CRT: CRT2628,Age: ca. 1890,Description: French Wicker Hotte Basket.

CRT: CRT2628,Age: ca. 1890,Description: French Wicker Hotte Basket.   « Less

CRT: CRT2910,Age: ca. 1880,Description: French Wicker Basket.

CRT: CRT2910,Age: ca. 1880,Description: French Wicker Basket.   « Less

CRT: CRT3172,Age: ca. 1890,Description: French Pack Basket.

CRT: CRT3172,Age: ca. 1890,Description: French Pack Basket.   « Less

Early green painted pantry box c1800. This is a rare pantry box because of its original green painted surface. Most American Country painted pantry boxes have been either  More »

Early green painted pantry box c1800. This is a rare pantry box because of its original green painted surface. Most American Country painted pantry boxes have been either repainted or refinished. This dark spruce green colored pantry box measures 6 inches wide by 2 and three quarter inches high.   « Less

Period antique French fireplace fire back cast iron 1667. This very heavy antique castiron fire back measures 25 and one half inches wide by 36 and one half inches tall. Very  More »

Period antique French fireplace fire back cast iron 1667. This very heavy antique castiron fire back measures 25 and one half inches wide by 36 and one half inches tall. Very good as found condition.The date mark ANNO 1667 was cast in the bottom border. The scene is a classical image of a woman and children in an orchard. There is a goose in the foreground, and a pair of dolphins form the crest. Our consignor had contacted Sotheby's to see if they would be interested in selling it for her. They responded that it was a lovely piece but would sell for under their $6000.00 minimum. We have attached a copy of their letter for review.   « Less

Antique hand wrought Early American rotating Iron fireplace broiler This "antique rotating iron broiler" measures 26 inches long overall, is 3 inches high, and 10 and one  More »

Antique hand wrought Early American rotating Iron fireplace broiler This "antique rotating iron broiler" measures 26 inches long overall, is 3 inches high, and 10 and one half inches in diameter. Circa 1800.   « Less

Dutch East India Company pair of brass candlesticks, Ceylon, early 19th century, stitch engraved, 12 inches high, base diameter 5 and one half inches. Excellent original  More »

Dutch East India Company pair of brass candlesticks, Ceylon, early 19th century, stitch engraved, 12 inches high, base diameter 5 and one half inches. Excellent original condition   « Less

Antique silver candlesticks. Pair of pure silver late 18th century South American colonial candlesticks, probably Peruvian. Central figure, a gentleman in waistcoat,  More »

Antique silver candlesticks. Pair of pure silver late 18th century South American colonial candlesticks, probably Peruvian. Central figure, a gentleman in waistcoat, breeches, and topcoat, bears a stylized cornucopia. Unmarked, as is typical. Height is 11 and three quarters inches. Excellent condition.   « Less

Antique Country ash field basket c1875 This field basket is very similar to one shown in "Baskets" by Nancy N. Schiffer page 112 that was made in Stamford Connecticut. This  More »

Antique Country ash field basket c1875 This field basket is very similar to one shown in "Baskets" by Nancy N. Schiffer page 112 that was made in Stamford Connecticut. This field basket measures 19 and one half inches across,9 inches high and 16 inches to the top of its handle. Excellent original as found condition.   « Less

Antique Early African Ibo Maiden Tribal Mask. This antique African mask measures 21 and three quarter inches high by 8 and one half inches wide and 11 and one half inches  More »

Antique Early African Ibo Maiden Tribal Mask. This antique African mask measures 21 and three quarter inches high by 8 and one half inches wide and 11 and one half inches deep. Including the stand the total height of this antique tribal mask is 25 inches high. Every year "Maiden masks" were carved for the "The Fame Of Maidens' annual festival in the north central region of Iboland. Here is a description from a Sothebys catalog. African and Oceanic Art New York Friday November 19,1999 lot 130 where a similar mask had been sold with an estimate of $15,000 to $25,000. "The ideal beauty of a girl has both physical and moral dimensions. Physically she "should" be tall and lithe,with an upright posture and stately carriage..Ideally she will have fine facial features, a thin straight nose and a small mouth and her hair will be elaborately and delicately dressed in the preferred crested style..These ideals link too with the beauty of nature and valued..medicines..Her moral qualities will include purity,obedience,good character and generosity (Cole and Aniakor 1982:121). Condition, Excellent with the proper amount of wear showing from use. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply.   « Less