| Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Quilt; Ca. 1850; Pennsylvania $2,850 | |
Elegant Robbing Peter to Pay Paul quilt with glazed chintz border. Unwashed condition; one area of faint discoloration but essentially excellent condition. Several slightly different printed fabrics used for the lighter areas. Backing fabric, shown in last thumbnail photo, is most likely home dyed. Measures 82" x 108". Circa 1850; Pennsylvania origin. Illustrated in "The Quilt: A History and Celebration of an American Art Form" by Elise Schebler Roberts.
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 | Pinwheels Doll Quilt: Circa 1920; Pennsylvania $335 |
Four Hourglass blocks are combined to create a Pinwheel pattern in this lovely 1920's doll quilt. Excellent condition. Well scaled to the size of the piece, including the cable quilted border. Measures 28 1/2" square. Berks County, Pennsylvania origin. |
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| Sampler Quilt: Berks County, Pa.; Circa 1880 $3,975 |  |
Bold and "Dutchy" Sampler Quilt with both traditional blocks and original interpretations. Colors wonderfully arranged to set off the four central squares. Excellent condition; a tiny amount of discoloration on one block visible in thumbnail photo. Measures 82" square; Berks County, Pennsylvania origin. |
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| | Lancaster County Amish Bars Crib Quilt: Circa 1950 $450 |
Most unusual to have a genuine Lancaster County Amish Bars Crib quilt, but particularly as late as 1950. Fabrics are a combination of rayon and wool knit. Subtle, clearly intentional difference in the bars. The outer two are wider and a different fabric than the central two. Measures 29" x 34". |
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| Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Cuff Links Sold | |
Two pairs of silver cuff links designed by Antonio Pineda. Both are 970 silver, higher than sterling standard; both are incised and oxidized.
Left pair measures 1 1/8" x 1/2". Right pair measures 3/4" square. Circa 1960. |
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| | Four Patch in Diamond Quilt: Circa 1880; Pennsylvania $725 |
Charming Four Patch quilt with each small block set in a diamond. Terrific variety of fabrics are nicely framed by a large triangle border. Clamshell quilting in border. Pristine, probably unwashed condition. Circa 1880; Pennsylvania origin. Measures 69" x 74". |
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| William Spratling Sterling Box $1,295 | |
Exquisite sterling "casket" box by master designer, William Spratling.
Excellent condition; very finely made. Hand hammer marks visible on inside. Measures 2 1/4" tall; 3 1/4" wide and a hair under 3" deep.
1940-1946 hallmark.
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| | Irish Chain Quilt: Signed and Dated 1890; Pennsylvania $2,275 |
Dramatic Irish Chain quilt framed by a most unusual variation of a swag border. Signed and dated 1890; Pennsylvania origin. Unwashed condition with several light spots that could be removed with laundering. Nicely waffle quilted. Measures 82" x 90". |
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| Pair of William Spratling Wood and Silver Dishes $975 | |
It's not clear for what purpose these wood and silver dishes by William Spratling were intended. The dark spots in the centers indicate they were used as ash trays but this was not necessarily the purpose for which they were made. Can serve well for food or on a dresser for change or jewelry. Wonderfully hand carved bowls. Measure 4" square; circa 1950. |
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| | Hole in the Barn Door Quilt: Circa 1880; Pennsylvania $985 |
Extremely handsome Hole in the Barn Door quilt done in rich, printed fabrics. Pristine, unwashed condition. Generous size of 92" square. Reversible to two printed bands and a striped middle. Well pieced; cable quilting in borders. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880. |
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