Keys to Shober Hotel. Set of three related large bronze keys (A, B, C), each with oval handle and heart-shaped cutout. Long hollow barrels shafts are lathe-turned, with decorative turned detail near handle. Each shaft has slight tapering, increasing in diameter from handle to opposite end. Ends have a flat rectangular "tooth" cut and shaped into similar but varying configurations.
Schnader was a highly productive artist. Born 1914, lived in Rohrerstown, a former carriage painter, transitioned to decorative painting in his 30s and produced designs on tinware, furniture, etc. Great example of revival decorative arts that grows alongside a rise in tourism to the region. Provenance: Painted for donor's grandmother, Elva Biemesderfer sometime between 1945 and 1952.
Provenance
Painted for donor's grandmother, Elva Biemesderfer sometime between 1945 and 1952.
Willoughby Smith miniature red earthenware flowerpot. Straight tapering sides and single hole in bottom. Attributed to this Womelsdorf, Berks County maker by donor. Smith's dates are 1839-1905.
Willoughby Smith miniature red earthenware flowerpot. Straight tapering sides and single hole in bottom. Attributed to this Womelsdorf, Berks County maker by donor. Smith's dates are 1839-1905.
Willoughby Smith miniature red earthenware flowerpot. Straight tapering sides and single hole in bottom. Attributed to this Womelsdorf, Berks County maker by donor. Smith's dates are 1839-1905..
Willoughby Smith miniature red earthenware flowerpot. Straight tapering sides and single hole in bottom. Attributed to this Womelsdorf, Berks County maker by donor. Smith's dates are 1839-1905.
Sheet Iron tray with folded edges connected and supported by internal wire. Originally painted black with enameled floral decoration and border pattern.
