Hingham oval pantry box. The town of Hingham, MA was known from the 17th through the 19th centuries as “Bucket Town”, for its distinctive boxes, buckets and other woodenware. This box was made by the Reuben Hersey Toy and Box Shop, founded in 1776.. It is painted a dark green and stamped “BFH” on the lid for Bela French Hersey, (1817-1879), Reuben Hersey's grandson. The box is in good condition, save for some paint bubbling on the lid and a few minor dings commensurate with its age and usage. 19th century, Hingham, Massachusetts.

Dimensions: 6” x 3/4”

Item No. 240136

Price: $350.

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Hingham oval pantry box. The town of Hingham, MA was known from the 17th through the 19th centuries as “Bucket Town”, for its distinctive boxes, buckets and other woodenware. This box was made by the Reuben Hersey Toy and Box Shop, founded in 1776. It is stamped “SH” on the bottom, for Samuel Hersey, (1820-1909), Reuben Hersey's son. The box is in good condition, save for some paint wear and a few minor dings commensurate with its age and usage. 19th century, Hingham, Massachusetts.

Dimensions: 6” x 4½”

Item No. 240135

Price: $350.

Native American squash blossom necklace. The necklace is made of sterling silver and Mediterranean coral and is in excellent condition. Taken from my own collection of Native American jewelry. Circa 1960.

Dimensions: 11” long when worn; Naja is 2½” x 2½”

Item No. 240140

Price: $1,900.

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17th Century Delftware manganese charger, 11¾” diameter. The charger sports a portrait of Queen Mary II and is inscribed “Kt/MA”. It is in good condition considering that it is over 300 years old, with a few repaired cracks. Circa 1690, English.

Item No. 240100

Price: $2,600.

Embroidered Adam and Eve sampler. This is a well-done sampler with a depiction of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, along with buildings, animals, people, (including pirates), birds, peacocks, etc. The needlepoint inscription at the top margin reads, “This I did to let you see what care my parents took of me, Sophia ------ her work aged 9 years.” There is no apparent date. The sampler is in good condition, having been professionally conserved, with some staining. It is framed under museum glass in a new frame. 19th century, American.

Dimensions: 21” x 18”; Viewed Area: 19½” x 16½”

Item No. 240054

Price: $1,900.

Polychromed cast iron garden sprinkler. The sprinkler is modeled after a Mallard duck and is fitted with its original heart-shaped sprinkler head and hose connector to the tail. It retains an old polychromed surface, with oxidation, pitting and rusting to the metalwork as expected from age and usage. The sprinkler head appears to be complete but we cannot guarantee the functionality of this item. Early 20th century, American.

Dimensions: 9” high x 13½” long x 6” wide.

Item No. 240122

Price: $575.

Painted step-back cupboard, pine. The cupboard sports old red paint, a large work counter and two doors below opening onto a storage area with a single shelf. (The left-hand door is probably a later modification and the shelf has been moved.) The cupboard is in good condition, ready to use, with only the expected wear and tear from age and usage. Early 19th century, New England.

Dimensions: 78” high x 41” wide x 25” deep.

Item No. 240110

Price: $1,975.

Sale Price: $1,475. (Firm)

Bucks County ink and watercolor fractur. The fractur is decorated with a pair of birds and trees and is inscribed “LEIDY SCHOOL/HILLTOWN/Bucks County, Pennsylvania/1862”. It is framed in an attractive 19th century tiger maple frame. The fractur is in good condition, with typical fading, discoloration and toning to the paper.

Dimensions: 12½” x 10½”; Viewed Area: 9½” x  7½”

Item No. 240118

Price: $885.

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Small banded yellowware jar with cover. Both the jar and cover are decorated with blue and white bands. The jar is in very good condition, but there are two small chips out of the cover. 19th century, Eastern U.S.

Dimensions: 4¾” diameter x 2¾” high, (4½” with cover).

Item No. 240106

Price: $395. 

Delftware handled mug, 6” high, with a manganese chinoiserie decoration. The mug is in good condition, with several rim chips and a tight hairline. Mid-18th century, English.

Provenance: Kevin Morris

Item No. 240098

Price: $475.