Sign of the Whale Antiques

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630-469-5320
558 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137
info@signofthewhaleantiques.com

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Large hand-turned bowl in original buttery yellow paint, mid 1800s, early iron strap repair at the rim, 17" diameter.

$395

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Firkin in early blue paint, circa 1850, wood pegged bentwood handle, finger lapped.
10 " tall x 10" diameter base, 9" diameter lid.

SOLD

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Large oval Shaker pantry box, mid 1800s, finger lapped, original olive green paint, excellent condition.
13 3/4" long x 11 7/8" wide x 5" tall.

$850

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Pantry Box in original turquoise paint, 19th century, Maine, excellent condition, 9 3/4" diameter.

$425

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Trencher in original dry red paint, mid 19th century, carved finger holds, 3 staples at rim. 17 5/8" x 13 1/2".

$795

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Berry Pail in original blue paint, circa 1900, iron bands, bail handle, 6 3/4" tall x 7" diameter top.

SALE PENDING

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Redware "Louise Plate", circa 1830-40, coggled edge, excellent slip decoration with no loss, 12 1/4" diameter. Old rim chips, surface line at bottom edge doesn't go through.

$1525

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Oval pantry box in original green paint with "Allspice" in red paint on the side, square nails and wood pegs, finger-laps, very good condition.
5 5/8" x 4 1/4" x 2 1/4" tall.

$375

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Stoneware crock with cobalt stripes and squiggles, 7" tall x 8" diameter. Excellent condition.

$595

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Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces with brass stars circling the mount, circa 1940. Electrified and ready to hang. 9 1/2" tall x 5 7/8" wide x 6" deep.

$225 pair

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Mortar and Pestle in original green paint, excellent condition with no cracks.
7 1/4" tall x 4 7/8" diameter base.

SOLD

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Large 19th Century Beehive Jar with lid, signed "Crisa", from an Ohio general store, mint condition.
12 1/4" tall x 5 1/2" diameter base.

$195

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Large Slide Lid Box in original blue paint, signed
"J E D 1849" in red paint, dovetailed, old loss to one area of outer top edge as shown.
25 1/4" x 10 1/2" x 9 3/8" tall.

$695

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American Painted Tin Tray, original stenciled fruit and flower decoration, excellent original condition.
16" x 12".

$225

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Small cobalt decorated stoneware jug, no chips or cracks, 9'" tall x 4 3/4" diameter at the base.

$835

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Glazed Redware Flower Pot with Drip Tray , circa 1880, 5 1/2" tall, very good condition with a small chip on the edge of the tray as shown.

$265

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Pair 18th century Brass Queen Anne Candlesticks, 7 3/4" tall.

$165 pair

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Tiny Pantry (Pill) Box in original grey/green/blue paint, finger-lapped with square tacks, circa 1850-70, loss to back edge of lid as shown. 2 1/16" x 1 1/2".

SOLD

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Courting Mirror, circa late 1700s, original black paint and worn silvering. 7 7/8" x 6 3/8".

SOLD

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Roseville Pottery Jardini�re, Art Deco Sun and Moon pattern, signed, beautiful matte robin's egg blue glaze, 10" diameter x 9" tall, excellent condition. The Roseville Pottery (Ohio) closed in 1954.

$95

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Double-Banded Bail-Handled Pantry Box in original blue paint, 11 1/4" diameter, Maine. Small loss to lid edge as shown and a few missing wood pins.

SOLD

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Finely woven handled basket, circa 1900, excellent patina and condition with no breaks.
9 1/2" x 8" x 8 1/2" tall.

$255

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Norwegian Bowl in original cobalt blue paint, hand-turned, signed and dated "1881" on rim, excellent condition. 6 1/2" x 6 5/8" at the rim x 3 5/8" tall.

$345

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Early Brass and Iron Sprinkler, original green paint, wonderful form, working condition.
9" tall x 6 1/4" diameter base; arm length 11 1/2".

$88

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Convertible Lamp: candle to peg to kerosene, mid-1800s, one glass pane cracked, signed "Angel Gonzle J. G. Convertible". 12 1/2" x 6 1/4" x 10 3/4" tall with handle.

$245

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Very finely crafted Taghkanic Basket, Columbia County, New York State, circa 1900, 13" diameter in excellent condition with no breaks. Made by a small group of families living remotely in this area of New York, this basket exhibits all the hallmarks of classic Taghkanic baskets, which are some of the finest ever made: round bottom, raised or "kicked up" in the center; flattened rim extending from the edge of the basket, wider than it is tall; double wrapped rim with short turndowns; carved bentwood swing handle, with the ears attaching the handle perpendicular to the rim and straddling both sides. No apologies whatever on this basket.

$345

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Small Early Mirror, circa 1800 or earlier, original silvering, tiny square nails, frame with traces of gilt, age expected wear.
7 3/4" x 5 3/4" x 1 1/8" deep.

$225

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Standing Rabbit with Top Hat Doorstop, cast iron, early 20th century, original painted surface, Albany Foundry, #94, marked on back near base, 10" tall.

$950

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Small Buttocks Basket with early paint history, old red over white and black, no breaks.
5 1/4" tall with handle, 4" x 4 3/4" diameter at the rim.

$335

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Redware Loaf Dish with triple quill decoration, Pennsylvania, excellent condition. 15 3/4" x 9 3/4".

$585

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Small Redware Jug, Pennsylvania, excellent condition.
5" tall x 3 1/2" diameter at the base.

$168

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Wooden carnival knockdowns in original red, white, and blue paint, circa 1920s, excellent condition with expected wear from use, 6 1/2" tall.

$270

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Early pewter time-indicating grease lamp, rare, circa 1700, made in Europe for the American market (See Early Lighting Pictorial Guide, Rushlight Club, page 87). Hours are embossed on pewter straps around the reservoir.
14" tall x 5 3/8" diameter base.

$925

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Set of 14 Skittles, early 1900s, 3 1/2" to 5" tall.

$60

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Art Deco modernistic doorstop, signed "Hubley 89", original paint. 7 3/8" tall x 5 1/2" wide.

$295

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Three tin wind-up toys, late 1940s, all working:

Left to right:
Jumping Frog, 4 1/2", no mark $78

Bear with Book, turn the pages, "Made in Japan,"
7" tall $92

J Chein Monkey Bank, 5" tall $86

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American painted tin trunk, circa 1845, unusual flowers are probably peonies (as opposed to roses or more common fruit) and retains rare green leaves (green often fades). Very good condition with original clasp and handle, expected paint wear from use. Probably New York origin.
8 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 5 1/4" tall.

$975

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Small apple basket with carved swing handle in original Windsor green paint.
10 1/2" diameter x 7 5/8" tall excluding handle.

$575

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Frosted Leaf pattern covered butter dish, Portland Glass Company, Maine, 1863-1873, flint glass, mint condition, and hard to find.
6" diameter x 3" tall.

$445

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Horse pull toy, circa 1930, original painted surface, legs mortised through base, twine tail.
18" tall x 14 3/4" long with stand x 6 1/2" deep.

$275

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Large firkin with rich early paint history: mustard, green, and blue. Mid-1800s, finger lapped,
12" tall x 11 1/2" top diameter. Age split to lid.

$345

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Star corbel in original white paint, circa 1890-1910, 19" x 10 1/4" x 1" thick.

$195

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Country George Lard advertising tin, Mendota, Illinois, circa 1920, wire handle and great graphics, excellent condition.
6 5/8" tall x 5 5/8" diameter lid.

SALE PENDING

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Small basket with blue and natural splint, no breaks, 7" tall including handle x 4" square bottom.

SOLD

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Late 19th century English horse brass medallions, used to decorate the saddle or bridle, approximately 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". Windsor castle, Clovelly donkey, full bodied horse profile, stylized horse head, full bodied cow.

$28 each

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Flower frogs

Top: Very rare lotus blossom SOLD

Bottom: Rare eucalyptus leaf, signed "Dazey Mfg. Co. NY" $78

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Mortar and pestle in original dry, dark blue paint, New England, circa 1850. Mortar 8" tall, pestle 10" long, overall 13" tall.

$685

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Elephant stuffed toy, velveteen, fringed leather saddle, button eyes, circa 1920-30, excellent condition.

$195

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Scarce small handled bundt shaped house basket, used for sewing, lunches, etc. with double hinged half oval lids, New England, mid to late 19th century. Very finely woven with wonderful nut brown patina, one small break at rim but no losses.
Approximately 8 1/2" x 7"; 9 3/4" tall to top of handle

$545

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Cheese Basket in original white paint, no breaks.
14" diameter x 8" tall.

$895

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Rare Double Pantry in original black paint, heavy sided with stenciled pineapples on lid, 11 1/2" diameter x 7 5/8" tall. Excellent condition.

$895

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Early Splint Basket, original green paint, carved handle, no breaks.
10" x 6 1/2".

SOLD

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Well Decorated Stoneware Jar dated 1877, found in central Pennsylvania, no cracks, small chip on bottom.
8 1/8" tall x 8 1/2" diameter.

$675

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Small early pantry box, 5" diameter, natural finish, rose head nails, excellent condition.

SALE PENDING

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Three Milk Bottle Carnival Knockdowns, early 1900s, original white paint, each a different weight.

$135

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Treen bowl, out of round, no chips or cracks,
7 7/8" x 7 5/8".

$135

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Treen plate, bird's eye maple, mint condition, 7 1/2" diameter.

$195

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Ludwig Greiner doll head with original label �Greiner�s Patent Doll Head No 7, Pat March 30, 1858, Ext 72�. 7� tall x 6� wide x 4� deep. Excellent structural condition with expected wear to paint from use.

***Ludwig Greiner was born in Germany. He immigrated to the United States in the 1830s and settled in Philadelphia, where he made papier-m�ch� doll heads. His patent of March 30, 1858 was one of the earliest US patents of dolls. His patent called for cloth to reinforce the papier-m�ch�. The heads were painted in oil and finished with varnish. The early doll heads were all brunettes. Greiner doll heads have been found on various cloth bodies ranging in size from 13� to 36�. The variety of bodies found on Greiner Patent doll heads suggests that they were sold as heads alone, to have bodies made at home, and also as finished dolls. Greiner died in 1874; his sons carried on the business until 1884.

$375

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Wooden staved bucket with iron bands, 19th century, old blue over original red painted exterior, red interior, tight, 11" diameter x 11 3/8" tall.

$245

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Left: Redware pitcher with lid, mint condition, 7" tall.

$160

Right: Redware pitcher, mint condition, 7 1/2' tall.

$156

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19th century duck squeak toy, very good condition.
4 1/2" tall x 4" long x 2 1/2" deep.

$168

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Large pantry box in original salmon paint, mid 1800s, wood handle with toggled knobs, wood pegs, wonderful condition.
12 7/8" diameter x 7 3/4' tall.

$675

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Small 19th century covered Indian basket, alternating splints of natural and blue/black, best patina and condition, top of the stack. 8" x 4 1/2" x 6" tall.

$1400

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Handmade tin candleholder on wood base, Pennsylvania, first half 19th century, 34" tall, with flower shaped candle cups and great patina on raw tin.

$995

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Lamp marked "A and F Mfg. Co, Chicago 1880", excellent condition, 12 1/2" tall.

$285

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Tin toy stove with original pots and brass trim, circa 1910, 8 1/4" wide x 5 1/4" deep x 7" tall.

$125

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Flint glass goblets, circa 1845-50, all in excellent condition.

Left: Inverted Palm goblet
$45

Right: Ribbed Palm goblet
SOLD

Back: Ribbed Ivy goblets
$48 each

Front: Small Ribbed Ivy ladies tumbler, 2 3/4" tall
$48

Left: Roman Key goblet
$48

Right: Hamilton goblet
$48

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Tiny firkin in original red paint, 5 1/2" tall x top diameter 4 1/2", base diameter 5". Lid is an old replacement.

$395

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Pressed glass flint tumblers, circa 1850, Sandwich or New England Glass Company.
Left to right:
Ashburton, 3 3/4" tall
Bullseye, 3 3/4" tall
Ashburton variant, 4" tall

$48 each

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