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We love living with very old things, and do our best to find special treasures here in New England. Each one of our tags has this quote on it: "The common denominator among antiquers is a desire to keep objects from perishing~to insist on the indestructability of human values by making the arts of everyday living deathless~"

Wonderful original 17thc. English side chair in all original condition. Nice dry, grunge finish---NOT 'shiny'. $695.

Wonderful and charming, this very old, original sign was found in a barn here in New Hampshire right near where we live. 38" high x 49" wide. As is. Pick up only~no shipping. $295.

NEW 18thc. style wonderful quality men's wig from England. Adam has this same wig and wears it all the time. We like it so well, and the quality is so good, we got one more to sell! (NOTE: both the men's and ladies wigs are NOT as shiny as they look here, and really look just like human hair). $150.

NEW 18thc. style Ladies' colonial wig. This is an excellent quality wig from England. I have one, and it is so wonderful, I got another one to sell! It is a lovely honey brown color and is of a quality of wigs costing much more. $150.

HAND MADE, pure period-correct copy of a mid-1700's gown. This gown is too big for me, and would better fit approximately an 8 up to 10, and probably a 6 also. Because it laces over a stomacher in the front, it has size flexibility. Everything that shows is HAND SEWN. It is of a lovely bluegreen linen, and consists of 3 pieces---a petticoat tied on with tapes, the robing, and the stomacher. SOLD

Close up of inside of gown, and the petticoat with waist ties. (These can be tied at the sides, or wrapped front to back and back to front). NOTE: INSTEAD OF THE BLUE PETTICOAT, YOU CAN WEAR A PRINT, STRIPE, OR OTHER CO-ORDINATING SKIRT TO GIVE THE GOWN A DIFFERENT LOOK.

AN ANTIQUE DOG ROPE BED!

This is so charming and unusual for someone who has a cherished pet, and has furnished their home in 'country' antiques! Most dog beds are, well, UGLY, and don't blend into antique decor. This rope bed is sturdy, and has a lovely old patina---NOT shiny. There are no nails in it's construction. It is 29 inches x 23 inches. Buy or make a cushion in the fabric of your choice. $595.

Hand dipped, 10 inch pairs of raw beeswax candles. $10. PER PAIR.

C. 1690-1710 William and Mary ball foot chest. ALL FEET ARE ORIGINAL. Origin: Mass. Lift top, single arch molding, one real drawer. Original backboards with rosehead nails. Scraped to original dry spanish brown paint long ago. Period bat-wing brasses with bails. From a private collection years ago. DIMENSIONS: width: 40 3/4 inches, depth: 20 3/4 inches, height: 35 1/4 inches. $6300.

18TH CENTURY GILFORD CT. CHAIR

A wonderful 18thc. Connecticut bannister back ARMCHAIR. From a private collection, this chair has so much going for it. It was made by one specific chairmaker in Guilford, Ct. in the 18th c. It has a heart crestrail, and “Guilford finials”. It has a wonderful original paint history--- it’s only 2 very old paint colors---original green and then black over the inital dull red primer. It has NO later paint, no replacement parts, and no ending out. Little wooden wheels were added very early in it’s history, and bear traces of both the green and black paint. (Perhaps to wheel Grandma around!) There are 4 reeded bannisters, and the stretchers ride low to the floor. The suface is just excellent----dry, dull old patination. The authentic rush seat is an older replacement, and the chair is quite comfortable to sit in. (Note: the red traces on the chair in the photo appear much brighter due to camera flash. In real life, the red traces visible are very understated, and unobtrusive. The surface of this chair really is terrific). $2975.00

Reproduction c. 1740 French Fusil de Chasse musket. This was my personal musket and is made for shooting. Excellent condition. .62 cal. Getz barrel, cherry stock, brass hardware, hardwood ramrod. Overall length 58 inches. This gun would be ideal for primitive hunters, black powder shooters and reenactors. Email Adam if you have questions. $950.

c. 1820, 2 -piece Welsh Pewter Dresser. Original finish. Has a more American William & Mary look than most. Locking silverware drawer. Older, mellow reproduction Queen Anne brasses. Great patina---NOT 'shiny'. Two other drawers. Lower shelf. Turned spindles and legs. Scalloped top. Height: 83” Length: 78” Depth/Base: 17 3/4” Top: 6”. This is a very good buy. Most Welsh dressers now are considerably more expensive. $10,500

CHAIR 1~I purchased this chair years ago right out of a private home here in New Hampshire. Tucked into the rush underneath the seat is a VERY OLD tiny scrap of paper with handwriting that says: "property of Lenore's from aunt J." All original, CHAIR 1 is SOLD.

CHAIR 2 is of York county Maine origin and is $350.

Ladderback armchair of Portsmouth, New Hampshire origin. Ended out legs, done so well they are NOT readily seen. Sturdy and comfortable, this chair is from a private collection. $375.

If you go to the TOUR page, you will see that I have a dough board covering my stove. So many of you have wanted one, and it has been increasingly hard to find nice ones that are ONE board (no cracks or seams). I JUST got this one, and it is clean, sturdy, and original. It is 25 inches wide, and 17 3/4 inches from front to back. SOLD

NEW cherry BURLWOOD plates, handmade for me in Vermont several years ago. These are 9 inch in diameter and have no stain or finish. They are to use and eat from. I HAVE ONLY THESE 3 LEFT. They were $75. each, and I am selling these last 3 as a set only. $225. firm.

Worn, old hand-carved treen washboard. $78.

This is a fabulous newell post, completely hand carved about 20 years ago by a friend from black walnut from his own property. It is a wonderful pineapple, the colonial symbol of hospitatlity. It was made extra long to fit in ANY home, new or existing. THERE IS NO FINISH ON IT~IT IS THE ORIGINAL BLACK WALNUT. The mortise hole for the stair rail was NOT cut into it, to allow the stunning post to be custom fit into any staircase in any home. A one of a kind treasure, lovingly made, this would be the conversation piece of anyone’s home. $1200.00

Double pan grease lamp with nice hanging hook. SOLD

18TH CENTURY IRON JAMB HOOK. Authentic early jamb hooks like this one are so hard to come by! I have only one of my own, and would LOVE to keep this one! Mine is in one of the ceiling beams in my bedroom, holding my lantern, but they are used for hanging betty lamps. SOLD

35 wonderful glass spice jars with cork stoppers and a drawing and name of the herb on each one. These charming one-of-a-kind jars were purchased at an English tea and spice shop 25 years ago, and were quite expensive. All are perfect, clean, and ready to be filled and displayed on a favorite antique shelf in your kitchen! THE SET/$175. FIRM.

18TH C. AMERICAN IRON UTENSIL RACK

18th Century iron utensil rack. These are so rare. So many out there are fake. This is an AMERICAN one, of Pennsylvania origin. It was in my own collection for 20 years. SOLD

Late 18thc. door for a fireplace bake oven. Perfectly usable. This was cast at a known foundry in Portland, Maine. An identical 'beehive' oven door is pictured in Schiffer's book on period iron. SOLD

DATED MUSEUM QUALITY HEARTH TOASTER OF NEW ENGLAND ORIGIN.
Classic N.E. handle. This piece is dated 1813, and has provenance. One of the finest American hearth toasters I have ever seen.
$850.00

SIGNED, AMERICAN iron “dutch oven”, marked “Savery and Co., Philadelphia”. Decendant of the famed cabinet maker, William Savery. This oven came to Hermann, Mo., in the 19thc. from Philadelphia, and remained in the family. Excellent condition, and completely usuable. SOLD

ANOTHER “SAVERY” PIECE OF HEARTH IRON...

Large iron skillet on legs for hearth cooking. Early 19thc., this piece is embossed “J. SAVERY AND SON, N.Y.”
It has a wonderful and early “make-do” iron patch on one side, and is entirely usable for hearth cooking. This is another rare piece of AMERICAN hearth iron, and was manufactured by a direct decendant of famed early 18thc. Pa. cabinetmaker, William Savery. $295.

18TH C. AMERICAN IRON SPIDER

These are always of Pennsylvania origin. It is in excellent condition and has been in a private collection for 20 years. $495.

AMERICAN IRON PEEL OF NEW YORK STATE ORIGIN~ $225.

AMERICAN IRON HEARTH BROILER

This is all original and is of Vermont origin. It has been in a private collection for over 30 years. Excellent condition. $395.

18thc. American forged iron hearth ladle and skimmer. $225., the pair.

AMERICAN 18thc. iron meat fork. Nice etched detail. From a long time private collection. $150.

MINIATURE HAND-FORGED IRON HEARTH CRANE

Only 9 1/4 inches tall x 11 1/2 inches wide, this remarkable little standing crane has a pair of side cranes,
and cressets. There are incredibly detailed hanging hooks, tiny copper pots, and a miniscule copper betty lamp on an iron hanging hook. The iron has twists, and fine, etched design work. It is a one of a kind work of art.
$595.00

fireplace tongs. SOLD

Circa late 18th c. needlework pocket book. Diamond pattern hand stitched in silk on silk. This came from a family in Maine, and it decended down ONLY in that family. Inside is a striped silk drawstring bag that matches the lining of the pocket book. Inside this little bag was an ancient piece of hair woven into lace, on a lacemaker’s pillow, and it is tied with a tiny silk bow. Also inside the pocket book was a little painted ceramic box of 1840 vintage or so. It has a painting of a lady on one side, and the words: “forget me not” on the other, Inside this box was another lock of hair from someone else. All of thses things were kept in this pocket book, and were in it when I aquired it. The condition is good. This is a rare find. $2200.00

RARE AMERICAN 18TH CENTURY TREE OF LIFE SAMPLER

All original. New England origin. $1200.

Older reproduction of a boned 18thc. style linen woman's sleeveless waistcoat. This is nice over an early chair or blanket box, or hung on a peg. $95.

A stone orange and a tangerine. The PAIR is $60.

Charming pin box with 'PHEBE' in beadwork. $35.

Early cross stitched pin cushion. $65.

Charming nuthead doll, possibly Shaker. $145.00

This small old globe on an iron base with traces of original paint is so great. It looks wonderful on a chest or shelf with old books. I have seen only one or 2 of these over the years, not as nice as this one, and for a LOT more money! $225.

This pair of silent companions, or "dummy boards"
as they are sometimes called is our version of "TOBIAS
AND MATILDA", DUTCH CHILDREN, C. 1620.
They are dressed in typical style of the well to do middle
class of the period, and Tobias wears skirts as did all
young boys of his day.
Matilda carries a basket of apples, and her brother Tobias,
a 17thc. golf club. He appears to be "up to no
good", using one of his sister's apples as a golf ball!
These charming figures were hand made and hand painted by
us in primitive fashion, and we flatter ourselves that they
would be as fine an asset and conversation piece in any home
today, as they would have been 400 years ago!
We take great pride in custom painting all manner of 17th
and 18thc. style "Chimney boards" and "Dummy
boards" for our discerning clients.
Adam and Mary Spencer
$895 for the pair

A wonderful, evocative “silent companions” or “dummy board” to stand in a fireplace opening. This is not ancient---probably 35 years old, but is a charming piece of American folk art, found in Hollis, Maine, featuring 3 tired looking 18th c. patriots. $595.

Early mirrored sconce. Holds a candle---the electric candle just set in there is not included----it is just an idea. $375.

Early, original mirror. 17" tall x 9 3/4 inches wide. SOLD

TWO 17TH CENTURY NEWSPAPERS
I have two ORIGINAL issues of the LONDON GAZETTE---one dated May 15, 1690, and one from the 1670’s. Each is the front page, and a second page, printed on the reverse. IT IS IMPORTANT TO REALIZE THAT THESE ARE ORIGINALS----NOT COPIES! They are over 300 years old, and in great condition. They are very interesting----especially the “advertisements”----the 17thc. version of our classifieds!
Sold separately:
May 15, 1690 issue is $95.
May 4, 1676 issue is $110.

Early wooden crutch with nice original wear and patina. $140.

"ADAM'S TREEN"...The original of this wonderful early lighting device is in a 17thc. house museum in Massachusettes. My husband hand made an exact copy as a gift for me out of 250 year old wood. He has made just a handful of identical ones to sell out of the very limited pieces of old wood that we had left. They are selling quickly, and there will be no more. $150.

"ADAM'S TREEN" 2 ~ A DOUBLE candleholder, handmade from 18thc. wood, and wood-pinned as in the other style. $165.

"ADAM'S TREEN" 3~ Wonderful small primitive shelf with raised 'lip' in center front. $165.

Flat pan hand held treen candle holder. $65.

Both of these items were hand made by Adam from 18thc. wood, and are copies of existing originals.

Charming oil painting on board, of a house by the sea on Cape Cod. I was told it was Chatham.
8 inches wide, by 12 1/4 inches long. $325.00

This old cocoa tin has the most wonderful graphics of an 18thc. lady. As a reenactor, I can tell you that her gown is extremely period-correct! $65.

Charming small oil painting of a gambrel cape. Signed, and artist bio on the back. $165.00

Very old mellow print of a house, in original pine frame, from a private home in Brownfield, Maine. SOLD

Large framed copy of Lord Berkeley 1790's print. 26"x35". $225.

Hand hooked picture of bowl of fruit. $45.

Old iron farm sink. 30 inches from side to side. 18 inches, front to back. 6 1/4 inches deep. This sink would be perfect for a 'country' buttery, or put it up on rocks in a garden---put old clay pots and a few antique gardening tools in it, as a 'potting sink'! $65.

Stone herb grinding bowl and mallet. Bowl is 12 x 5 x 6 inches. SOLD

A wooden water pump from Maine, in completely original condition and surface. Original paint and stencilled design, and “Saco, Maine”. It looks so nice standing in a garden, or in a kitchen, next to the sink! $350.00

1799 SILVER POCKET WATCH. Case dates to 1802. Newburyport, Mass. paper inside case. $325.

18th century French Faience plate. Not in great condition, but nice for on a shelf, etc. $75.

Fowling piece dated 1818. Found in Maine attic. Converted to percussion. SOLD

1. French and Indian war 1750's belt axe. Upstate N.Y. origin. Maker's initials. $325.

2. 18thc. broad axe. $275.

NEW 100% AUTHENTIC LINSEY WOOLSEY BY THE YARD. The Country Lady EXCLUSIVELY sells this fabulous TRUE linsey woolsey fabric. It comes raw, right off the loom to us, and we wash and full it by hand. It is available ONLY from us, and by special prepaid order only. It is $70. per yard, with a 3 yard minimum. It is natural color, but dyes beautifully.

Nonnie Hayden purchases linsey woolsey from us and uses it to make some of her very special handmade items. She has dyed some a deep red, and you can see how beautifully it came out! This pillow and many other charming things she has hand crafted are for sale on her website, www.grassycreekprimitives.com