Early 20th Century Primitives

Extraordinary antique collection of 23 miniature volumes containing the works of William Shakespeare, published by Knickerbocker Leather and Novelty Co., New York, in the early twent...

Elegant set of ten antique miniature books featuring works by William Shakespeare. With their small format, leather covers, and distinctive cha...

Exceptional collection of nine antique apothecary bottles, individually sourced and thoughtfully assembled into a striking decorative composition. The bottles vary in height, silhouette and proportion, creating a beautifully balanced arrangement of green glass with an unmistakable historical presence. The collection includes small pharmacy bottles, taller storage bottles, narrow-necked vessels and rounded forms, each reflecting the practical diversity of the traditional chemist’s shop. Their variations in size suggest that they were originally used for different preparations, quantities and dispensing purposes. Some may have held medicinal mixtures, tinctures, botanical extracts, aromatic preparations or other pharmaceutical compounds commonly prepared and sold by apothecaries. The rich green coloration is one of the most characteristic features of the group. During the 19th century, green and blue-green glass was widely used for pharmacy bottles, particularly in Europe and Britain. The color was associated with traditional apothecary glassware and, in some cases, helped protect light-sensitive contents. Green bottles were also used for substances that required visual distinction within the pharmacy, although color alone does not identify a particular medicine or poison. Ribbing, unusual shapes, special stoppers and printed or embossed warnings were often used for that purpose. These bottles belong to the world of the Victorian pharmacy, when an apothecary was simultaneously a medical practitioner, chemist, compounder and retailer. Medicines were prepared in small quantities, measured by hand and dispensed in containers selected according to the substance and the required dosage. Before standardized industrial packaging became widespread, the bottle itself was an essential part of the medical experience. Their forms also reveal the evolution of glassmaking. Many antique pharmaceutical...

Exceptional pair of antique Shaker baskets, handmade from carefully woven wooden splints and finished with movable handles. Both pieces have ver...

Exceptional antique set of seven “Days of the Week” kitchen towels, dating to circa 1920. Each towel is made from genuine vintage flour-sack cotton and ...

A wonderful vintage wooden butter mold and press, constructed as a rectangular box with its original removable lid and fitted wooden plunger. Originally used to shape freshly churned...

A beautiful set of five antique cocktail napkins—or small decorative table pieces. The collection features delicate needlework, lace, and refined hemstitch detailing, creating a subt...

Edwardian Servants Bell Board in Mahogany Case with Glass Panel, 1910s. England It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. Note: There is a crack in the glass panel. It ha...

A beautiful set of six antique blue and white linen pieces featuring delicate Tenerife drawn-work embroidery. The composition includes four smaller pieces and two larger pieces, desi...

A beautifully timeworn antique French cutting board hand-carved from a single thick piece of hardwood. This authentic primitive kitchen object features a substantial rectangular form...

Early 20th-century forged-iron hog splitter manufactured by Foster Bros. & Chatillon Company of Fulton, New York. Measuring more than three feet long, this substantial butcher’s tool...

This antique Adirondack table showcases the artistry of folk craftsmanship. Its twig frame supports a weathered gray tabletop. Impressive Rustic Antique ADIRONDACK TWIG TABLE...

Included: Natural Wood Shillelagh / Knobstick with a large handle, naturally occurring burl or root-ball knob carved into a bulbous, ergonomic handle. The shaft is formed from a sin...

Handmade wooden tool caddy featuring distinctive stepped ziggurat details that give it sculptural presence and architectural charm. Originally conceived as a functional carrier, its ...

A beautifully timeworn antique French cutting board hand-carved from a single thick piece of hardwood. This authentic primitive kitchen object features a substantial rectangular form...

A beautifully timeworn antique French cutting board hand-carved from a single thick piece of hardwood. This authentic primitive kitchen object features a substantial rectangular form...

A collection of three unusual early 20th-century mechanical kitchen utensils, constructed primarily in metal with wooden handles and hand-operated mechanisms. The group includes a r...

A set of three early 20th-century American hand-operated food choppers, each featuring a curved metal blade and wooden handle. Often described as primitive kitchen tools or mezzaluna...

Charming pair of antique English stoneware ginger beer bottles, each bearing the original printed identification of its local maker and place of origin. The first bottle is marked “E...

Exceptional composition of six antique bottles and containers associated with Victorian and Edwardian hair care, cosmetics, pharmacy and domestic remedies. Each piece retains its ori...

A set of three graduated mixing bowls, identified by the previous seller as Red Wing Saffron Ware. Their warm cream-yellow ceramic bodies feature two dark blue bands around the upper section and vertical ribbing that follows the curve of each bowl. Broad rims, rounded interiors, and circular bases complete a design created for everyday kitchen tasks. The three bowls nest inside one another, forming a compact arrangement that highlights their harmonious shapes. Saffron Ware holds a distinctive place in the history of American kitchen pottery...

Exceptional collection of five antique advertising containers, composed of four English pieces and one French mustard pot. The group brings together...

Large whimsical early 20th century "make-do" tomato form pin cushion mounted on a 19th c. dolphin clambroth Sandwich Glass stand. Measures 7 3/4" tall x 5" diameter. A charming piece...

A large scale, hand carved and silver painted Ashanti tribal stool. Likely painted silver in the 1920s to compliment metallic trend of the Art Dec...

This antique 1920s unique Indian Mughal brass hukka pot features intricate hand-engraved and hand crafted traditional designs. It serves as a collectible item, home decor piece, or c...

This industrial cart was made to load and unload railroad cars in a Wisconsin factory about 1900, and is signed "Gopher Floor Truck, Faribault, Mn." This well worn salvage cart is ready to repurpose as a coffee table or whatever else you can imagine. The top deck is oak and maple planks with a very fine finish that preserves loads of wear, stains and separations for antique character. Four cast iron wheels are original on this American made factory cart. Solid and heavy it's the real McCoy...

Description A beautifully hand-carved white marble mortar distinguished by its sculptural silhouette and softly weathered surface. Featuring a gently tapered body with four subtly pr...

A beautifully timeworn antique French cutting board hand-carved from a single thick piece of hardwood. This authentic primitive kitchen object features a substantial rectangular form...

Mesmerizing design, great table prop or functional decor, signed to bottom, Made in Czechoslovakia. Measures: Bowl only diameter 10.25 x height 3.25 in.

Large hand carved tribal wooden beaker Nepalese milk pot with handle. Early 20th century antique tribal milk pot with incised pattern. This rustic milk pot wa...

A beautifully timeworn antique French cutting board hand-carved from a single thick piece of hardwood. This authentic primitive kitchen object features a substantial rectangular form...

African raffia vest, old but in excellent condition: ready to use, sewing the two sides with a few stitches. Now with an interesting price because I'm closing activities. ref. O/3041