Capitol Salvage
Michael Cardin, Tolland Connecticut
michaeljcardin@comcast.net
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LARGE early 19th century RED dough bowl finest AAFA 19"(click on image) |
A spectacular piece recently found in a NH estate/collection. Measuring 19" in diameter and 6" high - has the best OLD RED paint and turnings - OLD very tight age line crack on rim (shown in photos!) - patina is very attractive - this is a truly wonderful piece with lot's of potential for a highlight for personal collection or musuem!$650(shipping and purchase info) |
Painted wooden VT maple sap bucket(click on image) |
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Nice old blood red paint on exterior and crackled and worn white interior - nice used and cared for wooden sap buckets from VT - maple syrup is still drawn on this farm in the Woodstock region of VT - these buckets date to circa 1900 era - wonderful condition with original cast iron bands!$95/ea(shipping and purchase info) |
19th century Firkin - mustard finish(click on image) |
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Great 19th century mustard finish firkin - The patina on this is one of the best I've seen clean throughout - measures 12" tall is 12" diameter at top and 12.75" at base - Wonderful look!$345(shipping and purchase info) |
Wooden farm keeler - great condition!(click on image) |
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Found in mid-Maine estate - wonderful old farm implement = wooden keeler - in super condition - little wear - handles have champfered edges - bottom is champefered - possible milk or fruit holder. Measures 18.5" across from handles is 16.75" diameter across bottom and is 9" high on edge at top of handles and 6.5" high on edges - beautiful state of preservation!$695(shipping and purchase info) |
Huge maple or pine bowl - super size(click on image) |
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Oblong piece measuring 21.25 - 22" in diameter and 7" high - has wonderful worn patina - well used and in super condition - very light - possibly maple or pine - wood is hard read for me - patina is great inside & out!$525(shipping and purchase info) |
Museum quality blue bowl - LARGE size!(click on image) |
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A spectacular piece recently found in a Maine estate/collection. Measuring 20.5 - 21.5" in diameter and 9" high - has the best OLD blue paint and turnings - OLD very tight age line - patina is very attractive - this is a truly wonderful piece with lot's of potential for a highlight for personal collection or musuem!$1950(shipping and purchase info) |
circa 1870 blue gray firkin - nice size!(click on image) |
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Nice old firkin with old gray paint, looks blueish in certain light. Firkin about 1870 and paint about 1910. Original iron tacks with copper tacks replacing those in the bottom lap. Square nails hold the buttons. Extra long handle. Measures 9" diam top, 9.75" diam bottom, 9.25" high.$395(shipping and purchase info) |
Early 20th century Canvas back duck decoy |
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Out of a local private collection - nice early canvas back duck decoy - great colors and wear - measures 15" long is 6.5' high and 7" wide. Nice long bill and very attractive!$400(shipping and purchase info) |
19th century Prime Patent Egg box from old Maine farm(click on image) |
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Found in Maine from an old farm estate - wonderfully stenciled egg box - PRIME PATENT EGG BOX - original stenciling, color and hinges - box is tight and most likely transported dozens if not thousands of eggs over the years. Great folky piece - color is bright and stencil is crisp!$295(shipping and purchase info) |
- 19th century Cutlery Tray carrier ROBINS egg BLUE AAFA -(click on image) |
Image Description ForthcominThis knife or tool box was found in Maine recently - is has the best and most brilliant Robin's egg blue color. Clean as a whistle. The pictures capture some of the charm - but the new owner will love & cherish this piece for years to come. The box measures 25.75" long is 13.25" wide and is 4.75" high on sides & 7.25" high in middle where handle is. I bought this from a great picker/dealer in Maine - his findings are top of the line!gSOLD!(shipping and purchase info) |
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LARGE 19th century robin's egg blue pantry box |
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Very large 19th century pantry box in the brightest robin's egg ble paint. Measures 7.5" high is 14.5" in diameter - very clean & tight. Wonderful piece - one of the best large pantry bixes in robin's egg blue I've seen!SOLD |
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