Jane F. Wargo
American Antiques
Wallingford, CT
(203) 265-0342

 

 

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SALE 30% off items marked with a red asterisk *


 		 Late 19th c carnival cast iron duck carnival shooting gallery target . From a private collection. It maintains the original links that attached to the rotating mechanism. Overall length, 91/2".

 475.00


 		 Carnival shooting target from the same collection. The Indian paddling in his canoe is a rarer target form. It has been painted white also, and has remnants of orange paint that I have not tried to remove. It also maintains several original belt links. Length is just over 9"

$550.00


 		 Pictured is an early 20th c. running horse weathervane in old paint. He has quite the folky look. He is made of tin and is molded in two pieces. Being only 14" in length, he was probably mounted on directionals for over a cupola. There is flaking and loss to the paint, there is also separation of the two tin pieces at the top of the tail. I like his character, and he looks great on a wall.

$425.00


 		 Pictured is a pair of early 20th c. wicker baskets filled with painted glass and composition fruit. The fruit is wired, so it was most likely used for millinery purposes; it is loosely placed in the baskets. The baskets are in good condition; there is one small break only on one side. They measure 8" in height, and are 6" across.

$150.00 pair


 		 China is not in my usual inventory, but we have owned and used this set for many years, and now it's time to let someone else enjoy it. Included are 87 pieces of the charming Old Leeds Sprays pattern by Royal Doulton. It dates to the early 20th c. and is in nice condition. I can provide you with a list of pieces available and pictures also.

$375.00


 		 Children's toys are always fun and this early 20th c. tin kitchen is no exception. The extra pie pans, frying pans and attached water pump all add to the charm. It measures 131/2 " across and is 6" high.

$195.00


 		 This early 20th c. ash splint market basket is in very good condition. It has a nice patina, bump up bottom, and double cross strap on the rim. It stands approximately 12" tall at the handle top, and is just over 12" in diameter. No frills, no fuss, just a plain solid basket.

$125.00


 		 Vintage Hand Dipped Ice Cream Sign on a metal strip. The lettering appears to be stenciled with the snow caps hand painted over. It measures 541/2" long and is 5" in height. There are 3 holes for hanging, and a bullet hole near the "i" in ice cream. This is a fun decorative sign that could be used outside or inside.

$295.00


 		 Pictured is a large galvanized tin colander. This is another decorative piece that is also functional. It is most likely from the mid 20th c. and is heavy enough to have been used commercially. It would look great on a table filled with apples, or any seasonal fruit, or with rag balls. It measures 17" wide, including the handles.

$110.00


 		 I bought these two early 20th c. cutting boards together; I am selling them both for one price, but will sell them separately. The "apple" is 101/2" high; as you know, figural boards are harder to come by, and I think this one is great. You could also think of it as a green or red pepper! The wood is pine. The tombstone top board is made of oak, and stands 73/4" tall; it's a pleasing little board- great for cutting cheese, if you use your antiques. The price for both is:

$165.00


 		 Pictured is a very nice early 20th c. pond boat with a two piece mast and one spar. The second picture shows a striped effect on the deck accomplished by using two stains. The rest of the boat is stained and varnished also, with one painted yellow stripe along the waterline. It sits firmly on a metal homemade base. Part of the metal tiller appears to be missing. The boat measures 23 3/4" long.

$450.00


 		 This is a nice bail handled staved bucket in its original green paint. I would say it's mid to later 19th c. ; in good condition.

$265.00


 		 Pictured is a stately horse weathervane. It is painted sheet metal with a date at the bottom which appears to read "1911". It is from western PA, and has a great form.

$1500.00


 		 Painted apple basket with a solid wooden bottom, and bail handle. From the late 19th to early 20th c. It is "out of round" and measures 14 1/2" across at the bail handles and 16 1/4" the other way. It stands 9" high, and with handle is 17 1/2" high. There is one lift in the stave underneath, see picture, otherwise is in good condition.

$110.00


 		 Very pleasing 19th c. eagle weathervane with great verdigris surface. The wing span is 13", and vane is 9 1/2" tall. There is some detachment in the solder at the lower half of the feather. A great size and surface.

$1875.00


 		 A really neat cast cement frog with great detail; early 20th c., 8" long by 7" high.

$235.00


 		 Two very nice 19th c. tinsmith made spice boxes. The tall square is a rare form, measuring 4 1/2" high, and the round box is 2 1/2" in height.

$110.00


 		 A painted primitive twelve pigeonhole wall box. New England c. 1850 measures 20 1./2" long by 14 1/2" high

$675.00


 		 Hand wrought 18th c. rotary gridiron ; later white overpaint was removed to expose the original surface; 20" long

$195.00


 		 Large chenille teddy bear with glass eyes and a long snout; flannel covered paws and feet; excelsior filled. He has a great presence, and measures 19" high standing , and 15" high sitting . Good condition. Earlier 20th c.

$650.00


 		 This is an appealing homemade doll house made from a Ceylon Tea crate, probably from the 1940's. It has a wooden, and metal porch fence and a chamfered front door. The back is open to reveal three curtained rooms and an attic. A few of the shingles have been replaced. It stands 26" tall and is 20" wide.

$625.00


 		 I have never seen a hat box with a pin cushion on top for hat pins, so I think that this one is unique. The top is covered with a thin cotton, through which, in places, you can see the very fine and soft,what appears to be, excelsior filling. The base has a French motif ; the embossed paper shows knights in armor and fleur de lis motifs. When the top is removed, the original bright rose color is revealed. Underneath is written: Margaret Biggs Ewing's hat box, wife of James F Ewing. Circa 1840, it has had repair to the rim of the lid, but is in stable condition. It is 8 1/2" in diameter, and stands 5 1/2" high.

$475.00


 		 "Top Hat" Band box from New Bedford, Mass. with a floral design and fanciful bird on one side. Inside this box are two pieces of information: one is written on a paper which reads: property of Rachel Olney, New Bedford,Mass; granddaughter of Mary Gould Olney of Providence, RI, Quaker activist and Revolutionary War feminist; the other is an old tag which reads: Hat box c. 1840 Band box belongs to E. Denham Aunt Ruth Pease, bonnet inside, on the reverse, the tag reads: C.L.S. Company, importers, 386 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford Mass. On top of the box itself is written: Cooper ( or Hooper) Joyselyn, New Bedford. If you could put this altogether, you'd have a pretty good story. The box is in used condition, not fragile but used- however, it is really neat - I wonder if the man's top hat might have been a logo for the store; at any rate, I feel it is very special. The box is 12 1/2" long and 9 1/2" high.

$895.00


 		 Scarce larger size duck squeak toy in good condition. Great color. Squeaker no longer works.

$475.00


 		 Early 20th c. cream painted wall box with a pleasing canted form. Two board front. 17" high.

$375.00


 		 American powder horn with nice surface, late 18th -early 19th c. Wooden end plug to the right is a replacement. The horn sits on an early 20th c. stand decorated with two arrowheads. It is 13 1/2" long. There are 4 small holes on the bottom.

$225.00


 		 Small size ( 8 3/4" long) early 19th c cast iron posnet with a funny little "make-do" brass knob near the base, which presumably filled in a little hole.

$115.00


 		 Acquired set of three late 19th c wooden grape boxes with original labels. Two are wallpaper covered. They are from Canandaigua, NY, Sherborn, Mass., and Wallingford, Ct. They range in size from 5 1/2" to 7" in diameter.

$725.00


 		 Hand carved painted eagle, later 19th c.. The wing span measures 14" long and it is 6 1/2" high; the head has been applied to the back- very nicely. Original tip of left wing has been reapplied. It appears to have been an adornment to a piece of furniture as there are three holes in the back.

$475.00



 

A Pair of Painted Pintels most likely from an early 19th c. chair table. They are in a grey blue color with great patina. They measure 8 1/2" and 8 3/4" respectively. 

$85.*



 

A Pair of Early 20th c. Polar Bears with glass eyes.  The large bear has a (non-working) squeaker. I think they were made by the same hand. As seen, the velvet has brown stains from age and storage.  Otherwise, the condition is good. 

$325. the pair*



 

This is a great Stone Peach.  It measures 6" high and 5 1/2" wide, and is in excellent condition and color.  A nice decorative piece !   

$495.*


 

This is a neat early 20th c. stuffed elephant in a "tweedy" light brown flannel; he has mother of pearl eyes. There are no holes, but he does have a rubbed area near the beginning of his trunk.  He is hand and machine stitched and is filled with cotton and excelsior. He stands 6 1/2" tall and is 9 1/2" long. 

$375.



 		 This is a very sweet Miniature Tin Lantern from the early 19th c.. This size is very rare; it stands only 5 1/4" high; 6 1/2" with the hanging loop, which is a replacement. It is handpunched, and holds a candle which you can see in the second picture. There are dents from use. The surface maintains an excellent patina.

$450.*


 		 Every once in a while one comes upon a Stone Fruit Ensemble . This one has great color and is a nice small size; it is 4 1/2" square. The fruit sits on an off white slab of marble. The small fruit pieces in back are wired in place.

$375.


 		 Pictured is a very early 19th c. English watercolor in a later 19th c. frame. It is painted on laid paper, and the overall size including frame is 8 1/4" x 9". On the back is written: Doris Frigate at Lough Swilly, the captain's servant courting. The Doris was the name of the English ship and Lough Swilly is a glacial fjord ,or sea inlet ,in northern Ireland. It was an important naval port from earliest times, and it's possible the Doris fought here .

$1475.00


 		 What a great basket this is. Yes it's plain, but everything is right about it The condition is tops and the patina couldn't be better. It has a single wrap top that is intact and an open weave bottom. The splint is ash and the measurements are: 13" wide by 10 1/2" deep by 4 1/2" high.

$250.


 		 Pictured is a nice single tack eye decoy (originally from a pod of three) in very good used condition. It has markings similar to an old squaw duck. It measures 23 1/2" long and is 7" high; these measurements include the board.

$150*


 		 I purchased two small very nice floral arrangements made by the same hand. The first is in a sponge decorated yelloware custard cup. It is filled with vintage millinery fruits and flowers. The arrangement stands 5" tall.

$265.*


 		 This second arrangement is in an early yelloware custard cup, stands the same height of 5" and is filled with a combination of vintage velvet flowers and composition fruit.

$250.*



 		 Pictured is a nice early 19th c New England peg rack in original attic surface. The wood is yellow pine, and it measures 41" long. The second picture shows the wear/loss of the end peg which also occurs on the other end of the rack.

$325.*


 		 Pictured is a deep salmon painted peg rack c. 1840. As you can see, it has one replaced peg in the middle, which is partly broken , still, this a nice rack in a good size - 37 1/2".

$375.*


 		 This is a primitive working black duck decoy that I call a "confidence decoy". There is no detail on it , but I think it has a nice sleek form. It dates to the early 20th c. and measures 19 1/2" long.

$150.*


 		 Just under 5" tall is this neat little stoneware snuff jar. Part of the label is missing, but what is left reads: first quality, Maccaboy Snuff manufactured and sold by Mrs. G. B. Miller and Co. No. 97 Columbia Street NY. A 1" G is incised to the left of the label at the base of the jar. It has an Albany slip interior.

$195.*


 		 I have a small collection of three mortar and pestles; All are mid to later 18th c. The first is an unpainted piece with great patina. The mortar is so graceful, it looks goblet like. The pestle does stand up by itself, which is said to be an indication of originality, or at least that the two have been together for a long time. I believe the mortar is ash wood, and the pestle is hickory. The height is 12", including the pestle. No age cracks.

$295 *


 		 Pictured is a very nice early 19th c. scrub box in its original dry surface; it is made of white pine. I stands 20 1/2" tall and is 6 1/4" wide. It was made from old tongue and groove wall boards with beading; grooved board can be seen on the top left side. A good primitive piece.

$350.*


 		 Here's a great bucket with a wonderful country look in dark red paint. It is the deepest one I have ever owned and stands 13" high, not including the handle. Overall, it is 20 1/2" . The diameter at the base is 13", and the letter M (or W) is incised on the bottom. All of the bands are metal. There are two repairs- one on each side where the handle is attached, see second picture. The bucket is all pine with a hickory handle.

$375.


 		 Pictured is a mid to later 19th c. still life done in vivid pastels. It is in a period gilded frame, and is in a style similar to the Boston artist James Bowers. There is a stain on the bottom left in the table area which happens to blend nicely into the mottled table top. Otherwise, it is in excellent condition. It measures 14 1/2" by 12 1/2".

$375.*


 		 This is an interesting piece. It is an English battledore. It was used as a racquet in playing shuttlecock (later badminton) . I have removed the paper that is taped on it in the picture. It reads:" this is a shuttlecock battledore made by John A. Gould for his sister, Emily Gould, when she was a young child, probably about 1875 in Liverpool, Eng." It is in red paint/stain on both sides, and measures 10 1/2" long by 4 1/2" wide.

$150.*
 

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