This is a superb example of an early 19th Century Iron Rushlight (Circa 1800-1830). This is one of the best examples of a table top rushlight from this period that we have seen. Rushlights served the essential purpose in Colonial America to hold a grease soaked piece of rush for lighting. This example not only […]
This is an early 1800’s Ladder Back Rocker that was made in Eastern Pennsylvania, also known as the Delaware Valley. It features a 5 slat design to the back and still retains an early rush seat. There are wonderful turnings throughout the entire chair giving it a lot of aesthetically pleasing features with a very […]
Original pair of 18th Century Brass Candlesticks. England (1750-1770). These are a beautiful pair of Petal-base Push-up candle sticks measuring 7 1/2″ tall with a 4 1/4″ diameter base. They are in overall nice condition and show small signs of wear which is expected from a pair of well used candle sticks of this period. […]
The iron cooking fork is Eastern Pennsylvania. Measuring 17″ in overall length, it retains its original form and decorative motifs. The forged hook for hanging is still in perfect original condition. It displays a nice patina while still showing off its original iron surface. The spatula is a nicely forged Pennsylvania piece also, and measures […]
Shane just finished up this little patch knife that’s the perfect size for cutting those pillow ticking patches or skinning deer. It’s forged from a piece of hay rake tine (high carbon 1095 spring steel). The handle is made from a white tail deer antler and is finished off with a poured pewter bolster that […]
Wrought iron candle stands were extremely popular in Colonial America. They afforded their owners a convenient method of placing light exactly where it was needed in the otherwise dark interior of an 18th Century home. This hand forged American candle holder made from wrought iron is a great example of such a light. This style […]
This is one of our Colonial American Fowler kits built by Jack Cook. Our Colonial Fowler is a Lancaster county Pennsylvania Style fowling piece from the 1760-1780 period. It is based largely on a surviving example believed to have been made by John Newcomer in Hempfield Twp, Lancaster County. This one is stocked in a […]
This is a used, custom built, Lehigh County style rifle that was built by an unknown maker. It has been stocked in a nice piece of curly maple and features a 44″ Douglas Barrel that has just recently been freshed with a .50 caliber liner by Bobby Hoyt. The lock is a Haddaway, which features […]
This custom York rifle was built by Mike Ruggero, who was a student during our Arms Making Workshop. During his time in class Mike made all of the hand made mounts for this rifle. He hand hammered and swaged the buttplate from sheet brass, hand swaged the one-piece muzzlecap, hand rolled and filed the ram […]
This is a very rare and unique Pair of Wrought Iron, 18th Century candlesticks with applied brass wedding bands. They are in superb condition with absolutely untouched, as found surfaces. The slides for adjusting the candle height work flawlessly on both pieces. The surfaces exhibit a rich, soft and warm level of oxidation that has […]