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  1914 Maytag Model #41

"Hired Girl"Electric Washer

  A wonderful and necessary addition to any serious

  collection of fine miniatures. This is a perfect rendition of

  the first electric mass manufactured washing machine

  made for the home market by the famous Maytag

  Companywhich is still in operation almost a century later.

  All parts are hand finished wood with custom cast brass

  hardware and a well preserved aged patina. This is a very

  limited production piece and delivery times may exceed 4

  months depending on the cycle during which the order is

  received.  An attempt is made to keep some inventory

  on hand. Click photo for larger view.

$675

          1908 Underwood

    typewrite

  A perfect interpretation of a classic

  period icon. Over 80 pieces make up

  this very limited production prize.

  The initial numbered edition is sold

   out and the 2nd edition, signed but

  unnumbered is now available.

$575

 

  This is a feature combination of a delightful group of

   museum masterpieces. The set includes the classic 1908

   Underwood typewriter on a period desk with drawer and

   country chair. You can't help but fail in love with this

   set.

 

  And, it is available for a limited time at a special pricing

  discount. Separately priced at $835 it is now only $775 as

  you see it.

              This set may have up to a 4 to 6 week delivery

               schedule.

                                             

 

 

#108 Groveland Cabinet

  A most unusual piece that shows the influence of the Empire

  and a bit of French Provincial styles found on many of the

  later pieces of Shaker furniture. Built around 1865 by

  Emmory Brooks, one of the most famous  of the Shaker

  craftsmen. Available in limited quantity in a Walnut finish

  with burl inserts.    4 1/4 wide x 1 3/4 deep x 3 3/8 high

$365

 

Martin Behaim's
Terrestrial Globe

1492

Holbein's Terrestrial

Globe
1533

Cassini's Celestial Globe
1792

Merzbach & Falk's
Terrestrial Globe

1881

                                                                                 Antique Library Globes

These outstanding miniature Library Globes are beautifully detailed in every aspect. The 12 gore sinusoidal projections are printed by the world renowned Greaves & Thomas globe makers in England and painstakingly hand cut and applied by Ken, then set in an authentic base of solid hardwoods and brass.   (Finishes may vary.)

                                        2 3/4" high x 2" diameter. This is a Limited Edition series.

         Each only $225 - Set of all 4 only $800

To order all 4 click here

Artist's Easel and Stool

A most unique set to compliment an artist's studio or outdoor scene. The easel has telescoping wood legs into brass stanchions with brass chain to hold position. The folding stool has a genuine leather seat. Stool is 1 1/2 inches square and the drawing table top measures 2inches high x 2 1/2 inches long.  Available only in aged natural finish. and sold only as a set.  Pieces are fixed and do not fold.

$180

 

Shaker Inspired Tailor's Table

This wonderful table of many drawers also has a working drop leaf at one end. The Shakers were expert tailors and made all their clothes, bedding, etc. themselves. There were many different sizes and types of tailoring tables and this is representative of several.  It measures 5 3/4" long x 23 1/2" deep x 2 3/8" high, Of course, all drawers work and feature box jointed construction. Only 12 will be made.                                     $400 

17th Century Festival Table

A terrific table for many applications. This table features a working drawer on each end and handsome, heavy legs. Available as a well cared for antique or with a heavily distressed dark and richly worn finish.

         6" long x 3 1/4"deep x 2 3/4" high

Custom sizes available at no up charge.

$285

Architects File Drawers

 Inspired by the magnificent furniture   designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for his 1898 Oak Park IL design studio, these units are an exquisite example of the style made famous by America's most well known architect.  Like our Shaker pieces these will fit in any style decor as an accent piece or act as a focal point in a stylized interior. Each drawer feature box joint construction. Tools and actual miniature blue prints available. Inquire for details.

$325 each

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Add $25 for Blueprints & Drawing tools as shown

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  Slant top Architects File Drawers

  Same features as above but with the addition of a

  moveable slanted top drawing surface and a sliding

  parallel straight edge. Beautifully detailed complete

  with an actual mini blueprint. A great companion

  piece for the standard drawer unit above.

$385

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Sea Captains Chest

 You won't find a more unusual or appealing chest anywhere. It features a brass lock that works, brass corner nails and an inner tray (not shown).  The interior is finished with stained and water marked wall paper.   Very limited quantity            $285     

                 

 

Gorgeous replications of 18th Century Country French case pieces. Available in aged, crackled ocher paint or worn and weathered natural finishes.

 Country French Credenza        $225.00   

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  Country French Hi-Boy           $385.00

 

 

This 19th century desk could fit anywhere in a period

interior but lends itself particularly well as a teacher's desk in a small classroom.  Its beautifully turned legs and center drawer set it off as a unique piece. Now available in an aged natural finish or painted in any color with an antique crackle finish.

 4" x 2" x 2 1/2"

              Country Teachers Desk          $285.00

 

 Shaker Wheelbarrow

 All aged wood and metal this is

  an exact reproduction of a most

  unusual piece found in a  barn

  at the Pleasant Hill, KY Shaker

  community. A real conversation

  piece. Very limited production.

  6" x 2" x 2"      $265

 

  #109 Shaker Inspired Round Table

  A unique and highly functional table for all

  period environments from Country to Arts &

  Crafts to Contemporary and just about every-

  thing in-between. The delicate ball foot leg is

  Shaker in origin and work perfectly with the

  country chairs as shown. Available in natural

  wood finish or any color you can conjure up.

3 1/2 " diam. x 2 1/2" high  - $165

     Order

4 chairs to match (or any color)  -  $180

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#110 Shaker Inspired Round Table

  A unique and highly functional table for many

  period environments from Country to Arts &

  Crafts to Contemporary and just about every-

  thing in-between. The solid barrel leg is of

  primitive in origin and works perfectly with the

  country chairs as shown. Available in natural

  wood finish or any color you can conjure up.

3 1/2 " diam. x 2 1/2" high  - $165

     Order

4 chairs to match (or any color)  -  $180

      Order

 

 

 

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