom rim, handles and embossed accents. The Blue flows up the sides from the bottom and into the underside. The farm scene shows a pair of magnificent Draft Horses, watering trough, geese, chickens, an early grinding wheel and thatched roof barn. There is minor color loss on the leaves of the large floral scene. The Jardiniere is unmarked and has age appropriate crazing. It is 8 inches across the top opening, six inches across the bottom and stands 7 inches tall. The gold is bright and shows no wear. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.

Vintage Royal Winton Gold Rimmed Condiment Dish with Holder & Spoon

Vintage Royal Winton Gold Rimmed Condiment Dish with Holder & Spoon



Offered is this Vintage Royal Winton Gold Rimmed Condiment Dish set in its original Celtic Silver Plate Holder with original  Silver Plate Spoon. The dish is stamped with the 1940's.... Royal Winton - Made in England - A..... mark and the Spoon and holder are both marked.....Celtic - Made in England.....



The dish has a delicate light blue  pin wheel type design with a bright gold trimmed rim. There is some light age related crazing on the dish and the spoon and holder has a nice patina. The dish measures 5 1/4" across, the shell pattern spoon is 4 7/8" long and the holder is 5 1/4" tall. The dish, holder and spoon are all in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents or repairs.

Mason's Vista Pink Red Transferware Two Handle Soup Bowl

Mason's Vista Pink Red Transferware Two Handle Soup Bowl



Offered is this Mason's Vista Pink Red Transferware Two Handle Soup Bowl, circa 1930's, with the scenic transfer featuring strolling couples and giant trees and Castle in the background. This small soup bowl measures 5" across, 1 3/8" deep and 6 1/4" from handle to handle. The bowl has a lightly scalloped outside rim pattern and the wide vine & leaf border on the inside rim. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or fading of color or pattern and is marked on the bottom with the Celtic Cross and Crown and MASON'S PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA VISTA ENGLAND.

Roseville Pottery White Rose Pink and Green Vase No. 982-7

Roseville Pottery White Rose Pink and Green Vase No. 982-7



This Roseville Pottery White Rose Vase is in the beautiful Pink and Green color. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. It is marked in relief on the bottom in script ..... Roseville, U.S.A., 982-7. Vase is 7 1/4" tall x 7 1/4" wide from handle to handle and the top rim is 4 3/4" diameter. All of our Pottery is guaranteed original & authentic.

Vintage Marx Pressed Steel 4 Engine Toy Airplane

Vintage Marx Pressed Steel 4 Engine Toy Airplane



This Vintage Marx Pressed Steel 4 Engine Toy Airplane has a 8 7/8" wingspan and the Fuselage is 6 1/4" long. It has the original 3 blade props and wood wheels. One blade on one prop has had a careful minor tip repaired. The wood wheels are in excellent condition and roll smoothly. The tail fin is stable and does not wobble. This wonderful old airplane has no dents or dings and its red and white paint has been meticulously & authentically restored.

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Fenton Jack in the Pulpit Cranberry Vase -- White Ribbon Collar

Fenton Jack in the Pulpit Cranberry Vase -- White Ribbon Collar



This Fenton Jack in the Pulpit Cranberry Vase has a beautiful ruffled edge top collar with a brilliant white ribbon stripe pattern on the back. It is 7 1/2" tall and 3 1/2" across the bulb shaped lower vase. The top opening for the flowers is 1 1/4" diameter. It has a smoothly ground pontil and is in excellent condition with no color fading or scratches.