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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Pair cast iron bookends in original paint, circa 1900, impressed mark "107". Excellent condition.

$375 pair

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Complete 15 volume set, Beacon Lights of History, John Lord, published by James Clark and Co., New York, 1888-1902, leather and fabric binding, marbleized papers inside, very good condition.

$150

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Porcelain doll heads: "Agnes" 3 1/8" at shoulders; "Edith" 3 1/4" at shoulders. Both 4 1/2" tall.

$68 each

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Gaudy Welsh soft paste tea set, circa 1840. Teapot with lid, sugar with lid, creamer, 10 cups and saucers. Excellent condition. Teapot, cream and sugar, 9 cups and 5 saucers perfect. One cup and 5 saucers have small hairlines in the center. Used in a museum setting.

$775

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Doorstop, team of horses pulling Conestoga wagon, 5 1/2" x 9 1/2". Signed "Hubley 375" and retaining original Hubley Manufacturing Company's trademark paper label on back. Original paint.

$345

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Group of 7 early strawberry emeries circa 1900 (5 with yarn tops, 1 with embroidery floss, and 1 with felt) and one tomato pincushion with attached emery. Emeries are filled with emery powder, a fine abrasive, used to remove rust from needles and pins and keep them polished and sharp. A very nice grouping.

$195

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Firkins, left to right:
Small apple green, 6 1/4" d top, 7 1/4"d base $310
Soldier blue, 9" d top, 9 1/2" d base SOLD
Oyster white, 9" d top, 9 3/4" d base SOLD
Marine blue on green, 11 1/2" d top, 12" d base SOLD
Original surface labeled "Brown Sugar", 6 1/4" d top, 6 3/4" d base SOLD
Dusty blue green, 9 1/2" d top, 9 3/4" d base $495

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Pewter high chair liner, signed and dated "Charles Maxwell Sears Christmas 1871". A rare pewter form very nicely engraved. 16 1/2" x 11".

$245

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Buttocks basket in old pumpkin paint, 1900-1920, 16" x 13 1/2", excellent condition.

SOLD

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Rare 19th century chalkware dog bank, 6" tall, very good condition with brown, black, and red painted accents. One small indentation to left side base that may be in the making or an old chip. Very light, not hollow on the bottom because it is a bank. A very regal looking poodle.

$145

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German leather jointed doll body, marked Floradora Germany, last quarter 19th century, with stockings and shoes. Excellent condition. 11" tall.

SOLD

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Stick spatter rabbit ware plates, circa 1870-80, unmarked and scarce. 9 1/4" diameter. Excellent condition.

$285 each

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Redware Liberty Bell bank, 19th century, wonderful surface. 4" tall x 3 1/2" diameter.

$195

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Left Stack:
Dark green pantry box, signed Orlando Mason, Winchendon, Mass., 6 1/2" d $425
Putty gray pantry box, 9" d $425
Green pantry box, 11 3/8" d, $445
Right stack:
Black pantry box, 6 3/4" d $185
Green pantry box, 9" d SOLD
Large Shaker pantry box, 11 7/8" d $425
Center stack:
Gray pantry box, signed W. Hatch, 6 5/8" d $425
Dark green pantry box, as found, 8 3/4" SOLD

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Pair early 1900s American iron candlesticks, pineapples, excellent form, scalloped tin drip cups on top. Fine pineapple detail, in original condition with no repairs or restoration. 6" tall x 4" diameter.

$495 pair

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Two wood 3-arm candelabra in original red paint, circa 1920, wonderful surface. Not a matched pair, but made by the same hand.

$145 each

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18th century pewter charger, 14" diameter. Reverse is incised with a castle and a rose. Front has a rose, letter "I", rose, letter "O", and another rose incised on the rim. Excellent condition.

$295

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Large 19th century firkin in marine blue paint, fingerlaps with copper tacks. 11 1/2" diameter lid, 12" diameter base, 12" tall. Some edge damage to lid.

SOLD

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Early splint basket in original sage green paint, with handles, wrapped rim, 14" diameter x 7" high to the rim. A very fine basket in perfect condition. (Color in the first photo is true.)

SOLD

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Pewter fluid lamp, circa 1845, with original wick caps. 9" tall, 5" diameter base.

$375

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Small Chippendale tole tray, nicely hand painted with bird and flowers, 12" x 9".

$395

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American hand wrought iron whirling broiler, 18th century, rat-tail handle.
21 1/2" long x 9 1/2" diameter x 3" tall.

$465

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Carved whale shaped carpenter's plane, 18th century, walnut with nice detail, excellent condition. 8" long x 4 1/2" tall.

$275

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Oval fingered 19th century pantry box in original oyster white paint, 4" long, excellent condition with appropriate wear to the paint from use.

$895

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Salesman's sample buckets, both dovetailed, early 19th century. Copper 5 1/4" d x 3 1/2" t; brass 6" d x 4" t.

Copper $245; Brass $265

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Algonquin basket from the Passamoquoddy Tribe, Pleasant Point, Maine, 1930s-40s, mint condition. 7" long x 5" d x 4" t.

$295

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Apple still life, oil on board, apples in a wonderful basket on a marble table, signed and dated on the back "A. S. Avery, 1885", marked "$20", and inscribed "From xxx D. xxx, A Merry Christmas, December 25, 1885." Listed artist. Excellent condition; replaced period paint decorated frame with gold liner. Sight 13 3/8" x 9 3/8".

$895

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Yellow ware seaweed decorated bowl with blue stripe, rolled foot and rim, 1870-90, probably Ohio, 11"d. Tight hairline on base does not go through. Beautiful color in the decoration.

$495

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Toy rocking chair in red paint with splint seat, early 20th century , all original. Splint loss to seat.

SALE PENDING

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Complete set of Staffordshire brown transfer toy dishes, 23 pieces, circa 1870. One saucer has repair.

$220

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Chalk dog in begging pose, late 19th century, excellent condition. 11 1/2" tall x 6" wide.

$325

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Clock face, first half 19th century, 8" square.

$56

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Rockingham humidor, applied handles, incised rings on lid and sides, circa 1860, mint condition. 8" x 7".

$465

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19th century hand-colored litho of children playing cricket, early gold leaf frame with hanger. 8" x 6 1/4".

SOLD

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Document box initialed "MS" in original paint decoration, square nailed, with original lock and key, circa 1870-80. Interior tray lifts out. Excellent condition. 11" wide x 8 1/8" deep x 6 1/2" tall.

$325

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Pair of architectural artichoke ornaments, terra cotta in old paint, last quarter 19th century, 8 1/2" x 7".

$275

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Rare handled basket with double half oval lid, New England, mid to late 19th century. Meant for sewing, lunch, etc. Excellent condition. 9" wide x 5 3/4" deep x 9 1/2" tall.

$425

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Chalk spaniel sitting on a book, Pennsylvania, circa 1860-70, mint condition. 6 3/4" tall x 4 3/4" wide x 2 1/2" deep.

$110

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Blue stoneware butter crock with original lid. Tiny chip on handle. 7 1/2" wide x 5 1/2" tall.

$185

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Butter mold, fox print, two coats of old paint. 3 1/2" x 6".

$325

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Ship's hull on stand, nicely detailed, excellent condition. 8" x 20".

$225

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Yellow ware match safe, striker under lid, signed "EE" on bottom, English, excellent condition. 3 1/2" x 3".

$345

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Wind-up chicken tin toy, signed "Copyright Shackman - Made in Japan". Excellent working condition. 2" x 5".

$95

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New England Indian basket cradle in original black paint, signed and dated "Chea La Rita Nov 1st 1876". Possibly Algonquin. Some splint loss.

$345

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Toleware tray in original paint decoration, circa 1860, 26" x 18 1/2", excellent condition.

$385

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Oversized Staffordshire mug with tavern scene on both sides and a frog in the bottom, circa 1850. 4 1/2" diameter x 5 3/4" wide with handle x 4 1/2" tall. Excellent condition.

$325

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Oval doll table in original paint-decorated surface, last quarter 19th century, tapered legs and square nails. Very good condition. 11 3/4" long x 8 1/4" deep x 6 3/4" tall.

$285

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Windmill weight, circa 1900, short tail horse in worn paint, Dempster Mill Manufacturing Company, Beatrice, Nebraska . 17" long x 16 1/2" tall.

$965

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Large 19th century bail handled pantry box with desirable heavy sides, square nails, scribe marks, and unusual iron straps that attach the handle to the box. Possibly Shaker. 11 7/8" top diameter x 6 1/4" tall. Excellent condition with best natural nut brown color and original surface.

$395

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Miniature "butler" with drop front, four drawers, two cubbies, and a mirror inside, circa 1830-50. 7 1/4" tall x 2 3/4" deep x 5 3/4" wide.

SOLD

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Seeder for peas, beans, beets, cabbage, and parsnips, 1800s, Deering Company, original paint decoration. Base is 20" wide x 8" deep x 19" tall.

$675

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Mocha mug with seaweed decoration, circa 1860, 5 " tall x 3 1/2" diameter, perfect.

$210

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Cast iron toy, circa 1900, original paint, 6" long x 3 1/2" tall.

SOLD

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Toy dresser, circa 1850, with chamfered drawer fronts, carved applied trim, square nails, original porcelain knobs, in chocolate paint. Minor loss to upper left corners of two drawers.

$290

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Staffordshire blue and white transfer child's tea set, 18 pieces, circa 1880 in wonderful condition. Missing lid on sugar.

$290

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Herb cutter in original red paint with black decoration and initials VC. Hand wrought iron, normal wear, circa 1850. 23" x 11" x 12".

$495

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Empire doll's or child's settee, old red wash with original straw-stuffed horsehair seat. 11" high x 9" deep x 17 3/4" wide.

SOLD

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Tin litho Zeppelin, 11 1/2" long, made in Bavaria/West Germany, circa 1950, with original box and directions, in excellent to mint condition.

$450

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Two "Star" pond boats. Both have original masts, sails, and Star labels. Made in England, circa 1950.

Large yellow, 10" long $58
Small yellow, 6" long $48

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Early chalkware cat bank, circa 1800, worn but wonderful, 7 1/2" tall x 4 1/2" wide.

$395

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Early 19th century hooded doll cradle in original oyster white paint. Boldly shaped rockers with charming proportions. Found in Pennsylvania with old fitted bed linens. 12 1/2" wide at rockers x 15" tall x 17 1/4" long. Tight.

$285

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Wall box in original midnight blue/black paint, circa 1820, tiny square and t-head nails, hand chamfered, found in Pennsylvania. Excellent condition.
17" wide x 6" deep x 8 1/4" tall.

SOLD

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Complete set of seven pewter measures, liter to centileter, hallmarked, mid 19th century. Measuring from 8" to 12".

$765

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Rare mid-19th century "block tin" canteen from central Vermont, carved wood stopper, 7 1/4" long x 4 3/4" wide x 2 1/4" deep. Excellent condition.

$245

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Tole snuffer and tray with gold decoration on black, circa 1850. Snuffer retains original spring. Tray 9 3/8" long; snuffer 6 3/4" long.

$245

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Pair of chalk spaniels, all original, circa 1850, 6 7/8" tall.

SOLD

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Stenciled tole tray with parrot, leaves, flowers and a butterfly, c1860, all original, 12" x 8 1/2".

$150

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Teddy bear food pusher, silver plate (EPNS) marked 60M/PRIAUR, 1910-20, 2 1/2" tall. Rare form in excellent condition.

$85

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Handmade iron cleaver with turned maple handle, circa 1900. 12 1/2" long x 10 1/2" wide.

$145

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Winnebago willow basket in original white, red, green, orange, and blue paint, c1930-40, tight. 17" high x 12" deep x 18" wide.

$265

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Early pottery lion, brown slip glaze, circa 1850-70. 9 1/2" long x 6" tall.

$325

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Bail handle pantry box, original green paint, 11 1/2" diameter x 6 3/8" high.

$545

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Staffordshire figures left to right:

Spill with fox, girl, and swan, 9" tall. $475
Poodle with basket of flowers, 3 3/4" tall. $135
Poodle, 3 1/2" tall, hairline to rear leg. $135
Spill, girl with flower basket, 5 5/8" tall. $325
Spill, boy with basket, 5 5/8" tall. $325. Pair $550

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Staffordshire figures left to right:

Spill, Scottish girl with two dogs, 7 3/4". $325
Lady on a horse, 6" tall. $345
Spill, standing couple, 7 3/4" tall. $375
Poodle on a stand, 4" tall. $145
Poodle on a stand, 4" tall. $145. Pair $250

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American painted tinware document box, original tole paint decoration on all sides and top, circa 1850, rare size, excellent and original condition. 8" long x 6" deep x 4 3/4" tall.

$845

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Rare pair of hogscraper candlesticks with uniquely shaped push-ups, 7 1/4" tall. Excellent condition.

$465

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Pewter teapot signed I. C. Lewis (mark of Lewis and Cowles, East Meriden, Connecticut), circa 1834-36, 8 3/4" tall. Excellent condition.

$475

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Assembled set of 5 yellow ware sponge decorated bowls: 4 1/4", 5 3/8", 6 1/4", 7 1/2", and 9 1/4". Excellent condition with only one small flake on the foot of the largest bowl.

$495

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Candle box in original salmon paint, chamfered, dovetailed, carved finger hold, with two interior compartments, late 1700s, 11 1/2" x 7" x 4".

$545

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Candle box in Spanish brown over salmon paint, great chamfered lid, square nails, carved finger hold, late 1700s, 8" x 6 1/2" x 5"h.

$375

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Unusual wood frame foot warmer with tin drawer for coals. Four heart cutouts in iron top. Late 1700s. 13 1/2" x 15" x 5" tall. Great condition.

SOLD

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