Such a nice grouping. All the items pictures above are described on the following pages.

Since I love early  leather books, it just seemed right to have a book stand to display a favorite book. I quickly learned that they are somewhat hard to find. After months of searching I did get one for myself and now buy them whenever I have the chance. This one has the most wonderful crazed painted surface with a very folky design. Reportly from PA it probably dates to the early 19th Century. Made of pine, it measures 11 1/2" high x 15" wide x 9 1/2" deep. These look  good on a table or a blanket chest or chest of drawers with or without that favorite book.   SOLD

If you have a fireplace of any kind a hearth broom needs to be standing near by. This is a really unusual one in that it has the neatest carved handle and is in very good condition. It could really be used. Size is perfect too as it measures 21 1/2"long and is 5" wide.   SOLD

It took 3 pictures to explain this printer's tray. As you can see it  has a pull out tray that was used to carry the letters used to print. It has the most wonderful brown surface and is signed AH GERARD on the back of the handle.It dates to the mid 19th Century and was found in Ohio. Many years ago I was given a printers try by the owner of the old newspaper in our area and because it was a close friend I kept it and ended up using it for parties to serve cheese and crackers. It has also been a great conversation piece and looks amazing on a buffet table. It is 19 1/2" long x 10 1/2" wide x 2" high.

A simply great treen plate which measures 9 1/2" x 9 7/8" made of birch and retaining great surface and in extremely good condition.

Use on a table or hanging from beams or a ceiling, this drying rack has great patina and character. It is oak and was used for a very long time. As you can see the ends from that constant use have become a little frayed. The drying rack is 65 1/2" long x 14" wide x 3 1/2" high.   SOLD

This is a wonderful example of a sandglass or hourglass most likely English and 18th  Century with a really nice untouched surface. The cradle that holds the glass in place is complete and the sand runs quite well. It is 6 1/2" high.

Does anyone have any idea what this useful piece is? A hint....what every house needs expecially this time of year. Give up?  It's a mousetrap and a very elaborate one. The mechanics are really amazing. Every little part still works and I think it was probably made in the later 19th Century. For years I had one sitting on a barrel in my buttery. It is really a conversation piece.

A really nice period Chippendale mirror with all of its pieces and parts. So often pieces are missing on these mirrors and although there were 3 pieces lovingly reattached  professionally,you really have to look hard to find the repairs. The surface has nice crazing to the original surface which is easily seen through a coat of overvarnish most likely done when the repairs were made. The mirror glass and the backboard are  original,  and it measures 18" high x 12" wide.

Great frame and piece of mirror glass combine to give this mirror real class. How great this would be over an early chest or desk. Its a nice size at 11 1/2" wide x 15 1/2" high.

Although this is not made of wood, it just seemed to fit with the other mirrors in this section. The mirror is late 19th Century and made of tin  in very untouched condition. Most likely it  is Mexican and measures 12" high x 7 1/2" wide. The perfect size for a small space or use it in a grouping. 

OK, I can hear you all now " Another treen plate?".  This is a another dandy American Maple plate with just great use and wear. It is out of round measuring 8" x 7 1/2" in diameter. All around the edge is scribe line that is a little hard to see in the picture. It has a flat bottom which has as much use and wear as the top. Reason being is the flat bottom plates were used on both sides for either a 2nd course in the meal or sometimes for cutting things much like we would use a breadboard. The line you see in the middle is not a crack but a rather a knife cut. When the plate was made it was about 3/4" thick which in spots now is much thinner.

For as many years as I can remember back, peg rails were in every shop and every show. Lately, I hardly see any in the market place. This is a really nice 6 peg piece in original surface. The color is pretty true in the close up photo that shows the nice detailing. It measures 24" long x 2" high x 1" thick.   SOLD

What a great treen plate and it is American. Made of apple wood it is 7 1/2" x 7 1/4" in diameter and almost 1 1/4" thick. The detail on the plate is wonderful . It almost appears to have been copied from a pewter plate as the rims are so similar. The initials JCP are on the back and most likely are the owners initials but remotely could be the makers.

The two lidded spice containers are from Pennslyvania and are 3" and 5" high. The larger one is maple while the smaller one is walnut.Great for adding on a shelf of kitchen items.

This 18" grater has great patina and many years of use. Would be super hanging in a kitchen or laying in a large wood bowl.

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