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Primitives


What's New in the Collector's Showcase of Primitives?
The Most Recent Additions to This Category are First!
This unqiue item is a mold for making maple sugar candy. It has 5 different forms on one piece of wood. It measures 15.75 inches long and each mold is about 2.5 inches. The wood has a nice patina and would make a great decorator piece or wall hanging!  set light weight metal shoe strechers  this all metal is 25 inches long with it legs the board is 12 1/2 inches wide and at the legs it 17 inches wide  this ribbed metal can is 9 inches tall without the spout and 8 1/4 inches wide there is a sun or a flower on the top of the can at the spout

Wooden Maple Sugar Mold $55.00

  

Shoe Strechers $6.00

  

Wash Board $30.00

  

Metal Can $5.62
this metal oil can burner is 5 3/4 inches tall and 7 1/4 inches from spout to handle wick is in it yet it is rusty but can be cleaned up if you wanted to  this metal oil can burner is black is 6 3/4 inches tall and 8 1/2 inches wide from spout to handle, the label on this can is upside down.  this cast iron squeezer/juicer is 9 inches long open all the way its 18 inches  this cast iron for a shoemaker is 10 1/2 inches long and 3 1/4 wide at widest point it is heavy

Burner Oil Can $26.25

  

Oil Can Burner $37.50

  

Juicer $15.00

  

Shoe Iron $11.25
This early salt box has the original green paint and shows years of use. All original with the name JARE carved into the front. Measures 8.75 inches high 5 inches wilde and 5.5 inches deep. A great primitive piece for your collection.  This primitive egg crate has been constructed from an old wooden candy box. It is dove-tailed at the joints and has a wooden handle. The lid is held in place with a bent nail on each side of the box. It contains a cardboard egg carton that has 36 openings. 3 Dozen eggs could be held inside. It shows the ingenuity of our ancestors in making a useful item from left over materials. Nothing was wasted. Measures 13 inches sqaure and 6 inches high. A great primitive item!  Old Primitive Wood Butter Paddle worn smooth by time and use. Measures 7'' long and 3 5/8'' wide. This butter paddle appears to have been hand made. There is a split on the handle which is quite common with old wood. The sides are slightly uneven and worn, but when held is very comfortable and easy to use--a very good thing for a hard working farm wife.  3 1/8" wide x 2 2/3" tall, dark raspberry glaze in and out. No name.

Primitive Salt Box

 

Primitive Egg Crate - Holds 3 Dozen $62.00

  

Old Wood Butter Paddle $16.00

  

Raspberry Colored Corck $25.00
6' long roller with wooden handle, metal connector is marked Dean Mfg. Co. Chicago.  2 3/8" tall x 3" wide, tiny lip chip, hairline.  Heavy dark aqua, 2 7/8 diam., hand blown.  This is a wooden mortar and pestle datineing from the early 19th century or possibly late 18th. This mortar featurs traditional turnings and groove bands and has an exceptionally well developed foot. It adds to the character of the piece. Only minor cracking. The pestle is also well turned. Most every household in early America had a similar mortar and pestle in their kitchen to grind spices and cooking other ingredients. Such pieces also found medical and healing use.

Vintage Roller $20.00

  

Kaukauna Klub Crock $6.00

  

Aqua Glass Fishing Net Float $22.00

  

Early 19th Century Wooden Mortar & Pestl $125.00
This is a wooden mortar and pestle datineing from the early 19th century or possibly late 18th. It is 8.5 inches tall. The motar is nicely turned with a distinct foot and no less than 9 grooved bands. The pestle is alse well turned. There are also numerous small cracks from the shrinking wood as it has dried out over the centuries. They add to the character of the piece. Most every household in early America had a similar mortar and pestle in their kitchen to grind spices and cooking other ingredients. Such pieces also found medical and healing use.  This is a wooden mortar and pestle datineing from the early 19th century or possibly late 18th. It has an old blacksmith or copper made "make do" repairs to hold a forming crack together. It adds to the character of the piece. Most every household in early America had a similar mortar and pestle in their kitchen to grind spices and cooking other ingredients. Such pieces also found medical and healing use.  Offering this wonderful primitive hand made miniature folk art desk with slant top storage and six drawers. This was made from wood cheese boxes; the drawer pulls are made from what looks like decorative floral buttons. The lid on the slant top has brass hinges. Bottom edge has a nice cut out design. Overall desk measures 14 1/4 inches wide x 8 1/2 inches deep x 11 inches tall. Very good condition, wonderful patina, drawers pull out smoothly, no cracks in wood, clean. The 18 inch doll and rug are just props to show size comparison - they are not included. This is an excellent piece of primitive folk art, wonderful display piece! Circa late 1800's to very early 1900's. Lots of character and charm, a one of a kind! Shipping/insurance to continental US addresses will be $12.00.  This wood clamp measures 8 inches long. The 2 wood pieces also measure 8 inches long and just under 2 inches wide.

Early 19th Century Wooden Mortar & Pestl $115.00

  

Early 19th Century Wooden Mortar & Pestl $110.00

  

Folk Art Desk Miniature Wood Primitive L $190.00

  

Primitive Wood Clamp $10.00
This antique clothes wringer is one of the more unusual models made of wood with a crank that moves the ribbed roller against the internal rollers to squeeze the water out of the clothes. The crank is iron with a wood handle. This is an excellent working model with heavy duty spring holding the rollers down. The patina of the wood is nice and sows it was well used. It measures 20 inches long. The roller is 13 inches long. The height is 6.75 inches and the crank adds another 7 inches. It is quite heavy (9 pounds) so shipping will be based on destination.  Offering these two late 1800's - early 1900's miniature wood treenware boxes / containers including one 4 inch tall 2 pc wood container that looks like a small milk bottle, and one 4 inch tall round 2 pc container; both have a wonderful patina! Very good condition, no cracks or chips; the round container has a small flat ding on one side; does not detract. You can display and keep all kinds of small things in these treenware. Handsome little pieces for your collection! Shipping/insurance to continental US addresses will be $6.50.  This is an early pie stand /holder made of brass with 3 tiers for holding pies. Condition is very good for the age. Circa 1880. The brass work is about 1/4 inch solid brass. There is some warping of the middle tier. Measures 23 inches high. Each tier measures 9.5 inches across. A great nostalgia item!  Old German Butter Stamp with imprint pattern for three cherries. Impressed Germany across the top. Mint condition. Easy ship.

Primitive Clothes Wringer

 

Treenware Boxes 2 Pc Miniatures Nice Pat $88.00

  

Primitive 3 Tier Brass Pie Stand $61.20

  

Butter Stamp Wood Cherry Imprint Germany $49.99
Antique Weir crock with patent date Mar 1, 1892. Two tone with beige lower and chocolate brown top. Bail closure is in excellent working order. Glaze of beige portion is crazed but no chips or cracks. One blemish on top edge of beige as shown in photo. When the lid is removed you can see a flake and could be a hairline crack or maybe just a scratch. Hard to tell. It does not show on inside. Height measures 7.5 inches. Diameter of the opening is 3. 25 inches. Overall good condition for the age.  This solid wood hand hewn tool was used by seamen to tighten the servings on ropes. It is a heavy piece with a notch in each side of the head. The patina of the wood shows its age. Measures 13 inches long and 3 inches across the head.  This hand hewn wooden scoop is pre 1900 Quebec. It was used to hold the water which kept the spinners fingers moist while spinning. Measures 14 inches long and 2.25 inches high. It has a wooden dowl in the second hole. Great patina to the wood. A most unusual item for your primitive collection.  This is a really old piece with a well worn surface. The round solid wood base is constructed of 2 pieces, one of top of each other. The blade is affixed in the middle so it can be raised and lowered to cut the tobbaco. The handle is wood with a brass fitting. There is a circular worn hole from constant use. The base measures 8.75 inches in diameter and 2 inches thick. The knife is 9 inches to the end of the handle. If you want a good primitive piece for your collection this is the item for you!

The Weir Two Tone Crock with Bail Closur $75.00

  

Primative Wooden Seaman's Tool $32.00

  

Primitive Hand Hewn Water Scoop $65.00

  

Primitive Wood Tobacco Cutter

This natural wicker tray has a decorative fabric under glass with the image of a parrot and flowers. The natural wicker has a dark finish. It is a large tray measuring approximately 21.5 inches long and 14 inches across. The depth is 2 inches. The condition is good with some minor broken weave shown on pictures of the underside. The bottom is solid wood. A nice touch to complement your Arts and Craft decor.  tin, 8 1/4 inches tall, handle to spout is 10 3/4 inches, base is 6 3/4 inches, has a lid on it and there is one dent on side near the bottom below the spout  This early roasting fork is constructed with a wood (Oak?) handle and brass fittings for the iron 2 tine fork. It is circa 1880. The handle of the peice maesures almost 19 inches long and the tine is 2.75 inches long and 3.5 inches wide. It would hold a large piece of meat firmly.  No.68, light brown, 24 inches

Early Wicker Serving Tray $67.50

  

Metal Coffee Pot $56.25

  

Antique Brass and Wood Roasting Fork $49.00

  

No. 68 Folding Ruler $7.50
dark brown, 24 inches, the one meatal end is off this one  5" tall and 4 1/2" across, 1 1/2" chip on outside back with hairline all the way down. Can not be seen facing it. Nice advertising piece.  All wood pestle or masher that that likely turned on a lathe. It measures 10 1/2" and is in good condition with light wear on each end.  Bentwood grain sieve with an inner band and lower band that makes for ease of handling during the sifting process. The mesh screen is reinforced with spokes of sturdy wire on the underside. This piece measures 18" across and 4" high and all parts are in excellent condition and stable. There is a hanging wire on the back for placement on your wall.

Folding Ruler $6.00

  

Vintage Wesson Oil Crock $65.00

  

All Wood Pestle $15.00

  

Bentwood Grain Sieve $45.00
Wonderful old hand forged steel dough scraper. The scraper measures 3 3/8" x 3" and the handle brace is 4" long. Add a wooden handle for a unique display piece. Price is marked down to account for the missing handle. Intact with handle these sell for upwards to $85.  Hanging coat rack or hat rack with sturdy pegs that are held to the rack with wooden screws. In good condition with light wear on the stain/varnish. The two metal hanging hooks look like they might be replacements. Rack measures 18" x 32" when fully open.  Featured for your enjoyment is a wonderful old butter churn. This is the Dazey #4. It has the red football shaped top and the original clover leaf glass jar. We do have paint loss to the top but it is all in excellent working order. The wooden paddles are original. The whey screen is intact. The jar is in excellent condition. Bottom is marked; Dazey Churn, Pat app for NO 4, Made in , St. Louis MO U.S.A., Dazey Corporation. This is a great find for the kitchen or primitive collector. Don’t Forget Mother’s Day!  Vintage box, made of wood slats and held together at each corner by wire. Bottom has two wider slats of wood, and the bottom is nailed. Size: 18 inches by 15 inches and a height of 10 ½ inches. Nice condition, slats are all in good condition, except one of the bottom slats has an age crack. Unpackaged weight: 8 pounds

Hand Forged Steel Dough Scraper $45.00

  

Hanging Coat Rack $20.00

  

Dazey No. 4 Butter Churn Red Football To $110.00

  

Primitive Wood Slats Box $15.00
Primitive wooden wash board, dated on the top 1897 with a flower leaf on each side. The wood slats are very worn from use. Item measures 7inches wide and ¾ inch thick and 19 in length. Has a top ring for hanging, plus a hanging hole off center.  A very small hook, attached to a handle. From the size I don’t know what was it’s intended use, perhaps to move ice blocks, as it is too small for a hay hook, or a meat hook. It’s most current use has been as a wall hanging, as there has been added a hanging hook to the back, which I will leave for the new owner to remove if desired. SIZE: handle measures 5 ½ inches in length, metal part 6 inches in length with a hook curve of about 1 ¼ inch. It seems to come thru the tip of the handle and curves over the top, to attach to the wood handle. The wood appears to have split on each side about where the hanger was hung on the back. Very cute item, with minor rust to the iron.  Buggy step off an old buggy. Is forged of iron and has a 4 ½ inch T shape top attachment, and a foot pad that measures 3 ½ by 4 inches and has a length of about 12 ½ inches. Nice condition, with normal rust.  A cobbler shoe form with two shoe shapes and sizes. Used to make and repair shoes. Has the numbers: 848592 in raised letters on the end. Nice heavy iron form, would make a great door stop/ conversation piece. Has the old black painted surface. Size: 6 ½ inches height, width 6 inches, length 6 inches. Good condition!

PRIMITIVE Wash Board - Dated 1897 $38.00

  

Primitive – Hook With Handle $8.00

  

Primitive Buggy Step $10.00

  

Cobbler Tool Form – Vintage – Primitive $12.00
A primitive iron fastener, that still works GREAT. Has a thumb latch to open. Measures 4 inches in length and 2 inches width, and of cast iron.  A collection of used iron horse and mule shoes. The sizes vary and range from 6 ¾ inches to 5 inches in height, held upside down from top to bottom All have some normal rust from age/ use. One still has a few square nails attached. All hand forged by a blacksmith, and are very old,and slightly bent from use.  An early kitchen tool, used to chop food, has a double blade, an iron wishbone shaft and a wood handle. Size: 5 ¼ inches in height and a length of 5 ½ inches and width of 1 ½ inches.  An early cooking tool, with a wood handle, iron wishbone shaft and a double blade, for chopping food. Size: 6 inches height, length 6 ¾ inches and a width of 1 ¾ inches.

Primitive Iron Fastener $5.00

  

5 Iron Horses / Mule Shoes – Primitives $10.00

  

Primitive, Double Blade Food Knife / Cho $9.00

  

Primitive - Double Blade – Food Knife / $9.50
Early, hand forged, hand tool. Looks to be a tack hammer and nail-puller, along with some sort of small hatchet. Not sure what it was used for. Measures 6 ½ inches by 3 ¼ inches width. Unusual cast iron tool.  Single blade vintage wood cabbage cutter. Measures 17 inches by 6 inches. Has a hole on each side for hanging. Has a wing nut on one side to adjust. Nice useable condition!  Great patina cabbage cutter! This vintage item measures 17 by 6 inches, and has a hole to hang. The blade is chipped away, from age and use, as shown, and has some rust. There is a missing bolt, could replace, but unnecessary if using for display. This primitive wood FEELS great!  A primitive wood single blade cabbage cutter. Measures 17 ½ inches by 6 inches. Has a hole for hanging, when not in use. Adjustable with a wing nut. Has some repair nails added later, that don’t seem original to the piece. Blade shows some rust. Nice vintage item for display.

Early Primitive Hand Tool $7.50

  

Primitive Vintage Wood Cabbage Cutter - $10.00

  

Primitive Vintage Wood Cabbage Cutter - $10.00

  

Primitive Vintage Wood Cabbage Cutter - $10.00
Great double blade cabbage cutter, with a hole for hanging, nice patina to the wood, measures 21 ½ inches by 6 inches. All original, has wing nuts to adjust the blades. Blades show rust and there is one screw missing on a blade, and one wing nut is broken on the end. Nice primitive to display!  A primitive food slicer, vegtable cutter often called a cabbage cutter. It has double adjustable blades; measures 18 inches by 6 inches. Has been repaired on one side by adding an old key, by the wing nut. One blade has a nail missing and a nail that has been replaced. The blades show a slight bit of rust. Both end pieces lift up, for different angles, and to clean. Circa 1870 - Really has character!  Early Charlie McCarthy Vintage Ventriloquist Puppet Doll head and post. Likely Juro Novelty Company. With little artsy imagination, how cool would this look monted on a wood block mounted table top. Certainly Avant Garde decoration. Great dummy. Tear Drop Memories offers fine Post Mortem photography, rare funeral collectibles and interesting cemetery art, vintage Halloween and death related books. Please visit our other two TIAS web shops ; North Fork Pets And Antiques, a great shop for antique Victorian bird cages and vintage Dog, animal collectibles and Maidens Memoirs, the place for old Love letters, Victorian scrap Books, vintage diaries and circus freak photos. Email us for our phone number we are dying to hear from you!  Sporting Platinum blonde hair, albeit horse, this antique 19th century theatrical drama mask is quite rare. From late Victorian Mid West an actor would really make some statement. Used by fraternal organization, I.O.O.F. Independent Order Of Odd Fellows in tragedies, dramas and plays, it looks like a cross between Macbeth and Thor the Viking. Secure and well made this mask is hand painted on ultra fine mesh wire and still usable today. Perfect for that Screen Actors Guild costume party. Tear Drop Memories offers fine Post Mortem photography, rare funeral collectibles and interesting cemetery art, vintage Halloween and death related books. Please visit our other two TIAS web shops ; North Fork Pets And Antiques, a great shop for antique Victorian bird cages and vintage Dog, animal collectibles and Maidens Memoirs, the place for old Love letters, Victorian scrap Books, vintage diaries and circus freak photos. Email us for our phone number we are dying to hear from you!

Primitive Vintage Wood Cabbage Cutter - $10.00

  

Primitive Vintage Wood Food Slicer - Ca $10.00

  

Charlie McCarthy Puppet Head

 

Antique Mask IOOF Oddfellows $399.99
Día de Los Muertos Antique skeleton articulated bones and hinged joints. Old skeletons in fine condition like Bones here are rare. Well aged wood with the fine patina of age offset the bold yet somewhat morbid multi color paint work of this Calaca.Twenty one inches tall and in fine condition. Dating back to pre Aztec and Mayan times this rejuvinated Catholic holiday is celebrated in the Phillipenes, where it is known as, Araw ng mga Patay. It is big business in Brazil Mexico and many parts of Latin America. Tear Drop Memories offers fine Post Mortem photography, rare funeral collectibles and interesting cemetery art, vintage Halloween and death related books. Please visit our other two Tias web shops ; North Fork Pets And Antiques, a great shop for antique Victorian bird cages and vintage animal collectibles and Maidens Memoirs, the place for old Love letters, Victorian scrap Book and vintage diaries. Email us for our phone number we are dying to hear from you!  Never bored of the Rings with this heavy old ceramic mask.Rosy cheeks, pointed ears, though a bit elf like and great pointed hood with shiney bead at tip, this decorative mask measures almost ten inches long. Perfect wall hanging decoration. Crazing under glaze verifies vintage. Tear Drop Memories offers fine Post Mortem photography, rare funeral collectibles and interesting cemetery art and death related books. Please visit our other two Tias web shops ; North Fork Pets And Antiques, a great shop for antique Victorian bird cages and vintage animal collectibles and Maidens Memoirs, the place for old Love letters, Victorian scrapBooks and vintage diaries. Email us for our phone number we are dying to hear from you!  Large castr iron skelton key measures 5 inches long.  Cast Iron Sensible No. 1 sleeve iron. Measures 6.75 inches long.

Day Of The Dead Antique Skeleton

 

Gandalf Wizard Pottery Mask $49.99

  

Large Skelton Key $22.00

  

Sleeve Iron $8.00


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