Antiques & Salvage at Green Spot Cambridge Ontario, Canada » Category: Newest Arrivals

Fireplace mantels and surrounds coming soon

vincej — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:42:33 +0000

Today, we made a deal for the following fireplace items.

A lovely metal fireplace surround with slate mantle top.
A nice older piece from a recent home salvage.

Also a nice oak fireplace, currently painted white, with nice carved columns and inset center panel.

And finally a great old cast iron fireplace insert. Originally for Peat or Coal, also can be used for wood. It’s about 24 inches deep.

The first metal fireplace surround is here in stock, the other two will arrive soon.
Feel free to contact if you would like a first-chance preview when they arrive.

Here are some teaser pictures for now.
to find this and other FIREPLACE items, use this SEARCH

Large Victorian Walnut table, center pedestal, over 52 inches diameter, seats 12

vincej — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:26:53 +0000

The table is a lovely 52 inch round walnut top with ornate victorian eastlake inspired legs. The table has about 7 extending runners, meaning it should take up to about 5 leaves of 10 inches each.
That’s a full 9 foot long and 55 inch wide table, enough to seat up to 12 comfortably.
A rare item to find.
It does not have leaves, but we can have these made up for you either of solid woods, or preferably plywoods stained to match. Plywood leaves stand the test of time better with less chance of warping when stored away.
If you require solid walnut leave, just let us know, and we can quote that portion of the job.

This is an exceptional table, which will fill a room with flair and panache every day of the year.

I also have a new quarter sawn oak top for a base I have in the workshop. So you will find this complete table for show soon.

Victorian Cast Iron cold air return GRATES. some nice ones just in

vincej — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:33:25 +0000

A nice grouping of older cast iron floor grates here.

Some nice ornate designs, and some have full surround as well.
Range of sizes from 12 inch by 14 right up to 22 by 18 inches.
All ready to use. Call ahead if you need a specific size before we start to list them online.

Antique PLANES, from Bristol, England, and Bright and N.E Hope, Ontario

vincej — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:57 +0000

got a fine collections of antique wood planes in .
Among them a nice Birch, Greenslade plow plane from England, a couple of planes by a local Ontario maker, out of Bright and N.E.Hope, ONtario. and a few others.

from http://genforum.genealogy.com/dryburgh/messages/103.html
The “guide to Canadian planemakers and hardware dealers” list a John Dryburgh of Dundee scotland but then in a leap of logic, with no DEFINED connection lists a John Dryburgh active in Toronto Ont with sons Wm(b 1836) and John Jr (b. 1840)apparently on Agnes St. in Toronto. Then again active in N.E. Hope Ontario from some point between 1857 to 1892, at which point John Jr. turns up in Bright Ontario. this book lists activity up to 1906.
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All in great condition, with complete with wedges and knives, and cleaned and ready to use or display.

Will all be priced and up soon for sale. Act fast if you want best pick.

small parlor table, piecrust, old window, world’s navy tobacco tin

vincej — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:53 +0000

title says it all, just a few recent additions.

great pin-up dolly – with various outfits 3 foot large, great display

vincej — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:10:48 +0000

Found an old paper dolly here, doll comes in two parts that put together.
Then she has various outfits, hat, booties, and more. I’m sure the picts tell the story.
Great for a store display, or kid’s room where you can change the look at a whim.

have a peek.. this is way better than I originally thought.

Saturday bonanza – kneeling bench, hockey game, folding kids desk and MORE

vincej — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:10:19 +0000

Today a varied lot came in this morning.
A nice oak kneeling bench, great gingerbread cutout, nice ornamental piece.
an old wagon bench, ask us about making it something unique for your hall entrance or mudroom.
a folding kid’s desk, great piece, made from old packing material from the Atlas Plywood Corp, Waterloo, Ontario. circa 1940′s.
round cast iron heating grate, victorian,
some old tins, and great old games, including the old Parker Bros, Touring game, early.
some baskets.
a couple of hanging light shade fixtures, one in a fairly unique upside down Flying saucer shape.. very nice.
Rocking horse, in blue and white.
an antique hockey game, 1950′s WOOD Munro Table Top Hockey Game in good condition (missing RED net), and working.
Milk bottles and white carrier.
and more……

mostly Disney smalls, Goofy, cards, Snoopy more…

vincej — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:02:39 +0000

long list… so i’ll just let the picts speak for themselves.

Of interest, Goofy Lee figurine (Disney).
A nice dish set from Johnson Bros, Snoopy, in original box, MINT condition.
In fact, almost all these items are in MINT condition, and/or in original boxes with certificates of origin.

Fantastic Aesthetic Double Bed – finely carved, burl highlights, reeded columns and mouldings, possibly Berkey & Gay or Robert Hay

vincej — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:54:23 +0000

A fine old period bed has arrived.
Full double size, of superb craftsmanship.
Provenance uncertain, but the story is the founder of the Canadian Office Supply Company (Preston, Ontario) was born in this bed.

Not sure of the following, but it could be Percy R. Hilborn’s birth bed.

see more info at http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/discipline/SpecColl/archives/hilborn.html

The waterloo library states

Percy R. and Gertrude Wells Hilborn fonds

Hilborn, Percy R., 1886-1972.
Percy R. and Gertrude Wells Hilborn fonds. – 1919-1959.

30 cm of textual records.

“Percy R. Hilborn was born in Berlin (now Kitchener), Ont. in 1886. He graduated from McGill University and became a prominent industrialist and philanthropist in Preston, Ont., now part of Cambridge. He was involved in furniture manufacture, including the Canadian Office and School Furniture Co. and Canada Sand Papers Ltd. He served the community in many ways: he was charter president of the Rotary Club of Preston-Hespeler, chairman of the Preston Planning Board, and a charter governor on the Board of Governors of the University of Waterloo in 1957. He was named to the honour roll of the Grand River Conservation Authority after donating a 145 acre park.”

Dated to circabefore 1886, , uncertain of maker, but initial research would indicate possibly Robert Hay (of ex-Jacques & Hay, Toronto), or Berkey & Gay (Grand Rapids,Michigan).

I will investigate further to confirm exact provenance.
In the meantime, it’s being offered at $3800 AS IS.
It requires minor repairs, and can be offered fully restored at $4650.

It is still in original finish, and in a sound structural condition.
Have a peek at the pictures, straight from the attic of a local home here in Galt.

Licence (license) plate collection, from 1916 thru 1959

vincej — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:02:10 +0000

Another day, another great surprise arrives at Green Spot Antiques.

Customer walks in with what was once a collection of old licence plates from Ontario… complete (one year missing, 1932) from 1916 thru to 1959.

Some are in rough shape, and some are in great shape.
We’ll be taking these off the mounting boards soon…. so if you are interested in these as a grouping to display… act FAST. I expect to take the set apart this weekend.

It’s a great quick historical reference to the different styles of licence plates in Ontario history. From the painted 1916 model, thru the early embossed plates, various sizes, including different colours and changes in provincial emblems.

As a set, going now for $450 complete. You will have to find a replacement for the 1916 (very rough, illegible) and the 1932 (missing) plates. Otherwise a nice complete set. And I have many plates from 1959 onwards already in the shop, so I can supply you with more to complete your collection right up to 1980 !

Here’s some quick picts for reference.

Canadiana Dresser, Arched top Cabinet, rockers

vincej — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:17:30 +0000

title says it all…

but…
the Canadiana Dresser is circa 1870. massive, very large, and has flamed maple columns and parts. Needs some TLC as the columns were painted purple… yes… purple? ?? our workshop can happily get this to it’s original look for you, just ask.

A lovely arched top and wavy cabinet with arched doors, inside is original powder blue paint…. needs some TLC… just have us customize this for your use.
Would be great as a laptop computer station just by adding legs to it. Very unique piece, circa 1870′s

A nice hall stand, in ash.. Was once a store display. Great seating, three hooks for coats, and even space to install a mirror if you wish.

folk art carvings, hats, paintings and more

vincej — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:13:35 +0000

Today, I think I’m a bit late on some of these… as some are already online for sale… but here’s what I found that’s NEW around here.

Some great folk carvings, from Quebec, chip-carved from Port. St. Jolie as usual.
Some vintage hats, ladies & Men’s.

Large Walnut Wardrobe, with mirror door, great carvings, 3 piece

vincej — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:44:45 +0000

just arrived, a few days ago.
We patiently waited for our client to deliver the door for this wardrobe, it was bought without a door… and it was well worth the wait.

Note the great carvings on the crest, the two drawers below, and the center mirrored door with ornate crest carving on top.

A wonderful piece, needs only minor repairs, and we’d be happy to sell as is.. or fully restored. Just ask for either.

We don’t get them this nice often… and this one, in solid walnut is a fine quality piece, that when restored, will grace any room you place it in. A great focal point all on it’s own.
Deep enough for coats, or add a shelf and use it for your hidden TV plus.

Arriving Sunday Morning – Dressers, Beds, Hoosier, Rocker, and Vanity

vincej — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:29:05 +0000

again title says it all.
To be picked up Sunday morning. Exact condition unknown at this time… but all are good desirable pieces. Stay tuned for more details as soon as these items arrive.

and as soon as they arrive, they will be priced, and offered at our current 30% OFF SALE pricing just like everything else in the store until Dec 18th.

But after that… the price goes up to normal again, so act fast !
(if you are interested in any specific pieces shown here, feel free to call or email now, We do HOLD items for our customers for 24 hours if asked.)

NOTE: the colonial double bed is SOLD.

Slag Glass ceiling fixture and some nice mullioned windows today

vincej — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:09:03 +0000

more new arrivals, as usual.
today’s have been left behind a couple of days in the flurry of activity here… but here they are.

A nice slag glass light fixture, with brass trim and details.
And three marvellous pine windows, with 12 partition mullions — these make great cabinet doors — and we have loads of old lumber… so just ask for a custom made bookcase, or cupboard and can do

a great little VW electric ride-on car – VINTAGE, and in great condition

vincej — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:51:59 +0000

(update: sorry, went to pick up this morning…. condition is not optimal. and passed on the deal).. so it does NOT arrive Saturday morning!

But if we get one in…. Act fast if you are interested.
IN great condition, a definite must see.(see update above, sorry)

Hard to find these…. rare and quite desirable.
Will be priced at $495 Saturday morning. Feel free to call to arrange quick viewing.

a nice couple of older floor standing radios, Rogers, Westinhouse, and Underwood typewriter, plus chair

vincej — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:37:48 +0000

a simple entry…. just a few new items today….
Pict tell the story.
soon up for sale.

Log Cabin Haul… a nice load of assorted antiques today

vincej — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:16:45 +0000

Today was a good day to be a picker.
A fine gentleman called me to arrange to pickup a load of furniture, collectibles, and radios here in small-town ONtario.

When I drove out there, to my surprise it was a stupendously restored old LOG CABIN, complete with 10 inch thick beams, plaster chinking, old pine plank flooring. Real character in that little house… I loved it.

And the items I hauled away are almost as nice.
Here’s some pictures of the old log home, AND the items I’ve unloaded here at the store today. All to be online for sale very soon.

Last minute arrivals, Delft Pottery, chinese, japanese vases, glass

vincej — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:11:04 +0000

At the last minute before closing on Monday, had this little grouping arrive.
Mostly DELFT Blue pottery, with some chinese, and Japanese vases in the midst.

Soon ready for purchase online… stay tuned.

lotsa letters – Big, Medium and small — a small letter is 18 inches BIG! :-)

vincej — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:54:15 +0000

UpDATE:

here are the letters we have left, today, as of November, 21, 2011.

just a few of the large metal letters people have been asking me about recently,

Here’s a picture of the ones still in stock. When they’re gone, they’re…… gone.
Sizes: small 18inches tall, medium about 26 inches, LARGE are from 36-39 inches, HUGE eh?