Town Crier's Bell (?) Museum-Quality ca1850
This extraordinary bell was purchased from a museum in Gananoque, Ontario, Canada which closed in 1988 and sold many of its exhibits. There are no markings to identify its origin, but the superb craftsmanship is evident. We expended considerable effort to learn more about this bell and there has been much debate about its origin and purpose, but this much is known: (1) Based on the wood, the hardware, the forging method, and the consensus of three reputable local bell collectors (all of whom disagree with one another), the bell dates from between 1835 and 1860, possibly older, and (2) it is either an early funeral bell of English origin for high-ranking official use, or a domestic bell used by a French-Canadian Town Crier (unlike the English criers who traditionally used a smaller bell with a pole handle raised overhead, the French criers sometimes carried their bell at the side, and it rang as they walked). The bell is 10-1/4 inches high by 6-7/8 inches in diameter and weighs 7-1/2 pounds. The bronze has a beautiful patina with original hammer marks evident. The heavy iron striker is hand-forged and is 5-1/4 inches long. The hardwood handle is 4-7/8 inches wide. In original condition, shows some minor scratches and wear, but is in perfect working order with no cracks, rings clear and true. An unusual museum-quality piece with a mysterious heritage. Primitives and Antiquities; Bells; Canada; Ontario; Museum; Bronze; Town Crier;
1875-1900
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A-1875-047
Vintage Door Shop Bell, With Mounting Board
Positioned such that when door is opened, lever trips striker and bell rings. Overall dimensions 9-3/4 inches long x 4 inches wide x 3-1/2 inches high, made from iron, spring loaded, all original components and wood, weighs 1 lb, Estimate late 1800's to early 1900's, very nice old collectible still in perfect working order. Personal and Miscellaneous; Door Bell; Victorian; Professional.
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1977-023
Cresoline Victorian Vaporizer, Patented 1888
Used mainly by physicians and pharmacies but also by more well-to-do citizens, this old unit is beautiful but not complete. The uppermost tray that normally holds the vaporizer is missing. In addition, the glass cover of the alchol burner was cracked from excessive heat exposure at some point in the distant past. However, it is still intact and can easily be glued if necessary. The finish is very nice and it makes a gorgeous display piece. A great gift for a medical student or Victorian collector, this unit is 6-1/4 inches tall and weighs 1/2 lb. Kovels Antique Piece Guide of 1999, page 491 states value at 130.00. Primitives and Antiquities; Victorian; Medical; Pre-1900; Health; Medicine;
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4679-056
Victorian Wooden Glove Stretcher ca 1880's
This nice Victorian piece dates from the 1880's. Spring loaded, when glove gets wet, stretch tool is inserted into finger holes, glove would then air dry and into shape. Could be rosewood as original owner claimed, but in our opinion more likely maple or other tight-grain hardwood. Nicely crafted and smoothed, 9-7/8 inches long x 1-3/16 inch wide, weighs 2 ounces. Great vintage collectible, hard to find, in excellent working condition. Primitives and Antiquities; Personal; Victorian; Wood; Glove Stretchers;
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0022-047
Bronze School Bell, Circa 1880-1890
Decorative original wood handle, bronze bell, hand-forged iron striker, loud clear ring, 6-3/8 inches tall x 3-3/8 inches in diameter. Ca 1880-1890, weighs 3/4 lb, excellent patina, in exceptional condition, very nice antique. Primitives and Antiquities; School Bell; Bronze; Victorian.
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0468-057
Cast Iron Paper Holder Rochester NY ca 1890
Embossed name: "John R. Bourne" Rochester, NY. Spring loaded nickel plated hangers swing open, made for holding paper, bills, notes, calendars, etc. Base is 3-7/8 inches wide x 2-3/4 inches deep, overall height 3-5/8 inches. Hole spacing 2-15/16, weighs 1/4 lb, excellent condition. Personal and Miscellaneous; Cast Iron; Office Equipment; Victorian;
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4606-029
Double Action Hand Forged Ice Tongs ca 1880
Double action, hand forged around 1880, 13 inches long x 5-1/4 inches wide in closed position, shows some wear but in good working order, weight 1-1/2 lbs. Primitives and Antiquities; Cast Iron; Ice Tongs; Hand Forging;
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A-0393-049
Dandy 4 Quart Vintage Butter Churn
This old churn is in outstanding condition. Its exact age is unknown but we believe it to date from 1900 to 1925 (don't confuse this with the "Gem Dandy" churn which came much later). Cast iron gear drive, wood paddle (replaced at some point in the past), with hardwood handle. The drive mechanism is fastened to a heavy cover that screws onto the glass jar (see photo). Very functional, overall height 14-3/4 inches, glass jar is 9-3/4 inches high by 5-3/4 inches square, weighs 5 lbs. Clean, undamaged, in excellent working order. Primitives and Antiquities; Butter Churns; Farm Equipment; Early American; Kitchen;
1900-1925
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A-2962-013
Milk Bottle, 1 Qt, 1925
This nice old milk bottle is signed in raised printing "Bartholomay Co Inc Rochester NY." The words "One Quart Liquid" and "Registered Pat. Appl'd For" are marked on bottom of bottle. The bottle is a "Creamtop pat March 3, 1925." This bottle is in excellent condition and beyond scarce. Glass and Pottery; Milk Bottle; Glassware; Collectibles;
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3314-044
Vintage 4-Quart Butter Churn ca 1915
This butter churn has a heavy-duty gear drive with 4-quart glass jar, circa 1915. Cast iron frame, hand crank, wooden handle, aluminum paddle, whey strainer mechanism is mounted to top cover which is threaded to fit the jar. Glass is 6 inches square, 9-3/8 inches tall, overall height is 14 inches, weighs 6-1/2 lbs. May be "Standard" or "Thomas Mfg.," A very nice old antique with little or no use, excellent condition, performs well. Primitives and Antiquities; Butter Churns; Farming; Milk Production.
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A-0691-052
Signed Maher Hand Carved Wooden Shore Bird
Nice carving from a recognized artist, signed "Maher" on bottom of base, glass eyes, long bill, dark wings, standing on a wood platform, bird is 4-1/2 inches long x 3 inches high x 1-3/8 inches wide, base is 2-3/4 inches in diameter x 3/4 inches thick, and weighs 1/4 lb. Excellent condition, delicate and intricate line carving, very nice work. Primitives and Antiquities; Hand Carved; Shore Bird; Maher; Birds; Folk Art;
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A-1412-052
Hand Carved Wooden Monkeys: Speak No Evil
Hardwood Carving, tails showing, on one-piece wooden platform, 4-1/2 inches high, 2-3/8 inches wide, weighs 1/2 lb, nice collectible, good craftsmanship, no cracks, excellent condition. Primitives and Antiquities; Hand Carved; Wood Monkeys,; Statue;
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A-1672-052
Scrimshaw Buffalo Horns, Made in Thailand
Made in Thailand from pair of buffalo horns, spectacular patterns of eagle with glass eyes, claws, tan scalloped design on black background, each has a wood base, 13-1/2 inches tall x 12-1/2 inches wide. Weighs 3-1/4 lbs. Very decorative collectible, outstanding craftsmanship, excellent condition. Personal and Miscellaneous; Scrimshaw; Buffalo Horns; Thailand;
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