Bama Planter

Signed and dated CH Kreiner (?) above woman's left shoulder. The lady in red measures with the frame a large 30 x 36.  The colors are vibrant with no chipping or peeling.   Sold

The commodes have lift tops and the bottom steps pull out.   The Petticoat table is 33 inches tall and 36 inches long.   I have them hidden upstairs in my room.  I have about 6 commodes. They have different carpet or linen or velvet fabrics.  

I've taken an interest in Old Paris ink wells lately.  I have bought three.  I think there is a collection growing in these.   This one is what one would expect in Old Paris. One container is for the ink and the other is for the pounce ( or "sand" )  to dry the ink on the paper.   This one has a place for the man's pocket watch to rest at night. The two containers are missing.  I am sure I can find replacements. This one is complete with a family crest.  Here are the parts taken out...inks with pounce container in the middle. 

I remember this tin sat in my grandmother's kitchen as least as far back as the 1970's....on top of her cabinets.   

UPS in Pittsburg lost my Lusterware ship pitcher. I don't want the refund...I want my pitcher !  Whoever got it by mistake probably has no idea what it is or how old it is ! 

Those stripes down his pants show the influence of the cavalry. Their uniform included stripes such as that down the outside of the pants.