Kurt Kilty

Redware
Redware, our domestic earthen pottery of the 17th to 19th centuries, was given its name from its post-firing clay color. Some outstanding examples are shown here.

Fraktur
An elaborate illuminated folk art created by the Pennsylvania Dutch, most Fraktur were created between 1740 and 1860.

American Metal and Hearth Ware
A diverse collection of lighting, hearth ware, and other American metal work items.

Wooden Decorated Boxes
Painted, decorated boxes including candle boxes, bureau boxes and miniature blanket chests.

Wallpaper Boxes
Wallpaper was used to make charming, delicate boxes for hats and trinkets during the mid 19th century.

American Samplers
Samplers originated as a means of keeping together samples of stitches used in embroidering household articles before books of patterns existed. American samplers, often created by children as young as five, are noted for their originality, inventiveness,

Paint Decorated Wall Boxes
Efficiency and beauty combined in these humble conveniences, holding candles, kindling and more.

Baskets
Once among the most common of household objects, American artisan baskets have all but disappeared from daily use. Genuine handmade baskets - especially antique ones, are highly prized and popular as features of country decorating.

Quincy, MA Memorial
Memorial on Velvet Dated 1824, In memory of Mrs. Lucy Jillson, Quincy, MA, 25” x 23” Pristine.

Green Bowl
Tiny wooden green painted bowl- diameter only 5.25". Late 18th/early 19th c. Hand turned.

Blue Bowl
Very large (24" diameter) 18th c New England hand turned, painted bowl. Strong heel, outstanding condition and surface.

Blue Pantry Box
Large round box with swing handle; c 1835; brilliant blue original paint; inscribed "J. B. Lombard."

Ballot Box
Rare New England Ballot Box c 1835. Original red paint and dovetail construction.

Items Featured in MAD
Featured in recent issue of MAD!

Furniture
Cupboards, hanging and otherwise, blanket chests, tables and more.

Pantry Box
Diminutive Blue Pantry Box

Fish Weathervane
Yellow pine with old, weathered surface, traces of white paint. NE origin, late 19th c, 24” long.

Ellinger Bird
David Ellinger's folkart Fraktur-like watercolor bird painting. Pennsylvania.

19th c. Watercolor
Colorful watercolor in excellent condition.

Early Embroidery
Early embroidered pillow - 7.5" tall, 9" wide, 2.5" deep. Made from 18c Amish wedding apron.

Quilts
We have collected quilts - mostly crib quilts, for a long time. Here are some favorites we are letting go now.

Antique Hourglass
Very Early Hourglass With Polychrome Painted Posts

Bob White Ruddy Duck Pair
Pair of Ruddy Ducks, by Bob White of Tullytown, PA (b. August 9, 1939). Made 2001.

Painted Frame (Possibly by Arson Clark)
Original black painted frame, stenciled in salmon and green decoration. Chrome yellow pinstripe. 15” x 18”; Early 19th c. Excellent condition. Provenance.

SOLD (but not forgotten!)
Some of our favorite items that are now in other cherished collections...