Here is an unusual 19th century Frakture Type Watercolor in its original paint decorated frame. It is a large piece with lovely geometric decorations at the top as well as the bottom. The wording is all done in German and when I showed it to a friend who reads a bit of German he said it was a poem for a house blessing. There is a bit of paper loss at the bottom but the rest is so strong it carries itself just fine. It measures a large 16 ½” x 25” including the frame.

This is a large and elaborate painted sewing box, circa 1830-40. It is in its wonderful bright original paint and has an interior of original wallpaper and divided areas of covered boxes, etc. it also has original fitted pin cushions in the top tray too. Lots of wallpaper covered compartments in the lift out tray in the top as well as a drawer in the bottom. It measures 14” x 10” x 10”. What a prize!

Ash Burl Bowl, circa 1800. This bowl has been in a local private collection for over 60 years. It has a wonderful form and measures approximately 8 ½” in diameter x 3 ¼” deep. I really like the tapered sides and the little footed area. It is in excellent condition with a beautiful patina too, never varnished. You can see in the photo that there is a small hole where a not fell out at some time long ago. Just part of the history.

Here is an octagonal wooden Barber Pole circa 1900. It is all original and has a nice crazed dry old paint surface. It has the original iron brackets for securing it to the wall too. It measures 4” in diameter x 52” long. A great original American trade sign.

Here is an early 19th century Birch Candle Stand with traces of its original red paint/wash. Lovely Queen Ann form, Serpentine Top, and great condition too. It is North Shore MA., circa 1800. It measures 28” tall and still has a lot of the red color.

Extra nice 19th century Victorian DOLL CARRIAGE in its original paint and in very good condition. It came out of a Western New York collection and we were happy to be able to buy it. Really beautiful and complete. Check out the paint!

Also from the collection is this Treen Egg with pedestal base. The egg opens for storage and is in the original chrome yellow paint. It measures about 5 ¾” tall x 3 ¼” Possibly used to hold sewing items. Great wear and patina! Shaker?

Here is a very unusual Dome Top Box on its original stand and in its original paint. It is circa 1840 and has always been this way. I have never seen another one built like this before. 26” x 17” x 35” tall. It is all together as one piece.

This is a 19th century Blue and White Quilt. It is in very nice condition and measures about 65” x 78”. Very pleasing colors!

This is a recently discovered Large Folk Art or Outsider Art painting on board that measures a large 53" x 30" including the homemade pine frame. It is signed by "Nelson T. Duke" (11/13/36 - 3/28/17) of West Seneca. N.Y. and dated 1986. He lived in West Seneca his whole life and worked at Bethlehem Steel. It kind of shows The demise of Buffalo before the big resurgence. The Steel plants, Westinghouse, Union Hall, and more. We love this piece!

Early 19th century four drawer country chest with a simulated French foot. It is Birch with a nice old red wash and it measures 40” x 19” x 41” tall. All original except the brasses. What a great New England look!

Here is the largest and gutsiest sewing stand of this type that we have ever had. It stands just over 13” tall to the top of the bold turned finial on top of the pin cushion ball. It is circa 1840 and still retains its original heavily crazed colored varnish surface. The base measures 6 ½” x 6 ½” and has one drawer. It is complete and all original and square nailed too. I wish you could see this in person as the photos don’t do it justice.

Dome Top Box in lively original paint, circa 1840. Great patterns, color, and dry surface too. It is all original and in great condition except that the lock plate has been changed over the years. It measures 26” x 14” x 13” tall.

Here is a nice early smaller size Adirondack Pack Basket. It is circa 1910-20 and in very good condition with a very pleasing patina. It measures 13” x 8” x 16” tall. Good and sturdy.

Here is a 19th century barrel with a bit of an unusual form and two handles. It measures about 18” in diameter x 28” tall. It has a great old paint surface of dry putty colored paint over dry red paint. It is very sturdy and strong too.

Here is a very well done miniature watercolor portrait of a woman. There is an extreme amount of detail throughout and probably the original worn gilt frame too. It is signed and dated in the lower right. I can’t make out the name, but the date is 1821. It measures 7” x 8” including the frame. Note the jewelry, the ruffles, and the glass on a chain.

Folky Hooked Rug in very pleasing colors. It shows two classic baskets of flowers, one at each end. It is all mounted and ready to hang and it measures 28” x 36” and is in great condition.

A nice handmade folk art Train Model. Probably made by someone that worked on that train. It is all original including the unusual paint. It is lettered LACKAWANNA on the sides of the coal tender and it measures 28” x 6” x 7” high. It is circa 1940 and in excellent condition.

Rare 18th century Aquatint dated 1789. “THE NORTH WEST OR DAVIS’S STREIGHTS WHALE FISHERY” “Published May 1st 1789 by John and Jofia Boydell, No. 90 Cheapfide London.” / “Robt Dodd delint & Sculpt” Strong colors and beautifully framed and matted. It measures 34” x 24”.

Early Blown Glass Covered Jar with applied Bands. It has an open pontil and measures 5” in diameter x 11 ½” tall. Perfect condition!

This is a very strong Industrial Photo, “Foundry Fog” by Dr. Grant M. Haist (1920-2015) Dr. Heist was a senior research associate at the Eastman Kodak Research Lab in Rochester, N.Y. for 32 years. His photographic work has appeared in National Geographic, National Wildlife, Smithsonian and many more. He wrote books on “Modern Photographic Processing”, and “The History of Kodak Cameras.” This photo was done in 1952 and measures 16 ½” x 12”. Excellent condition and much better in person than our photo here.

Early 4 slat Ladderback Chair in 19th century paint. What a great look! The height of the back is almost 39” tall. This is a very sturdy chair!

Very early 19th century American sampler signed “Mary Taylor Wrought in the year 1803”. This piece has beautifully done borders with floral decorations and small animals too. It measures 19” x 16” including the frame. It is very interestingly designed and wrought.

American Toleware box, circa 1835. Nice original paint and in very good condition too. It measures 8” x 4” x 5” high.

Historically significant early sampler in a great old lemon gold frame. This is the only sampler I have ever had or seen that is marked with a Western N.Y. town name. It is signed, “Louisa W. Wares Sampler West Bloomfield 1828”. It measures 14” x 16” including the frame. I have had this in my own collection for well over 25 years. West Bloomfield is near Rochester, N.Y.

Toleware tray with crystallized center panel. This tray is circa 1835 and is all original. It is a nice small size of 6” x 8 ¾”. A REALLY NICE OLD PIECE OF American Toleware!

Rare early Velocipede Baby Carriage. We have never had one of these before so it was very exciting to find this one. When the carriage is pushed in either direction the original full bodied horse hide covered horse rocks up and down. The woman that we bought this from bought it over 45 years ago while driving down Delaware Avenue in Buffalo. It was in the window of a very exclusive children's clothing shop that was going out of business. She stopped and asked if they would sell it to her and lucky for her they said yes. She has owned it all this time. It measures a large 62” long from horse hoof to back handle.. You just don't see these offered for sale very often. WOW!

Early 19th century Stick Spatter Handless Cup and Saucer. Great colors and condition.

Especially nice and rare 19th century crib quilt. Great condition and vibrant colors! It measures 34” x 37”. This was originally found in a home in Lockport, N.Y.

This is a large 19th century heavy cast iron fence post finial. It must have been quite a fence! It measures a large 15” tall and would look great in your garden!

Here is a large green/amber 19th century Demijohn bottle in excellent clean condition. Sparkly color too. It measures 17” tall.

Here are four framed early Trade Cards that were all printed by “Clay & Richmond / Buffalo” They each show chubby men playing Baseball. The tow on the top advertise, “MERCHANTS GARGLING OIL” The two on the bottom advertise “W.H.&S.V. Lines / Boots & Shoes / Rochester, NY” They are beautifully framed and ready to hang. It measures 12” x 16” including the frame.

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