Material Culture 2025-02-21 Auction - 176 Price Results - Bread N Butter Antiques LLC in PA
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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Queen Anne Style Carved Arm Chair: Material Culture: A Queen Anne Style Carved Arm Chair from the 1950's that has been restored with vintage Equestrian Fox Hunt Horse Hounds upholstery fabric. The chair features maple legs, a matching
0001: Queen Anne Style Carved Arm ChairEst. US$4,000-US$5,500Lot Passed
Sterling Silver Cigarette Holder: Material Culture: Sterling Silver Cigarette Holder with Ashtray Providing the dimensions allows for an estimate of the shipping cost. All imperfections are as described. Dimensions: 3"diameter,
0004: Sterling Silver Cigarette HolderEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed
Bench - Settee - Handcrafted - Early American: Material Culture: Hand crafted in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, a very rare American Settee, Early American work of art. Preserved in unusually fine condition, this piece of material culture is an
0005: Bench - Settee - Handcrafted - Early AmericanEst. US$89,000-US$100,000Lot Passed
Croquet Set - Abercrombie & Fitch - 1890s: Material Culture: Antique Croquet Set in original box from the 1890's made by Abercrombie & Fitch. The set includes 6 wooden balls, 8 mallets, 2 posts and 10 wickets. Provenance, condition and care
0007: Croquet Set - Abercrombie & Fitch - 1890sEst. US$20,000-US$40,000Lot Passed
Book Collection - Charles Dickens 1936: Material Culture: Charles Dickens Book Collection 1936. Material Culture: This set of Charles Dickens hard back books was published by Books, Inc. in 1936. In terms of enormous and unfailing
0008: Book Collection - Charles Dickens 1936Est. US$2,200-US$5,500Lot Passed
Grocers Scale - Fairbanks - Vermont: Material Culture: Antique Grocers Scale from the early 1900's. It is a number four scale and is hand painted with red and gold colors. It is made from cast iron and comes with a brass scoop and a two
0009: Grocers Scale - Fairbanks - VermontEst. US$200-US$500Lot Passed
Pewter Sculpture Collection - Set of 6: Material Culture: A collection of six Michael Boyett sculptures cast in Chillmark pewter featuring various Native American themes. These sculptures are set on a natural wood base. Each sculpture
0010: Pewter Sculpture Collection - Set of 6Est. US$1,000-US$3,000Lot Passed
Peugeot Coffee Mill: Material Culture: Rare Peugeot wood and cast iron coffee mill, 1840's. Original finish with black iron top, very heavy. The piece is in good working condition but recommended for decorative purposes
0011: Peugeot Coffee MillEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed
Coin Silver Tea Spoons - Set of 6 - 1850-1868: Material Culture: Coin Silver Tea Spoons - This set of six beautiful coin silver tea spoons from Butler & McCarty, (Franklin Butler, Edward McCarty and Henry O. Hulburt) made in Philadelphia, PA
0013: Coin Silver Tea Spoons - Set of 6 - 1850-1868Est. US$600-US$2,000Lot Passed
Vanity-Dresser Mirror with Drawer: Material Culture: Vanity-Dresser Mirror with Drawer. The mirror is stamped Schrenk & Co, and dated 1931. It was a glass making company in Bavaria, Germany. They exported their glass products to
0014: Vanity-Dresser Mirror with DrawerEst. US$600-US$1,200Lot Passed
Milk Bottle: Material Culture: Rare Antique Glass Milk Bottle from the early 1900's. This milk bottle was produced for the Individual Milk Dealers Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, incorporated in
0015: Milk BottleEst. US$500-US$1,000Lot Passed
Boston Rocker: Material Culture: Nichols & Stone Co. of Gardner, Massachusetts Rocking Chair. The Boston Rocker became popular to consumers when the company began producing them in the early 1930's. By the end of
0016: Boston RockerEst. US$1,000-US$2,500Lot Passed
Antique Ladderback Chair with Rush Seat: Material Culture: Antique Ladderback Side Chair with original Rush Seat and original finish from the 1800's. Providing the dimensions allows for an estimate of the shipping cost. All
0017: Antique Ladderback Chair with Rush SeatEst. US$100-US$500Lot Passed
Pewter Coffee & Tea Set - Antique Art Objects: Material Culture: Pewter Coffee & Tea Set made in the early 1800's by James Dixon and Sons in England (1835-1841). J Dixon & Sons (James Dixon & Sons), founded 1806 in Sheffield, was one of the major
0018: Pewter Coffee & Tea Set - Antique Art ObjectsEst. US$3,200-US$5,000Lot Passed
Cocktail Shaker with original Cork Lid: Material Culture: Cocktail Shaker with original Cork Lid, EPNS (Electroplated Nickle Silver). After the modern process for the production of electroplated nickel silver was patented in 1840 by George
0019: Cocktail Shaker with original Cork LidEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed
Sterling Silver Teaspoons - Set of 6: Material Culture: Silver Teaspoons, Set of Six, Beautifully crafted in England in 1899 and monogrammed with the letter "S". 4.4 troy oz sterling silver per spoon. Providing the dimensions allows
0020: Sterling Silver Teaspoons - Set of 6Est. US$400-US$600Lot Passed
Antique Porcelain Flower Vase: Material Culture: Porcelain Flower Vase created by Royal China International. Providing the dimensions allows for an estimate of the shipping cost. All imperfections are as described. Dimensions:
0021: Antique Porcelain Flower VaseEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed
Cut Glass Serving Tray: Material Culture: Glass Serving Tray that features a diamond cut design. Luxury today means reconnecting to our own lives, our own essence. Providing the dimensions allows for an estimate of the
0023: Cut Glass Serving TrayEst. US$80-US$100Lot Passed