Sale at Ryder Antiques! Come check out some great deals in Ryder Antiques Sale. Now is the time to buy! Some of the items in this sale are: German Fayence Stein(below), Tole box, wooden Rococo coat of arms, Bristol blue vase, various antique weather vanes, a beautiful Nova Scotia table, Swedish hanging cupboard, a Swedish [...] Read more »
Posted on August 17th, 2009 by ryderantiques
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What do we know about Mora clocks? Well, we know they were made, at least the clock works, in a town called Mora in the district or province of Dalarna, Sweden. We know that they were made as early as the 18th century and that the shapes that are in demand now, the figure eight [...] Read more »
Posted on July 24th, 2008 by ryderantiques
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This is a carved French watch holder from the Napoleonic period, 1805-1815, shown holding two pocket watches. The fact that It holds two watches is unusual and suggests that the owner was wealthy or that it was being crafted for a wealthy person. It is carved from fruitwood and represents a Triumphal Arch, which was [...] Read more »
Posted on June 20th, 2008 by ryderantiques
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Around the world Sweden is recognized by its three golden crowns on a background of blue.You will find it on a coat of arms, cuff links, clothing etc. Historians have searched for the origin and meaning of the three crowns.Researchers felt they were used by heathen gods and others felt they represented the three surrounding [...] Read more »
Posted on April 5th, 2008 by ryderantiques
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Welcome to Ryder Antiques, dealer of Swedish antiques, Swedish Folk Art, Norwegian Folk Art, Scandinavian Folk Art, painted furniture and decorative artwork. We also carry American Folk art, Dutch Folk Art, German Folk Art, and French Folk Art. We can be reached at (905)639-4407 or you can email us at lloydryder@gmail.com. Please see our Return Policy for [...] Read more »
Posted on January 31st, 2008 by ryderantiques
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