Georgian Colonial Brass Hair Comb, c. 1750

A mid-eighteenth century hair comb found in South Carolina. This artifact of the French and Indian war period is made of copper and measures 4 1/4 inches in length. SOLD

Delft Peacock Jug, Dutch, c. 1700

One-handled jug with gadrooning on the body of the vessel. Features a painted peacock, floral sprays and a flying bird. Old Repair to bottom using pewter. Provenance: Ginsburg & Levy (label on bottom). 7 7/8” high. SOLD

Child’s Needlepoint Shoes, American c. 1840

An exquisite pair of children's slippers worked in polychrome wool on canvas with tiny grosgrain bows and quilted, bright crimson, silk lining. Straight leather soles. 5" in length. SOLD

Child's Challis Gown, c. 1840

Charming floral, wool/cotton challis gown with two-tiered ruffled, puffed sleeves and set-in waistband. Tiny teal and orange floral sprigs on a pale peach ground. Ankle-length skirt evenly pleated into waistband. Edges trimmed with delicate piping. The bodice with vertical folds of fabric gathered into a flat yoke with wide neckline. Completely stitched by hand. Unlined. SOLD

Ice Blue Silk Shoes, Late 19th Century

These shoes are fashioned of a white kid leather and linen base that is completely covered in an ice blue charmeuse silk satin with an accordion pleat and ruched rosette and bow accenting each vamp. The bottom of each leather sole is stamped "Paris". SOLD

Gentleman's High Hat & Box, American, c. 1825

Black fur felt hat with a tall cylindrical crown, wide brim, and grey leather sweatband. Interior label with owner's name: "Micajah Speakman", most likely Micajah Speakman of Chester County, a Quaker farmer whose home served as a station in the underground railroad (Source: Cornell). Provenance: Tasha Tudor Historic Costume Collection. SOLD

Pine Corner Cupboard, New England, c. 1790

Open-top corner cupboard with wave-line opening and scroll top surrounded by a molded edge. Exterior is unpainted, inside is robin's egg blue. The shaped shelves served to showcase the family's polished pewter while provisions and ordinary ware were stored behind the single recessed panel door, with butterfly hinges, below. This type of cupboard was typically used in the keeping room. Price: SOLD

Pair of Queen Anne Painted Side Chairs, New England, Last Half 18th Century

The molded scroll-carved crest rails above raking vasiform splats and molded stiles on trapezoidal rush seats. Frontal block, vase, and ring-turned legs ending in carved Spanish feet joined to the raking rear legs by turned stretchers. Old red-brown surface. SOLD

Rare English Delft Campana Vase, c. 1750

Campana urn shape, decorated with flowers and foliate scrolls. Leopard heads to each side. Rare form. Height 7 1/2 inches, Diameter 5 3/4 inches. SOLD

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