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RARE Antique 1831 Early American LARGE FAMILY HOLY BIBLE Perfect NY Baker Family
Posted by admin On March 16, 2024
For sale is a copy of RARE! Large sized full leather cover antique early American FAMILY HOLY BIBLE in Great antique condition. It is printed in the year 1831 by the New York publisher Daniel Smith. It contains many full page steel plate engravings throughout as well as on the title page (partial loss to the title page, see photo #4). According to the family record page, this Bible belongs to the Baker family of Wallkill, Orange Co. The first owner is James Baker born in 1795. The Bible is large in dimension, 11″ by 9″ for the cover size, more than 3 thick. The front and back cover are both full leather and in good antique condition. The binding is tight and has no tears on spine. There are very slight cracks at the leather layer where the covers meet the spine, but securely attached with cloth and paper binding. Age related sign of rubbing is to be expected. All pages appear to be complete. There are age related foxing, yellowing, staining commensurate with age, please check all photos for detailed condition. All in all, this is a rare early American religious text with foldout maps ready to become a significant piece in your antique bible collection. Feel free to check out my other antique and collectible listings (many more antique Christian texts and prints of various old ages).
Early 20th Century American Hand Hooked Rug Of Two Lovebirds On A Tree Thepersianknot Sku 2015
Posted by admin On March 1, 2024
Rare antique early 19th century American forged brass door lock mechanism 1800’s
Posted by admin On February 10, 2024
Up for sale is a very rare antique early 19th century handmade American forged brass door lock. It’s crafted out of thick brass by hand, has good weight, and has acquired a lovely patina from age. It is a unique form with two handmade brass keys that are both needed to operate the mechanism. The piece is in good working condition and measures 3 inches long by 1 1/4 inches wide. Thank you for visiting “Dusty Treasures ” and please feel free to browse through.
Rare! Complete! Antique 18th C Brass Tinder Box Striker Flint Early American
Posted by admin On February 5, 2024
For sale is a RARE early American antique tinder box with its complete assembly of fire starting tools (2 flint rocks, an iron striker, and some tinder fiber). The box was hand hammered and formed with brass by highly skilled metal smith in the 1700s. This tinder box is a essential tool carried by colonial American pioneers to kindle fire in the wilderness and to start a fire for a primitive hearth. This particular box is in octagon form. It measures approximately 3″ by 2″, 1.5 thick. The lid shuts properly with all content inside. Nice The hinge is sturdy. Feel free to check out my other antique and collectible listings.
Rare antique early 19th century American forged steel door lock 1800’s mechanism
Posted by admin On January 26, 2024
Up for sale is a very rare antique early 19th century handmade American forged steel cylindrical door lock. It’s crafted out of thick steel, has good weight, and has acquired a lovely patina from age. It is a unique/rare form with a handmade wrought steel key that turns the threaded locking mechanism. The piece is in good working condition and measures 8 1/2 inches long by 2 1/4 inches wide. Thank you for visiting “Dusty Treasures ” and please feel free to browse through.
Rare antique early 19th century American forged steel door lock mechanism 1800’s
Posted by admin On December 28, 2023
Up for sale is a very rare antique early 19th century handmade American forged steel cylindrical door lock. It’s crafted out of thick steel, has good weight, and has acquired a lovely patina from age. It is a unique/rare form with a handmade wrought steel key that turns the threaded locking mechanism. The piece is in good working condition and measures 4 1/4 inches long by 3 inches wide. Thank you for visiting “Dusty Treasures ” and please feel free to browse through.
American Pickers Vintage Levi S Jeans Collection Is 90 Years Old Season 17 History
Posted by admin On November 2, 2023
Ultra Rare Amber 2 Bun Geisha Lady Cambridge American History Depression Glass
Posted by admin On November 1, 2023
Ultra Rare Amber 2 Bun Geisha Lady Cambridge American History Depression Glass.
Antique Cast Iron Cherry Hand Crank Pitter Early American Pat. 1866 RARE
Posted by admin On September 19, 2023
Antique 1866 Cast Iron Hand Crank Cherry Pitter. Patent May 15, 1866 dated on top of base. Standing on four cast iron legs attached to a vintage wooden base. In excellent working condition. See photos for details.
RARE Adam Company 1883 Early American Good Luck Horseshoe Prayer Rug Butter Dish
Posted by admin On September 11, 2023
RARE Adam Company 1883 Early American Good Luck Horseshoe Prayer Rug Butter Dish.