Tag: colonial

RARE Wax Jack 1690-1730 Original Primitive Iron Early Pre Colonial Beeswax 17thC

Posted by admin On April 14, 2020

This is a great and early hand forged wrought iron document sealing wax jack that dates back to the late 1600’s early 1700s. Its 100% original and authentic. It measures 7″ long 5 1/2″tall and 2 1/4wide. This is a nice, rare example of a sealing wax -wax jack. This original piece displays an open heart design in the turn-key, which indicates its age and authenticity. This is from an amazing estate collection in New England and this particular piece was loaned to a museum for an early Americana exhibition. The item “RARE Wax Jack 1690-1730 Original Primitive Iron Early Pre Colonial Beeswax 17thC” is in sale since Wednesday, January 29, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Primitives”. The seller is “pas65crafts” and is located in Maple Shade, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Panama, Jamaica, Ecuador, Egypt, Iceland, Macao, Peru, Viet nam, Uruguay, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

Category: Antiques
Date of Creation: Pre-1800
Type: Tools
Style: Naive, Primitive
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 14in.)
Material: Forged Iron
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region of Origin: Europe
Signed: Unsigned
Color: Black

RARE Early Antique COLONIAL ROPE BED TIGHTENER, Hand CARVED From Wood, Hearth

Posted by admin On March 29, 2020

RARE 1770 – 1800 Hand-Made Wooden Tightener Used to Tighten Ropes/Mattress in a Colonial Rope Bed. Particularly rare, hand made, wooden rope tightener. Beds during the colonial period had ropes running in both directions, attached to the bed frame. This was in place of more modern steel springs, and supported the mattress (generally filled with hay during this period). With time, the ropes would loosen and the mattress would sag, and this tool was made by the farmer to tighten the ropes periodically. NOT SOMETHING THAT WAS USED AFTER ROPE BEDS WENT OUT ABOUT 1800, SO THEY TENDED TO BE DISCARDED OR MADE INTO SOMETHING ELSE. Therefore you will not see this original colonial wooden tool very often! Scans show it all. It is hand made of hard maple, to provide strength and protect against the stresses of turning and tightening. It also has 2 ANTIQUE IRON NAILS going through it in each direction again to add reinforcement and added strength. It is nicely hand planed along the surfaces, with hand-mitered/whittled edges. The large U-shaped part at one end was chiselled/carved out. This was meant to put over the ropes and pull them together, and tightening them, to provide a tighter, flatter surface. The hole at the top would have a large dowel or stick put through it, the ends of which provided the handholds to turn the main shaft. Most of the ones you see are missing the dowel, as it was cannibalized for some other project after rope beds were no longer used, or they simply broke during use due to the stresses put into the rope tightening. This one is about 14″ long and about 2″ on each side. Nice early wood patina and appearance. EVEN STILL HAS THE ORIGINAL CORD USED TO HANG IT FROM A HOOK ON THE WALL. Came out of an early Revolutionary War Period Massachusetts estate. Would make a great colonial or hearth or kitchen or early bedroom decorator. You can obviously also use it with your antique rope bed if you have one. The item “RARE Early Antique COLONIAL ROPE BED TIGHTENER, Hand CARVED From Wood, Hearth” is in sale since Monday, May 13, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Furniture\Beds & Bedroom Sets\1800-1899″. The seller is “marvinsmom9″ and is located in Hampden, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Region of Origin: America
Featured Refinements: Rope Bed
Style: Early Colonial
Maker: handmade
Material: Wood
Width: 2″
Original/Reproduction: Original
Type: Beds & Bedroom Sets
Height: 14″
Time Period Manufactured: 1800-1899

Rare Brass Early Electric Ceiling Fixture Victorian Colonial Restored

Posted by admin On March 23, 2020

Includes original (or at least, very old) Bryant paddle-switch sockets with the complementary shade holders. A very handsome piece that I restored for my 1904 apartment, but other projects demand that room be made so I wish to pass it along to another collector. It’s somewhat unusual in style for this era, having a body shape suggestive of Williamsburg chandeliers, and speaking to the neo-Colonial sensibilities in the decorative art of its period. The laurel wreath motifs that decorate the lowest portion of the body enhance the effect. Included is a pair of frosted milk glass shades with a ribbed urn motif. In generally good shape minus one damaged shade holder. The holder still does its job, but all the damaged parts will be included in case you’re handy with soldering and feel confident in making the repair. Newer wiring and modern steel hanging equipment allow it to be easily attached to any ceiling junction box. With some assembly it could be ready to hang the same day it arrives. Please do correspond with any questions. Thanks for your interest. The item “Rare Brass Early Electric Ceiling Fixture Victorian Colonial Restored” is in sale since Friday, July 26, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Architectural & Garden\Chandeliers, Sconces & Lighting Fixtures”. The seller is “oldgarbage” and is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Saint kitts and nevis, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Egypt, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Peru, Viet nam, Uruguay, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Bangladesh, Brunei darussalam, Ecuador, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Russian federation.

Style: Victorian

Maximilien KRIEGER NEU-GUINEA 1899/ a rare gem of early German colonial books

Posted by admin On August 11, 2018

Offered here is the first original German edition of “Maximilien KRIEGER – NEU-GUINEA” of 1899 535 pages 32 plates 4 maps 2 of them in colour a rare gem of early German colonial books! The book is in good condition. Please ask me to send you more photos of the book! The item “Maximilien KRIEGER NEU-GUINEA 1899/ a rare gem of early German colonial books” is in sale since Wednesday, March 23, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Ethnographic\Pacific Islands & Oceania”. The seller is “ilaita” and is located in Dortmund. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Maximilien KRIEGER NEU-GUINEA 1899/ a rare gem of early German colonial books

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