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Vintage Drafting Table, Fantastic Metal Hardware, Great Patina

Posted in Antiques, Furniture, Vintage, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Vintage Drafting Table

SOLD

Offering a unique vintage 1940′s-50′s drafting table. The fantastic cast iron hardware and knobs are an excellent example of original industrial design. The base is made of very solid oak and maple hardwoods with a pine tabletop surface. Excellent patina and desirable vintage wear to the wood surfaces. The cast iron hardware is completely functional and very sturdy. The table along with having a tilt function, is also height adjustable. It has been lovingly waxed and cleaned.

The piece is perfectly suited as a small dining table, kitchen island or desk. Excellent for small spaces in need of versatility. The ability to adjust the height makes the table perfect for use with chairs or tall stools. The industrial design lends itself well to plenty of uses in various locations. Whether it be a compact city loft or a cottage, this table will provide limitless options.

The wax finish is excellent for future care with a quick buff every so often. The table top has plenty of scratches and wear, which give testament to its age and prior use. The underside of the table top is unfinished.

Dimensions: 42″L x 31″D x 30.5″H (Height adjustable to 40.5″) The base/legs are 26.5″L x 26″D

US continental shipping only. No shipping to Alaska, Hawaii or US Overseas Territories. No international shipping available on this item.

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A Lovely Working 1920′s Victrola Full Size Gramophone- Fantastic Original Condition

Posted in American, American, Antiques, Furniture, Gramophone, HMV 101, Phonograph, Victrola, Vintage, Vintage Household, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Offered at $995.-  Was $1295.- SOLD

A 1920′s full size Mahogany Victrola VV-XIa. It’s complete with the motor working well. The motor had been taken out and cleaned, including the motor springs. It plays very well. The motor governor has a missing counter weight, which means after winding it up, the turntable just needs a light push to get it going. The springs hold a fantastic amount of energy, giving this Victrola an excellent amount of playing time. Mechanically it will play records for a very longtime to come.

The mahogany case to this Victrola has an original finish, which shines nicely. It has normal wear, dings and scratches to the finish. The original lacquer fiinsh has some cracked areas, but this is to be expected of an old finish. It shows very nicely. The Victrola has been cleaned and waxed with a fine museum wax, giving it a fantastic shine! Definitely a very solid fully functional Victrola. The bright work is excellent and the nickel plating is exceptionally well preserved.

The Victrola comes with a 1927 music catalog, some needles and a few records. A very enjoyable piece!

   

Shipping available by freight. Local pick up/collection available by appointment. Delivery available throughout New England and the boroughs of New York City. Please be in contact for freight company options. Buyer responsible for shipping & handling fees. Only fully insured freight carriers will be used.

We will help to arrange freight shipping to any location, accompanied by close communication throughout the shipping process.

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A Beautiful Antique English Oak Sofa Covered in Linen and Regency Styled Edging, c.1790′s

Posted in Antiques, English, European, Furniture, Primitives, Sofa, Sofa, Vintage-British Made, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on 2012 | Leave a Comment »

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A late 18th century English oak sofa, with fresh sand coloured linen upholstery. The construction is mostly hand-carved oak, with a delightful curved pine back and pine bottom boards. There are early hand forged Rosehead nails throughout. The sofa also has nails from the 19th and 20th century, as it had been reinforced and repaired over the years. It’s very sturdy and firm. The finish appears to be original and has been refreshed with a coat of fine museum quality wax. Definitely a fine updated example of a late 1700s sofa.

The edging and fabric give it a slightly later Regency era look with a Jane Austen feel. It’s rather small for a sofa, by modern standards. It would make a brilliant bench for the foot of a king size bed or as a foyer sofa. It’s best suited to moderate use, but definitely a sturdy old English oak piece, with a rich history.

Please feel free to ask any further questions! It’s an adorable piece, which could suit many locations in a dwelling.

Offered at $3200.- SOLD

  

Shipping available by freight. Local pick up/collection available by appointment. Delivery available throughout New England and the boroughs of New York City. Please be in contact for freight company options. Buyer responsible for shipping & handling fees. Only fully insured freight carriers will be used.

We will help to arrange freight shipping to any location, accompanied by close communication throughout the shipping process.

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Antique Jackson Folding Chairs, Boston, c.1890-1910 -Rare

Posted in American, American, Antiques, Chairs, Furniture, Shabby Chic, Vintage, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Offered at $340.- SOLD

Two antique Jackson Folding Chairs of Boston. Definitely a rare find! These are completely functional slat bottom chairs, with the original stickers on the back from Jackson Folding Chair. Very well designed and they have a fantastic shape. They’re very comfortable and solidly constructed. The original finish is present, with the typical scuff, scratch and wear of untampered pieces of this age. They appear to be constructed of hardwood and pine.

It’s not very often you see a folding chair from this era, in fully functional condition! Brilliant style.

Will ship by UPS. International shipping is offered. Please be in contact for shipping and handling fees for your location. Buyer responsible for shipping & handling charges.


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A Sturdy Antique 19th Century Rush Seat Hitchcock Chair

Posted in American, American, Antiques, Chairs, Furniture, Vintage, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Offered at $325.- SOLD

A 19th century Hitchcock chair, with a very sturdy rush seat. There is very subtle original stenciling over the classic Hitchcock black paint. The seating surface looks to have a bit of age to it, but in very good condition and very tight. The chair construction is completely intact and comfortable.

Use it to complete a collection of Hitchcock chairs or mix it into a classic or shabby chic decor.

The chair was acquired in New England, which is home to the Hitchcock company.

The chair will ship by UPS. Please be in contact for shipping charges to your location. International shipping is offered. Buyer is responsible for shipping & handling charges. All furnishings ship with a great deal of care, and are insured for the full sale price.

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A Very Unique Antique Office Chair, Made by Sikes of Philadelphia, Circa 1906-1916, A Rare Piece

Posted in American, Antiques, Chairs, Furniture, Vintage, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Offered at $675.- SOLD

An exceptionally well made swiveling office chair by Sikes of Philadelphia. The company was known for quality and innovative designs. The wood is in fantastic condition, the mechanicals work very well and the ebony leather is in brilliant condition. The leather was recently conditioned/cleaned and is free of any tears or damage. The leather has a lovely worn patina, with some light cracking, which adds to it’s charm. The internal cushioning is in fantastic condition.

It’s a very comfortable desk chair. The back support is adjustable and allows you to recline slightly, determined by how much pressure you use, while leaning back. The wood wheels are intact and roll nicely.

The Sikes company information is available online, if you would like to know more about the history. The chair was made during a short period of time, while the Sikes company briefly located to Philadelphia, before returning their factory to New York State. The company was founded in 1859.

The chair will ship by UPS and the shipping is very reasonable. Please be in contact for shipping charges to your location. International shipping is offered. Buyer is responsible for shipping & handling charges. All furnishings ship with a great deal of care, and are insured for the full sale price.

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Oil Painting of Sailboat in Boston | Dated 1891 | Lovely Colours and Composition

Posted in American, American Art, Antiques, Art, New England Artist, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Sailboat in Boston, 1891

By R. Bates

Titled “Victory For The Title”

Offered at $475.- SOLD

Offering a lovely painting of a sailboat at the shore in Boston. Painted by a well trained artist, as displayed by technique, composition and colour. There appears to be a crew of three individuals. The details are finely painted and the use of colours are sharp and brilliant. It’s a rather old painting with a bit of paint chipping at the very top. Overall the painting is well preserved and clean. The details about the painting are present on the back of the painting, with a title, name of artist and location. The lettering is likely original to the painting and appear to be written in an old hand.
The gold & copper leaf frame is in nice condition, with a repair made at the middle of the bottom. There is a wire intact on the back.
   
The painting will ship by UPS. Insurance for the full amount of the purchase price will be added to your invoice. There is a $20 handling fee, which includes proper packaging and a box specifically made for shipping fine art. Please be in contact for shipping charges. Buyer responsible for all shipping and handling fees.
International shipping offered.

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Four Handmade Early 19th Century Hitchcock Chairs

Posted in American, Antiques, Chairs, Furniture, Primitives, Shabby Chic, Vintage Household, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Offering a set of four handmade Hitchcock chairs. Circa 1820-1840. They have a nice patina, with an old shellac finish present. The chairs recently received a coat of very fine museum quality English wax. All the joints are very stable and the chairs feel very solid. There are nice details of a skilled craftsman, with carving marks and nicely turned legs.

Most Hitchcock chairs are painted black, but these happened to be finished Yellow Pine & hardwood. Under one of the chairs, there is very faint painted lettering, showing to whom the chairs were made. I haven’t been able to make out the entire name. The chairs came from a farmhouse in Western Massachusetts and were likely made locally, with some parts potentially from the Hitchcock Co.  In 1818, the Hitchcock company started in the business of selling chair parts.

 SOLD

Please be in contact for shipping and handling charges. They could ship UPS, with two chairs to a box. Freight is another option. International shipping can be arranged.

   

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1940′s Classic Western Electric 300 Series Telephone -Excellent Working Order

Posted in American, Vintage, Vintage Household, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Offering an original 1940′s Western Electric Telephone. It’s in very fine condition, with very few scratches to the handle or bakelite telephone base. The 1950′s cord going to the receiver has a few cracks in the wire covering. This does not affect the interior cord and the receiver works perfectly. Both the speaker and microphone are crisp and clear. The rotary dial is smooth and made of metal. The ringer is fantastic and reminds me of so many brilliant 1940′s movies.

I’m personally amazed at how nice the shine is and how little wear is present. The original four-prong plug is attached and can be plugged into the wall outlet with an $8.00 adapter from an electronics store. It could also be wired right into the wall outlet.

I’ve personally tested the phone by attaching the wires in the plug, to a phone outlet. All the functions work perfectly. Early telephones were meant to last forever and almost never break.

SOLD

Please be in contact for shipping and handling charges. International shipping is available.

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1916 Victor Victrola VV-X Phonograph

Posted in American, Antiques, Gramophone, Phonograph, Victrola, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Victrola VV-X Phonograph
Dated 1916
Full Serial # VV-X- 267294J
COMPLETELY ORIGINAL!
VERY NICE OAK CASE
ALMOST FLAWLESS!

A completely original Victor Victrola in very fine condition.  It’s been looked at carefully, and the oak finish has never been tampered with or restored.  It has been thoroughly cleaned and polished.  There are no signs of any varnish or shellac.  The oak finished models originally came with a waxed finish.  The doors and hinged top open and close, as they should.  All the hinges and knobs are in fine condition, with the original patina.  The nickel-plated interior brightwork is all in great order and received a light cleaning.  Mechanically, the Victrola is also in excellent working order, with a loud and crisp soundbox.  The spring holds an incredible amount of energy, as it will play many records on one full winding.  There is a good supply of needles in the hopper, off to the left rear side.
The original sticker is present on the rear, with all the various patents visible.  The interior number plate and Victrola logo are in excellent condition.  It’s incredible how fine this machine is, considering it’s age.  It came from an estate and likely did not move, from the very day it was delivered.
There are only a few very small dings on the wood cabinet and a few very small scratches on the top lid.  The felt turntable pad is completely original and does show signs of age and wear.  The felt can easily be replaced with an identical new one, for a very low cost.  I haven’t replaced it, as I want to offer this Victrola in completely original condition.
I have never seen a Victrola or other phonograph in ORIGINAL CONDITION, this finely preserved.  It’s ready to entertain for another 95 years, with proper care.  Bring it home, wind it up and enjoy the collection of records, which come with it.  Many of the discs are dated 1906 and are single-sided.  There are a few Harry Lauder records included.  On request, I can provide a full list of recordings, which go with this Victrola VV-X.  Additional photos available.

Local collection/pick up would be most desired.  The buyer can arrange freight shipping at buyers expense, with no seller handling provided.  Although, I can assist with arranging a delivery to a freight company or pick up.  For a fee, the Victrola can be delivered throughout New England, Boston and the New York City area. 

Offered at 1,295.-SOLD

  

  


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