Archive for the 'Antique' Category

R. Gleason Pear-Shaped Coffeepot

R. Gleason Coffepot

Height: 11” to top of finial

Price: $695.00

Product code: an0013

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This month we’re offering a SUPERB elongated pear shaped coffeepot made and marked by Roswell Gleason, Dorchester, Mass. 1821-71. This piece is pristine inside and out and retains its original wooden finial button. A wonderful addition to any collection.

R. Gleason Coffepot - interior R. Gleason Coffepot - touchmark

Boardman 3″ Beaker

Boardman Beaker

Height: 3” 1/8

Price: $395.00

Product code: an00x

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This month’s antique is a scarce American 3″ beaker marked by Timothy Boardman & Co, New York City, 1822-1824. The beaker is well marked with some minor exterior pitting and slightly more interior pitting from use. Overall condition is very good.

Boardman Beaker - touchmark

Antique Whale Oil Lamp

Whale Oil Lamp

 

Height: 6.5” tall

Price: SOLD

Product code: an011

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This month’s antique is an attractive 19th century double burner whale oil lamp made and marked by Freeman Porter, Westbrook, Maine, circa 1835-60. The lamp stands 6.5″ tall and has an acorn shaped font. The touchmark is fine and the lamp is in very good overall condition.

Whale Oil Lamp touchmark

Samuel E. Hamlin Porringer

Hamlin Porringer

Bowl Diameter: 5.25”

Price: $1,200.00

Product code: an010

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This month I’m offering a very fine 5.25″ flower handle porringer by Samuel E. Hamlin, Providence, RI – 1801-56. The linen mark is clear and crisp and the touchmark is fine as struck. The bowl on this example is quite heavy and has nice chatter marks on the central boss. A great addition to any collection!

Hamlin Porringer - linenmark Hamlin Porringer - touchmark

American Bronze Spoon Mold

American Bronze Spoon Mold


Length: 7 7/8″

Price: SOLD

Product code: an009

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This month I am offering an antique American bronze spoon mold for sale. The style is often referred to as a rat-tail or Hanoverian spoon and dates to the mid-18th century. Overall mold length is 7 7/8″ and the spoon length is 7 5/16″. The mold halves fit snugly for easy casting.

American Bronze Spoon Mold - open

Samuel Danforth 7 7/8 inch Plate

Samuel Danforth Plate  

Diameter: 7 7/8″

Price: $495.00

Product code: an008

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This fine American 7 7/8″ plate was crafted by Samuel Danforth of Hartford, CT circa 1795-1814. Made by an important American pewterer, this plate shows little signs of wear and has fine touchmarks. A great addition to any pewter collection.

Samuel Danforth Strikemark

Antique Crown Handle Porringer

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diameter: 4 15/16″

Price: $995.00

Product code: an007

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Ever heard the expression, “not worth a tinker’s dam”? In the eighteenth century porringer handles were cast or burned directly to the finished porringer bowl. Expanding metal tongs, wrapped with linen, held the porringer bowl from the inside while the handle mold was placed carefully on the outside. Molten pewter was poured into the handle mold and bonded to the bowl, hence the term, “burned on.” The linen cloth prevented the metal from rushing through the bowl and thus acted as a dam. This month’s antique highlights the linen mark of the tinker’s dam!

This is a very fine Crown Handle Porringer by Thomas Danforth and his brother, Sherman Boardman, Hartford, CT circa 1810-20. The quality and condition of the metal, the well struck touch mark, and the crisp linen mark make this a wonderful addition to any pewter collection.

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English Export Quart Tulip Mug

English Export Quart Tulip Mug


Height: 6 1/8″”

Price: $1,200.00

Product code: an00x

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This fine 18th century English Export Quart Tulip Mug by Robert Bush, Sr. of Bristol, circa 1780s. Robert Bush Sr. and Jr. were major exporters to the colonies and the overall quality of their work and metal is excellent. This mug is no exception. On the inside bottom, the touchmark is faint due to some surface etching. Otherwise, this piece is in fine, overall condition.

American Porringer with Old English Handle

American Porringer with Old English Handle

Bowl: 3 7/16″

Price: $295.00

Product code: an005

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This month, I’m offering a wonderful unmarked antique American 3 7/16″ porringer with Old English handle( circa 1800). The porringer has a strong linen mark and great turning marks on the underside of the bowl.

American Porringer with Old English Handle - detail 1 In very fine condition. A marvelous addition to any pewter collection. (click on thumbnail image to view details)

American Porringer with Old English Handle - detail 1

Boardman Chalice

Boardman Chalice


Height: 4.25″

Price: $325

Product code: an004

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Very fine unmarked mid 19th century American Chalice attributed to the Boardmans, Hartford, CT. Almost all Boardman Chalices are unmarked. Note the wonderful turning lines on the underside of the foot! (see below) A nice addition to any pewter collection.

Boardman Chalice base

An American Sundial

18th Century American Sundial




width: 4 1/2″

Price: SOLD

Product code: an003

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This marked American sundial dates to the second half of the 18th century. The initials “I.I” are cast, not stamped on the surface. The actual maker has yet to be identified, but the piece was probably made in New England.

The three holes allow the sundial to be fastened to a window sill, or an outside post. This hard to find sundial is in fine overall condition.

Sundial detail

H.B. Ward Teapot, ca. 1850

H. B. Ward Teapot


Height: 8.5″ tall

Price: $395.00

Product code: an002

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Marked American teapot by H.B. Ward, Wallingford, CT circa 1850. 8 1/2″ tall to top of finial. In very good condition with a fine touchmark.

H. B. Ward Teapot Touchmark

19th Century English Pint Mug

Height: 4.375″

Price: SOLD

Product code: an001

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This month I am offering my first piece of antique pewter for sale on my website. I’ll try to add one or two pieces a month for your consideration.

 

English Pint Mug Touchmark This is a wonderful 19th century English Pint Mug marked Austen & Sons, Cork, Ireland. Note that they used the same handle as found on their Pint Haystack measure. 4 3/8″ tall. Great touchmark and turning lines. Fine overall condition.

English Pint Mug bottom To order any antique pewter, please call: (603) 464-3410

Antique Pewter Sales & Restoration

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Pewter Restoration

I have been mending and cleaning my own antique pewter for many years. I now offer repair and cleaning service to the public. Interested persons should always phone the shop before mailing any pewter.

Pewter Sales

antique_01.jpg In addition, I always have a good selection of antique pewter for sale as well. If you are looking for a particular item, please do not hesitate to call (603) 464-3410 with your requests. Or use our contact page to send me an inquiry. All antique pewter is guaranteed for authenticity and condition.

Feel free to contact me, if you think you have piece of worth or you are interested to know what you have in your possession.