Material Culture 2025-02-21 Auction - 176 Price Results - Bread N Butter Antiques LLC in PA - Page 5
Queen Anne Style Carved Arm ChairLady's Writing Desk with Two Oil Paintings - 1850-1890 - FranceOriginal Sgraffito Oil Painting on Masonite - Material Culture
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Material Culture

Material culture is the aspect of social reality grounded in the objects and architecture that surround people. It includes the usage, consumption, creation, and trade of objects as well as the behaviors, norms, and rituals that the objects create or take part in. All of these physical aspects of a culture help to define it.
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Antique Fireplace Broom - 1920's: Material Culture: Antique Fireplace Broom with a curved wood handle from the 1920's.This fireplace tool was handmade and complements the aesthetic of any modern home as it was made to be a functional
0097: Antique Fireplace Broom - 1920'sEst. $140-$160Lot Passed
Brass School Bell with Wood Handle: Material Culture: Brass School Bell with Wood Handle The history of the school bell dates back to the 18th century, where bells were used in one-room schoolhouses to signal the beginning and end of
0098: Brass School Bell with Wood HandleEst. $100-$110Lot Passed
Antique Wedding Dress: Material Culture: This Antique Wedding Dress, Size 2, is from the 1800's and features a lace gown with long train that is worn over a satin dress. The fabric is in very fragile condition with holes
0099: Antique Wedding DressEst. $100-$200Lot Passed
Brass Bell: Material Culture: Brass Bell In the 1800s, brass bells were widely used for both practical and decorative purposes. They were considered practical as they warned pedestrians and other drivers about
0100: Brass BellEst. $60-$75Lot Passed
Teapot - Blue Willow - England: Material Culture: A Teapot made in England featuring the Blue Willow design from the 1960's The Blue Willow pattern, one of the most recognizable designs in ceramic tableware, originated in
0101: Teapot - Blue Willow - EnglandEst. $300-$340Lot Passed
Letter Opener - Cast Iron - 1800s: Material Culture. A letter opener made of cast iron. A figure is painted at the end. The history of the letter opener dates back to the mid-1800s, when the flat-rate postal service evolved in
0102: Letter Opener - Cast Iron - 1800sEst. $60-$90Lot Passed
Charcoal Art - Mirror - Photograph: Material Culture: A Victorian mirror with original Charcoal Art drawn from a photograph and framed on the back of the Mirror. Matching photograph included. Charcoal art is a form of drawing that
0103: Charcoal Art - Mirror - PhotographEst. $2,000-$4,000Lot Passed
Glass Ice Cubes for Scotch Whiskey: Material Culture: Glass Ice Cubes used for Scotch-Whiskey. This set of glass ice cubes are commonly used for chilling scotch whiskey. They are designed to enhance the drinking experience by
0108: Glass Ice Cubes for Scotch WhiskeyEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
Mason Jar with Original Lid: Material Culture: Mason Jar with original lid. The Mason jar was invented and patented by John Landis Mason, an American tinsmith, in 1858. The jar featured a square-shouldered design with a
0109: Mason Jar with Original LidEst. $40-$50Lot Passed
Fireplace Broom - 1950s: Material Culture: Fireplace Broom with a turned wood handle from the 1950's. This fireplace tool was designed to complement the aesthetic of mid-century modern homes and is made to be a cherished
0110: Fireplace Broom - 1950sEst. $100-$120Lot Passed
Pewter Toothpick Holder: Material Culture: Victorian Pewter Toothpick Holder. In the 19th century, the mass production of wooden toothpicks began. Charles Forster, an American businessman, is credited with popularizing the
0111: Pewter Toothpick HolderEst. $40-$80Lot Passed
Serving Basket - Longaberger: Material Culture: Longaberger Serving Basket with fabric and plastic liner. The Longaberger Company was an American manufacturer and distributor of handcrafted maple wood baskets and other home and
0113: Serving Basket - LongabergerEst. $10-$30Lot Passed
Art Print Ben Franklin Lithograph: Material Culture: Art Print Ben Franklin Lithograph matted in a silver metal frame. Providing the dimensions allows for an estimate of the shipping cost. All imperfections are as described.
0115: Art Print Ben Franklin LithographEst. $100-$200Lot Passed
Electric Fan by Eskimo - 1930s: Material Culture: A metal Eskimo fan, with cord from the 1930's. This item makes an incredibly unique collector's piece. The fan has a little wear but in the best way, honestly one of our favorite
0117: Electric Fan by Eskimo - 1930sEst. $140-$150Lot Passed
Navajo Yei Rug - New Mexico: Material Culture: Navajo Yei Rug This intriguing Yei style rug is strongly representative of Navajo ceremonies centered on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing. The "Holy People"
0118: Navajo Yei Rug - New MexicoEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
Contemporary Dining Room Set - 3 Pieces: Material Culture: Three piece large Contemporary Dining Room Set features a dining table that extends and includes 8 upholstered chairs, serving buffet, and hutch. The furniture has a red mahogany
0120: Contemporary Dining Room Set - 3 PiecesEst. $6,000-$12,000Lot Passed