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Miniature Highback Drysink

Fantastic late 19th century child's highback drysink in original chrome yellow painted surface. Two doors over two drawers with original hardware. Note the cutouts on the front and sides, and the wonderful scalloped skirt on the cupboard top section. A piece of the cornice molding was broken off and reattached - an old repair. Height - 24", Width - 11", Depth - 8".

Carved Love Token

Carved pine love token symbolizing "Lucky in Love" in original polychrome painted surface. Circa 1890 - 1910. This wonderful piece of folk art is in excellent condition. Height - 7".

Carved Love Token

Wonderful Berks County, PA carved "love token" with heart and pinwheel motifs in original black painted surface. Note the letter "C" carved in the middle - probably the first letter of the recipient's name. Circa 1820. This piece would be an excellent addition to any folk art collection. It is fresh to the market as it has been in a private collection for the last thirty years. Height - 8", Width - 7 1/2".

Medinger Redware Vase

Redware vase by Jacob Medinger of Limerick Township, Montgomery County, PA with semi-bulbous form, footed base and applied ribbed handles. Coggle wheel decoration under the rim and on the shoulders. Excellent glaze with manganese splotching. Height - 11".

Large 14" Slip-Decorated Redware Charger

Circa 1850. Yellow slip decoration on orange/brown ground. Very good overall condition with only minor rim chips.

Shenfelder 3 Gallon Jug

Attributed to Daniel Shenfelder of Reading, PA Circa 1875. Very good blue. Kiln marks on shoulder are not distracting.
Height 15"

Carved Paddle

Small paddle with wonderfully executed tulip and vine design. Carved initials GBP most likely belonged to the owner of the piece. Dated 1825 on the reverse side. Length -11 1/4", Width - 4".

Pennsylvania Birth Certificate

Hand drawn watercolor Birth Certificate for Maria Moyer by Issac Erb. Dated November 24, 1832. Probably Lancaster County. Red and yellow primary colors with two facing birds on a branch and a scalloped drape border. Period mahogany veneered frame.
Width 7 3/8", Height 9"

Eagle Carving

Carved eagle with shield by the Artistic Carving Company of Boston. Crisp polychrome paint. Wingspan - 24", Height - 9".

Ellinger Watercolor

Fraktur by Pennsylvania artist David Ellinger (1913-2003). Watercolor on paper of a peacock perched atop an urn with a stylized tulip and blue flowers. Crisp, vibrant colors. Original paint decorated frame. 7 3/4" X 6 3/8" (excluding frame).

Shenfelder 2 Gallon Crock

D.P. Shenfelder Reading, PA 2 gallon crock with distinctive blue floral decoration and three incised lines under the ears. Stamped Shenfelder with a 2 on the rear of the crock which is a quite rare location for his stamp. Small chip to left ear handle and a 4" hairline crack on the back of the crock. Height - 11".

Chippendale Blanket Chest

Chippendale three drawer blanket chest in original blue and salmon paint. Circa 1780. Dovetailed and mortised construction. Original hinges and till. Probably Berks or Lehigh county. Length - 39", Depth - 27", Height - 29".

Pennsylvania Work Table

Pine and tiger maple two drawer work table in original "black finish" signed Haines, Harrisburg on underside of bottom drawer. Wonderful form as evidenced by star walnut inlay on the single board top, tiger maple scalloped skirts on all four sides, stacked coin turnings on gently splayed legs and tiger maple molding surrounding the top. Original brass drawer pulls. A great piece of regional Pennsylvania Americana. Circa 1840. Height - 29".

Shenfelder 2 Gallon Butter Crock

Two gallon butter crock made and stamped by Daniel Shenfelder in Reading, Pennsylvania. Excellent blue/grey contrast. Very good stamp.
Height 7 1/2", Width 11"

Pennsylvania Two Part Corner Cupboard - Strausstown, Berks County

Pine with poplar secondary wood. Retaining original red painted surface on the outside and light blue on the inside. 9-lite door, pie shelf, three drawers (two faux), nicely shaped skirt and original sandwich glass knobs. Wondeful size, form and overall untouched condition.
Width 35", Height 82", Corner Depth 28"

PA Linen Smoother w/ Tulip & Heart

Early 19th century carved butter print with wonderful tulip and heart design. Nice patina.
Length 6"

Folk Art Mirror

American folk art mirror made of walnut and butternut with an excellent patina. Probably made as a presentation piece by an American immigrant in the mid to late 19th century. The maker or recipients name Angedenk is incised above the mirror.
Height - 17 1/2", Width - 10".

Signed Remmey Cake Crock

Relatively rare large cake crock with original lid by Richard C. Remmey of Philadelphia, PA. Stamped RCR Phila. Excellent overall condition with great all-around blue floral swags. Circa 1860.
Width - 11", Height - 7 1/2"

Rare Signed Jacob Medinger Sugar Bowl

Redware double handled, lidded sugar bowl made by Jacob Medinger of Neiffer, Montgomery County, PA. Signed on the bottom in pencil "Made by Jacob Medinger - Neiffers, Pennsylvania. Made for (name illegible)". Manganese splotching on orangish-brown glaze. Minor glaze flaking.
Height 7 1/2"

Solomon Bell Flower Pot

Flower pot madeand stamped by Solomon Bell in Strasburg, Virginia. Coggled rim, attached saucer with white, brown and orangish brown slip. Excellent overall condition.
Height 7 3/4"

PA Server in Original Paint

Server with two shelves and scrolled sides, two drawers over two doors flanked by larger door and bootjack cutouts. Excellent form. Retains original worn mauve paint. Circa 1850.
Width 53", Height 53 1/2", Depth 19 1/2"

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