Ryder Antiques

Swedish Long Case clock, with provenance.

ryderantiques — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:23:40 +0000

SVEN NILSON MORIN:Born(1747-1813) in Gnosjo, Smaland. From the information that has been gathered, we believe that this clock dates between 1810 and 1830 and was created by Sven Morin and his half brother Jon Nilsson, a skilled watch and clock mechanism maker whose talents complemented Svens carving and wood crafting skills perfectly. Sven Morin was an extremely [...]

Swedish Long Case Mora Clocks

ryderantiques — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:30:38 +0000

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 and [...]

Carved French Folk art watch holder.

ryderantiques — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:44:29 +0000

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 [...]

The Swedish Three Crowns

ryderantiques — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:25:34 +0000

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 [...]

Welcome to Ryder Antiques

ryderantiques — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:40:57 +0000

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 info@ryderantiques.com as always or lloydryder@gmail.com. NOTE: 10% DISCOUNT [...]