http://www.oldehope.com Specializing in Folk Art and Painted Antiques Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:03:13 +0000 en http://www.oldehope.com/blanket-chest-2/ http://www.oldehope.com/blanket-chest-2/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:32:05 +0000 editor http://www.oldehope.com/?p=852 Blanket chest with original painted and polychrome decorated finish.  Inscibed “E.F.” on front.

]]> http://www.oldehope.com/blanket-chest-2/feed/ http://www.oldehope.com/firemans-parade/ http://www.oldehope.com/firemans-parade/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:38:21 +0000 admin2 http://www.oldehope.com/?p=128 The exceptional condition of the painted and gilded finish on this fireman’s parade hat can be attributed to the fact that it retains the original hatbox with paper lining dated ‘1850′. Made for the ‘America Hose’ Company it retains the original maker’s label of Edward D. Clery, 240 Market St., Philadelphia.

]]> http://www.oldehope.com/firemans-parade/feed/ http://www.oldehope.com/lone-star-quilt/ http://www.oldehope.com/lone-star-quilt/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:09:29 +0000 editor http://www.oldehope.com/?p=732 The large and bold star pattern was popular amongst the Pennsylvania-German quilters.

]]> http://www.oldehope.com/lone-star-quilt/feed/ http://www.oldehope.com/ladys-ladderback-rocker/ http://www.oldehope.com/ladys-ladderback-rocker/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:51:45 +0000 editor http://www.oldehope.com/?p=828 This four slat rocking chair offers comfort and retains a wonderful, original mellow surface.

]]> http://www.oldehope.com/ladys-ladderback-rocker/feed/ http://www.oldehope.com/chest-with-four-drawers/ http://www.oldehope.com/chest-with-four-drawers/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:48:27 +0000 editor http://www.oldehope.com/?p=827 The unique carved pendant and bracket feet along with a beautifully figured top brings great character to this red painted chest.

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