Collection of wooden beetles and a butter spade.

One piece turned beetle (on right) with acorn finial is from the late 19th century, 11” tall.

$25

Two piece turned beetle (on left) with mushroom finial and traces of black paint on handle is from early 20th century, 11” tall.

$20

One piece maple hand carved butter spade is from the late 19th century, 10” long.

$20

Firkin in near mint original condition including vibrant blue paint and original wire bail and unpainted wood handle. The surface is dry and untouched. Perfect for the top of the stack. A great combination of color, condition, and size. A real find!

6” top x 6½” high x 7” bottom.

Circa 1850.

$795

Hardwood lathe turned bowl retaining original dry greenish blue painted surface. In excellent original condition with raised ¾” rim. With appropriate wear, very little paint loss, and minor interior knot.

14” - 15” D x 4” H

Circa 19th Century

$695

Firkin in excellent completely original condition including a thick coat of forest green paint. The surface is dry and crazed and there is very little paint loss. The oak staves are assembled with copper tacks and wooden pegs.

9” top x 10” high x 10” bottom.

Circa 1850.

$595

Horse hair bentwood sieve. Excellent condition.

11 ½’ L x 5 ½” W

Circa late 19th Century

$150
SALE: $95

Chopping bowl retaining original attic dry bittersweet-red painted surface. In excellent form with raised rim and foot. Very good condition with a minor knot and chop marks on the interior.

15” D x 4 ½” H

Circa 19th Century

$450

Turned maple butter stamp carved in a pineapple pattern.  Very deeply and finely carved with interesting concentric circle pattern around the exterior.  Nice overall form with good original patina.  United States. 

3¾" Diameter

Circa 19th century

$120

Springerle maple rolling pin with beech handles.  Skillfully carved with 12 different images:   birds, cherries, fish, deer, wheat, corn, moon, leaf, fruit, and other designs.  Excellent condition with nice mellow patina.  Stamped "Germany".

2" Diameter x 13½" L

Circa 1900

$175

Hand carved maple grain scoop.  Nicely carved from a single piece of wood.  Great form and appropriate wear.  Excellent condition with minor staining, old chip that has been worn over, and age cracking (shown in photograph on lower left).

5½" W x 2½" D x 11" L

Circa mid 19th century

$75