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We were featured in the Antiques Journal online~

The Country Lady Antiques Specializes in good old-fashioned New England furniture, early lighting, hearth iron, folky paintings, early textiles and more. Emphasis on original surface whenever possible.

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ALL SALES FINAL

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~"

Charming, entirely handmade miniature 17thc. style Jacobean bed from England. The fabric hangings are period correct as well. A unique piece that looks wonderful on a special shelf , chest, or a mantle. SOLD

4 short, old AUTHENTIC LINSEY WOOLSEY curtain swags for small windows. Each it about 19 inches wide, and they come with adjustable spring tension rods that fit in the window frame. FOUR/ $125.

Pair of old pewter candleticks. $95.

Stamped brass charger. $27.

An issue of the 'LONDON GAZETTE' dated May 4, 1676. Excellent condition, and fascinating reading, especially the ads for lost apparel~ PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A COPY, BUT AN ACTUAL 17THc. NEWSPAPER. $95.

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'ADAM'S TREEN~Made in the New Hampshire Colony'~

Primitive treen towel holder

Hand made and hand whittled from old wood, these charming make-do towel holders are copied from an ORIGINAL ANTIQUE one. We have just a few for sale. I love mine by my stone kitchen sink, on my kitchen shelf, and in the bathroom as well! Each one comes with a little piece of cloth. $95. each

Piece of an oriental rug~Nice on a joint stool or small table. $28.

An ANTIQUE stone orange. $38.

Antique solid brass c. 1930's electric candle light. We have just put in all new wiring and new (base) switch. This charming make-do is of heavy brass with it's nice old patina, and looks great with period antiques. $125.

QUEEN SIZE REPRODUCTION PENCIL POST CANOPY BED~This 30 year old bed now has nice patina. Beautiful. Finish has NO shine (NO varnish, etc.). Bed only---no mattress, hangings, etc. $975.

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THERE IS A CHANCE WE WILL BE MAKING MORE OF THESE IN THE FUTURE. IF YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN BEING ON A WAITING LIST IN CASE WE DO, PLEASE EMAIL US AT: countryladyantiques@yahoo.com

If we make more, orders will be taken in the order that we receive emails.

'MADE IN THE NEW HAMPSHIRE COLONY'~

"ADAM'S TREEN"~ We are proud and pleased to announce that we are selling a limited number of beautiful, hand turned wooden replicas of a 17thc. Dutch hollowcast candlestick! Adam hand-makes each one on a 1930s lathe at the 1784 mill owned by our friend, just down the road from us. The wood came from an old fashioned, one-man saw mill in the country, not 10 minutes from our home. Each one is hand finished by Mary in a multi-step process, and looks ancient! We love our authentic 17thc. pewter candlesticks of similar design, but wanted the warm look of more primitive wood ones as well in our home! We are delighted to offer our customers our own uniquely individual and painstakingly hand made and 'aged' copies of a rare original form. Because these are made one at a time by hand, each has it's slight variations and wood grain, and flaws. These are signed and dated, and each one is custom made.

A really charming folkart fireboard of 3 18thc. patriots painted in a primitive style in a small town in Maine in the 1970's. $450.

3 old handmade lampshades made from 200 yr. old wool. SET OF THREE~$125.

These one of a kind period style 'silent companions' were made and painted by Adam in the naive, primitive style. An absolutely charming pair of 17thc. Dutch children on standing bases, these would be lovely in a home decorated with very early antiques. They were often placed in corners, as well as used as fireboards. The pair, $500.

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. $495.

I found this very old window, with old glass, in my attic when I moved into my 18thc. house. The print of dancers in a tavern c. 1810, in a copy of the famous and utterly charming John Lewis Krimmel painting, 'Merrymaking at the Wayside Inn'.

I laminated it, and attached it to the inside of the window. It is so appealing on a wall in a candlelit room... $150.

Below is a copy of the original painting~

Nice older reproduction pewter pitcher. Safe (no lead). Great old deep patina. $155.

Charming early globe on iron base with original surface. $165.

One set only of a charming period swag curtains in a tiny natural and butterscotch check cotton lined in muslin. These can fit almost any window height. They go on a tension rod INSIDE the window frame, and will fit an inside window measurement of from 22 to about 26 inches. $55.

'MADE IN THE NEW HAMPSHIRE COLONY~ADAM'S TREEN'

'BUTT'RY SHELVES'~ We have just lucked into a very limited quantity of very nice 250 year old boards, al with great patina, and are crafting shelves to order. We use rosehead nails only. Let us know what length you would like, and email us for the price.

5 desirable old issues of Early American Life magazine. $35.

Old 'cutter quilt', good for all kinds of projects. 60 x 67. (Dog NOT included~) $75.

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HARD TO FIND REFERENCE BOOKS FOR SALE

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$15.

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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. $150.

Wood cutting board for over a sink. 15 x 22 inches. has little finger slots on the underside for easy lifting up. $60.

Old wire 2 piece dish drainer. It has great patina. (Soap not included). $55.

Absolutely charming painting by Ozark artist Steve Baldassari in antique frame. I have loved this for years, and it hung in a bathroom. I am only selling it as I have no room for it. Information all about the artist is pasted on the back of the frame. $150. Framed size: apprx. 13 x 15.

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. SOLD

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A WONDERFUL EARLY 18THC. ORIGINAL CONNECTICUT CHAIR

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).

$2900.

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. $9,500.

Worn, old hand-carved treen washboard. $68.

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. $950.00

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.
$595.00

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. $235.

18thc. AMERICAN IRON PEEL OF NEW YORK STATE ORIGIN~ $195.

18th c. 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. $325.

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.
$395.00

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. $195.00

Charming small oil painting of a gambrel cape. Signed, and artist bio on the back. $135.00

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

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! $295.00

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

1. Item SOLD.

2. 18thc. broad axe. $275.