| Marie Webster Poppies Quilt:Circa 1915 SOLD Sold | |
This beautiful Poppies quilt was designed by Marie Webster in 1912. In addition to publishing patterns, Webster sold quilt kits, basted quilts, and finished quilts. While very well known for her business, The Practical Patchwork Company, Webster was also the first quilt historian.
In 1915, she published "Quilts: Their Story and How to Make Them" which is still referenced today. Webster was inducted into the Quilters Hall of Fame in 1991.
Webster's designs were mostly realistic floral patterns... Click for details
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 | Patriotic Tobacco Flannels Quilt: Circa 1910; Pennsylvania $5,800 |
Long before the hazards of smoking became known, tobacco companies offered premiums included with the purchase of cigars and cigarettes. They were often flannel panels with the flags of different countries. The flannels were generally used in one of two ways.
The premium was given away by the tobacco company in exchange for coupons that were redeemed for gifts offered in catalogs that were distributed by the tobacco companies. Coupons were gathered and saved until the consumer had enough to... Click for details |
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| Fred Davis Sterling Silver and Amethyst Bracelet $3,900 |  |
This dramatic bracelet by Frederick Davis (1880 - 1961) is as unusual as it is beautiful.
The bracelet consists of four silver discs in which are set cabochon amethysts. The links are separated by silver bars, the ends of which repeat the circle motif.
The discs are 1 9/16" in diameter. The bracelet has a wearable length of 8 1/2 inches. Although this is longer than the standard 7 inches, it fits a medium wrist. The large size of the discs requires more space to go around the wrist.
The work... Click for details |
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| | Rising Suns Quilt with Applique: Circa 1840; New York $2,600 |
This delicate Rising Sun quilt is beautifully combined with four part appliques. The Suns are 6 1/2 inches in diameter, made with a fine variety of printed fabrics from the second quarter of the 19th century. The construction is interesting in that each Sun in placed within a diamond shaped block with one lobe of the applique in each corner.
The quilt has been professionally laundered. Upon very close examination, one can see small darned and weak areas to the red applique. They do dot detract... Click for details |
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| Eye of God Quilt with Greek Key Border: Circa 1920; Pa. $1,875 | |
This Eye of God quilt is an unusual pattern with an even more rare Greek Key border. The maker took great pains with the construction as the entire quilt is made of 1 1/2 inch squares. To clarify - rather than strips of fabric being used for the ground and colored areas, it is made totally with small squares. It's a strong pattern done in soft, entirely solid colors. The quilt has been professionally laundered and is in pristine condition.
Measurements are 76" x 88". Pennsylvania origin; circa... Click for details |
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| | Mennonite Princess Feather Quilt: Circa 1880; Pennsylvania $4,600 |
The richly colored Princess Feather quilt is a color choice with this pattern seen several times only in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Variations exist in the center motifs but the four block Princess Feather on a rich blue ground with red and orange is a combination found only in Lancaster. This quilt has an especially nice continuation of the appliqued feathers throughout the border.
It is well quilted with a waffle design throughout the body. There is a sliver of color loss on one edge.... Click for details |
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| Antonio Pineda Sterling and Amethyst Choker Necklace $1,450 | |
Classic sterling silver and amethyst necklace by the late Mexican silver artist, Antonio Pineda. The necklace consists of 12 amethysts links separated by beautifully integrated silver collar links. The amethyst links measure 7/8" long and 5/8" wide. The necklace measures 17 5/8" in wearable length.
It is thoroughly hallmarked; made circa 1960. Weight is 92 grams.
The work of Antonio Pineda is included in the permanent collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, |
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| | Mennonite Log Cabin Quilt: Circa 1890; Pennsylvania $795 |
Un-used Lancaster County Mennonite Log Cabin quilt in rich colored medium weight wools. The quilt is in pristine condition with an unusual cotton cheater's cloth backing. Measurements s 68" x 73". Circa 1890; Pennsylvania origin. The border is a deep purple, not black as it may appear on some monitors.
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| Mennonite Wreath Applique Quilt and Matching Crib Quilt: Ca. 1880; Pa. $9,600 | |
I can count on one hand the number of 19th century quilts I have seen with a matching crib quilt. Never have I seen as stunning a quilt with matching crib in such pristine condition. Both are in the spotless, unwashed condition as when they were made nearly 140 years ago..
The full size is quilted with concentric wreaths very similar to the appliqued pattern in addition to stylized flowers. The border is diagonal lines. The swag and tassel borders are great frames for the robust colors and... Click for details |
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| | Mennonite Oakleaf Variation Quilt: Circa 1880;Pennsylvania $3,950 |
This Mennonite quilt from Lancaster, Pennsylvania takes the traditional Oakleaf pattern to an entirely new level. The five Oakleaf blocks alternate with diamond blocks that create a continuous overall pattern when seen from afar. Double sawtooth borders create the effect of the Tree Everlasting pattern.
The quilt is in excellent; unwashed condition. It is well quilted with wreaths in the green blocks and cable patterning in the wide green border. Stitching in the red blocks echoes the appliqued... Click for details |
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