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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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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~"

'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 with spanish brown milk paint, sanding, stains, smoke-darkening and wax. Each 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.

$150. each, by pre-paid special order only.

Turkey red linsey woolsey chair pad. $65.

Handmade, this heavy high quality tin chandelier has a dark pewter grey patina that has aged and rusted over the years. The chandelier has 4 electrified arms, and the center cone is also electrified and takes a standard bright bulb, which is great for reading and tasks. BOTH THE ARMS AND CONE TURN ON AND OFF INDEPENDENTLY OF EACH OTHER, AND CAN BE USED SEPARATELY. Complete, and ready to hang. $495.

SOLD AS A PAIR, An antique crewel chair pad, and pillow. Pillow is 10 x 12. This is the same piece of antique crewel that I made my bedroom curtains from, and it the last of it. $150. for the pair.

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

Oriental rug. Nice colors. Apprx. 39 inches wide and 77 inches long. Excellent condition. $225.

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.

SEVENTEENTH/EIGHTEENTH CENTURY-style ladies mules. These fetching period style shoes are brand new (size 8 1/2-9) and never worn. They are nice to wear, but also look smashing sitting on my antique blanket chest, with period decor! One of a kind, they are a lovely brocade fabric with metallic threads. $150.

18THC. STYLE 'DUCHESS WIG'

We have only one of this excellent period style ladies' wigs from England!

NEW 18thc. style ladies' Georgian wig, (a la "The Duchess")! Wonderful quality looks like human hair. I have one, and get compliments every time I wear it. It is a lovely honey blonde color and is of a quality of wigs costing much more. This is the last one we are able to get. $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.

BRAND NEW 18thc. petticoat to wear with a gown robing or a shortgown. This is sewn completely BY HAND, and is made from a period 18thc. reproduction cotton print fabric. Pleated to a band in correct fashion, it should fit sizes 6-10. Length of petticoat is 35-36 inches. $110.

BRAND NEW 18thc. ladies' straw hat. Mary makes and sells her own decorated straw hats to reenactors, and this one is made with the same 18thc. reproduction print as the petticoat above. It also has hand-ruched black ribbon around the crown. Black ribbon ties. $49.

BRAND NEW 3/4 sleeve, lightweight white linen shift. $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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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' are hand painted by Adam and Mary. They are our impression of a pair of dummy boards of 17thc. style children that a British artist painted, and that we admired. $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.

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. $150.

"ADAM'S TREEN" 3~ Wonderful small primitive shelf with raised 'lip' in center front. $125.

Flat pan hand held treen candle holder. $50.

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

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.

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

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.