David Pool Antiques

An early, long handled treenware spoon made of pine. The handle still retains remnants of its stain or paint. There are some minor dings on the top edge of the bowl of the spoon from age and use. A wonderful example of an early american utensil. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. Early 19th Century

26 3/4" Length

A gorgeous large, early treenware butter tub made of maple wood. It has a deep, rich warm mellow patina and soft rounded edges due to age and handling. The interior top edge of the bowl has a very old chip which is not noticeable from the outside. The interior of the lid has two raised areas on the sides which allow the lid to be "locked" securely to the bowl. The lid and finial top are carved from one piece of wood. Overall, in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. Early 19th Century,  American

9" Diameter, 4 1/2" Height

Green painted firkin or bucket with original green over a berry stain. The paint shows wear and crazing from age and use. The words Epsom Salts are faintly visible on one side. The lapped hoops are fastened with copper brads and the firkin itself is made from pine and hickory. Overall, in great shape. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. Late 19th Century

9 1/2" Height, 9 1/2" Diameter at lid, 10 1/4" Diameter at bottom

A wonderful large New England candle box with original grained paint. There is an old label on the side that just says 1865. That side is darker than the others, it may have had a coat of varnish applied. Made of white pine. In excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. Early 19th Century,  New England

15" Long, 11 1/2" Width, 5 1/4" Height

A great tiger maple mortar and pestle. Both are carved from single pieces of wood. The pestle is plain maple. There are a few cracks from age shrinkage but they are stable. In excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. Early 19th Century

8" Height, 5 1/2" Width at base, 5 1/4" Width at top, 10 1/2" Length of pestle

A beautiful, large Shaker rare five finger pantry box. Made of bent maple with a white pine top and bottom and fastened with brass tacks. There is bottom edge damage running 8 1/2" x 5/8" on one side. There is some loss to the very tips of three fingers. Refinished. Truly a very impressive piece of Shaker craftsmanship. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. Mid 19th Century,  New England

13 1/2" Length, 5 5/8" Height, 9 3/8" Width

This is a large early maple syrup stirring spoon made from a single piece of maple wood. Used in deep vessels. There are remnants of old brown buttermilk paint. The initial "G" is carved in the handle. Great piece! Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. Early 19th Century

30 1/4" Overall length, 8 3/8" Length and 6 3/4" Width of bowl

A great maple sugar mold carved with four hearts and incised with initials, "AA". Constructed of two pieces of wood that are nailed together with early cut nails. there are splits in the wood due to shrinkage. It has a dark, warm oxidized patina. A well loved and used piece. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. Early 19th Century

14 3/8" Height, 3 1/2" Width

An early laundry washing stick made of pine. It has a cut out section to lean it against a tub. It has a very old finish. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 19th Century

40 7/8" Length, 2 1/2" Width

A very nice firkin with original salmon paint, by A. J. Sprague of South Hingham, Mass. The paint has oxidized to a reddish hue. Part of the stamped signature on the top of the lid is worn. It reads, "J. Sprague         AM, MASS". The band around the lid is old but not original to the piece. There is a 1 1/2" gouge at the base. Construction is of tongue and groove pine staves held together by lapped, fingered wooden bands. The bands are most likely hickory or ash and are fastened by copper brads. This firkin has the earlier form using two bands on the body, rather than the later use of three to hold the staves together. The bentwood handle is entirely intact and secure and moves freely on its original mushroom knob pins. A desirable item. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. Mid 19th Century,  Massachusetts

9 3/4" Height, 9 1/4" Diameter at top, 9 3/4" Diameter at base