Penelope Pimm Antiques & Particulars
American Folk Art * Antiques * Primitives * Fine Reproduction Goodes
"Any so-called material thing that you want is merely a symbol: You want it not for yourself, but because it will content your spirit." ~ Mark TwainThe "management of one's household" must not only include the necessary items for everyday living, but those which make a house a home.
~ Homestead Needfuls ~
 ~ Autumn Harvest ~ Autumn Harvest is a collection of primitive drieds, and spiced lady apples, beautifully presented in a mustard coloured box. Three lady apples have been fashioned using a spice mixture, with a bit of stem attached. The primitive drieds include, quince slices, chestnuts, and the flower heads of golden yarrow. Simply scented with early spices, it is a mixture of primitive drieds in the purest sense. The box, which is made of papier mache, is oval in shape, and measures 5" x 7 1/2", and 3" in height. Painted in an autumnal mustard, it has been beautifully aged and distressed, giving it the appearance of olde wood. The inside of the box has been finished off in a warm, cream colour. An early-style label of a Lady Apple lies free atop the box, and the package is tied with a bit of aged string. You may create the look that is just right for you...attach the label to the box...keep the Harvest mixture inside the box...place it into another container, and you will have an empty box for your favourite treasures! $25.00 each |
 ~ Shaker Stack of Ten ~ Perfect for an early style home is this stack of Shaker Pantry boxes! Each mache box has been hand painted, and distressed, giving the stack a wonderfully aged appearance. The nested pantry stack stands an impressive 27 high, with the bottom box measuring 9 1/2 " wide, and the tippy top box a wee 2 1/2". You will receive **TEN** boxes. This Shaker Stack makes a fabulous, authentic, antique statement that we all love, without the price that is always out of reach! $85.00 each stack of **TEN** |
 ~ Melted Votive Flicker Lights ~ Melted votive flicker lights, coated with primitive pantry spices, are truly something special! Measuring 1 1/2" in diameter and 1 3/4" tall, these “flickers” are sure to de-light! $9.00 each |
 ~ Woodland Mixture ~ Bring a bit of the woodland inside with a bowl filled with scents of the out-of-doors. The drieds include chestnuts, acorns, pine cones, rose hips, and a generous amount of dried balsam. You will also find mixed in...a pomegranate, a slitted orange, cinnamon sticks, star anise, bay, and a large spiced star! $12.00 |
 ~ Primitive Ticking Pillows ~ A perfect set of primitive pillows fashioned from early-style, blue ticking and stuffed with clean sawdust. Both pillows are stitched closed by hand, and have a few "repairs" for that perfect, primitive look! The large pillow measures 12" x 18", and the smaller pillow is 8" x 11". Sorry, sold out! |
 ~ Alphabet Box ~ An alphabet box, simply waiting to be filled with goodies. Each mache box has been hand painted in mustard and black, and then distressed for an instant antique appearance. These boxes would be a perfect gift choice for a needlewoman! Or perhaps you might place one alongside a schoolgirl sampler in a primitive display. Each box measures approximately 5" x 3.5" x 2". Please indicate your choice when ordering! $9.00 each |
 ~ Vanilla & Spice Potpourri ~ A spicy rosehip potpourri with a touch of vanilla. Mmmm, rather like a warm, right-out-of-the-oven cookie! Presented in a brown paper sack, each 14 oz. bagful is chocked with cinnamon pieces, star anise, cloves, and allspice. Keep a sack, share a sack! $13.00 per 14 oz. sack |
 ~ Beeswax Dipped Fruit ~ Fresh from the orchard..amazingly realistic produce, hand dipped in beeswax, and dusted with spices. Display your autumn "harvest" in an open cupboard, in a big dough bowl, placed out on a breadboard, or piled high in crockery. This produce ill last forever! ~ Red Delicious Apples (bottom centre) ~ Granny Smith Apples (middle right) ~ Mcintosh Apples & Lady Apples ((top) ~ Blush Pears (lower left) $2.00 each piece |
 ~ Cabin Pillow ~ For a most primitive addition to a rope bed, blanket chest, or placed on an old chair, a cabin pillow is perfect. The pillow is made from coarse hand-dyed cloth, and comes complete with hand-did mends, and patches. The cabin pillow is stitched shut by hand, and is wonderfully aged for the primitive look we all love so well! For an old, floppy feel, it is loosely stuffed with wonderfully fragrant grass dried in the summer sun. The pillow measures 12 inches x 20 inches. $20.00 each |
 ~ Stack of Round Pantry Boxes ~ A stack of **FIVE**hand painted mache pantry boxes. Round in shape, they are graduated in size from 3" x 3" at the bottom, to a oh-so-tiny 1" x 1" at the tippy top! This sweet stack stands 10.25" tall. $20.00 each "Stack" |
 ~ Wee Flicker Light ~ These wee flicker lights are wonderful "tuckers." Light them up, and tuck 'em up, down, and all around the house. Each flicker light has been properly coated in cupboard spices, adding to the delight of the senses! Place them at the holiday dinner table and send one home with each one of your guests...or use them to add interest to those special little corners and collections. You have got to love 'em! $5.00 each |
 ~ Crow Box ~ Primitive crow boxes for the bird lover! Each mache box has been painted in mustard and black, and aged perfectly. The boxes measure approximately 5"x 3.5"x 2". Please indicate your choice when ordering! $9.00 each |
 ~ Primitive Stars Box ~ Look to the stars! Each box has been hand painted in mustard and black, and then distressed for the BEST primitive appearance. Placed in among a primitive gathering, or perhaps a patriotic display stars fit in anywhere! The size of each mache box is: Square = 4"x 2" Spoken for...Thank you kindly! Oval = 5"x 2" Round = 4" x 2" $9.00 each Please indicate your choice when ordering! |
 ~ Early Style Seed Bag ~ Every early-style home needs a blue seed bag to hang from a peg rack, beam, or iron hook. You might also tuck away soaps, sewing items or other needfuls inside...the possibilities are endless! This particular bag is made of an early look blue calico, soft as a baby's bum, primitively hand-stitched at the top, and comes complete with a hole worn in the corner. $4.00 each |
 ~ Stack of Fabric Covered Boxes ~ A wonderful stack of *THREE* fabric covered boxes for lovers of wonderfully worn, drab browns. What a grand addition to a primitive homestead! Square in shape, the graduated boxes measure as follows (from the bottom and working up)...6", 5", 4", with the total height of 8 inches. Each box is covered in brown calico (each one unique), aged and sanded for an aged appearance. $22.00 for the Set |
 ~ Fine Sewing Wax ~ A most "needful" item for your sewing basket is a cake of fine sewing wax. Newly arrived from "Isaac Harris," located in "Newcastle on Trent," each BEESWAX cake is wrapped in brown paper, and tied with fine quality string. These are a wonderful addition to a period sewing box! Available with lavender buds added, or plain beeswax. Please indicate your choice when ordering! $3.50 each |
 ~ Hand Forged Iron Plate Stand ~ Each plate stand may be displayed on a shelf, or be hung on a wall if desired a hole is provided for easy hanging.) Large (11" tall) = $25.95 Medium ( 7" tall) = $23.95 Small ( 5" tall) ~ Sorry...All sold out! ~ |
 ~ Hand Forged Herb Hanger ~ A wonderfully unique way to displaying your primitive drieds. $15.00 |
 ~ Hand Forged Tab Hook ~ At 3 inches in length, a tab hook surpasses the look of a modern-day nail. Each hook has a beautiful twist and a delicate curl at the end. $8.00 each |
