Primitive Immigrant Trunk

This trunk has been around for a long time! It still has the remnants of a US customs tag and an old address. It is missing the front escutcheon but the lock operates. At some point, someone felt the need to "antique" the finish.

 Notice the spelling of "Amerika!"

Back Side of Immigrant Trunk Showing Hinges

 It has cast iron reinforcement straps.

Remnants of Customs Tag

 The trunk has a slightly rounded camel top and forged iron handles on either end that are original.

Immigrant Trunk c1800's

Upper Lid Lock

I found a key that operates the lock. It is not original but it does work. The top loop of the key is broken in half but it is still easy enough to grasp to turn the lock.

Immigrant Trunk Showing Metal Reinforcement and Iron Handle

In real life, the trunk has this mustard brown color as shown below. The pictures above were taken on a cloudy day but I used them because I thought they should some of the detail better.

Immigrant Trunk with Original Hardware

The wood appears to be made of some type of pine. Some of the reinforcements are wood and the main reinforcements are metal It measures 39.25 inches long by 23.5 inches at the highest point. It is 21.5 inches wide from front to back.

Immigrant Trunk 39.25 x 21.5x23.5

Immigrant Trunk Clean Inside!

 The trunk has been washed with a wood soap and aired in the sun to remove any mustiness that is characteristic of old trunks. It is clean and primitive! The trunk is available at Woolbright's River City Antique Mall in Princeton, Wisconsin, after October 24. Booth PPR. $225.00. Sold!
www.rivercityantiquemall.com 920-295-3475

Victorian Hand Mirror in Sterling Silver

This hand mirror has simple and elegant lines. The decoration is understated and the mirror itself is beveled glass. Patina is a soft grey.

Victorian Hand Mirror Marked Sterling Silver

The mirror back has a small herringbone pattern. Camouflaged in the pattern is the maker's mark. There are several figures in the mark, one of which is the lion passant, an English mark indicating sterling silver.

Beveled glass Victorian Mirror in Sterling Silver

The mirror is 10 1/8 inch long and at its widest point is 3 5/8 inch. The mirror gives a sharp image with no distortion. Upon close inspection, small specks reveal an aging process to the mirror. There is a spot for engraving on the back in the center but that was never done.

This is available for purchase at Woolbright's River City Antique Mall in Princeton, Wisconsin.
www.rivercityantiquemall.com 920-295-3475 after October 25, 2015.  Booth PPR. May be purchased via phone before that date. Shipping is at the buyer's cost. Purchase price is $90.

Lacy Medallion Ruby Stained Antique Toothpick Holder c1905

Lacy Medallion Toothpick Holder c1905

In 1905, this little toothpick holder was purchased and bears the name of the place, "Greenville, Miss."  These types of souvenirs were often sold at state fairs. The pattern has several names, including "Lacy Medallion" and "Jewel." It is an example of EAPG (Early American Pressed Glass). It was produced by U. S. Glass Company.  The ruby stain shows some wear but for 110 years, it is in excellent condition!

1905 Toothpick Souvenir in Ruby Stain "Lacy Medallion" Pattern

Star Bottom on 1905 EAPG Toothpick Holder in Ruby Stain

The toothpick measures 2 1/8 x 2 inches tall.

1905 Toothpick Souvenir in Ruby Stain "Lacy Medallion" Pattern

This toothpick holder is available for purchase. Contact fox.den.findings.@gmail.com
for an invoice through PayPal.

Price: $55
Shipping free.

1905 Toothpick Souvenir in Ruby Stain "Lacy Medallion" Pattern

1905 Toothpick Souvenir in Ruby Stain "Lacy Medallion" Pattern

Gien Fish Platter Hand Painted

Coming from Loire, France, this platter is both simple and sophisticated in design. Beneath the glaze, fish scales are embossed around the edge of the platter. It has a subtle line of gild around the border of fish scale.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Hand Painted Gien Fish Platter c1960

It is hand painted and was a special order item from Gien in 1960. It measures 26.5 inches long and 11 inches wide!

Hand Painted Gien Fish Platter c1960  26.5 x 11 Inches

Beautifully hand painted fish under clear glaze.

Hand Painted Gien Fish Platter c1960  26.5 x 11 Inches Makers Mark

Back of Gien Fish Platter c1960   Makers Mark

Back of Gien Fish Platter c1960   Makers Mark

Hand Painted Gien Fish Platter c1960  26.5 x 11 Inches

This platter is for sale. It is priced under replacement value. Found in booth PPR.

Call Woolbright's River City Antique mall to purchase. Shipping will be arranged at your cost.  All can be arranged over the phone!

www.rivercityantiquemall.com

920-295-3475 SOLD!
 

Hand Painted Gien Fish Platter c1960  26.5 x 11 Inches

Victorian Hair Comb with Paste Stones

This piece speaks for itself! It is from the Victorian era. Beautiful! It has the look of tortoise shell but I have not verified that. I do know it is from the late 1800's - 1920's based on the person it was purchased from. Intricately decorated with paste stones and geometric design.

Hair Comb

Available in Woolbright's River City Antique Mall, Princeton, Wisconsin. Booth PPR.


www.rivercityantiquemall.com

Call to arrange for purchase and shipping (at your cost).

920-295-3475

Paste Stones and Geometric Design on Hair Comb

Paste Stones and Geometric Design on Hair Comb

Paste Stones and Geometric Design on Hair Comb

Paste Stones and Geometric Design on Hair Comb

Translucent as Viewed From Underside of Hair Comb c1890-1920

Fabulous Pheasant Feather Hat

This hat is constructed of pheasant and bird feathers. It is absolutely stunning! Would fit in today's eclectic fashion with ease. I believe it is from the early 1900's, perhaps 1920's. Great display piece.

Feather Hat Early 1900's

Close Up of Feather Color Display on Feather Hat from Early 1900's

The hat is for sale in Woolbright's River City Antique Mall in Princeton, Wisconsin. Booth PPR

www.rivercityantiquemall.com

Call 920-295-3475 to arrange for purchase. $80

Shipping at your cost.

Northwood's Brilliant Display of Color in Grape Arbor Pitcher

Grape Arbor was a pattern that Harry Northwood used before the carnival glass era. It transitioned into the iridescent treatment from custard glass. Northwood began production of carnival glass in 1908. This pitcher is in amethyst base glass and its colors are stunning!

Grape Arbor Pattern in Amethyst by Harry Northwood c1908

Grape Arbor Pattern in Amethyst by Harry Northwood c1908

Grape Arbor Pattern in Amethyst by Harry Northwood c1908

Grape Arbor Pattern in Amethyst by Harry Northwood c1908

Grape Arbor Pattern in Amethyst by Harry Northwood c1908

Grape Arbor Pattern in Amethyst by Harry Northwood c1908

Grape Arbor Pattern in Amethyst by Harry Northwood c1908

Pictured in the Standard Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass, 10th edition,  by Bill Edwards and Mike Carwile, page 123. This fabulous pitcher is for sale at Woolbright's River City Antique Mall in Princeton, Wisconsin. Booth PPR.

www.rivercityantiquemall.com
920-295-3475