Art Antiques Michigan
I have been an avid collector of country, primitive antiques for about 50 years. During those years I have collected, sold, collected, sold---you know how that goes. I was a single owner antique shop for many years. With the onset of the internet my selling venue has changed. I now have a website https://artantiquesmichigan.com/. Some of you may know me from there. I hope to bring to my Dig site the same quality country, primitive antiques as I offer on my website, at reasonable prices. I will update my Dig site every month between the 15th. and 17th. of each month. You will find fresh to market items at that time. My preferred method of payment is by check. Made payable to Joanne Getz. I offer a lay a way plan to help you with your purchases. Michigan residents add 6% Sales Tax. I do hope you will stop by often. I can be reached nearly anytime at joannemargetz@gmail.com or call me 9894281009.
Red Painted, American Lantern
This is quite a lovely 19th. century, American Lantern. The lantern has its original Red painted surface. Access to the candle is thru two pieces of glass where one piece slides up. There is no door. The top of the lantern is pegged thru to the side columns, it is not nailed. The air vent thru the top of the lantern is like a flat grate and the candle cup is nailed into the base of the lantern. American lighting from the mid 19th. century. The lantern measures 10 3/4 inches tall and the lantern measures 6 inch square. The handle adds another 3 inches. Original Red painted surface.
Price: $1295.00 (Sale Price: $648.00 + shipping)
Stunning Wallpaper Covered Table Box
I rarely purchase wall paper boxes but this one was so attractive to me I had to buy it. The form of the box is wonderful, shallow, nicely shaped, the box measures about 12 1/2 x 10 x 3 1/4 inches high. The wall paper is just wonderful. The paper is dark blue and cream color. the flowers are in the style of Boucher. The wall paper is about 98% present. Just some small flaking on the sides. The inside of the box is lined with newspaper dated 1833 from a Boston, Ma. newspaper. Great desk box/storage box.
Price: $1195.00 (Sale Price: $598.00 + Sh.)
Mustard Painted Table Desk
This is a wonderful table desk. the surface is original and still retains much of its original Mustard paint. The desk has a lift top, long drawer and divided sections. On the top of the desk is a place for a candle and inkwell. This American table disk measures 17 1/2 x 17 x 6 1/2 inches. Mid to Late 19th. century. The condition is very good. Both the candle holder and inkwell come with the desk.
Price: $650.00 (Sale Price: $325.00 + shipping) PENDING
American Wall Box, Early 19th. century
This wall box is just wonderful. The box is constructed with thick Pine wood and constructed with square nails. The paint is wonderful, Dark Brown–the best original dry surface. The overall look of the box is fabulous. The design has a dome shaped back and measures 15 1/2 x 8 x 5 1/2 inches. American painted wall box from the early part of the 19th. century.
Price: $850 (SALE PRICE: $425.00)
American Wall Box, Lollipop
An outstanding wall box having great form, original painted surface and American–possibly New England. The form is just striking having the two eared that have a wonderful lollipop as the hanger. The surface has its original dark Spanish Brown, dry surface. The construction is with early square nails. The wall box measures 12 x 6 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches. The overall condition is excellent. Circa 1820-1840.
Price: $1650.00 (SALE PRICE: $825.00 + shipping)
Painted Apothecary
Perfect size on this painted apothecary. Small enough to be placed just about anywhere and would added needed storage to the kitchen, bedroom, family room. This little case of drawers is two levels with three drawers on each level. Original knobs and Red painted surface. The condition is excellent. The apothecary measures 17 3/4 x 9 x 9 inches. Nailed construction and in excellent condition. American case of drawers/apothecary.
Price: $1295.00 (Sale Price: $648.00 + shipping)
Large Painted Wall Shelf
This is quite an unusual, utilitarian painted shelf. This piece could be used in a kitchen, pantry, living room–just about any place. The piece has its original Spanish Brown painted surface. There is a shelf on the top for display. For some reason there are small holes drilled into the top shelf (I don’t know why),the shelf is about 3 inches deep. the bottom of the piece has a divided storage box that measures about 4 3/4 inches deep. The overall size of the piece is 25 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches. Great display or storage for such a variety of items. Circa mid to late 19th. century. Quite an unusual find.
Price: $1295.00 (Sale Price: $648.00 + shipping)
**Blue Painted Document Box**
A very nice, smaller paint decorated box. Measures 10 1/4 “ x 6 1/4” x 6”. This Box is in very nice condition and comes from a private Virginia collection. The inside is signed box was probably a gift to a bride in the mid 1800s. The box is complete and still retains its Pin hinges and original lock and hasp. The paint is still strong and complete. There is a small checking crack on top of lid. Can be seen in picture. Circa mid 1800’s.
Price: $895.00 (Sale Price: $445.00 + shipping)
**Outstanding 19th. century Red Painted Firkin**
You don’t come across early labeled firkins very often. This one happens to be an outstanding example of one. It is a pristine piece in every way, from the construction to the paint. The firkin is profusely decorated with black painted scroll design. Labeled on the front and back C.TARTAR. The writing on the back is faded. The lid is initialed J.C.L and the lid is also impressed with J. Proctor Waterford ME. Overall condition of the firkin and the paint is excellent. The quality of this piece is worthy of a museum and would be a highlight of any personal collection. It is a large piece measuring 13 inches tall. The diameter across the top is 13 1/4 inches and the diameter across the bottom is 14 inches. Great oxidation under the lid. Price: $2795.00 + shipping
Price: $2795 (SALE $1350 + shipping)
**Hanging Iron Double Candle Light**
Hanging, Double Iron Light. Quite a lovely and unusual piece of early to mid 19th. Century lighting. A heavy hang chain supports a lovely shaped double “U” shaped candle holder. The hanging light measures about 20 1/2 inches long and the width from candle cup to candle cup measures about 6 1/2 inches. Please note the style of the chain, two large ring, one at the top and one at the bottom with a string of smaller rounds between. The candle cups are nicely wrapped just what you like to see in an early 19th. Century piece of American lighting.
Price: $1295.00 (Sale Price: $648.00 + shipping)
Wonderful Pair of Iron Sconces
Wonderful Pair of Iron Sconces. What a great pair of sconces. Not often found, these are all done up in Iron. The form is simple and elegant—a flat circle back plate with extended arm that holds the candle cup. American Iron. Pair of candle sconces in excellent condition. The sconce back plate measures6 3/4 inches, they stand about 12 inches tall and come out from the wall about 3 1/2 inches. Price: $1150.00 + shipping
Price: $1150 (Sale Price: $575.00 + shipping
**Mustard Painted Box w/Drawer*
Price: $895.00 (Sale Price: $445.00 + shipping)
**Grey Painted American Firkin**
Price: $695.00 (Sale Price: $345.00 + shipping)
19th. Century Dome Table Box
19th. Century Dome Table Box. A very nice table box from the late 19th. Century. The box is with dovetailed construction, all original condition. The paint on the box is wonderful, red/black design. Much of the paint is worn off the front and sides of the box. The back of the box has the most remaining paint. The dome box measures 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 inches.
Price: $395.00 (Sale Price: $295.00 + shipping)
19th. Century Gilt Frame
19th. Century Gilt Frame. A beautiful Gold Gilt antique frame just waiting for the perfect piece to reside in the frame. The frame measures 17 x 12 1/4 inches overall with the opening measuring13 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches.
Price: $95.00 (Sale Price: $65.00 + shipping)
19TH C. BLUE STONEWARE SPONGEWARE BUTTER CROCK
19TH CENTURY BLUE STONEWARE SPONGEWARE BUTTER CROCK – This is a nice 19th century stoneware butter crock. It is decorated in a cobalt blue spongeware pattern. The butter measures 7 3/8” in diameter and 4 7/8” tall. The butter itself is in very good condition with a chip on the bottom rim and a small flake chip on the side.
Price: $85.00 (Sale Price: $55.00 + shipping)
Unusual Scrub Box
This little scrub box has some very nice features. I love the small size. I measures 9 1/2 inches x 4 1/4 inches. The box cants downward from 2 1/4 inches to 1 1/2 inches. The work surface has a unique opening cut into it so you can place the knife in place for scouring. The surface is original and greatly patinated. Constructed with small square nails. Notice the interesting cut out back elevation–a sweet little design touch. I believe the wood is Walnut.
Price: $295.00 (Sale Price: $195.00 + shipping)
19th./20th. c. Painted Pipe Rack
Late 19th. To early 20th. Century Pipe Rack with Drawer. A very nice pipe rack that holds pipes horizontally . The rack hold four pipes. The pipe rack has a drawer. The pipe rack is painted Black and has its original dark surface. . It measures 17 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 3 1/4.inches.
Price: $295.00 (Sale Price: $195.00 + shipping)
Mohair Teddy Bear w/ Wicker Potty
Mohair Teddy Bear w/ Wicker Potty. A very nice, early Mohair teddy bear. This bear has been love and cherished for years. It is straw filled. One hand is missing (see photo) and it does show wear to the mohair. Generally for its age and how much it was loved it is in very nice condition. I believe the jacket is original to the bear. It measures20 inches tall and has moveable joints, shoe button eyes and a loving smile. Wicker potty chair comes with the teddy bear. They look so welll together. The wicker potty is late 19th. early 20th. century. It is in excellent condition but there are a few missing wickets on the sides. The potty measurs17 3/4 inches tall and 11 1/2 inches wide
Price: $325.00 (Sale Price: $275.00 + shipping)
Book, The Old City, Jerusalem
Book, The Old City. A very nice book depicting the early years and photographs of Jerusalem. The book measures 11 x 8 3/4 inches and in very good condition. Extensive Black and White photographs of Jerusalem.
Price: $25.00 (Sale Price: $15.00 + shipping)
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