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This large flying shuttle is used for yarn. It is all natural finished hard wood. Measures 20.5 inches long with brass tips. Marked Dominion Shuttle Co. Right 13. Price reduced from $65  Offering this hand made make do pin cushion, fashioned after the pin cushions of long ago when ladies would use broken candle sticks as the base for a pin cushion. This one is only 2 years old but is very unique - a one of a kind. The base is a glass candlestick with an antiqued crackle paint. The pin cushion is heart shaped vintage tapestry fabric with vintage trimmings around the bottom where it attaches to the base. On one side is a wonderful hand stitch embroidered face - a perfect folk art piece! Measures 10 inches tall x 5 1/2 inches wide. Like new condition, never used. She is a real beauty for your collection!  Indonesian Ramayana Wayan Golek hand carved and artist signed puppet head of King Ravana circa 1900. Weighty wooden mannequin like head, with demon like stare. This rare boldly fashioned primitive stands about fourteen inches tall, with massive presence. Incredible museum display quality, with exciting hand painted details. Blues reds and warm golden hues mix like friendly adversaries, with the sweet patina of aged wood. Deep carving of high style is seen in the eyes, beard, mustache and ears. Fierce dragons serve as crown epaulettes flanking the sides of Ravana’s head. Now let me tell you the story… The Ramayana, a classic epic lesson from ancient India was first written about 500 B.C.E. by a poet named Valmiki. The evil King Ravana, whose head you are considering kidnapped the Hero Rama’s virtuous wife Sita a.k.a. Shinta, a real prize I might add. He ran away with there to his kingdom in Sri Lanka. Lord Rama, a.k.a. The Prince Of Ayutthaya was quite the South Asian Prodigal Son. He left home early, as his Brahma Mom and Dad, Visrawasa and Kaikasi felt he was not exactly ready for power. During his exile, temporary spousal separation and final reuniting he became a majestic leader. Making alliances with his brother Vibhishana and Hanuman the monkey General King. The Ramayana or story of Rama is also known in Thailand as the Ramakien. There Ravana was called Tosakanth. This gospel spread through out South Asia into the western Pacific Rim. The main players, each with their own devotees have distinctly recognizable attributes, any one from the region would recognize. Ravana, with his dark beard and mustashe and his dragon laden countenance, are in particular, a big hit when played by the dalang or puppet master. Ravana signified scholarly wisdom, and could play the Vienna a musical instrument. Only if he used his wit for niceness instead of evil as Maxwell Smart agent 86 would say. Wayan Golek or Javanes Opera is a traditional performance art in Bali, Java and several other regions of the Malay Peninsula. To celebrate the Ramayana at festivals weddings and circumcisions, these ancient heroes were made by artisans with unusual skill. Pride was especially evident, as this piece is boldly carved and signed DILUKISOLEHMANDA, which VERY loosely translated from the language of Indonesia, Bahasa means, This was created by M. It is unlikely the tribal or primitive art collector will find a rarity of this magnitude. God Bless Spell Check! Tear Drop Memories offers fine Postmortem 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 scrap books and vintage diaries. Email us for our phone number we are dying to hear from you!  Vintage Wooden 5 1/2" X 5 1/2" piece.

Large Yarn Flying Shuttle $45.00

  

Make Do Pin Cushion Unique Design $45.00

  

Primitive Puppet Tribal Art Antique Rama $499.00

  

Vintage Decorative Wooden Piece with Pai $15.00
Larger then life size hand made devil mask from the 1920's. This would have been worn for New Year and other important eastern occaisions to spur on the mighty serpent dragon. In fine condition for it's age , it still retains the original mouth bit. Vivid colors and a rare yet decorative primitive mask. Tear Drop Memories offers fine Postmortem 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 scrap books and vintage diaries. Email us for our phone number we are dying to hear from you! Die of a rose in aromatic pain. Alexander Pope  5 3/4" wide x 4" tall, has a crack, see image, dark blue printing of a boy chewing a stem of grass & stirring a soon to be batch of butter. Sold as is.  This example is a European made grease lamp. It is made of brass and is in excellent condition. It measures 6 inches to the top of the frame and is 4.5 inches square. There is a flat chain link for hanging it. Price reduced from $70  Brass tallow tool holder by Peerage England. Has a 12 inch long hand forged metal handle with a heavy wooden ball on the end. This was used to mash the tallow as it melted and the brass container held the tool when not in use. The brass decorated lidded tin measures approximately 7.5 inches tall and 3.5 inches in diameter. It is decorated with raised figures. This is a unique item for your primitive collection. Brass is marked Peerage Made In England. Price reduced from $65

Antique Mask Dragon Dance Tormentor $350.00

  

Willow Farm Butter Crock $10.00

  

Early Brass Grease Lamp

 

Brass Tallow Tool Holder $55.00
This is a matched set of early fish oil lamps with metal mirrored reflectors. Nice old chimney on each is in excellent condition. The Burners have some corrosion on the metal but still in good shape considering their age. Reflectors are black metal with mirrored area which is showing some age wear on the edges. The fish oil lamps measure as follows: glass shade 8" tall. Base 5" tall to top of burner. 8 1/4" to top of reflector. From bottom to top of shade 12 inches. Diameter of base is 3". Price is for the pair.  Here is that hard to find 6 gallon butter churn with a lid and stomper. The only marking on this churn is the number “6” and a couple bands. The condition is very good. No cracks or repairs but there are a couple chips on the elephant ear handles on one at the base as well as a couple glaze pops along the middle. I’ve tried to show all of the flaws in the photos. I’m not sure if the lid & stomper is original but it looks good. Due to the size this item will be shipped using Pack n Ship, you pay actual cost to your location. I’m not sure if this is Minnesota Stoneware, Red Wing, North Star Stoneware, Union Stoneware or Western but it is nice!  This brass sconce is approx. 9 x 11 in. In very good condition. Most defects are just tarnish. No real dents that I can see.  Here is an unusual tramp art cross that was made from carved interlocking pieces of wood. It stands about 16½” tall and 8½” across at the widest points. The overall condition is excellent, I can find only one piece that has a small bite off the tip and slat on the backside that has a slight crack. This is an excellent example of vintage Hobo or Tramp Art that is getting harder to find all the time; don’t miss out on this piece.

Pair of Antique Fish Oil Lamps with Refl $210.00

  

6 Gallon Butter Churn w Lid + Stomper $200.00

  

Brass Sconce $15.00

  

Vintage Tramp Hobo Art Cross Crucifix $98.00
This solid wood mold is the brim portion of a hat mold. 7 1/8th hat size 2 3/4 brim width. Measures 12 inches long 11.5 inches wide. Excellent condition. 2 holes in back for afixing it while working. Price reduced from $35.00  From the Chas. Parker Co. Two spindles have been replaced. Metal piece underneath is cracked. Needs refinishing.  This is an early wick trimmer with the spring action closure. The trimmers have a metal receptacle for the wick. These trimmers were plated but have a great deal of surface corrosion now. One of the three metal stands is missing. Even in this condition, these trimmers will make a nice addition to a vintage collection.  Offering this quality made tramp art box with insert tray. It feature solid cherry construction with oak venier and hand carved trim made of solid hardwood. The insert is also solid cherry w/5 compartments. The insert measures 11" x 7.25" x 2", and sets on the carved tramp art ledge inside the box. The insert is about 1" shorter than the interior lenghth to allow for shortage of larger items on one side of the box (up to 1" x 7.2 x 5.4"). Some of the stain/vanish used to darken the trim pieces has chipped off, but most is still intact. The box is very solid, has a few minor splits in the wood, but none can be seen from the outside making this a very nice looking decorative item. This exquisite old box is perfect for any decor!

Wooden Hat Brim Mold $28.00

  

Piano Stool $100.00

  

Vintage $7.00

  

Tramp Art Spice Box Solid Cherry $295.00
This water can was found on a dairy farm in Iowa. Approx. 12 in. tall. Seam on the bottom is slightly broken. Otherwise in good condition.  This oil can is approx. 8 inches tall and 4 inches across the bottom. In excellent condition.  This oil can or chemical container is approx. 6 inches tall and 4 inches across the bottom. Lots of rust.  This oil can is approx. 6 inches tall and 4 inches across the bottom. Found on a dairy farm in Iowa. In great condition.

Water Can $12.00

  

Oil Can $7.00

  

Oil Can $2.00

  

Oil Can $7.00
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. <I>Personal and Miscellaneous; Door Bell; Victorian; Professional.</I>  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. <I>Primitives and Antiquities; Butter Churns; Farming; Milk Production.</I>  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. <I>Primitives and Antiquities; School Bell; Bronze; Victorian.</I>  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. <I>Personal and Miscellaneous; Cast Iron; Office Equipment; Victorian;</I>

Vintage Door Shop Bell, With Mounting Bo $65.00

  

Vintage 4-Quart Butter Churn ca 1915

 

Bronze School Bell, Circa 1880-1890 $85.00

  

Cast Iron Paper Holder Rochester NY ca 1 $50.00
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. <I>Primitives and Antiquities; Personal; Victorian; Wood; Glove Stretchers;</I>  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. <I>Primitives and Antiquities; Hand Carved; Shore Bird; Maher; Birds; Folk Art;</I>  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. <I>Primitives and Antiquities; Hand Carved; Wood Monkeys,; Statue;</I>  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. <I>Personal and Miscellaneous; Scrimshaw; Buffalo Horns; Thailand;</I>

Victorian Wooden Glove Stretcher ca 1880 $60.00

  

Signed Maher Hand Carved Wooden Shore Bi $75.00

  

Hand Carved Wooden Monkeys: Speak No Evi $75.00

  

Scrimshaw Buffalo Horns, Made in Thailan

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. <I>Primitives and Antiquities; Cast Iron; Ice Tongs; Hand Forging;</I>  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. <I>Glass and Pottery; Milk Bottle; Glassware; Collectibles;</I>  This shoe mold is approx. 6 in. long. Small piece broken off the back side, otherwise is excellent condition.  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. <I>Primitives and Antiquities; Bells; Canada; Ontario; Museum; Bronze; Town Crier;</I>

Double Action Hand Forged Ice Tongs ca 1 $35.00

  

Milk Bottle, 1 Qt, 1925 $55.00

  

Small Iron Shoe Mold $3.00

  

Town Crier's Bell (?) Museum-Quality ca1 $1650.00
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. <I>Primitives and Antiquities; Butter Churns; Farm Equipment; Early American; Kitchen;</I>  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. <I>Primitives and Antiquities; Victorian; Medical; Pre-1900; Health; Medicine;</I>  Coal Scuttle. Galvanized with carrying handle and tipping handle, 12 ¼ inches high by 17 inches long by 12 inches wide, used but in very good condition. Primatives. L201x10. (s5)  4 compartment wood box, hand carved handle. Primitive, unpainted, nailed construction. Size is 9 inches by 15 by 2 ¼ inches, used condition, wood has some cracking, nail heads are rusted. L67Bx3. (15)

Dandy 4 Quart Vintage Butter Churn

 

Cresoline Victorian Vaporizer, Patented $42.50

  

Coal Scuttle $78.00

  

4 compartment wood box, hand carved hand $48.30
I'm not sure of the age or use of this tool. Because we got it from an orchardist we assumed it might have something to do with that. In good condition. On the handle is Adelphi, Inc. Bellevue, WA, Denver CO.  This clothes plunger stands approx. 2' tall. The plunger has an 8 1/2" diameter. Stamped with a star inside a circle. Rust underneath but no breaks or cracks in the metal. In good condition.  This buffalo tooth is approx. 2 1/4" long from the plains of Montana.  This buffalo tooth is approx. 2 1/4" long. It is from the plains of Montana.

Tool $5.00

  

Clothes Plunger $25.00

  

Buffalo Tooth $4.50

  

Buffalo Tooth $4.50
This tooth is from the plains of Montana. It is approx. 2 1/4" long. Very unique.   

Buffalo Tooth $4.50

   


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