This is a white pine (most likely) roof system with ‘ladder rung’ style purlins that connect the rafters, so roofers would lie vertically vs. horizontally (roofers not included). Typical of Northern New England. Numbered. It would be perfect for a ‘great room’ ceiling. Its footprint is 30’x40’ and it is the roof of an 18C [...]
This caliper is in great condition. Easily moves and has all it’s original parts. It is also signed by maker: T. O’Brien. Fine file marks can be seen all over the surface and very little pitting, if any. No damage that I can see. Very high quality. Used and stored very carefully. It measures 8” [...]
1,500sf+ of vintage veneer, measured conservatively. Approximately 20 different species, most in large number of consecutive slices. Approximately 60 years old. It was made by J.A. Habig veneer company, Montgomery, PA and sold through Mainesburg Lumber Company, PA. I was only able to identify about 10 of them. Some names printed on veneer don’t come [...]
Some of the most sought after, hard to find and one of the earliest type of hinges. These butterfly hinges (name given by shape), are matched pairs and in excellent condition for age. Typically, these were not used after c.1710 +/-, so they are considered First Period items. Mostly used for cupboard doors, they got [...]
Some of the most sought after, hard to find and one of the earliest type of hinges. These butterfly hinges (name given by shape), are matched pairs and in excellent condition for age. Typically, these were not used after c.1710 +/-, so they are considered First Period items. Mostly used for cupboard doors, they got [...]
Some of the most sought after, hard to find and one of the earliest type of hinges. These butterfly hinges (name given by shape), are matched pairs and in excellent condition for age. Typically, these were not used after c.1710 +/-, so they are considered First Period items. Mostly used for cupboard doors, they got [...]
Large, matched pair of 18C, hand wrought H-L hinges. They measure 9” x 9” and have been restored with no damage to original welds and are true (flat). They come with #24 original hand wrought 18C, rose head nails and square leather washers. Cost: (Hinge #11) matched pair with hardware, $650.
A beautiful, signed, through the cusp, 18C., interior thumb latch. In spectacular condition. Cost: (latch #8) $850
Table is made from black walnut and dates to between 1690 to 1720. It was purchased in 1919 by a private party from the dining room in a 17Th century, colonial museum, Danbury, CT. Picture of document shows the table in the Danbury Colonial Museum. Open it is an oval and closed it is a [...]
Fantastic 18C., rare 3-panel, right-hand door with the works…a wonderful period blue-gray color and great original hardware. A very handsome door. Wood is all hand planed and about 80% hand scraped with a razor blade to reveal the original color. It has: an original hand forged, through the cusp, spade latch and thumb piece with [...]
