John Gill Hedgehog Style
Patented 1863 Cast Iron Cribbage Board This is a superb piece of
19th Century Patented Cast Iron. Game playing was an important part of
American 19th century life, and Mr. Gill patented and produced a fine
piece to help people wile away their time. Genuine Americana with a
purpose! This cribbage board is in super original condition showing just
minimal wear to the paint and decorations. Most of the label on the bottom
is still legible as well. The Gill Patent Cribbage Boards that can be found are without a doubt the most highly regarded and most sought after of all patented American cribbage boards ever made. I have had a few different versions of this style cribbage board over the years, including one in boxwood in natural finish, another boxwood one painted to look like the black cast iron ones, one with a different label on the bottom, and I also have had another cast iron version with a slightly different paint scheme. I have also seen another with a different trim feature around the perimeter. They are very hard to find though, and especially in this nice condition.
In case you are not familiar with the design, the interior is filled with felt or cotton, and the pins, when they are pulled up stay up through the friction. All pins work here as they should. The pins are laid out so there should be little problem keeping track of the score, and if the guy you have been playing with has a problem placing his pegs properly, this one will solve those problems, and so rattle him that you should be able to beat him, maybe even skunk him as he wonders what he is going to do next.
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CT-GPC-1
Excellent ..... $895.00
Speaking
Dog Mechanical Bank
Banks are graded and valued on a scale that is very stringent and very wide.
The same bank can be worth 500 or 5,000 or even more depending on the exact
condition. This mechanical bank is OK. IT is operational.
There are no cracks or repairs. Both the lever to operate the girls arm,
and the dogs tail to operate the barking dog are OK. There is lots
of original paint, but it does show major losses to certain areas.
Especially the girls face. The door on the bottom is missing as
well. Still, it looks great and is a very nice piece of 19th century
cast iron. A good example at a reasonable price.
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JF-DOGBANK
Excellent ..... $675.00
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Heintz
Art Metal Bronze Vase
Otto Heintz was granted a patent
for his silver over bronze overlay design in 1912. This antique Bronze vase
stands about 8" tall. It is in very nice condition and the patina is original
and untouched. There is no damage to the silver overlay or other parts.
No dents. A very nice example.
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ML-HV-1
Excellent ..... $475.00
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Cast
Iron "Beetle" Boot Jack
This cast iron bootjack has
a nice form and nice decoration like found on Victorian hardware from the same era..
The overall condition is nice and it is not a re-pop.
ML-BJ-1
Excellent ..... $125.00
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Patented
Cast Iron "Beehive" or "Ball of String" String Holder
This is a very nice looking and great form of a cast iron "Beehive" string
holder. The patent info is on the ring running around the center. The
casting is very well done and detailed. It splits apart to insert the ball
of string, and then you would pull the needed amount through the top. These
were used on store countertops, or in the kitchen or pantry.
ML-STRING
Excellent ..... $125.00
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Victorian
Era Mechanical Draft
This
is a neat piece of cast iron. It just has a neat look thinking about what
a thermostat looks like today.
ML-DRAFT
Good+....$40.00
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Naughty
Nell Boot Jack
Who is that big Buxom Broad w/ the pink Panties?
It is Naughty Nell. This
is a neat looking piece of cast iron. It is in such nice condition with so
much original paint that people are going to shy away from her fearing she is fake.
I do not think Nell has this affliction, but I do
not know. She just has a neat look and the thought of her using her legs
to do the job at hand is worth the money.
LM-NNBJ
Good+....$85.00 SOLD!
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Cast
Iron Irish Setter
This
is a neat piece. The casting is very nice, and it has nice detail.
When we got it it was painted white and was so worn I repainted it.
ML-DOG
Good+....$40.00
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